[Leica] Canon 5D

[phong at doan-ltd.com (Phong)]

Hi Alan,

(and others who upgraded from a 20D to a 5D.)
How is the performance of the 5D in low-light,
high ISO, compared to the 20D ?
I am very tempted by the full frame sensor,
for sure.

Thanks much in advance for any information.

- Phong


Alan Weinschel wrote:
> I just went from a 20D to a 5D. The improvement is
> noticeable. Viewfinder far better.  Crisper images.  Full coverage with
> wide angles. As I am used to 35mm, having the full frame makes it much
> more comfortable in terms of framing images and "seeing" in a
> particular way. Is it a substitute for a Leica? No.  But it is a very
> good tool if you want to be digital and already have Canon lenses --
> which, by the way, are not bad at all.  I took it to England a couple
> of weeks ago and found it easy to use and was extremely pleased with
> the images. The comparisons to Canon 1Ds are not silly.  For less than
> 1/2 the price you get slightly fewer MP, full frame sensor, but not a
> pro sealed body.  That's what I call a pretty nice compromise, and I am
> very happy with it.