I maybe pulling trigger on Canon 7D Mark II shortly

[Runmonty]

You don't need to justify it to us, we understand.

...............However, in the future may use your rationale myself when I am trying to convince myself (or more likely others) it is time for an update?

[Hillbillygirl]

From seeing you evolve from a good photographer to a very experienced, great photographer, and for the majority of subjects that you shoot AT, I would suggest that you purchase a FF body ,if you find what you are using now as lacking. The 5D MkIII can be had used, at a great bargain, and will do everything a 7D MkII will do, and MORE. You cannot beat the dof on FF vs crop, and the high ISO abilities of a 5DMkIII are amazing. I am speaking from lots of experience with crop vs FF on Canon bodies. Just my 2 cents, but myself, I could NEVER see myself shooting crop factor again. The only downfall may be your lens collection if you have an abundance of EF-S lenses. If not, FF all the way.

[theantiquetiger]

From seeing you evolve from a good photographer to a very experienced, great photographer, and for the majority of subjects that you shoot AT, I would suggest that you purchase a FF body ,if you find what you are using now as lacking. The 5D MkIII can be had used, at a great bargain, and will do everything a 7D MkII will do, and MORE. You cannot beat the dof on FF vs crop, and the high ISO abilities of a 5DMkIII are amazing. I am speaking from lots of experience with crop vs FF on Canon bodies. Just my 2 cents, but myself, I could NEVER see myself shooting crop factor again. The only downfall may be your lens collection if you have an abundance of EF-S lenses. If not, FF all the way.

Well, I am taking your advice, i have my finger on the trigger of a 5D Mkiii, just cannot seem to pull it. I have already sold my camera (60D and three lenses), plus I made nearly $1000 on Ebay this weekend (from garage sales). I was planning on getting the 7D Mkii and have enough money for it. I just know as soon as I buy the 7D, i will have buyer's remorse in not getting the 5D.

I do have two full frame lenses and one more lens to sell because it is for crop frame.

I sold my 60D with the lens that came with it (18-135), a cheap plastic Canon 50mm 1.8, and a Canon 28mm 2.8 for $700 (to a friend). They got a great deal, but I only paid $25 for the 28mm at a garage sale.

I feel torn but I can basically get a 5D Mkiii with the money from my equipment, garage sale money, plus $600 out of my pocket.

[Runmonty]

Just to confuse matters further....There are rumours of a 5D mkIV coming out later this year, which may mean a drop in price on the MkIII??

[theantiquetiger]

Well, I did it, now the proud owner of a 5D Mkiii

[Runmonty]

Awesome I am envious. I look forward to seeing some pics.

[Marko]

Good for you. We will all end up in a box someday... so occasional self-spoilage within reason isn't a horrible thing at all.