Will I miss my 5D?

[zero]

Hi folks. 

 

So i'l try and keep this brief. I've been an active photographer for about 15 years. After getting my B.A. I shot for a living working for music labels etc. I have been out of the game for a couple of years now and I am finally thinking about picking up a camera again. I have always been a Canon shooter, primarily 5D Classics as it was all I ever needed along with 50 and 85mm lenses. Ever since the Fuji X series arrived I have been in love with the way they look as I was always a fan of the good old days running around with my Yashica GTX. I do not have the funds to buy the latest Fuji X models so I have been researching the xpro1 ( and also xe1 although the bigger sized body is more appealing to me ). I am not needing fast autofocus as I mainly do portraits and this seems to be the main thing that people see as a downside with these cameras. The thing I like about the 5D classic is the creamy and somewhat 3D effect that it produces and I am wondering if this is something i can achieve with the Fuji if I combine the correct lenses? The 5D because of its size always feels reassuring on shoots - does anyone have experience of doing portrait shoots with the XPro1? I would appreciate any opinions, good or bad. Thank you in advance. 

 

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[Aswald]

The XPro1 is very close in picture IQ to the 5Dc.

 

The bokeh of the 5Dc+85 F1.2 is still better than the XPro1+56 F1.2.

 

What you gain is AF accuracy, sharpness and slightly better high ISO performance. The auto ISO feature on the Pro1 is a real bonus when you're shooting on the go. In that respect, the lighter weight of the Pro1+56 F1.2 is very conducive for long hour shoots or if you want to shoot on site.

[Aswald]

5Dc+85 @ F1.2 1/1250 ISO100

 

Pro1+56 @F1.2 1/1400 ISO200

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[Aswald]

Hope this gives you a good idea. 1st by 5Dc. 2nd by Pro1.

 

The Pro1 gives slightly increased DOF due to the crop sensor. I don't think the Pro1 is an upgrade from the 5Dc. They are very similar and yes, you can get very close results.

Edited October 13, 2016 by Aswald

[zero]

Thank you for these comments. Much appreciated. Like you say, it does not seem to be much of an upgrade. But i think it is something im going to do because i love the way they look and handle. hopefully it will push me to do better things  

[johant]

I do not miss the 5Dc. It was a great camera, but the X-E1 delivered the same for me in a smaller package.

 

However, even the 5Dc focuses faster than the X-E1. It takes a X-E2 to get a similar AF-speed.

[Aswald]

Thank you for these comments. Much appreciated. Like you say, it does not seem to be much of an upgrade. But i think it is something im going to do because i love the way they look and handle. hopefully it will push me to do better things

 

I'm sure the Pro1 would do that. Different way of photography. Good luck.

[Aswald]

However, even the 5Dc focuses faster than the X-E1. It takes a X-E2 to get a similar AF-speed.

 

You are right. But the lack of AF points on the 5Dc makes it a little more tedious.

[bjorke]

I too got rid of my 5D's and have been happy with the decision.

 

I gave them to my daughter, who has made good use! https://www.instagram.com/bjorkette/