After 4 years of owning an entry level Canon t2i I decided it was time to upgrade my equipment. I had been holding out for the new Canon 7d Mark ii but ultimately got tired of waiting. I also began shooting subjects that require lower light and ultimately higher ISO’s to capture the shot. I do not believe a crop sensor will be capable of delivering the same quality high ISO performance as a full frame sensor. Therefore, I purchased a new Canon 5d Mark iii. I may still look into picking up the new 7d when it arrives for use as a backup camera and for sports and wildlife. In the meantime, I get to play with my new camera while waiting for the elusive 7d to make its first appearance.
I have only had a few opportunities to test out the new camera but so far have been very impressed with its features and the quality of the images it produces. Also, the ISO is phenomenal compared to my prior camera. I even find that in a pinch ISO levels of 12,800 work just fine with a little noise reduction in Photoshop. Also, the amount of additional detail that is captured by a full frame sensor is pretty noticeable when compared to my prior crop sensor camera.
I was able to produce some great images with my t2i despite its shortcomings. I can’t wait to see what I can do with the new 5d.