Elliot Bernstein 
, Aug 26, 2008; 04:49 p.m.
It seems to me that the 50D has many of the features and specifications you would expect from what will
eventually be released by Canon as a full frame replacement for the 5D.
If the 5D replacement was pretty much identical to the 50D with a full frame (and of course better high ISO
performance,
larger viewfinder, etc. as would be expected with a FF camera), would you upgrade from your 5D and up to how much
do you think you would be willing to pay (maximum).
Bob Atkins 
, Aug 26, 2008; 04:55 p.m.
But it's not.
If pigs had wings they could fly, but they don't.
What's the point of discussing it.
Carlos Miami , Aug 26, 2008; 05:15 p.m.
Yes, I would. My 5D, which I bought about two years ago, is in very rough shape and I would have liked to be able to upgrade to another FF camera, but I was hesitant about getting another 5D because I really need the dust removal system that has been available since the introduction of the XTi.
I know the replacement will come eventually, but I have been very tempted to just bite the bullet and get a D700 for an extra $700 instead of spending $2300 on obsolete technology.
But look at the bright side: we have been complaining because Canon neglected to upgrade the 5D for so long, but I believe it was due to a lack of competition. Now that theD700 is available and Sony is working on a reasonably priced FF camera, Canon will be forced to revise their FF cameras as often as the entry level and prosumer cameras (20D, 30D, 40D, 50D), so we may find ourselves complaining about the 5D replacement being updated too frequently, as has happened with those cameras.
Michael Oxford , Aug 26, 2008; 05:20 p.m.
pigs with wings would be awesome.
Evan Goulet , Aug 26, 2008; 05:29 p.m.
<I>"pigs with wings would be awesome."</i><P>It would just provide another tasty meat product from God's gift to carnivores.
Zameen o Aasman , Aug 26, 2008; 05:29 p.m.
I think the OP's point was that are 50D features good enough for 5D's successor?
My answer is no. I want a more advanced AF system for the new 5D (as it is, even the existing 5D has a better AF system when 50D when it comes to focus tracking).
JDM von Weinberg 
, Aug 26, 2008; 05:36 p.m.
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
My grandma had a lot of these in her repertoire.
If the 50D were $700 would you buy one?
If it were $20?
Alan Green , Aug 26, 2008; 05:38 p.m.
i think you hit the nail on the head. the 5d/2 will most likely have very similar specs as the 50d. and, yes, i will buy one. i'll also take a flying pig. (oh, sorry. those don't exist so discussing the possibility is ridiculous).
Ken Papai 
, Aug 26, 2008; 05:51 p.m.
Well, right now the 50D on paper is a *much* better camera than the 5D; so of course!
I'll be holding my breath for the 5D's replacement.... soon.
Elliot Bernstein , Aug 26, 2008; 05:57 p.m.
Zafar, good point about the AF - 9 points is insufficient and frankly I am surprised that the 50D only has 9. I would imagine that the 5D II will have an advanced AF system similar to Nikon's new 51 point system so I will add that to my list.
I love my 5D. Like many others, I am contemplating an upgrade. I was impressed with the 50D's specifications except for the 9pt AF. Until yesterday, I was kind of set about keeping my 5D. The 50D's announcement got my credit card a little bit fired up. I may yet upgrade.
I guess I was just thinking out loud...
By the way, I have heard that pig's wings taste like chicken!
