03-22-2025 02:11 PM
Need and want a dedicated studio full-frame Canon DSLR camera. Searching on both eBay & Amazon for used Canon DSLR bodies and accessories where pricing now seems 'doable'. The problem is that the Shutter Counts on selected bodies are too high. This year, I expect to shoot between 25k-40k during Spring/Summer - predominantly Portraits & Landscape photography. Just need help/advice/guidance on buying a hi-res full-frame Canon 5Ds/5Ds r DSLR as a 'discontinued-item'.
Regarding image-processing I already have a fast-enough 2022 Asus i9 laptop with ample RAM/HDD to process/edit the RAW files. So, I am not at all worried about the 'output' side.
Lenses - I have looked on eBay specifically for:-
EF-L lenses, both the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM & the Canon EF 200mm L f/2.8L ii
03-22-2025 02:21 PM
Canon like most other camera manufacturers have discontinued DSLR cameras and their respective SLR lenses. In Canon's case that would be EF & EF-S lenses. Your money will be better spent on a Canon EOS R Series camera. Then who knows how long Canon will continue to support legacy equipment.
03-22-2025 05:53 PM - edited 03-22-2025 05:54 PM
deebatman316 point is valid, the two lenses mentioned will go end of service shortly and the body is not far behind:
EF Telephoto/Super telephoto (135mm to 1200mm) | |
EF135 2.0L USM: November 2026 | EF400 4.0 DO IS II USM: February 2029 |
EF200 2.0L IS USM: October 2027 | EF400 5.6L USM: April 2026 |
EF200 2.8L II USM: April 2026 | EF500 4.0L IS II USM: February 2029 |
EF300 2.8L IS II USM: November 2028 | EF600 4.0L IS III USM: Undecided |
EF300 4.0L IS USM: November 2026 | EF600 4.0L IS II USM: July 2025 |
EF400 2.8L IS II USM: June 2025 | EF800 5.6L IS USM: February 2029 |
EF400 2.8L IS III USM: Undecided |
EOS-1D X Mark II: July 2026 |
EOS-1D X Mark III: TBA |
EOS 5D Mark IV: TBA |
EOS 5Ds: May 2027 |
EOS 5Ds R: August 2028 |
EOS 6D: September 2025 |
EOS 6D Mark II: TBA |
EOS 7D Mark II: January 2027 |
EOS 80D: October 2027 |
EOS 90D: TBA |
R3 ~ R5 ~ R6 Mk II ~ R50
Lenses: RF Trinity and others
Adobe and Topaz Suite for post processing
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