08-04-2025 09:36 AM
I was searching on my local variant of ebay and stumbled upon a 5d classic with a fallen mirror (the seller still have the mirror) for about 80€. (I think it's a bargain considerimg how much one of this cameras is selling online) I have 2 5D3's as main cameras and I was wondering if it is worth to buy it as a camera to use when I want to just have fun. I've seen lots of good comments about the shooting experience and the "colour science" and I wonder if it's just the hype or the camera really gives some "unique" results/experiences. I kinda want the film aesthethics but without heavy editing so I wonder how well the jpeg straight from the camera mimic the film
08-04-2025 10:33 AM
Greetings,
While the choice is yours, I would not buy a DSLR for fun especially a broken one. This is going to take you down a rabbit hole and frankly its not worth it. The 5D is 20 yrs old. There are so many better options out there. Canon does have the best color science 😃 .
Whatever you decide on make sure you aren't starting with something broken.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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