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What about 5D classic as a "for fun" camera ?

jacob351
Apprentice

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

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shadowsports
Legend
Legend

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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