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Since you are shooting weddings, I'm assuming for $$$, then yes, you need a backup. That said, I'm a firm believer in the backup camera being the exact same as your primary camera. The ...

Pretty cool!! :)

Nice score!  Congrats!! :D

That was funny!  I admit I know of a few people like that!  :D

He may have paid up front, and he may be dependable, but as many have advised above: proceed at your own risk.  Good luck and I hope all turns out well.

I had the 70-200mm f/4 lens and yeah, it was extremely sharp, even wide open. However, when I began shooting more weddings, I found myself wanting more and more to have the f/2.8 version. I have...

I totally agree.  I felt the same way when I had my D1x. I loved the camera and everything about it. When the shutter finally died, it was too expensive to replace, vs the 'worth' of the camera. ...

EXACTLY!  I shoot weddings, and portraits (studio and on location) and having the dual card slots gives a peace of mind that is unbelievable.  I use the 5D3 as does my partner. Even she agrees ...

What a fantastic story! Quite inspiring. Thank you for sharing it! :)

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No not yet. I was covered up this weekend, but will probably try it over the Christmas weekend when I have a block of time that I can do this, uninterrupted.  :)

I have shot with this camera and have a friend who still has one. It IS a great camera, no doubt. However, my last 1-series camera I owned was the 1D4. I'd recommend maybe that route for a few ...

Old 40D not dead yet, but having shutter release issues. Before that, the only DSLR I've had to die, was a very old Nikon D1x. The mirror box assembly is what finally gave out, and would no longer ...

I'm glad this thread was revived. I have been having this very issue with my old 40D, and am not ready to give up on it. The original posts about the use of the cleaner / alcohol had a follow-up ...

I did NOT know that - thank you for the info. I was like the OP and just assumed it was the shutter.  Thanks for the info - I appreciate it.  :)

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. The price I can afford is really more around the models listed - the 5DSR or the 5D4 are really out of my price point.  I can say that the looking is half ...

I've shot with a 5D3 for about 3 years now, and have loved every minute of it. Sadly, it was not my camera, and I now no longer have access to it. :( Before that, I shot with a 1D4 that was my ...

This photo shows a LOT of things here. Yes, it's a cool shot of a monkey. However, even though there are ONLY 10MP, it doesn't matter; the subject is well composed, and thus, not losing resolution ...

Very nice! I think the 135L is one of the best primes Canon makes.  It seems to like your 1D3 pretty well.  ;)