Time has come for me to get another.
Initially waiting for the Eos 1 Mk III, however the current AF problems coupled with the cost and availability has got me looking at a more familiar route. This being the 5D.
Currently the 5D and 24-105 kit is available at the ridiculously low price of £1,999. Body only for £1,599, so a £600 lens for £400. Plus there is £130 cashback off that as well (£100 Body, £30 lens). However the dilemma, I don’t need the 24-105 as I already have it.
That said, it is such a bargain a profit from Ebay could still be made. But undecided if I want to go down that route. The cheapest in-stock body is £1519 from T4 in Swindon. So an £80 quid saving if I drove down. But the reality is I’d use £40 of petrol to travel down, so best to avoid it.
Another option is to look at the 5D and 24-70 f/2.8 kit, though this is £2,230. So more money than I wanted to spend. Probably the best bargain I’ve seen is BG-4 grip from Amazon for £134. Probably the best option is visit a shop and see what I can get. Someone *might* do a deal on a 5D body, grip, EX580 Flash and a bigger bag.
Overall I’d still love a 1D, it’s pro-spec and indeed is the dogs bollocks. But maybe once I start to get a return then I’ll buy. At the moment it seems common sense might prevail.