Yesterday I posted a short piece about timing a move to full frame, particularly in relation to the possibly arrival of an upgraded version of the Canon 5D and dropping prices on the existing model. (“A Good Time to Move to Full Frame DSLR?“) I may have left a false impression that I was mulling over my own decision about this. Nope, I already shoot with a 5D.

Which perhaps raises a couple questions. First, what do I think of the camera? I like mine a lot. It is pretty much the perfect camera body for the sort of work I do most of the time.

Would I trade my 5D for a 16MP replacement model? Unlikely, at least until prices drop as they always do after a new camera has been out for awhile. The difference between 12MP and 16MP (if that is what comes out) is less than you might think, and in most cases it wouldn’t result in a noticeable difference in my photographs. I might change my mind if a new body is introduced that is significantly better in other important ways, but even then I don’t think I’d be in any big rush to do so.

That said, it is starting to look like a better market for those who are looking up upgrade to full frame.