5D Mark II vs. Nikon D700 for landscape photography

[frydham]

What are thoughts between these two cameras, in general, and specifically for landscape photography?

The 5D Mark II is lighter weight, has easier customization, more mega-pixels which is good for cropping, video (not a big deal, but still), and I like the big control wheel.

The D700 has better auto-focus (this is the main reason I'm considering switching), and a quieter shutter.

I've haven't handled either of these cameras, and will definitely do so before I make a decision.

Right now I own a Canon 40D, and a few lenses (28-135mm, 50mm f1.4, and a Sigma 70-300mm). Since the 28-135 and the 70-300 came with camera and are just okay, the only lens I would miss would be the 50mm f1.4.

When I make the upgrade, that will be my main camera and will be used for pretty much everything. Not just landscapes.

I'm also considering the Nikon D7000, but I just don't think it would work as well for landscapes. If I was going for a APS-C sensor camera, this would win hands down.

Anyway, which one of these would you go with and why?

[OsmosisStudios]

See this.

Crossposting is frowned upon

[frydham]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

See this.

Crossposting is frowned upon

Sorry for the crosspost. I was trying to get input from both Canon and Nikon users.

[inkista]

That's why you can also post at the "Digital Cameras" level above.

[Photologyst]

I'd choose a D300s because the reviews and the feedback are better.

However, you should test them out for yourself. Sometimes, it comes down to ergonomics.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by Photologyst

I'd choose a D300s because the reviews and the feedback are better.

However, you should test them out for yourself. Sometimes, it comes down to ergonomics.

Okay, just stop. The ergonomics of the D700 and D300s are the EXACT same, because the body is the EXACT same.

The OP asks a question about Full-frame bodies, so I wouldnt bother suggesting a crop-sensor camera. The OP also specified what they'll be shooting (landscapes), which will benefit from the full-frame sensor on the Canon side (5DmkII) and on the Nikon side (better, true wide-angle lenses).

[Photologyst]

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[frydham]

[QUOTE=inkista;1110932]That's why you can also post at the "Digital Cameras" level above. [/QUOTE

Ah, right. Probably should have seen that lol