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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dave Williams" data-source="post: 3501863" data-attributes="member: 53820">The 5DS R came out after the 7D2 and I'm thinking both Robert and Rob have previously owned both.Either of you tempted by the 5D4 ?As a back up to the 1DX2 which would you go for now?The 7D2 can be obtained for less than £1k new, the 5DSR around £2.5k, the 5D4 around £3.5k. Significant differences.There's also the 5DS at around £2.0k to consider too.What am I looking for ? 1)More reach but better bokeh by not using a teleconverter.I have a 600mm f4, 500mmf4, and 70-200mmf2.8. I'd like to use them wide open more often.2)A back up camera to be able to have two different lenses available for use at the same time without changing bodies.3)Be able to use the lenses without needing a tripod, using a rest such as a window frame perhaps though.What I don't need is high fps for the type of shot I envisage.High ISO isn't a priority either as the IDX is excellent in both of these areas.Your opinions would be most welcome.Thanks Dave</blockquote>