Get the LaCie 5big or Drobo 5D? Any better options?
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I'm going to only answer this from the perspective of a personal opinion. I have never owned a DROBO older models or newer models. However Many of the folks I know that have owned them don't see to be going back to them as they expand. I have at least 6 different TB drives from LaCie. They have been pretty reliable all things considered. It's what I'll use in the future and what I recommends to friends. If they start failing on me which all drives seem to do sooner or later I might change. The Lacie 5 appears to be fairly easy to upgrade or change drives out. I like having that option though I haven't used it yet.
640382
The 800 is more than enough for a 5d2. If you're planning to do portrait or weddings and plan to get a 1dx in the near future then get the 1000x. Also be sure to get a usb3 or thunderbolt card reader. USB2 is painfully slow.
506088
According to the website, the 5D drobo will be compatible with hard drives of any size as long as the total amount of space (on all the hard drives inside Drobo) does not exceed 32TB.http://support.drobo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/506/
17383
the 1Ds has a very low ISO capability.......the 5D is comparable in Image and skys the limit ISO..........1Ds better Image
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I have the LaCie drive and understand they make their own drives (not Seagate). I am using as the backup with Time Machine for my MacbookPro and have been very pleased. It is quiet and efficient and I would recommend. In addition, it can be partitioned in case you operated in both a Windows and OS 10 environment.
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I'd recommend getting the BIIN 47.The BIIN37 is ridiculously small and borders on tiny.Even the BIIN 47 is smaller than what you would consider to be a 'normal' backpack (i.e. laptop backpack at BestBuy).I debated a long time between he 37/47.... sooo glad I got the 47 after seeing how small it is. Your 60D + 18-55 will fit very comfortably in it. The larger compartment fit my Nikon 55-200mm lens very comfortable with room to spare, so you should be able to easily put the Speedlite flash in there (the 47 has 2 dividers, so you should be able to fit a 50mm PRIME in there too).I think when I measured the large internal lens compartment it was 8.5" long. I'd recommend getting the BIIN 47.The BIIN37 is ridiculously small and borders on tiny.Even the BIIN 47 is smaller than what you would consider to be a 'normal' backpack (i.e. laptop backpack at BestBuy).I debated a long time between he 37/47.... sooo glad I got the 47 after seeing how small it is. Your 60D + 18-55 will fit very comfortably in it. The larger compartment fit my Nikon 55-200mm lens very comfortable with room to spare, so you should be able to easily put the Speedlite flash in there (the 47 has 2 dividers, so you should be able to fit a 50mm... » Read More I'd recommend getting the BIIN 47.The BIIN37 is ridiculously small and borders on tiny.Even the BIIN 47 is smaller than what you would consider to be a 'normal' backpack (i.e. laptop backpack at BestBuy).I debated a long time between he 37/47.... sooo glad I got the 47 after seeing how small it is. Your 60D + 18-55 will fit very comfortably in it. The larger compartment fit my Nikon 55-200mm lens very comfortable with room to spare, so you should be able to easily put the Speedlite flash in there (the 47 has 2 dividers, so you should be able to fit a 50mm PRIME in there too).I think when I measured the large internal lens compartment it was 8.5" long. « Show Less
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every camera body is a compromise to some extent. 5d2 is excellent is several areas, but hardly the best in any. Its a great all around camera. If you are looking to shoot sports on birds in flight, not your best choice. canon 1dII and 1dIV, and even 7D are as well as the crop cameras from nikon (d300x) are better at that. However, if you know the advantages of full frame, and want one, I you cant go wrong with it. I have been shooting with it for 2.5 years, and have shot with a nikon d700, d3x, and canon original 5d, and for the price, resolution, video, overall image quality, its truly an excellent camera. every camera body is a compromise to some extent. 5d2 is excellent is several areas, but hardly the best in any. Its a great all around camera. If you are looking to shoot sports on birds in flight, not your best choice. canon 1dII and 1dIV, and even 7D are as well as the crop cameras from nikon (d300x) are better at that. However, if you know the advantages of full frame, and want one, I you cant go wrong with it. I have been shooting with it for 2.5 years, and have shot with a nikon d700, d3x, and canon original 5d, and for the price, resolution, video, overall image quality, its truly an... » Read More every camera body is a compromise to some extent. 5d2 is excellent is several areas, but hardly the best in any. Its a great all around camera. If you are looking to shoot sports on birds in flight, not your best choice. canon 1dII and 1dIV, and even 7D are as well as the crop cameras from nikon (d300x) are better at that. However, if you know the advantages of full frame, and want one, I you cant go wrong with it. I have been shooting with it for 2.5 years, and have shot with a nikon d700, d3x, and canon original 5d, and for the price, resolution, video, overall image quality, its truly an excellent camera. « Show Less
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I have the same set up (5D II and 16-35). Did you or anyone else have luck with this case?
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Unless you just want the BDC. I'm more a mil dot. Best way get a pad write down wind speed distance and ammo keep it on a card where the point of impact is. Nikon makes good glass for the price
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I have been ordering BXA ones, both Aloris (which is the style) and off brands seem to work just well. The Aloris ones have some neat features but don't come cheap, just an FYI on that one. There are some 10-15 dollar ones floating around if you look and they work great! Let me know if you need anything else.
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As an owner of two Drobo's, I wouldn't buy another one of them. Look at the Synology NAS devices. I can't think of any aspect where the Synology isn't superior - especially the tech support. Or if fireproof, waterproof and bulletproof counts, look at ioSafe which runs the Synology software.
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I chose the Drobo 5D to get rid of the Apple Time Machine, but to answer I think yes as my Mac guy asked if I wanted to daisy chain it I said NO !
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I have Induro BL3 which is a good, robust all around size that can also work for the 500mm (which I have). But I also have the Gimbal Head (Induro GHB 1) that's my favorite for the 500mm.
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I wouldn't trust thing with anything more than a small speedlite. It's fallen apart on me multiple times and there are much better options for only around $10-$15 more. Impact is a good brand to look at.
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I have the 302, which handles my Nikon D-70 and a 70-300 mm lens very nicely. I don't know how big the 5D is, so I will have to defer to another reviewer. I'm loving the 302, though.
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I use a 5d mk3 with a medium L zoom lens on this device. Support is fine because the nodal point is also a good balance point. The position click stops are not as robust as I would like. Otherwise I find it sturdy and workable.
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I've had a 5D2 with 70-300 zoom in a LowePro Toploader attached to 'em hanging off the straps on my backpack and it seemed to be fine. But I'd recommend contacting the company (Tamrac) and asking if they have a weight limit, I'm assuming they will for liability sake.