Quote Originally Posted by Xenedis View Post

Naturally you can shoot at a lower resolution, as indeed you can with the original 5D.

You're not obliged to use it.
Yes , but u lose sharpness too...and on this point i found the classic to excel from all the camera bodies i've used to date.
Not to mention the value, lol

I dont want to seem too biased cos they are both awesome sensors.
The high iso and noise handling of the 5D2 is also a blessing if u shoot that way