For me the biggest issue with DSLRs is the FOV crop…but the 5d is a full frame sensor, so this problem is gone for you…

I started as you did..shoting JPG and trying to get a perfectly exposed JPG to do less in PS…My camera tend to underexpose some pictures and i changed to spot metter too, but now i am using RAW..of course i am trying to get the best exposed image that will genarate a good RAW, but i do a lot of corrections in RAW, exposure corrections and some sharpness…

Try to explore RAW…you will see the difference..it is a lot better tha JPG. You will only need a software that organizes your workflow…camera raw is very slow..and dosn´t has a good workflow…Try phase one software (capture one pro)

My camera is a 6mp sensor, wich, for me, produces very good images…i really don´t need more at this time.

I am using some old pentax lens, manual focus and with A at aperture…some 50mm 1.7 and a 28mm 2.8 …i have also a 24mm 1.8 (sigma)..i like old lens, because the quality is very good, they are sharp and have minor flare problems…and they are very little and well built…

I didn´t know about this blog…i i will try to visit more often..

Thanks for all the information

all the best

Daniel G.
from Brazil

Hey..if you have some time visit my page at flicker (i put the link as my webpage here)…i have some street and documentary pictures there and would love to know your opinion…