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The new EOS 5D Mark II may share essentially the same body and AF system as its predecessor, but almost everything else has changed. The sensor’s been boosted to 21.1 Megapixels, matching Canon’s flagship EOS 1Ds Mark III... Read more
The Canon 5D Mark II is indeed a premium digital SLR. It's not just the very high resolution that makes it stand out, but the excellent high ISO performance, effectively giving you the freedom to shoot handheld in conditions... Read more
A 21.1MP D-SLR camera capable of recording 1080p video, the EOS 5D comes highly recommended for its superior performance. Read more
Traditionally, Canon and Nikon's approach to the pro market was to have one model built for speed and one for cold, hard resolution, though the advent of highly-specified offshoots at a cheaper price point means that this Read more
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the only full-frame digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera that can shoot full HD video -- and one of the few that shoots video at all -- and reviews also give the Canon digital SLR top marks for Read more
There aren't many DSLRs that can compete with the Canon Eos 5D Mark II. This 21-megapixel professional DSLR has burrowed itself into a rather unconventional hole within the pegboard of the advanced DSLR market, courtesy not... Read more
Color & Noise Performance The Canon 5D Mark II had good color accuracy and strong saturation levels in our bright light testing. The colors were even more accurate than those rendered by the Canon T1i, Nikon D5000, and... Read more
The full-frame, 21.1-megapixel Canon 5D Mark II aced our color accuracy and dynamic range tests, and captures 1080p movies with extraordinary quality. Read more
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II , the successor to the very popular full-frame 5D, was a long time coming, arriving on the scene about three years after its predecessor, the first (relatively) affordable full-frame DSLR, the 5D. Read more
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I bought this for my son's 10th birthday. HE ABSOLUTELY ADORES IT! It's picture quality is top notch and is very compact for it. It is literally pictures taken out of a movie. Read more
I've been using a 5D Mark II since it's introduction back in late 2008. I preordered one as soon as it was available and have been using it since the beginning for wedding and portraits. Read more or see product
I had been dreaming about a 5D2 for a least a year. As they were becoming scarce, I decided to bite the bullet and buy one. Bottom line: it is an amazing camera and the image quality makes up for some of it's short comings. Read more
Soft Focus Detraction but overall a good camera. Love the full-frame sensor. Color and contrast are excellent. Not fully a Pro camera, but excellent quality and price point for the serious photographer. Read more
This was my dream camera and has not disappointed me. The controls are easy to use, the menu is easy to navigate and the quality is nothing short of exceptional. Read more
This is my second 5D mkII, bought to use as a second camera for my film shoots. I also own a Canon 60D, and while I love the rotating viewfinder on the 60D, nothing compares to the look of the 5D mkII. Read more
So far I'm most impressed with the ability to work with these files in post - lots of latitude to play with. I'm also happy to buy now even though the next generation 5D will be coming out. Read more
I replaced my Canon 40D with the 5D MkII when it first came out over a year ago. I use it with a 24-105 lens which is extremely sharp and very colorful. I really can't think of anything I don't like about the camera. Read more
I really don't have "cons" with this camera. I shoot in many environments and the camera has performed well. This is not a camera for the novice or for someone who has not mastered manual settings. Read more
This a great camera. Already own a couple of 7D's for a small wedding video business we started. We wanted to upgrade and try this one out. It is great and we really love it. Takes great video and pictures. Read more
The Canon EOS 5D mark II is a Digital SLR camera that features high performance for high expectation.
The Canon EOS 5D mark II incorporates a 21.1 mega pixel full-frame CMOS sensor with 14-bit A/D conversion that supports 16384 colours/ each of 3 primary colours. Besides that, it also has a wide range ISO setting of 100 – 6400 and is expandable to L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600. Since it is full-frame, all lenses also deliver the angle of view they would on a 35 …
See moreThe Canon EOS 5D mark II is a Digital SLR camera that features high performance for high expectation.
The Canon EOS 5D mark II incorporates a 21.1 mega pixel full-frame CMOS sensor with 14-bit A/D conversion that supports 16384 colours/ each of 3 primary colours. Besides that, it also has a wide range ISO setting of 100 – 6400 and is expandable to L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600. Since it is full-frame, all lenses also deliver the angle of view they would on a 35 mm camera without a conversion factor, making the camera come in handy especially when shooting with wide-angle lenses. Not only that, the Canon EOS 5D mark II also features full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution for up to 4 GB per clip with HDMi output for HD viewing of stills and video, as well as Live View function. This means that the Canon EOS 5D mark II is capable of shooting clips of almost half an hour long at full 1080 resolution, with the possibility to shoot broadcast quality video by simply changing the settings. In addition to that, the Canon EOS 5D mark II also incorporates next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and colour reproduction as well as reduced image noise. Not only that, processor intensive operations like face detection live mode, HD video recording and lighting and lens peripheral optimization are all made possible. The Canon EOS 5D mark II also features cutting-edge autofocus with high performance of up to 3.8 fps continuous shooting, new shutter with a durability of 150,000 cycles and improved weather resistant body. There are also more features in live view mode, with live view function for stills (including Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes), and video. With such features, you can zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size. There’s even a grid overlay, as well as a built-in microphone to record sound. Alternatively, an external microphone can be connected to the camera’s microphone input terminal for sound recording. Besides that, playback modes are also available in the camera and all Live View AF feature can also be used in shooting video. Not only that, the Canon EOS 5D mark II incorporates a 3.0 inch clear view LCD monitor with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings.
See lessCanon’s update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it’s better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points …
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