Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Reviews
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Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps -- for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available -- from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.
Technical Details
- 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-6400- Body only; lenses sold separately
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor; high-performance 3.9 fps continuous shooting; Live View Function for stills
- Full HD video capture at 1920x1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip ; HDMI output
- Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor
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By S. Berger (Los Angeles, CA)
The Canon 5D Mark II really hits a new portion of the market- it's really a professional level DSLR at a price accessible to shutterbugs, photography enthusiasts, and independent filmmakers. The camera features an incredible Full Frame CMOS sensor that does very well in low light...this sensor is, in fact, larger than that of the Red One 4K Cinema camera, which costs approximately $17,000 (please note that I am not comparing these two cameras- they really do serve two VERY different purposes).
Canon really made a step in the right direction with this camera. It provides quality, functionality, ease of use, and the accessibility of professional level products to those with shallower pockets. This camera has been great for everything from candid family shots, to shooting great videos of trips to Europe, family gathers, etc.
While the still photos are incredible and the video rivals that of exponentially more expensive HD cameras, the only things keeping this camera from being much better with video is the processor and the write speed. I think we can, however, expect to see Canon focus on this in the near future. They do provide great user requested features in their firmware updates, which is more than can be said by most prosumer/professional electronics manafacturers.
I would absolutely recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a camera that does it all without having to cost more than the car they drive.
By J. Gao (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
I have been using this camera for 5 months with about 10000 shots. To canon's credit, the images quality are excellent, so is the video. However, the huge pet peeve is the cheap memory card door. In order to hold this heavy camera, your palm will press firmly agaist the back of the handgrip, where the memory card door is located. This flimsy plastic door generates non-stop noise because of the pressure. This is particularly harmful when shooting video of concerts etc, as the noise gets amplified in the sound track. Extremely annoying in video play back. Can't Canon make a better card door for this $2700 camera?
The other problem is several hot pixels when shooting video. Before I sent back the camera for service, I searched the internet and found a solution (now I forgot how, but it's searchable with keywords). It works fine now. I didn't bother to send it back.
By Adam W. Medders
i am constantly amazed by the pictures i get from this camera. i love the extra width i get from full frame as well as the extra shallow depth of field. i'm a wedding/portrait photographer and this camera is beyond amazing for what i do.
if you shoot high ISO, you can't beat this camera at the moment. i shoot ISO 6400 like it's ISO 1600, it is that clean. and ISO 3200 is the new ISO 800 for me, i don't even hesitate. i will not go above ISO 6400 though as you'll start to see banding.
the lcd has me spoiled, so much so that i'm selling my 40d so that i can either get a 50d or the new 7d. on the 40d all of the pictures just look blah...and blurry. they still turn out good on the computer, but it can be very frustrating at the time. on the 5d II, you can tell right away if you've misfocused or if your exposure is off.
video quality is amazing though i don't really use it for that.
autofocus is better than people like to give it credit for. i shoot mainly dimly lit receptions and it locks perfect whenever i need it to. i'm talking ISO 6400 f/1.6 1/30s dim. also i have no problem using outer focus points as they work great as well.
manual focus is a cinch with the 5d II. if you put the camera in live view, move the small box over what you want to focus on, then push the zoom button twice to see that box at pixel level. focus the lens and shoot away.
lenses used are 35mm f/1.4L, 85mm f/1.8, 16-35mm f/2.8L I, and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS.
if you need high ISO and want full frame, this is the camera for you. if you don't need either, save some money and get the 50d or 7d...or even a used 40d.
By William Oterson (About 50 miles, or so, east of Manhattan.)
Bought the 5d Mark II earlier this year. I'm a non-professional and first time full frame user. I've used a variety of cameras but not Nikon or Canon. I've EF lenses and have been using the camera for portraiture and scenic, in city, country, during winter and summer and am thrilled with the results (the enlargements are great). The movie function wasn't an issue for me as, although I've tried it with good results, I could've done without it. It's a little on the heavy side with the distance lenses which took a bit of getting accustomed to. No comment on price as, in my opinion, you often get what you pay for and I'm totally pleased. I work a lot in manual but I've not had any problem with the autofocus either. However, I did find it a little complicated at first - my problem not the mark II's.
By sean
I am happy with the 5D mark 11. But I have on going issues. The screen decides to shut off by it's self when reviewing photos. It has frozen and then shuts off.This is when I am using the camera. I hate the idea of a video in the camera. Canon should have focused on the camera and not at all on video. I have all Canon due to investing in lens. Unsure if Nikon is better. My partner uses Nikon D3. He loves it. And craps on mine all the time. But over all Canon should have did more testing and spent more time and money on this Camera. And forget a video. Over all I would say it's a B- camera. I hate to say I like and trust my 50D more. I took the 50D to Argentina. It had no issues at over 10,000 shots and nearly a month from cold to jungles. But of course the 50D has major disadvantages over the 5D. Maybe step up to 1D.................that's a big jump.
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