Canon Digital SLR Camera 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.
The full frame Canon EOS 5D Mark II introduces professional resolution, image quality and high ISO performance (ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions) in a compact, rigid, lightweight with environmental protection digital SLR body.
Full HD movie recording complements 3.9 fps continuous stills shooting to extend the boundaries of photography. 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, that opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers.
Helpful consumer’s review
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is an excellent tool in the hands of anyone serious about photography. Comparing it to models I previously owned (400D, 10D, 20D, 5D), this camera delivers in every single aspect. The improvement over the 5D is so significant that the simple Mark II extension doesn’t do the camera justice. Calling it a 6D would have been more appropriate.
The most important additions to me are live view and video. The 10x magnification in live view permits absolute precise manual focussing and immediate feedback to any ISO/shutter speed/aperture changes, as well as white balanced adjustments. Before, I had to take test shots and zoom in. Live view zoom is a much more elegant and quick solution to this. Video is also a major extension. Most point and shoot cameras – and phones – have been supporting photo and video for years. It’s good that DSLRs finally catch up. Being able to use the dozen of Canon EF lenses, especially at wide aperture, is great. Sure, there are some limitations such as 30 frames/s instead of 24 frames and no manual adjustment of aperture (work-arounds exist and are well-documented in various online forums), but all in all, it is a highly usable feature.
Apart from that, there are many small additions which make a big difference. For instance, you can now configure your own menu – great for the mirror-lock-up function. ISO is permanently visible in the viewfinder and there is even an Auto ISO function. And the anti-dust sensor shake is also very useful.
This camera is highly recommended.
