Testseek.com have collected 148 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 5D Mark 2.
January 2009
(89%)
148 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
890100148
The editors liked
Used with the Canon EF 24-105mm L lens image quality is superb. The resolution is such that small areas of the image can be cropped and enlarged without loss of detail. Low noise performance is exemplary at the highest ISO settings. And the movie mode ...
Full-format sensor
Can capture Full HD video
Captures neutral colours
Works well with high ISO speeds
Full frame
CMOS sensor
Incredibly clean images at most ISO levels
Excellent battery life
Bright and clear viewfinder
Great image quality
As expected
The editors didn't like
While the high definition movies are excellent we do have reservations about the utility of this feature. To work properly the camera needs to be tripod mounted and the focus needs to be constantly tweaked manually. The user manual says “auto focusi...
No dedicated dial for aperture
LCD screen doesn’t flip out
Awkward focusing in Live View mode
No manual overrides in movie mode
Automatic white balance isn't great in artificial light
Incredible image quality. High resolution. Low image noise at high ISOs. Jaw-dropping video capability. Live view. AF adjust.
Video can be cumbersome to control and is limited by short duration clips.
For those with big ambitions--and a budget to match--it’s hard to go wrong with the 5D. It offers professional features and image quality in a prosumer body, and as an added bonus, you get incredible, if sometimes tricky-to-use 1080p video capabilit...
Excellent image quality, good ergonomics and build, menu system, comprehensive feature set and customisability, Info panel, Responsive, HD Movie capture.
Excellent image quality, good ergonomics and build, menu system, comprehensive feature set and customisability, Info panel, Responsive, HD Movie capture.
The EOS 5D Mk II had tough act to follow in the 5D and it has some tough competition with Nikon’s D700 and Sony’s Alpha 900 being its primary targets. However, it almost pulls it off, offering Alpha 900-alike resolution and D700-alike high ISO perfor...
Abstract: A word of explanation…So why did I agree to review a DSLR camera for an audience of filmmakers? Because the specs of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II match the main features that most Microfilmmakers want. Microfilmmakers ideally look for five features in a vi...
Abstract: Replacing the very popular EOS 5D, the Mark II multiplies its pixels to reach a definition of 21.1 MP allowing shooting at an expanded sensitivity from 50 up to 25,600 ISO. It comes with a full HD video mode driven by a DIGIC IV processor. Fast, relia...
"Affordable" fullframe, high resolution camera, Full feature set, Excellent high ISO performance, Live View with 3 AF modes, HD video capabilities,
Relatively slow burst mode, Autofocus a little slow in low light, No builtin flash, which is not a big deal but an onboard flash could be useful, On board microphone is fairly weak and monaural (an accessory mic is required for stereo recording),
When the original 5D was introduced, Canon made it possible for photographers with relatively modest budgets to purchase a full-frame DSLR. Now, for about the same price, photographers can easily put their hands on a full-frame, high resolution camera ...
While the camera is not without its flaws, the 5D Mark II is by far the best bang-for-buck DSLR that Canon has ever produced. Unfortunately, the achilles heel of the flagship camera is its dated autofocus system. It’s great to have low noise at high ...
Very good photo quality, with a good lens (though see below), Low noise levels through ISO 1600 in low light, and ISO 6400 in good light, Exceptionally well built body, with limited weather sealing, Beautiful 3inch LCD display, plus a nice, large viewf...
Soft images straight out of the camera; requires a good lens for best results, Some detail smudging from noise reduction, even at low ISOs, White balance accuracy disappointed in several photo tests, Very slow contrast detect AF in live view mode; even...
The Canon EOS-5D Mark II is a solid upgrade to its predecessor, and a great choice for Canon users looking to step up to a full-frame body. The Mark II has a whopping 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (which isnt without a few issues), great build quality, f...
Abstract: Think Canons new pro-level DSLR that also shoots HD video is perfect for you? Odds are that it isnt, unless youve got mad skills. Professionals and advanced amateur photographers tend to rationalize the purchase of a new digital SLR camera by weigh...
Abstract: I moved into the realm of digital SLR photography back in 2003 when when I got myself a Canon 10D. The 10D served me very well for 7 years and 14 000 pictures. Then I decided it was time for an upgrade so, I got myself a full frame 21 Megapixel monster...
Abstract: Like cameras in cell phones (and vice versa) and MP3 players in everything, the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II can be thought of as another item in the multimedia trend that’s sweeping the consumer electronics market these days. Touted as the answer for wed...
