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January 2009
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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
The Canon EOS 5D MkII is a remarkably capable camera with excellent imaging capability, including the ability to shoot broadcast quality HD video and record sound in stereo. It represents an advance in features over the original EOS 5D and the overall ...
Excellent image quality over a range of lighting conditions from bright sunshine to dimly lit tunnels; one of the best cameras weve seen for shooting in low-light at high ISOs; particularly strong at ISO 6400 which looks like ISO 400 in some older competi...
Pokey, old autofocus system has trouble focusing in extreme low-light/low-contrast conditions; annoying issue of "black dots" in some overexposed point lights still a problem at the time of this review; some Chromatic Aberrations in certain high contrast...
So in the end, the 5D Mark II is what IT is—just a camera. If you were expecting this DSLR would change your life, youre definitely barking up the wrong tree. (You also may want to get your priorities in order.) While the 5D II certainly isnt perfec...
Movie mode, Fullframe sensor, 21.1megapixel resolution, Selfcleaning sensor,
No builtin flash, Not ideal for fast action shots, Movie mode not easy to access, Hard to hold steady for movies
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Published: 2009-01-28, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Excellent performance and photo quality; good video capture capabilities and quality.
No built-in wireless controller; large spot meter; no built-in flash; more direct controls would be nice; AF system could use an update.
A great follow-up to the 5D and top-flight full-frame camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II delivers the fluid shooting experience and fine photos you expect from a professional model.
Excellent image quality, Solid construction, Well-placed controls, Large viewfinder, 3 comprehensive status displays, 14-bit Analog to Digital conversion, Wide ISO range, Excellent high ISO performance, Faster frame rate than its predecessor, Large, hi...
JPEGs are slightly soft, Camera may be too large for those with smaller hands, Doesnt accept EF-S lenses, No pop-up flash, Only single cross-type AF sensor, AF array is small compared to overall image area, Relatively slow frame rate of 3.9 frames per...
The Canon 5D Mark II is indeed a premium digital SLR. Its 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 where youd normally need a...
Abstract: CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EOS 5D MARK II DSLR CAMERA FEATURING FULL-FRAME HD VIDEO CAPTURE The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Escalates Full-Frame Digital SLR Photography to the Next Level with HD Movie Recording Capabilities, DIGIC 4 Imagin...
Here’s a shocker: DigitalTrends.com gives this Canon EOS 5D Mark II an Editor’s Choice award, even with the drawbacks enumerated. Going to the top line: This video-recording D-SLR is a true breakthrough with quality that’s far bett...
Abstract: Canon 5D MKII Video A Stretch By Chris Sanderson Lets be clear at the outset – the video files from the Canon 5D Mkii are very good and very useable, as has been shown by many examples posted on the web. I dont think anyone needs confirmation at this...
Abstract: Canon 5D MKII A Field Review by Nick Devlin “Another Planet”, Fish Islands, January 2009 Canon 5D Mark II, EF 70-200 f2.8 “L” The 5D Mark II is a hard camera to review. On one hand, it betters its predecessors in every respect and pushes the envelope ...
