Testseek.co.uk 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
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The editors liked
Excellent images
FullHD video
ISO range and performance
Live View
21 MP
Dual function buttons
Full frame sensor. Superb high ISO performance. Shoots 1080p video
Too
Responsive
Crisp results with bundled lens
HD quality movies
HD video
Automatic sensor cleaning on power down
Expandable ISO settings (up to 25
600)
Pre-set capture modes
Automatic lens correction
Superb 21MP images. ISO sensitivity of 25
600 means you can shoot even when the sun goes down.
The 5D’s new 21million pixel chip reveals more unnecessary detail than the National Enquirer
And will probably be just as popular with paparazzi. A handy thumb wheel lets you browse through the 5D’s bewilderingly complex list of options on th...
Excellent performance and photo quality
Good video-capture capabilities and quality
Excellent image quality
Good ergonomics and build
Menu system
Comprehensive feature set and customisability
Info panel
HD movie capture
The editors didn't like
Odd handgrip
Lowlight performance not best in class
Fiddly white balance controls
Lens
Need to shoot in RAW to get the most out of it
Hella expensive. Menus a tad tricky at first
Bulky
Expensive
Images at ISO25600 appear as if they’ve been faxed in Min specs
21.1Mp full frame CMOS sensor
DIGIC 4 processor
ISO range expandable to 25600
Full HD (1080
30fps) movie recording
High-res 3in VGA LCD with Live View
3.9fps JP...
No built-in flash
No in-camera anti-shake (which means that
Ideally
A stabilised lens is required)
Heart attackinducing price tag. Autofocus in movie mode isn't the best.
Huge image sizes mean huge memory cards – and sluggish burst shooting
The 5D rattles along at a modest 3.9 frames per second. And while the movie mode delivers stunning images
The 5D’s video autofocusing isn’t as rock-solid reliable as...
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 ...
Excellent image quality, good noise control, colour rendition, great LCD screen, usable video
ISO 25,600 unusable, banding at high ISOs, chromatic aberrations fail to be removed, users may have preferred faster burst rate and/or more advanced focusing system to the inclusion of video mode
Traditionally, Canon and Nikons 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 concept isnt as defined as i...
