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...
Abstract: CANON EOS 5D MkII: Sheer pleasure. Price: $4300 (body only)Bliss! This 21-megapixel camera with a full 35mm, frame-sized sensor is a revision of the 5D that was released to acclaim in 2005. The pixel count has been increased and a full-HD movie ...
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 ...
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...
There are now three outstanding cameras in this market niche. The Canon 5D was the first by three years and the MkII is not a lot different from the MkI. Nikon and Sony have come at the design from fresh points of view. For anyone with an investment in...
Abstract: Serious photo enthusiasts have been well catered for in the latest releases from Canon, Nikon and Sony but Canons EOS 5D Mark II is probably the most eagerly-awaited of the new models, largely because its predecessor was so successful. Interestingly, ...
Published: 2008-12-23, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
Full HD-video recording; impressive image quality even at high ISO; solid feel from camera body; clever technology used in battery.
No HDMI cable supplied; zooming in on images in playback mode needs to be faster; position of power switch.
The EOS 5D Mark II is a very good camera for enthusiasts who are looking for a full-frame option, and has all the bells and whistles which makes this shooter not only a decent still image shooter, but also an industry grade video camera, too, as long as y...
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 wit...
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 wit...
Abstract: THE wait is over.Canon has trotted out its highly-anticipated EOS 5D Mark II digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera.Canon EOS 5D Mark IIPrice to be confirmed, product available in the fourth quarter of this yearThe full-frame camera boasts specs like...
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Published: 2007-07-06, Author: Jose , review by: es.engadget.com
Abstract: No tenemos mucho que decir, sólo el hecho de que un usuario del foro Digital Photography Review publicó unas fotos de la que sería la Canon 5D Mark II DSLR, y lo más extraño es que Canon todavía ni ha anunciado esa cámara. Hay que tomar en cuenta que la E...
Abstract: Le IndiSLIDERmini est un rail en aluminium qui se visse sur un trépied pour réaliser de petits travelling avec un Canon 5D Mark II ou un caméscope d'un poids inférieur à 2,5 kg.Commande et livraison du produitLe IndiSLIDERmini est vendu exclusivement s...
