Canon Digital SLR Camera EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105 Kit
- 21.1 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 4 processor for fine gradation and natural colour reproduction
- Full HD 1080 movie recording including HDMI output
- High-resolution 3.0″ VGA Clear View LCD – effective even in bright sunlight
- Live View mode with Face Detection Live AF
- Continuous shooting at 3.9fps – up to card capacity, shooting JPEG images to UDMA card
- 9 AF points with 6 Assist AF points
- Magnesium alloy body with durable shutter and environmental protection
- Optional Wireless File Transmitter with External HDD and GPS compatibility
The full frame EOS 5D Mark II combines outstanding resolution with 3.9 fps shooting and superlative high ISO performance. The addition of Full HD movie recording expands the boundaries of photography.Features- 21.1MP full frame CMOS sensor.- DIGIC 4 processor.- ISO range expandable to 25600.- Full HD 1080, 30fps movie recording.- High-res 3.0_ VGA LCD with Live View.- 3.9fps JPEG shooting up to card capacity.- 9-point AF + 6 Assist AF points.- Magnesium alloy body.Extend the boundaries of your photography.21.1 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensorFor the ultimate in creative shooting, the EOS 5D Mark II features a full frame CMOS sensor 36mm x 24mm. With no cropping or magnification effects, enjoy a true wide angle experience through the large, bright viewfinder. Redesigned pixels minimise noise, while a 21.1 Megapixel resolution surpasses the standards demanded by the leading picture agencies.DIGIC 4CanonTs DIGIC 4 works with the EOS 5D Mark IITs image sensor to deliver outstanding reprodu… more >>
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Review by K. Williamson for Canon Digital SLR Camera EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105 Kit
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My first foray into the world of DSLRs was an EOS 350D – which I thought was a fantastic camera at the time. I bought a 55-200 zoom lens for it and a flashgun to pop on top. Then I moved up to the 450D to take advantage of the extra facilities of a newer model and the IS kit lens which I’d read was a great improvement on the older version. That camera has and still does serve me well.
With a little money in hand, I decided to go pro and buy a full frame camera, it was the next logical step in the development of my photography. After extensive research I decided on the 5D MkII with the 24-105 kit lens.
The first impression when I got the camera was wow that is big and heavy in comparison with my 450D. It does fit into my hands better though and I quickly got used to the weight.
In use the camera feels familiar even though there are some differences in the menu system to my previous cameras. The wheel that you use to make selections is a lot slicker to use than up, down, left and right arrows. Within a short space of time, I was well enough acquainted with the camera for it to become second nature which is of course what you want.
Having owned my new camera for a couple of months now, I can tell you that the 5D MkII just oozes quality. The image quality from it is mind blowing, distinctly better than that from my APS-C cameras. I can’t say whether this step up in IQ is due to the full frame format or the L quality lens – I suspect both.
I’d read about the poor AF on the Canon which is attributed to the old system that they stuck with. Since I habitually use the centre point and don’t rely upon the outer points this is not a problem for me. USM on the lens makes focussing fast and quiet.
I’d also read about the sluggishness of the camera in comparison with others. That was not an issue for me either since I don’t take a lot of action shots and therefore don’t need a camera that can take 8 shots per second- 3.9 shots per second is more than adequate for my needs.
The Canon 5D MKII is not the perfect camera but it is as near perfection as I am going to be able to afford. For others, the newer 7D might be a better choice and for those with deep pockets the ID MKIII(S) or IV would be good. For me the 5D MkII will do nicely thank you.
Review by Roger Cheshire for Canon Digital SLR Camera EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105 Kit
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This is one seriously good piece of kit. With its full frame 21mp sensor the quality of the image is sensational and because of its characteristics noise is well controlled if the iso settings are ramped up to compensate for low light. The features that it possesses are all that the serious amateur or professional requires and for them this is the one to have at this level. Agreed, it does lack some of the features of the recently released and slightly cheaper 7D – less AF points and slightly slower too, lower speed burst mode and the more versatile video options found on the newer model. However, the 7D sensor is the smaller APS size and as such does not compete with the full frame item on the 5D II. Thats not to say that the 7D is a poor camera, it certainly isn’t, it’s very good but for me the 5D II goes the extra mile in the quality stakes. Sports photographers might disagree as it is undeniable that the 7D’s autofocus and burst shooting modes are quicker but for all round quality, both in build and results, I’ll stick with the 5D ii thanks!
In a word – fabbydoozie!
Review by M&M for Canon Digital SLR Camera EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105 Kit
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Okay i have had this camera for about 2 months and love it. My review is mainly going to be focused on video as this is my prime use.
If you want hollywood style videos with that wow feel to it this it. There are some things which you need to watch out for these include focusing, audio recording.
1. Focusing: due to its large sensor you have depth of field which is good if you like this way of filming and bad if you don’t, what I mean by bad is that if you have focused on your subject/person and they or you start to move it get out of focus and you need to focus manually, this is especially a problem if you want to record children. Although the camera has auto focus it is painfully slow and is done via pushing the AF button which searches far too long.
2. The on board microphone is monaural although recoding are output stereo, not a big of a problem you say but it picks up the IS (image stabilization) continually making a whirl sound throughout you recording also the added fact that when you start focusing it picks up your hand movements and the lens turning. This can be fixed by a number of options including this item here RODE VIDEOMIC SHORT SHOTGUN MICROPHONE or a more professional setup of juicedlink and xlr mics which I want go into for this review.
Videos recorded are of a proper full hd definition of 1920×1080(p) both recording/outputting at an impressive bitrates of 35 mps on average which gives the ultimate quality. With the latest canon firmware release you can now record both in 30fps or 25fps. You obviously also have the option of full manual control across the spectrum to do whatever you please with you recordings.
Night time recording is a dream and with only street light available, i have a few people say that they can’t see that good with the naked eye it’s just that amazing. You get super clear noiseless videos without any extra lightning.
Transferring files to my imac is a breeze with the supplied usb cable or a firewire card reader Lexar FireWire 800 Professional CompactFlash Reader and come up as .mov files which open with ease with either quicktime or vlc. For movie editing you could use several different programs including imovie or final cut but you exported movie will not be in its full hd glory and will be somewhat downscaled to a slightly lower resolution, this could change in the near future with some sort of update i presume.
Connected to a full hd plasma you recordings will shine and give the true cinema experience of you feeling as if your there at that moment in time its super sharp and super crisp.
The actual camera build is excellent and a complete joy to hold it feels amazing and you know that the best materials have been used in making the camera. Obviously expected at these price.
The menu system is a simple and straightforward and has a lot of options for tweaking a screen for your personal settings.
At the end of the day this i DSLR camera for photos and make no mistakes that with these kind of sensor and lens you can get that nice and creamy bokeh you want and the detail in pictures I have taken are just out of this world. If you’re a pixel peeper, blowing the picture up to its maximum size still has a crisp and noiseless image to look at so if you’re into printing these at large sizes they will be perfect.
If you have the money get one it’s the perfect DSLR/HDSLR Camera/Camcorder you will not be disappointed.
A good case to go with this will be this Lowepro Flipside 300 Photo Backpack – Black with excellent quality and size.
Review by marcus s for Canon Digital SLR Camera EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105 Kit
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I bought the Canon EOS 5D mark II as a kit in February 2010, from a retailer in Manchester. After a few days I noticed several small grey spots in the top left corner of the sensor, which the anti-dust mechanism wouldn’t shift. Having assumed it was simply a little dust, and having taken the camera in to be cleaned for free, I was told by the authorised repair centre that the sensor was actually scratched!! This was clearly a flaw from manufacturing as the lens had never been removed from the camera since purchase. I took this back and was provided with a brand new replacement kit. First day out with it, I took several images of blue sky at F22, and to my horror, saw bits of black debris of various shapes and sizes all over the RAW images..one shot I counted 9 or 10 small specs of dirt. Back went the camera again, at no small cost to myself in rail fares and petrol. I was assured that the camera was brand new from the factory, not a returned or refurbished item, and I was extremely careful to attach the lens in a dust-free environment..so it’s a mystery to me why the sensor should have been dirty from day one.
I am dreadfully disappointed as this was really the camera I had set my heart on, not least for it’s video function..needless to say it’s now been returned for a full refund and I’ve invested in a different make of DSLR.
Oh, and one more thing which niggled me..the 24-105mm lens supplied with the camera has built-in image stabilisation. On the first camera, the mechanism was completely silent, impossible to tell it was even working. On the second lens it was noticeably noisy, with a distinct clunking, whirring and grinding noise in operation. Although the noise wasn’t particularly loud, it was audible on sound recorded by the internal mic (when using video mode), and such a variance between two versions of an expensive L Series lens I find surprising and quite disturbing.
Review by Justin P for Canon Digital SLR Camera EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105 Kit
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This is the best camera available for full frame and price. It’s still a hefty sum to pay, but considering the next step up, the 1ds Mrk4, full frame is now relatively feasable for amateurs. You also get HD video recording, but only for 29mins or something like 4gbs whichever comes first. Even though this isn’t a sports camera, it’s only 3.9fps, you should still consider getting a fast CF card. Sandisk Extreme IIIs are the best, and get 16gb minimum. The HD recording won’t work properly if you get a card that writes information too slow i.e 8mb/sec min, and on 16gb CF you get 49min max @1080p, 12min on a 4gb CF according to my manual, so don’t get smaller cards…
Also, the best Lens for this is actually the 24-70mm, but it’s an extra few hundred and there’s a mark2 with IS being released imminently (sept 2010 @photokina).
The seller vendor is always changing, be careful who you order from. My seller’s choice of courier, CityLink, delievered my 5D to my neighbour who kept it for 5days!
With the 5D mrk3 release date possibly being brought forward because of Nikon’s D700 replacement, this is the ideal time to get this camera at a low(ish) price, the only thing you’ll see better in an update is the AF, but I don’t shoot sports/action and if you know your camera skills you can focus in low light too, so this does everything I need.