Canon 5D Mark II
The Canon 5D Mark II is one amazing photographic tool, designed and built to be used by serious photographers, without a lot to distract from making great pictures.
Whilst not perfect, the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II ultimately strikes a great balance between resolution, quality and performance, offering a fantastic all-round package that just deserves our highest Essential rating, even if you're not all that interested in the headline-grabbing video mode...
The Canon EOS 5D Mk2 represents the state of the art of current digital SLR design.
The full-frame, 21.1-megapixel Canon 5D Mark II is in many ways an exceptional camera, and truly groundbreaking when it comes to video recording…
Canon's new EOS Digital 5D Mark II builds off of all the features that made the 5D such a remarkable camera, adding the latest in technology that has been perfected over the past 3 years.
In our estimation the EOS 5D Mark II is, all things considered, probably the best ever Canon DSLR.
Had the EOS 5D Mark II not suffered from the black dot issue, it would have easily earned our highest recommendation. It’s one of Canon’s most powerful DSLRs to date, capable of delivering superb image quality with decent handling and all the latest bells and whistles.
The 5D Mark II is certain to appeal to the most discerning photographer-even those who will never (or almost never) utilize the video feature.
All things considered, the Canon EOS-5D Mark II is a very impressive digital SLR. For the Canon enthusiast who wants to step up to a full-frame body, it's an excellent choice.... My favorite camera in this class is the Nikon D700.... But honestly, whichever of these cameras you choose, you can't really go wrong -- they're all excellent.
If you're moving up from an APS-format DSLR, you will be happy with the 5D Mark II. Make that ecstatic. Life is fuller in the full-frame lane.
Sleek Canon [is] a convergence of bangin' stills and lush video.
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.
So here is the 5D Mark II, which punches high in terms of both resolution and features…
