Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Body Only) Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Body Only) Reviews: Digital SLR Camera reviews

+ This digital camera scores high on image quality. - It has no outstanding negative points.

£1249 – £1600 at 4 retailers out of 416 retailers checked

9.3 out of 10 based on 298 reviews.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Body Only): 21.1 MP (Megapixels), 1x optical zoom, Compact Flash storage, No image stabiliser digital SLR camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.8
Image quality	9.7
Features	9.2
Build Quality	9.4
Value for money	8.7
Overall rating	9.3

Some customer reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Body Only)

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Michael, Benfleet Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellent image quality, well built, solid
Bad points:: not found any as yet

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Oct 2012

DARIA, Espoo Finland Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: great camera for advanced amateurs and professional photographers
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 14 Dec 2012

PAUL, Notts Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great camera
Bad points:: Heavy

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 08 May 2013

Ander, San Sebastián ( España ) Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very resistant, easy to use and great contrast image and color fidelity
Bad points:: Noisy.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 05 Feb 2013

Chris, Thornhill, Nr. Dewsbury Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: As above.
Bad points:: Really heavy & if you attach a quality lens it just increases the weight!

Ease of use	5.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 Dec 2012

Sam, Professional photographer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Love this camera!
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Jan 2013

Rachel, Malvern Professional photographer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Just 'Good all round'
Bad points:: None that I can think of.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Dec 2012

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Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	21.1

Optical zoom ratio	1
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	1
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Media format	Compact Flash
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	810
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/8000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/30
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	156x156x79.9
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Dimensions (mm)	156.6x156x79.9
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	Yes
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	5616x3744
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Release date	2008-09-23
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	11.4

Width in mm	156

Depth in mm	7.5

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	Yes

Also known as: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body, Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Body Only, Canon EOS 5D Mark II - Digital, Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital

Digital Cameras Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

The full frame 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D. Discreet enough to avoid attention, with resolution enough to keep the toughest picture editors happy. Travel light without compromise.

Features

12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor
3 fps 60 JPEG image burst
9-point AF with 6 Assist AF points
2.5" LCD
Picture Style image processing
DIGIC II
Records RAW/JPEG images
Digital Photo Professional software
Compact magnesium alloy body
Connectivity options

One sensitive eye deserves another.

Full frame
With no cropping or magnification effect, the EOS 5D’s 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor (35.8 × 23.9mm) offers full freedom of expression. Wide lenses stay wide and the viewfinder is bright and open. Subtle tonal gradations are reproduced in shadow, midtone and highlights. A low-pass filter and on-chip circuitry suppress false colours and noise. Low (L:50) and high (H:3200) ISO settings extend the standard 100-1600 range.

3 fps
The EOS 5D can shoot a 60 large JPEG image burst at 3 fps.

Auto focus and flash
9-point AF is supported with 6 Assist AF points to improve subject tracking. AF modes include One Shot AF, AI SERVO AF and AI FOCUS AF. E-TTL II communicates with EX series Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures, even with reflective or off-centre subjects.

Large LCD
Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5" 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85° in almost all directions.

Picture Style
Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image processing, including a Monochrome mode supporting Black & White shooting with filter and toning effects. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types – each one offering a different colour response. Each pre-set has control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation.

DIGIC II
DIGIC II renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC II minimises power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.2 second start up time.

JPEG and RAW
JPEG and RAW images can be written simultaneously.

Digital Photo Professional software
The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.

Compact and robust
The EOS 5D’s tough, compact magnesium alloy body weighs just 810 grams; ideal for assignments requiring discretion.

Options and connectivity
The EOS 5D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (excl. EF-S) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Untethered shooting is available with the optional WFT-E1 Wireless File Transmitter. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed permits fast file uploads, while Video Out allows review on a regular TV. An optional magnesium alloy battery grip extends shooting time and offers comfortable portrait shooting with a vertical shutter release. A Precision Matte focusing screen is interchangeable with Grid and Easy Manual Focus screen options.

More info at Canon's website

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