Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 24-105mm lens Reviews: EOS Digital SLR Camera
38 Real Customer Reviews - Summary
+ This digital camera scores high on image quality. - It has no outstanding negative points.
“This is a simply stunning camera.
image quality is about as good as you can cur…”
Chris, Beverley
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Mike, Crawley
Score 9.0/10+ Image quality, you'll want to invest in L-series lenses!
- Build quality around battery compartment, the battery door does not quite sit correctly. This leaves a small edge that can catch or feel uncomfortable on your hand, disappionting, but not enough for me to send it back, could just be my model.
purchased 17 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ The Image quality is astounding ... I'de say equliivant to medium format models of jsut few years ago at a quarter of the price.
- I can not think of a single negative things to say about this camera. Oh I can ... the supporting software is poor glad I don't have to use it much.
purchased 02 Apr 2009
Stuart, Edinburgh , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 8.0/10
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Great lens.
More fps, handles noise better than the 400D
- The expense. The new Raw format not compatible with Photoshop CS3 - takes longer to process images.
purchased 04 Apr 2009
Chris, Beverley
Score 9.0/10
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This is a simply stunning camera.
Image quality is about as good as you can currently get.
The menu system is far more intuitive than on the 5d mark 1, which makes this a very straightforward camera to use.
Having several programmable Custom Settings means that I can employ exposure bracketing or mirror lockup at the turn of a dial. No more trawling through submenus.
I would have considered this camera even without the HD video, but this is a very welcome additional feature.
The lens is of exceptional quality although a little slow.
- A faster lens would have been nice, although the IS helps to some extent
purchased 14 Jul 2009
Andy, Horton
Score 10.0/10
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Amazing image quality.
Great high ISO performance.
Live view makes for extremely accurate focusing (I take a lot of landscapes).
Great info screen.
Controls easy to use and very intuitive.
- None so far.
purchased 23 Jul 2009
Penry, Padstow , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Great Image quality
- Heavy
purchased 07 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Amateur”
Score 9.0/10+ Really worthwhile move up from 40d
- None yet. If the kit hadn't been such a deal I'd go body only.
purchased 21 Jan 2009
Mike, Earls Barton, Northants , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Full frame, high resolution images with good noise levels at lower ISO. Lens has the best general purpose zoom range with quality approaching good primes.
- Focussing system only acceptable if you normally use the centre point. Surprised that Canon made little improvement to the 5D Mk 1 focussing system. However, unless sports/action are the major interest, the system is adequate.
purchased 27 Apr 2009
Gordon, Plymouth
Score 10.0/10+ Pin sharp photo's and easy to use.
- None
purchased 21 May 2009
Keith, Norwich, Norfolk , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Picture quality is superb, build quality is superb. Not cheap but well worth it
- No built in flash, quite expensive to buy
purchased 27 Apr 2009
Steve, Cricklade
Score 10.0/10+ Top line, professional camera. Whilst the camera doesnt take the photographs a good one is one less thing to worry about !
- None other than the price which is not actually a bad point merely a fact of life.
purchased 17 Aug 2009
Steve, Swindon , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Sheer quality of camera makes it a pleasure to use. The quality of images produced is stunning.
- None (of course if it was cheaper.......)
purchased 17 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ Reviewer left no comment
- the autofocus could be better
purchased 10 Mar 2009
Keith, Eastbourne , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ As an upgrade from my 40D it does all that I expected.
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 06 Aug 2009
FLOQUET, La Teste de Buch, FRANCE
Score 9.0/10+ Very hight image quality. HD vidéo not at all a gadget !
- Maybe the sound during video mode ! But the first we ask to a camera is to take pictures, so it does not matter . . .
purchased 24 Oct 2009
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Product Features
Camera Type
 
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SLR |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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12.8 |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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21.1 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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2.5 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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3 |
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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1 |
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Face Recognition
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No |
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Face Recognition
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Yes |
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Image Stabilisation
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No |
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Colour
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Black |
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
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Media Format
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Compact Flash |
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Media Format
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Micro Drive |
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PictBridge
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Yes |
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Macro Mode
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Yes |
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Video Recorder
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Yes |
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Manual Focus
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Yes |
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Timer
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Yes |
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Under Water
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No |
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Weight (g)
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810 |
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Flash
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Yes |
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Body Only
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No |
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Series
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EOS |
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/8000 |
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Longest Shutter Speed
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30 |
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Longest Shutter Speed
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30" |
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Dimensions (mm)
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113x152x75 |
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Dimensions (mm)
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152x113.5x75 |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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4368x2912 |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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5616x3744 |
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f4 |
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Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1
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77 |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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Release Date
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27 Sep 2005 |
Also known as: Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR with 24-105mm Lens, Canon EOS 5D Mark II 24-105 lens
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Manufacturer's Description
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.
For 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.
Canon’s DIGIC 4 works with the EOS 5D Mark II’s image sensor to deliver outstanding reproduction of colours and subtle tonal gradations. DIGIC 4 also delivers split-second start-up times, Face Detection AF in Live View mode, and additional HD movie recording.
The EOS 5D Mark II complements outstanding still imaging capabilities with Full HD (1080) video recording. Users can even shoot video to memory card without losing the ability to capture still images. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on an HDTV.
The 3.0” Clear View LCD features 920,000 dot resolution, wide viewing angle and dual anti-reflective coatings – allowing ultra-detailed image review in a variety of conditions. Live View displays real-time images on the LCD, offering three types of auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and Face Detection Live AF, which locks onto faces detected in the frame.
Canon’s built-in dust prevention system offers three ways of guarding images against the effects of dust: reduction of internal dust generation; an in-camera sensor cleaning mechanism; and the ability to map stubborn dust spots for removal with Digital Photo Professional software (included).
With a magnesium alloy construction, environmental protection and shutter durability of 150,000 releases, the EOS 5D Mark II is equally suited to location or studio work.
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