Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 24-105mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera
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Most helpful reviewsSarah, Garristown Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- Functionality & quality of pictures is excellent
- Bad points:
- expensive & quite heavy to carry
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Confirmed purchase: 31 Jan 2012
Oliver, London Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- photo quality, good video quality
- Bad points:
- bad internal mic
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Confirmed purchase: 13 Mar 2012
David, Experienced amateur
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Great image quality.
If you are familiar with canon DSLR's already it is quite easy to pic up all the features.
Feels very solid and the build quality is second to none. - Bad points:
- None so far
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Confirmed purchase: 12 Dec 2011
Joan, Southampton Professional photographer
- Good points:
- Excellent camera love using it
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- Reviewer left no comment
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Confirmed purchase: 10 Apr 2012
Lloyd, Dublin Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- Amazing camera-enough said.
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- Reviewer left no comment
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Confirmed purchase: 08 Dec 2011
David, Cumbria Experienced amateur
- Good points:
- Excellent picture quality
- Bad points:
- Slow maximum frames per second. The camera is becoming dated and I wondered whether I should wait for the mark iii. In the event I bought it.
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Confirmed purchase: 05 Jan 2012
Product Features
| Camera Type | SLR |
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| Resolution (Megapixels) | 12.8 |
| Screen size (Inches) | 3 |
| Type of image stabiliser | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| 3D | No |
| Colour | Black |
| Media format | Compact Flash |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Macro Mode | No |
| Video recorder | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 810 |
| Flash | No |
| Body Only | No |
| WiFi | No |
| Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second) | 1/8000 |
| Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second) | 1/30 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | 152x113.5x75 |
| RAW Format | Yes |
| GPS Receiver | No |
| Resolution (Pixels) | 5616x3744 |
| Max. Aperture Lens 1 | f2.8-5.6 |
| Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1 | 77 |
| Release date | 2005/09/27 |
| Height in mm | 11.4 |
| Width in mm | 152 |
| Depth in mm | 7.5 |
| Serial Shot Mode | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Changeable Lens | Yes |
Also known as: Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR with 24-105mm Lens, Canon EOS 5D Mark II 24-105 lens
Digital Cameras Buyers' GuideManufacturer'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.
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 sensor
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.
DIGIC 4
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.
High ISO
For handheld shooting in low light, the EOS 5D Mark II offers ISO speeds of up to 6400. For dark scenes where using flash is undesirable, this can be expanded to an incredible ISO 25600.
Full 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.
3.0†High Resolution LCD
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.
Up to 3.9 frames per second
The EOS 5D Mark II offers continuous shooting at 3.9 frames per second. When shooting JPEGs to a UDMA card, maximum burst is limited only by card capacity.
9-point AF + 6 Assist AF points
Precision auto focus is assured by Canon’s AF system, which employs 9 selectable points and 6 Assist AF points.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
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).
Durable, compact design
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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Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 24-105mm lens
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An thoughts on why a 5D rather than a 7D? The 7D has greater FPS and the overall spec other than MO doesn't seem to be much different but the price difference is huge. Any thoughts much appreciated.
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I guess it depends on what you want to use it for, and your budget. I had been saving up for the 5D for ages.
The canon 5D has a bigger image size compared to a 7D thanks to its large image sensor. (There are some good diagrams and explanation here. Link: http://www.dv.com/article/90592). It works a bit better in lower light conditions.
If you are using it to film things then the stated fps has nothing to do with it. The frame rates for both cameras in film mode are 1080p - 24fps 25fps. But the 7D can do a 720p recording mode at 50fps. I'm not really a big fan of burst mode photography so the option of taking a few more FPS does not bother me much.
The 5D for me works great for taking all kinds of still pictures, and its HD film recording is amazing for its price.
Sorry if I have waffled too much. Anything else give me a shout :)
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Hello Sir or Madam,
I want to buy a camera on the contract for 24 months.
Model number is Canon EOS 5d mark 2, so could you please send my all information about this camera.
bag, memory card 16 or 32, lance and the battery as well
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Bag yes. Memory 32GB. The rest of the information is on the website. I suggest you look at it.
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can I use my canon 2x III converter with the 24 - 105mm lens supplied with the 5d mk11 camera
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As long as it is an EF fit and not EF-S, no EF-S fit lenses or accessories will fit the body.
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Can any one advise how this would compare to the Nikon D700
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I have never owned a Nikon so I cannot offer an opimion
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Though both full frame cameras the resolution and sensitivity of the sensor is superior. Otherwise they are pretty similar. I personally went for the Canon as it ticked all my requirements for a full frame camera and since I already had an entry level Canon I felt that there would be less to re-learn in the way of the controls. Which proved correct.
One other aspect I liked was the top of camera LCD panel which makes it easier to see settings when doing macro work.
HTH
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MARCOS, Fraga (Spain) Experienced amateur
Score 9.0/10The lens 24-105 will be used in the 95% of the pictures taken by you (these are the focal length ideal for near everything). Very good stabilization (you gain three diafragmes)
Confirmed purchase: 31 Mar 2012