Testseek.co.uk have collected 113 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
January 2009
Experts 90% 113 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
600 means you can shoot even when the sun goes down.
Excellent images
FullHD video
ISO range and performance
The 5D’s new 21million pixel chip reveals more unnecessary detail than the National Enquirer
And will probably be just as popular with paparazzi. A handy thumb wheel lets you browse through the 5D’s bewilderingly complex list of options on th...
The editors didn't like
Fiddly white balance controls
Lens
Need to shoot in RAW to get the most out of it
No built-in wireless controller
Large spot meter
No built-in flash
More direct controls would be nice
Autofocus system could use an update
Bulky
Expensive
Images at ISO25600 appear as if they’ve been faxed in Min specs
21.1Mp full frame CMOS sensor
DIGIC 4 processor
ISO range expandable to 25600
Full HD (1080
30fps) movie recording
High-res 3in VGA LCD with Live View
3.9fps JP...
Joystick and Quick Dial take getting used to
Slight underexposure issues
Mode dial easy to inadvertently jog
Battery and memory card slot covers are flimsy
No built-in flash unit
No in-camera anti-shake (which means that
Ideally
A stabilised lens is required)
Heart attackinducing price tag. Autofocus in movie mode isn't the best.
Odd handgrip
Lowlight performance not best in class
Huge image sizes mean huge memory cards – and sluggish burst shooting
The 5D rattles along at a modest 3.9 frames per second. And while the movie mode delivers stunning images
The 5D’s video autofocusing isn’t as rock-solid reliable as...
Abstract: The first thing you notice about Canon 5D Mark II: Basic Controls is the price. At £14.99, it's not an inexpensive purchase. The next thing you notice is that, at 214MB, it's not a quick download, either. This is due to the amount of video, as this isn...
Abstract: Convergence has finally reached the high-altitude hamlets of Pro-Camera Land.This magnesium-bodied beauty summons the powers of a full-frame 21-megapixel sensor and mighty Digic 4 processor to bang out stills that often kick its much pricier brother, t...
Abstract: The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a worthy successor of the EOS 5D. The principle features remain the same: a full-frame sensor in a relatively compact body, but Canon has added extra professional features such as sealing against the ingress of dust and mois...
Abstract: Canon EOS 5D Mark II at a glance: 21.1 million effective pixels Full-frame CMOS sensor 3in, 920,000-dot LCD screen Live View Full HD (1080p) video recording in 12-minute bursts Street price approx £2,250Scores: Features - 8/10 Build and handling - 8/10...
So while the Canon EOS 5D Mk II is a major development of the original, it's never going to enjoy the same near-monopoly as its predecessor. So what's changed?The sensor resolution has gone up from 12.8 megapixels to 21. The 2.5-inch 230,000 pixel LCD ...
The video capabilities of the Canon EOS 5D MkII make it ideal for news gatherers, indie filmmakers or even the all-consuming Internet. After all, why shouldnt on-line video content be good-looking? As a DSLR, it’s a real upgrade from the old 5D. It&...
Excellent image quality, good ergonomics and build, menu system, comprehensive feature set and customisability, info panel, responsive, HD movie capture
Joystick and Quick Dial take getting used to; slight underexposure issues, Mode dial easy to inadvertently jog, battery and memory card slot covers are flimsy, no built-in flash unit
Canon’s EOS 5D Mk II refreshes the original 5D in light of stiff competition. The feature-rich 5D Mk II boasts an in-vogue and rather superb 1080p HD movie mode but looks very priceyKey specs21 megapixels, CompactFlash, HDMI...
