Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body

I've been looking at the Canon 5D Mark II for a long time - since before it came out in late 2008. It's taken a while but I finally pulled the trigger.My first Canon SLR was the EOS 650 - the autofocus SLR that "started it all". Then in early 2000's I got the Digital Rebel, then an XTi and quickly after that the Canon 40D.I've liked all the digital SLR's I've used to date but only the 40D reminded me of the build quality and "heft" that my original 650 had. And although you get used to it, the 1.6 crop factor of the sensor size is really a big difference on the wide-angle side.Over time I also upgraded my lenses to the 17-40 F4L, the 24-105 F4L, the 70-200 F2.8L and the 100-300 F4.5-5.6L - with IS in all but the 17-40.I guess I'd call myself an "advanced amateur". My usual approach to photography is to compose a good shot and then crop later to a better composition to get my "keepers".With the 40D and my outfit of lenses I can pretty much do it all - especially on the telephoto side. However, I noticed that when you crop significantly a 10.1MP image, the end result can have significantly reduced image quality.So - I determined a little more megapixels to work with would be helpful.Next, the 40D's max ISO is 1600 but at 800 the noise can be a bit of a distraction. The simple solution is to stay below 800 but that requires a flash or photos of stationary objects in darker settings.So - I determined that something with better light sensitivity would be helpful.I noticed that some of my lenses were sharper than others on the 40D. I sent the body to Canon with my 24-105 to get the focusing "matched" and the results were good. But it was a one-size fits all solution.So - I determined that something that offered lens microadjustment would be helpful.I watched and waited patiently for the "brouhaha" of enthusiam for the 5D MarkII to settle down as I'm not the sort of sucker that pays more than MSRP for anything. I knew my time would come, I'd get my 5DMarkII - even if my wife said no. Now the MSRP is $200 less!Finally, along comes this blasted Canon 7D to totally ruin my plan. It solves my megapixel issue, it solves my ISO issue, it has lens microadjustment (as does the 50D) it even offers an advanced video capability and "new and improved" autofocusing system. And it's $800+ less expensive. What a quandary.... now what?With much consternation and angst I debated over and over the 7D or 5DMII. On the one hand, on the other had - you know the drill. Is the 5DMII worth it?I put my 17-40 lens on the 40D and then on my EOS650 and like I said - the difference is huge between a full frame and cropped sensor. I'm not a video-enthusiast and I'm not really sure what the big deal is about "24p" vs "30p" so that wasn't too important. I believe with autofocusing - "it's not the arrow, it's the indian" and unless something's out of wack your images should be focused or you're making a mistake.So, I took the plunge and purchased the 5D Mark II.It's awesome.The look and feel is very EOS-like. Not too different than my 40D - probably a little better in fact. I like the Creative Auto mode a lot and the menu on the LCD is great.The ISO range is totally worth it. I take shots routinely at 3200 and they look like 400 on the 40D (very minimal noise / graininess). When I use a flash - the results are amazing.I microadjusted the camera for all the lenses I own, and as expected the settings for each were slightly different. Now my images are spot-on, unless I screw up (again - it's not the arrow, it's the indian).To top it all off - Canon is coming out with a firmware update to add 24p (et al) to the 5DMark II.The Live-view mode is much simpler than on the 40D and focusing is very easy.The 21 Megapixels is way more than I really need but when I crop my images I get great results so I'm delighted there. I delete images I don't like so my storage constraints are limited.Finally - the full-frame sensor gives me all the image my considerable lens investment can provide and offers me opportunity on the wide angle side that the 7D couldn't. It's a big deal and not to be discounted (although you can get an EFS 10-22 to make up for it on a cropped body).I'm sure the 7D is an awesome camera too and I bet the autofocus system is an improvement. However - if you're like me, you've got great lenses, you've been patiently waiting for the hysteria to calm down, and you're ready to change camera bodies then I totally recommend going full frame and getting the 5D Mark II.

Having owned the Rebel XTi for 6+ years, I was looking to step up in mega pixel and low light performance. I was back-and-forth between the 5D and the 7D. I've played around with the 7D but haven't spent much time with it so I can't give a good comparison but it just seems like the 7D is the Mercedes and the 5D is the Corvette. The 7D is going to give you all the bells and whistles but the 5D gets the nod for the pure power. I'm happy with my choice, this body + L-Series lens perform incredibly well.My only gripe with it is the auto focus. It searches a lot and seems inconsistent as to when it will lock in on a focal point. It leaves a little to be desired and I think the 7D would have it beat in this category.

I bought this about a year after getting my 7D. Yes, the focus system is not as sophisticated. This camera came out earlier, and thus its video controls aren't dedicated. Beyond those 2 things, this camera is my favorite in every other way. If I'm going somewhere and I'm taking 1 camera, this is the 1. It does make you want better glass, as it's using the corners more and the higher resolution benefits more from sharper glass. The video from it is fantastic, though focus is hard to attain at larger apertures. I have just ordered a Z-Finder in hopes it will make focusing easier. I love prime lenses and shallow depth of field and for those purposes, this camera is the clear choice over the 7D. If you are looking for sports and wildlife (particularly birding) the 7D may be the better choice. This camera can still provide great results in those conditions, but I don't think those things were a focus when they were designing this camera. Scratch up another $1500 for the new 5D Mark III if you want it all. If you want the best results for portraits, candids and landscapes that you can get for a reasonable hobby-ist price, this thing is the way to go.A few reasons I pick this up over the 7D are:- slightly better overall image quality.- slightly better depth of field control.- about 1 stop better (lower) noise at high ISO's.If these things are a consideration for you, I don't think you'll be disappointed picking this over the 7D. Like I said, if you can afford it, I'm sure the 5D3 is the best of both worlds. But for less money, I've got 2 bodies that do everything I need. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this for the conditions I outlined above.

I've been using a 5D2 for nearly a year now. The images have a depth to them I cannot explain, except to say that perhaps the tonal range seems greater, maybe more gradation of tones. I can't even make this camera produce the Kandy Kolours that most digitals, even DSLR's, default to. If you want your images to look like a Thomas Kincaid painting, you may as well be using a Rebel.

I leave the focus point at center. I dislike how easy it is to shift your focus point accidentally and spoil a shot. I check the histogram and highlight blowout indicator. I find I quite often have to give a minus 1/3 to a full stop of underexposure, annoying, but not a show-stopper. It suits my slow deliberate style of shooting. I frequently shoot at RAW to be sure I'm not blowing out highlights, but mostly to take advantage of this camera's fantastic image quality. Matrix metering seems to produce identical results to Center-Weighted Averaging.

I collect my RAWs in a folder and covert them to DNG's in the free Adobe DNG converter.

An added bonus for me is that full frame lets my 24, 28 and 35 be true wide angles. Adapters are available to let me use the fantastic Olympus OM 24mm f 2.8, Nikkor 28mm f 2.8 and Leica R 35mm f2. These manual focus lenses are great alternatives to the ridiculously expensive EOS L zooms and primes. The little Olympus, in particular, is nearly the equal of the L 24mm f 1.4 and costs 1/5 as much.

The EF 50mm macro f 2.5 is my travel 50, and I indulged myself with the 70-200 L IS f4 zoom (review on Amazon).

See my Normandy and Britagne gallery at [...] for images done with the 5D2.
I'm sure the 5D3 is better and more convenient in some ways, but $3,500? For me, no way. The 5D2 is a great buy; shoot for $2,000.

Ive lusted after this camera for about 3 years now . I used to study images on tumblr and favorite some of my fav shots and every picture i ever liked was from this camera. So early on i knew i liked canon and this camera. I used a t1i for a while and loved it.. Great learning tool and as I grew quickly with the camera i started looking for lens. Most of the lenses i wanted to I couldnt really enjoy because they were better on a full frame like this.. I saw it on sale at best buy and quickly bought it.. The images i get now are the images I always wanted to shoot... Im so thankful to have this.. Great camera...

The Canon Mark II is great camera but the item pictured here by Amazon is a Mark III... I intend on buying the Mark II but not at the Mark III pricetag. ;)

i love this camera , i debated getting the 5d Mark III for weeks before getting the Mark II , im so glad i got this camera , it is great and anyone that owns one will love it , it could have more focus points , but i can live with what it has , the lens that comes with the camera is wonderful the wide angle view has helped a lot , i dont have anything bad to say about the lens , anyway buy one , these Cameras are great , i thought i would have a problem going from a cropped to full frame , but it has been a breeze

I have just purchased this superb piece of kit.

The resolution is truly amazing, the low light shooting at ISO 8000 is sharp and very low in noise.

The layout of all of the controls feels a natural evolution, (I have come along the D30, D60, EOS5 MKI route to the EOS 5D MKIII

The image quality is superb with amazing detail.

After initial problems with the batteries discharging, a firmware update seemed to sort this out and now this is just a superb, sublime piece of kit to use.

I have had my Canon 20D for the longest time. I liked what it was doing for me, however, was waiting for a Full Frame, to make use of all the lenses I have collected. And since Canon came out with a brand new Mark III, it was time to shop around for Mark II - that is good enough for me. After price shopping on Amazon (took a few months of waiting - and it just got lower again $2499), finally it drop down to what I was willing to spend. And let me tell you - it is one great camera! Even in low light, pictures are just amazing. Nikon's dials are little more intuitive, but 5D has added a lot of improvements, that makes it much easier to use these days. Best feature is automatic control, that allows one to quickly adjust from portrait to landscape (or anything between) with a few clicks.Pictures are crisp with great colors! If you are into SLR, this is great mid range pro camera with full frame!

Best decision I ever made on upgrading my camera. Now if I can only talk my husband into letting me upgrade to a iii :)

This camera was an upgrade from the original Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) which I loved. I never thought the image quality could be improved upon enough to warrant $2,500 to upgrade, but I was wrong. It was still painful to plop down this much money since I am only a serious amateur, but it turned out to be SO worth it. I'm not ready to completely give up my old 5D though and still use it as a 2nd camera body.First off, the image quality has to be seen to be believed when coupled with "L" quality lenses (non-L lenses will show numerous flaws). Low light performance alone makes the upgrade worth it: Virtually noise-free up until ISO 800 (barely noticeable), starting around ISO 1000 (acceptable) and really doesn't become bothersome until around ISO 4000 or so. If you use a good noise control program like Noise Ninja or others, you can get away with even higher ISO's.I coupled this camera with a Lexar Professional Series 16 GB 300x UDMA CompactFlash Memory Card CF16GB-300-381 and the write speed is almost instant, even though the camera is moving 20+ MB of data with each shot. I would recommend a card reader though, because going directly from camera to computer can be slow.The new menu system is 100 times better than the old one, very easy to go from tab-to-tab rather than all the scrolling of the old menu system, and you can find your selection much faster. The true VGA LCD screen on the back is a VERY welcome change. Larger and brighter, you'll notice it self-adjust the brightness when you're outside too. Live-view is awesome! I've been using it in my macro and studio work for razor sharpness and it's made my poor eyes much happier than all the squinting. I had a pirate eye-patch for doing that work with my old 5D.The dust-reducing facilites are another welcome change. I had to clean my sensor before every important shoot with the old model. I've had the 5D MK II for about 3 months now and have yet to clean the sensor on it. Dust will still adhere to the underside of the focusing screen, but easily blown off with your Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large (Black).Finally the resolution. I've been able to take wildlife shots at some distance, and crop out the subject and still have a superior quality photo. It's really added a lot of flexibility for composition in post-production. I have successfully printed up to 24x36 with absolutely no distortion at all using Alien Skin's Blow-UP 2 Software. It's my belief you could easily do a perfect 11x14 or 12x18 straight out of the camera though.Some people love the Digital Photo Professional software that comes with it, but my personal preference is Photoshop. Note that if you're still using CS3 or before you will need to convert the CR2's from the 5D MK II using Adobe's DNG converter (free download from Adobe) or upgrade to at least CS4.I am currently using this camera with the optional Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR and 2 batteries in the grip. Battery life with this combination is amazing. I can easily go weeks between charges, and an easy menu on the camera gives detail on battery life. The incremental battery life indicator on the top window is a lot more accurate than the old 5D.It's just my preference but I disagree with the reviewers who say there should be a pop-up flash on camera. This camera is pro level quality and as any serious amateur or pro will tell you, built-in flashes are useless. In combination with my Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras it's a winning combination for flawless flash photographs with no red-eye and no harsh shadows when bounced. If you're going to spend this much on a camera, a good speedlight is a must.The latest firmware version 2.0.4 fixes some bugs and improves movie performance so if your new model doesn't have that version, it's a free download from Canon. I do not have experience with movie mode yet, so I will update this review later on that.I'm still have a bit of sticker-shock, but after using this camera awhile, it seems more an investment. Once you see the quality, it should alleviate your pain.

Great piece of kit as expected and a nice step up from the Canon 5D MK-II. Canon however do not recognize the dealer through Amazon and therefore the purchase does not qualify for thew Canon Cashaback |Scheme.

I just graduated from a 60D to a 5D mark II. This is one of the best full frame cameras on the market. I will continue to use this camera for years to come.

Switched form nikon to canon for this camera! I am absolutely in love with it, could not be happier!! I suggest getting just the body though and buying a 50mm 1.8, instead of getting the kit lens..

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this camera is still amazing and I still love it but whenever I go to Manual mode and start shooting video, somtimes it will do this auto exposure compensation and I have looked everywhere in the setting to see if its on or what and am unable to find anything. I dont know if its how the setting come stock or if it was refub'ed wrong?? the images come out amazing but manual mode is MANUAL. I shouldnt get auto exposure on a video on manual mode... puts a big damper on it.
OH and I was bummed to hear that it maxs out at 24fps so if you are looking to do slow-mo video, I would try another camera?? but for the most part, I love my canon mark ii

I upgraded from a t2i to this camera. Things to notice if you also have a t2i:the auto focus on the 5d seems slower and worse in low lightthe iso performance to 6400 is incredible on the 5d, not so good on t2imaximum AUTO iso on t2i is 6400, on mark ii its 3200 and you cant change itmagic lantern is on t2i and coming to 5d5d is a lot heavier and slightly larger, but feels like a rock compared to the plastic t2ithe LCD screen on the t2i is leagues better for reviewing images.t2i batter lasts longer*****t2i recognizes when you are looking through viewfinder, and turns off lcd to preserve battery5d resolution is higher and its full frame(no 1.6 crop)buttons on t2i are place betterno flash on 5d60 FPS in 720p on t2i vs 30fps 1080p 5d2CF cards on 5d are extremely expensive and harder to find______EDIT____I have only used the 5d2 for a few days when I wrote this review from lots of testing but realize I was technically wrong for the battery life. Since the t2i auto turns off screen when you look through the viewfinder(and 5d2 doesn't), the t2i saves a lot of battery.But after playing around with the top lcd on the 5d2, I found that it displays all you need in a very basic way. It lets you view the iso, shutter speed, f stop, metering mode, battery and pictures left which is all you really need. You have to memorize the different symbols for metering mode though. After getting comfortable, I just turned off the LCD on the 5d2(which makes it black/turned off but turns on after you take pictures or when you want to review).The results were quite incredible. Paired with the 30 second auto turn off time, I started taking pictures at 8am and it lasted until 1:30am with 50% life left. I even shot with a 32GB card and took 700~ pictures with no flash and in low light(with in camera noise reduction enabled).The only thing I miss is the camera mode on the top LCD. I taped my camera so none of the white parts appear to make it more subtle(instead of a big shiny camera with white reflecting all over)

There were several issues regarding the purchase of the camera.1. The camera did not arrive on time, so the shipping address had to be changed.2. When contacting the seller, the customer service response was not satisfactory (I had to e-mail them three times to get a positive response).3. There are several essential items missing from the camera (which were not stated in the camera conditions), which include:LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1800mAh) - I did receive the battery charger.EOS Digital Solutions CD-ROMUser's GuideCanon U.S.A. Limited WarrantyThe seller did not include any of this information in the camera's conditions, only minor wear on the camera was stated. All of the previously mentinoned items are basic for the camera use.

I bought this camera after hearing the awesome reviews and decided that since I needed an upgrade (my Rebel XTi's sensor went bad) that I would test it out. I cannot believe the photos I am taking! The sharpness and quality is perfect. The HD Video is more than I expected as well! I would recommend this product to any aspiring photographer or for those who take photos as a hobby.

I already had a Canon 5D body that I have used for about six years and have loved. This was just an upgrade...which I am already starting to thoroughly enjoy. I haven't had it much more than a month but so far no surprises. It is a great up grade for me.

I upgraded to the 5D from the 40D. I am very impressed. The camera is slightly bigger and heavier but it feels comfortable in your hand. The crop cameras felt a little cheap and too small. The 5D is just the right size. The LCD screen is amazing. It is crystal clear and very bright. The viewfinder is also larger. Image quality is great. You can shoot at higher ISOs without too much noise. Image quality is the main reason I chose the 5D and that definitely is the best part of the camera. I do not shoot any video so I can't comment on that aspect of the camera. There are a few things that can be improved. The continuous shooting speed is SUPER SLOW. I thought it would be slightly slower than my 40D but it feels like I could press the shutter button faster than the burst. Don't plan on using this as your main camera for sports or action shooting (although it is still possible to shoot if you time it at the right moment but it would be so much easier with a faster burst rate). The shutter is also pretty loud. Other DSLRs I have used just make a mirror slap noise but the 5D almost sounds like a film SLR. It has the mirror slap but also sounds like there is film that is winding up really fast. Another small thing is that there is no flash but if you're going to buy a camera like this you are probably going to use a professional flash. I mainly shoot landscapes, food, and some portraits so the negatives about this camera are not a big deal. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants professional quality landscape, architecture, food, or portrait images (you also need good lenses). For the action shooters, save for one of the 1Ds or get the 7D. It may not perform as well at high ISOs but if you get the 5D, you will be VERY disappointed at the burst rate. The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is the slow burst rate and the loud shutter.

This camera has amazing ISO Quality at 3200 and above. Combined with the right lenses, this camera captures astounding sharpness and image quality. This full frame camera captures portraits that are tack sharp with smooth bokeh with my 24-70mm and 70-200mm lenses. I upgraded from the Canon 7D. The 7D has many updated features, that the 5D, does not have since it is an newer camera. These features include: 100% viewfinder, faster auto focus, faster Shooting speed (FPS), and easier toggle between live view/video camera mode and still mode. However, the 5D's ability to shoot in low light with amazing image quality at high ISO's and the full frame sensor far outweigh its flaws. I recommend the 5D for wedding and portrait photography and the 7D for wildlife and sports photography.

The 5D Mark II that my wife uses performs well under most situations, the high iso performance is very comparable to the D700 that I used to own. The continues shooting speed is a bit on the slow side, not optimized for sports or fast moving objects.The shadow detail in RAW have excessive noise when pushed, my D700 is very clean up to iso 6400 in the shadow area.Image quality is excellent. Battery life is great. Sensor cleaning system is a lot more effective than Nikon's offerings.Another annoyance is that right after taking a photo, when in the preview mode, if I rotate the speeddial, the image would disappear, instead of going to the image before that. When I press left or right button after taking a shot, Nikon cameras would automatically go to the image before and after current picture.

By far the best camera I have used to date, a huge step up from my 40D. Lighter, faster, better pictures. Highly recommended.

This is a very good still camera, I have no complaint taking photos with it, would have rated it 5 stars for still only.However video is very different story.The image quality of video is very good, no complaint either.The real show stopper is the audio recording quality. The built-in mic is lousy, which is more or less expected. So I purchased a Rode NTG-2 shotgun mic hoping to improve the audio recording quality. Well, the Mic is great, but the recorded track has a very loud annoying hissing noise. Called Canon support, they said I need to turn off Auto Gain Control and lower the input volume, well, that did lower the hissing noise(didn't eliminate it, just lowered it), but so does the volume of recorded music. The bottom line is, The built-in circuit of 5D mark II has a very low signal/noise ratio, so you either get both or none. I also tried to get rid of the hissing noise using software like Audacity, it worked, but not without loss.If this is a $500 camera I wouldn't complain, but with a $2500 price tag I expect something better. Everything else worked very well except the audio quality, this is sort of like dressing up a beautiful, sexy girl with a smelly pants, Why would Canon do that?Added March, 2012:Discovered three solutions to my audio problem:1 JuicedLink. This is a preamp designed specifically for DSLR, turn your camera AGC off and lower the mic level to lowest setting, then crank up JuicedLink amplifier. But this costs you at least $300 + Mic2 FIIO E3: This is actually a headphone amplier, but works on 5D too. Not as good as JuicedLink but cost only $10 on ebay. There are demo videos on youtube3 If you are ok with recording sound in a seperate track and mix it with the video later on, you could always use device like Zoom H4N

I had the original 5D and shot weddings, portraits, landscapes, etc. As much as that was a great Camera, this is an improvement all around - Super fast, crisp, vibrant photos. Excellent in low light. Beautiful video as well, though you have to adjust the focus manually (which is difficult to do while trying not to be too shaky). It's the best toy I ever purchased!