Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body

I recently upgraded from a Canon 7D to this 5D - I have been contemplating this for a while and thought how much better could my photos be with the 5D.

Well - WOW - I am so impressed with the 5D, I didn''t think it would be possible to achieve the quality of photo I am now getting - don't get me wrong the 7D was a great camera, but I was starting to see a lot of noise in my photos, and looking at others the noise from the 5D was minimal or non-existent.

I use L series lenses, and I am so pleased I splashed out and bought this camera, so if like me you are tempted to upgrade, and you have the cash to spare, then buy it - you will NOT be disappointed. One small gripe the CR2 files couldn't be read on my version of photo elements, so I had to upgrade, but after spending £***** on this camera what's an extra £45.00 for the software.

I also tried out the video - and this is a vast improvement on the 7D, as I always found when panning you often lost focus, but on my first test, the focus was 100% throughout the panning.

There are several focussing options, which after practising with I am getting to grips with.

All in all I am DELIGHTED with my new purchase.

Sorry Amazon - I didn't purchase from you as found it £500 cheaper at HDEW - which I can recommend - great customer service and I got it in less than a week!

the description said that the camera was 100% functional, but I did discovery late at my country, that the USB can't connect at all.

I use the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full Frame camera in my work in public relations and marketing. This camera produces high-quality digital images and HD video images. For me, the camera was much easier to use than our older Canon camera. We used this camera to film a weekly television show. I have also used this camera for my on-air interviews.

This camera was easy to learn to use, and never has failed to produce high-quality video. The automatic settings helps to compensate, a little when there are poor lighting, etc;. It is a lifesaver. The only thing I would recommend is to have high-end wireless microphones (Sennheisers are nice), a high quality flash, and additional lenses.

I just found out I never reviewed this, so getting caught up.

Loved this camera. Used it professionally for years. The only reason I replaced it was to upgrade to the Mark III.

Reason for upgrade, doing video work, better focus system, higher usable ISO.

Great image quality, good build, full frame, low noise. Shot many a magazine spread with this beauty.

I actually kept the Mark II around for over a year as a second camera as it is that good. If you find one used, don't hesitate do get one. Great camera.

What a great DSLR. Even when I bought it and it was used, the camera still produce great quality pictures. The previous owner took a good care of the 5D MK II. I'm glad that I bought it from him. ;)

I have just started photography again after blowing some of my retirement pot on this item.
There is a lot to learn, things have moved on apace since I last wielded my Canon 450d in anger.
I have purchased a field guide, which I take to bed with me most nights (sad!) and I am learning a lot.
Even with my limited knowledge I am starting to turn out half-decent efforts, and I am now beginning to fine-tune the camera to reflect my style.
I really enjoy what this camera has produced so far, and look forward to a long and happy retirement with the canon 5d Mk111 as a trusty companion.
My camera was purchased from an American firm.

My only complaint is that the only focus point that is 100% sure and accurate is the center point. All of the others are soft and very difficult to lock focus. If the camera wasn't so expensive to buy I would sell it and buy a Mark III or whatever is next on the horizon from Canon.

I Felt like I had been kicked in the teeth when Nikon announced their 36MP D800,so much so that I held off until Jan '13 buying the 5D MKIII.Im a Canonian purely on their superb "L" quality lenses,Not only do they have superb Image quality,but most of the "L" lenses are fully dust & weather sealed.The build quality is superb, take the 70-200 F2.8 for example, as well as being a fantastic lens,is a thing of tactile and visual beauty,an absolute pleasure to use.I was fully expecting the Canon to have more MPs,and stupidly held off purchase.I can tell you the following,from user experience,& real world comparisons that the Canon is 100% more capable in lower light than the Nikon,the Canons noise profile is more like a film look,the Nikon produces an ugly chroma type noise,at times producing random splattering of noise.Lets not forget though I talking about two very high quality,pro grade cameras here!so when Im talking about noise its a different case scenario to your £300 compact.The D800 does lead in the dynamice range unto about ISO 400,then the Canon overtakes it on an escalating scale as the ISOS increase.The Canon 5D does not have an built in flash,big deal?Seriously you will never see a real photographer using a built in flash,they are best kept for Compacts,and Im glad I dont have to mess with menus to keep disabling it like I do on the 7D.The Canons autofocus is way ahead of the Nikon,with the camera way in front when it comes to fast tracking etc.Finaly,shooting speed,the Canon wins,6FPS,not only is it faster,but has a far superior buffer,the Canon will keep shooting even when the buffer is full,it will keep shooting at a reduced frame rate.The Nikon will grind to a complete halt,and at times this has been reported to be for a couple of minutes whilst it sorts its self out.The 5D MKIII is the real low light weapon of choice,Its autofocus is nothing short of outstanding.The build quality of both cameras is excellent as well.They are 2 very different cameras,I feel the 5D MKIII is the camera of choice for wildlife,sports,autosport,birding,walkabout shooting etc.I feel the Nikon would suit the Studio better,or as a tripod mounted landscape camera,I also believe that if you are purchasing the D800 purely on its higher MP count,then I believe you are best to go the extra for the D800E without the anti aliasing filter.You would of course also be using this camera with the very best prograde Nikkor Glass.The same goes for the 5DMKII as well,if you do not have "L" lenses,i see little point in you purchasing this camera,you would be better of investing in glass and getting a 650D.The 5D MKIII is a superb camera,each time i use it i love it more and more.I fully understand why canon done what they done with the new Gapless lens technology on the new sensor,its outstanding,and the movie mode is a class above everything else!

This is an exceptional camera following in the lineage of the previous two iterations of the model, each with subsequent models markedly improving on the earlier. This should not be underestimated as certainly the the MKII was an excellent camera too.

Particular highlights of the camera I've found are, of course, its full frame CMOS which results in excellent performance in low light conditions with high ISO ratings resulting in very good photographs indeed with minimal noise. Fast shooting is a notable improvement over the previous model with at least 6 frames per second sustained for a remarkably long period. I thought the build quality of the MK2 was very good and if anything this camera exceeds that. There seems to have been a gradual evolution of the position of the camera function buttons, or maybe I'm getting used to Canon's way of thinking, because now its second nature quickly and easily actioning the function I want without needing to look at the camera for an overlong period. All this helps in quickly taking the photos you want to take without missing a moment.

HD video is of such quality I can see why stand-alone video cameras are becoming redundant. On my large-screen TV playback quality it brilliant. The only minor issue is that the camera is not as well suited in form to a bespoke video camera - it just feels slightly clumsy using it for video. However, I'm not into videoing big time so this isn't really a problem for me.

There are to additions I'd advise other buyers to consider. First, the camera needs a good lens and whilst after paying this much for a camera it might be tempting to go for a cheap(ish) 30 to 80 zoom it really it worth buying a lens which matches the quality of the camera. Without this I don't think you'll get the best of the functions you're paying for. Also a large and fast memory card is needed. With fast shooting and a multitude of focussing options I've started to become short of storage capacity, and battery power, taking multiple photos of the same subject but the ability to select the best shot is well worth it.

Overall I find it difficult to see how Canon can improve on the EOS 5D III and it truly deserves 5 stars.

I have been using 1DS series for years and needed a replacement without breaking the bank. This has proved to be an excellent choice. I added the battery grip which not only gives a longer shooting time, but balances the camera better.

I just cannot resist to share my experience of using this camera for last 4 months. I was traditionally (about 5 years) a Nikon user. I was thinking to go for a professional/semi-professional SLR and was keen to try Nikon D800 or Canon 5D MKIII and went through almost all reviews available online/You Tube. I was so confused after going through all those bias reviews which ended me up where I started- means I totally undecided where to spend money. Obviously, the benefit of doubt went in favor of Nikon D800 as I had couple of lens of that brand. Got the Nikon D800 last christmas which was covered by extended return option by Amazon which was really great. It just took me a week to realize that although it is a 36 MP professional SLR, the AUTO FOCUS and LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCE was just TERRIBLE. I just did not have the luxury of having an SLR worth 2500 euros with moderately good picture quality but terrible auto focus and low light performance. So, I decided to send it back to Amazon and thanks to Amazon again for paying me back the full amount just within a week without any hassle.

Then, straightway I took the risk of changing the camp and the Canon 5D MKIII, guys I am telling you with full confidence that it just rocks!!! although there are some minor limitations such as location of buttons..... but the picture quality is just excellent (with a 70-200/f2.8 USMII), I should not expect anything more than that, pictures are just crisp sharp, vibrant and live.... auto focus and low light performance cannot be any better than what I expected, absolutely no confusion to realize that it was worth every penny spent on this camera.... way much better than Nikon D800. So, if you are someone looking to choose any one of these 2 models, my assessment is 90:10 (5D MK III: D800). And yes, I am just an ordinary lover of photography....

Fantastic camera. I don't care about the wifi of the new models or recording video. I wanted a high quality full frame SLR and that's exactly what this is.

After having spent a good month with this camera I can safely say that it's a worthy upgrade from the mark ii. The internet is awash with technical reviews so I won't delve too deeply into this. Build quality is improved, it feels so much better in your hands, the grip is better contoured and it feels much less plasticky than its predacessor. Image quality is roughly the same, though I find it does resolve a touch more detail and the iso handling is definitely better. 6 frames per second plus the option to use silent single shooting and silent continuous shooting (though the rate will drop to 3 fps) are all welcome additions (the heavy audible thunk of shutters in quiet church is not a good thing!).
Autofocus options and deliveration are awesome and not nearly as complicated as some people have made out. Select AI Servo, your autofocus preset/case and all autofocus points (61, 41 of which, lens depending, are cross type!) and it'll track a moving subject without much of a problem; it's a very satisfying thing to see the selected points skim across the scene as they track an object. This alone would make a good arguement for upgrading compared to the mark ii's measly 9 points and sketchy autofocus.
Calibrating zoom/telephoto lenses is now made more accurate with the ability to to calibrate the wide and the telephoto ends independantly, very useful.
The screen is larger with an improved resolution and is lovely to view images on. We now the ability to rate and compare images side by side on the screen and the option to edit raw images in-camera to a point. A zoom button has been added to the left hand side, and, whilst it takes a bit getting used to being in that position compared to the mark ii's zoom buttons, it becomes second nature very quickly.
I'm not a videographer so I can't comment on that side of things though I have tried it out using my 35mm f/1.4 and was pleased with the image clarity and sound.
There are a host of other functions to explore and I thoroughly recommend taking the time to familiarise yourself with them.
Oh, and here's a little tip about something that's been irking a few folk on the internet and isn't obvious in the mark iii instructions; to bring up the AF point selection display on the rear screen, press the Info button 3 times (which will cycle through a couple of things before returning to the normal aperture/shutter speed etc display, now when you press the AF point selection button the options appear on the rear screen rather than the top one).
Once you use this camera you will still love the mark ii but really appreciate how the mark iii has been improved and will not regret buying it. Prices are dropping (I got mine for £1800) making it very good value for money.
Hope this review helps in your choice.

In the past, I've owned all of the 5D series models and they have all been very good, so when they announced the release of the MKIII, its fair to say that without even using it, you know it was going to be good. I did however wait several months before buying it as its initial price of £3,000.00 was, in my view way too high - as was the battery grip which was ludicrously priced at over £300.00. I paid around £2399.00 plus £150.00 for the grip. Patience rewards as they say...

The MKIII looks and feels much more solid than the MKII. I quite like bulky cameras, so that wasn't a problem for me. They've changed some of the buttons and switches around, which you get used to fairly quickly.

As for its performance, I have to say that I was initially disappointed with its out-of-the-box settings. The first thing I noticed was that the images were slightly on the soft side (BTW I shoot RAW 100% of the time). They were not as sharp as the MKII's images. Therefore I calibrated the camera to my lenses using the FoCal software, which helped improve matters, but it still wasn't right. After asking around, I was advised that if you turn off all noise reduction in the cameras menus, that can help. I tried it and the camera thankfully started to produce razor sharp images.

As widely reported, the focussing system has been improved. Indeed the control on how you can make your camera behave on the focussing front is massive. Way OTT for my liking. A fairly large proportion of the 400 page (yes, 400 pages!!!) instruction manual is dedicated to how you can set focussing parameters for the numerous shooting modes.

Noise is well controlled, but as I'm a studio-based portrait photographer, I primarily shoot at 100 ISO. I did have a play around with the camera set to high ISO settings and its performance is impressive.

The one thing that did take a while to get set properly was the white balance. Being a portrait photographer, neutral skin tones are very important to me. Out of the 3 5D's there has been, the MKI produced the best flesh tones. The MKII's flesh tones were slightly on the red/orange side, whilst the MKIII's flesh tones are on the yellowish side - along with a very slight green tint in the darker/shadow tones. It took a few shoots before I got the setting right, which I set using the Custom White Balance setting. Flesh tones look much better now - although they still look a tiny bit yellow. Thankfully the green tinge has just about disappeared now.

Apparently, the camera can do HD video too, but its a feature that I'm unlikely to use. The video side doesn't interest me.

All in all a good camera.

I have gone from a 5D to a 5D Mk II to the Mk III over a number of years and have also used a 1D2 and 1DS2

Am I pleased with the latest version - undoubtably yes ! It is a worthy successor to the Mk II but not the giant leap that camera was from the original 5D.

Aimed at keen amateurs or pro's it is full frame with a bright viewfinder. I bought it for use at weddings with my wife who is a professional and I assist. I also have a 7D but this camera is like a full frame 7D but with better focus. The ability to change between focus points easily and select different points when using landscape or portrait is really handy.

The focus seems quicker and more accurate than the Mk II ... though unlike others I never really had an issue with it. The drive is noticeable quicker and much more useful - the Mk II was just too slow for any action. This is far more like it.

Build is better than the Mk II but not by the degree many reviewers seem to indicate. You wouldn't wish for more though.

Noise levels - I have just taken 700 pictures for a wedding in low 'ish light and noise is about 1-1/2 stops better than the Mk II ... it makes everything easier as the sensor is, well, more sensitive. I shoot in RAW not Jpeg so can't comment on that. You can go far higher on the ISO before noise ruins the picture but after noise reduction in, say, Lightroom the images are, as I say, 1-1/2 stops effectively better. I shot the whole wedding at 3200 ISO but some were at 6400 and they were still fine - something the 5D II would struggle with.

I used the camera with a PixelPro handgrip which though seemingly well made broke on it's outing - so the dear Canon one is now ordered.

The silent shooting mode was brilliant at the wedding I was at - it goes down to 3fps but makes the use of the camera far less intrusive.

The extra slot for an SD card in addition to the compact flash gives a lot more flexibility and high capacity SD cards are cheaper than their CF counterparts.

Overall a well balanced camera that is more accomplished everywhere than the Mk II, particularly in the focus dept.

When ordering a used camera sight unseen, there'll always be a knot in the pit of your stomach because you just don't know what to expect, but hope for the best. Purchasing through Amazon relieved a lot of that concern because the purchase was guaranteed. Meaning, I didn't have to worry about my money running off with the seller while I received a beat up camera.Fortunately, the seller was an honest individual when describing the camera. The Mark II was indeed used as a back-up camera (as witnessed by the shutter counter - less than 300 shots taken) and as was described, had nearly no scratches or dents on the body. I've used the camera during a wedding and can report that it worked flawlessly. My fears were turned to joy when I received the camera. I have to this point, no regrets on my purchase. It was a fantastic deal considering all the "bait & switch" scams out there by camera dealers hawking their Mark II's at a great price (when in reality, there may not even have one in stock).

Two years and still going strong. I used this to launch my career as a freelance photographer and it took awhile to get going but the camera is great!
I have shot over 40,000 images and no issues.

This camera is an absolute workhorse! Incredibly dependable, durable, and the quality you'd expect from Canon. The only weakness as I see it is the auto focus. But, that also depends on the lens you're using... I shoot commercial (products, ads, executive headshots, etc), and weddings. I put the battery grip on this and have never looked back. I've tether shot a lot with it too, and coupled with LR5, it works fantastic. We do a lot of off camera lighting with this product too: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1436033315/dixie-grip-rotating-handheld-or-mounted-hotshoe-gr

If you are willing, bite the bullet and go for the mark III... they improved the autofocus.

This must be the best camera ever made. It is silky smooth, and very versatile. Well worth the cost.

A one hour exposure of the night sky (tripod and remote with timer needed (I've only tried ASA 100 so far (to reduce possible niose))) went beyond expectations, as good as film. I've had this camera for 4 years, no problems. Nice camera.

Build Quality:

The 5D Mark ii has a really solid feel to it. The construction is really sturdy, made from magnesium alloy. It has nice nice dust and weather resistance throughout - right down to the memory card slot, battery door, LCD and buttons. The accessory shoe is well-built and I have never had any problems with connectivity with my external flash or wireless triggers. The EF lens mount (the 5D Mark ii will not mount any EF-S lenses) is firm and gives no discernible travel - even when I have my Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS ii attached.

Controls, Menus and Display:

The controls and menus are intuitive. Placements of main dial, quick control dial, ISO, AF, and enlarge/reduce buttons are all fine . Canon allows for a "my menu" feature that allows you to make your own custom functions - I haven't personally used this but it looks pretty useful.

The display is bright and sharp. I can view it well even outdoors in bright sunlight. The various display modes are helpful (4 in all - Large image and status line; Large image status line and image #; Small image, status line, lum histogram; Small image, status line, lum+RGB histograms).

Live view works well, one can also zoom and preview depth of field in live view. Live view is also functional in movie mode.

Picture quality:

The camera is really nice for portraiture, giving a very even and true-to-life skin colors and tones. With respect to landscape and architectural photography the body is sharp, with good saturation producing really nice blues, greens and reds.

Positives:

-Excellent low light performance - this body is quite frankly the difference between a usable image and an unusable image in low-light situations. This is mission critical for the dimly lit churches and reception halls for wedding photographers or in other indoor candid situations.

-Photos from ISO 50-3200 are usable and have acceptably low noise. The occasional photo above ISO 3200 can be salvaged by going black & white.

-Battery life - the LP-E6 battery is a workhorse. I shoot 4,000-8,000 shots at a wedding and I have never ran out of battery using my BG-E6 grip with two LP-E6's.

-No on-camera flash - I loathe on-camera flashes. They don't work, they ruin pictures and they are flat out annoying. This is a professional quality body. On-camera flashes are for soccer moms and the annoying people who get in your way at weddings.

-Very well built, designed and organized.

Negatives:

-Microphone sound quality is not great. This is not a huge deal for me as I don't use the Mark ii for video.

-Would have liked more frames per second.

-The shutter has a very distinct sound - almost like a rubber band slapping a piece of aluminum foil. I don't care for the sound very much.

-AF points are all in relative center of frame, making it difficult to AF on elements outside of that spread.

Bottom line:

I am extremely happy with my two 5D Mark ii's. They are workhorses and are absolute necessities for my business. I give the camera a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I have a Canon 600D with which I have been very happy, but I have always wanted a camera with a full frame sensor. It made sense to stay with Canon as most of my other lenses can be used. I'm very pleased with the results from this one, though I have much to learn to get the most from it. Only disappointment was that the software that came with it was intended for Asia and Oceania. I downloaded the software from the Canon website.

It's a 5DMkII. Too many people have reviewed it already. You know how good it is.

Yes, even used like the one I purchased.

Camera is amazing! In amazing condition, minus the fact that the USB port does not work. But besides that, it was exactly as described and the shipping was incredibly fast. I was super impressed by it's speed and I would order again.