Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body

I'm an enthusiast photographer. My first camera was a Canon XSi. I replaced that with a 7D. When that was stolen I finally decided to go full-frame. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. The picture quality is outstanding. While the 5D doesn't get you quite as close to wildlife, the difference in noise quality more than makes up for it. I like shooting sports and wildlife but I don't really miss 7 frames-per-second or the AF from the 7D. I just use the center focus point and it works great!Full frame lets me use my lenses in the way that they were designed to be used. Effective DOF is shallower so I'm using my lenses at F/7-9 where I used to use f/4-6. That get's me more into the sweet spot of sharpness, gives me more flexibility to "open up" the lens, and really makes a big difference in picture quality, esp. with tele and macro lenses.The metering system is better on the 5D than the 7D. It exposes perfectly 99% of the time. And it is very consistent between shots.The combination of great metering, great noise performance, and firmware that recognizes lenses/focal lengths/IS allows me to set the camera to auto ISO in changing light and feel confident of getting usable photos. I just use Av/Auto ISO and the camera very intelligently sets the shutter speed based on focal length and IS. It challenges me a little bit i.e. shutter speeds of 1/40th @ 50mm or 1/80th @ 100mm but I like that.

I love the camera in many ways, but it won't auto-focus on infinity. I sent it and my lenses to Canon service in NJ, they sent it back promply but it still doesn't auto-focus any of the lenses on infinity. With Canon, be prepared to return a lot of products to Amazon, as defects seem as common as good copies. What is the future of a Japanese company that has lost it's quality ethic? My next Camera will be a Nikon.

For the record, some of the reviews posted on Amazon are not associated with the camera Canon 5D Mark II at all. The majority of them were about price gouging from third parties that are selling through Amazon. On the other hand, I did purchase the camera along with the 24-105mm lens through Amazon at the price of MSRP and the purchase was delivered on time. So, I believe people should step back and look at the whole picture first before posting reviews that are NOT associated with the products at all. Such action does not do justice to the product and waste lots of readers' time.Now, let's get down to the main issue. I have been using the digital rebel for a few years and I was looking for all sorts of reasons to upgrade to a full frame body. The Canon 5D Mark II arrived at just the right time. I placed the order along with the battery grip and I can honestly tell you that I am both happy and also disappointed at the same time. Since I am only an amateur weekend photographer, my review is only from the novice user's perspective. If you are looking for a detail feedback specs and comparisons, I believe you will be better off if you read the feedbacks from the pros.Starting with what I like first. The resolution of 21.1 MP is a huge leap from what I had before. The first thing to notice is that the raw image files are much larger. Along with it is the conversion time (from RAW to JPEG) needed is also much longer. This is just a one time thing during upgrade and I am sure most users will get used to it. The camera body is solidly made and the size is just right. Since I go hiking a lot, I don't consider the size (with battery grip) is much to carry. The majority of my shots are landscape done in Aperture priority. The burst rate of 3.9 FPS is plenty for me and it is not likely that I will need the feature at all. What I notice the new camera helped me the most is that during the low light condition, I can switch to the auto IOS option and I have been happy with the results that I have been getting. In addition to the still photography, I do consider the HD video as an added bonus. I do take short clips of film from time to time just to make my hiking trips more enjoyable.Now, let's talk about my disappointments. The 5D Mark II that was delivered to me had a HOT SPOT on the sensor. First, I did not notice this issue at all as I was too excited to have this new toy with me. But after a couple nights of testing, I noticed that there is one spot which is always shown as bright Orange Red on my still images. This HOT SPOT is hard to be seen unless one is to view the picture in 100% mode and pan through all corners. One can easily ignore this issue if one is to have just one HOT SPOT and one only takes still images. However, the newly added feature of HD Video changed that completely. The same HOT SPOT is also shown on all the films that I took. It stayed at the same coordinate and it is there on every single frame of the film. That alone did not sit too well with me. So, I made a point and brought the Canon 5D Mark II body to the service center in person to have it fix. When I talked to the service rep, I was told it would take 7-10 business days. However, the entire service transaction took more than two weeks to complete. When I called for status of my unit, I was told the sensor had to be replaced and it has been on back order. So, it appears that this HOT SPOT issue is more common than usual. In any case, I finally got the unit back and did more testing. I am happy to report that I don't have the HOP SPOT issue anymore. So, as an advice, if one is to buy the camera, I think it would be wiser to buy it in the store and have a test run at first. Perhaps take a short film clip of a dark room and see if there are any static HOT SPOT(s) on all frames of the film. This would be a good way to filter the bad from the good. Also, I have been trying to play the HD movies on my PC and I must admit, the playback is rather jerky. I was told that it is the PC QuickTime player's doing. I did not see any issue from the playback through the camera at all. In addition, I've asked a friend to play the same movie file on a MAC and it was just fine as well. In this case, I think I can only blame the Apple QuickTime software.In conclusion, I do like this camera and the features that it offers. However, I can't really give a five star on this review as I believe Canon may have a quality issue that they need to address first. Before you buy, do some tests in the store and pick the right one to take home with. Enjoy...

This camera is absolutely amazing, impressive how it's works with low light and the quality of images are tremendous ! If you need quality on your photos, no doubts, 5dMark2 made a great job.

after a few weeks of using the mark 5d mark without any issue i discover a problem in my photos and videos some kind of dead pixel or block dot appearing in every photo or video after trying every tips to solve this issue from auto to manual sensor cleaning and firmware update to fix this problem i resolve the photo problem but still the video till this day has black dots maybe a manufacture issue or not my brother own a canon 7d and has the same problem canon was a bad choice to buy now am shifting to Nikon or maybe Sony

I am coming from a Canon 10D so In comparison to other models I have nothing, but there is nothing I dislike about this Camera. I purchased this with a 24-70mm f/2.8L Lens as well. I have no review on the video abilities yet.21.1 MP gives me an incredible about of room to work in Photoshop if I want to re-frame my composure, or make 11x14 or 12x16 prints at 300 DPI. I couldn't even make an 8x10 on my 10D at 300DPI. The color reproduction has left me with very little Photoshop work, which is fine, saves me a ton of Post Processing. Pictures have been sharp corner to corner, and even looking through the viewfinder is crystal-clear and bright (that could be attributed to the f/2.8 Lens). Speaking of bright, the LCD is amazing compared to the old 10D. I do not however use live view, I use the viewfinder, as when shooting moving objects there is quite a bit of lag between live view's image and shutter.I usually take ~100 Pictures each time on my nature shoots, and the battery has held up great. I usually recharge it every few shoots. I do plan to get a 2nd battery before the wedding I'm shooting next year however. I've read notes about focusing problems, but I have encountered none. And I have shot from less than a foot away to infinity focus and everywhere in between, and the only noticeable issues I have had were when my cheap $20 tripod didn't like the shutter shake on 1/3 sec or longer shots. Ruled it to be the tripod by switching to self-timer and putting a little weight on the tripod with my hand. Pictures then came out razor sharp.The image sensor seems to perform far better than my 10d especially when confronted with very sunny areas mixed with shadows. I have taken pictures with little to no Blowout and Black Crush that my 10D (same settings and lens) suffered from. I have taken indoor pictures at ISO1600 that, short of being at 100% crops,you have a hard time pointing out noise. I've taken some very nice flashless pictures at 1600 and when printed at high dpi or used on webpages look great still. 10D at 1600 would look like your tv when the cable goes out more or less.The software that comes with the camera is great for making adjustments and converting your RAW to JPEG's if needed.NOTE: When I registered my camera, I got a note from Canon that Firmware 2.0.7 is now out, check it out if you have 2.0.3 or 2.0.4 still!So my short sum up.Pros: High Resolution, Great ISO Performance (including expanding to ISO50), Great Color and Gradient Reproduction to minimize post processing.Cons: Shutter Lag when using 'Live View' (not a con for me, just wanted to make people aware), 30MB CR2 files fill up your space fast, Large sensor has more area for dust to stick to, so get a good Cleaning Kit and squeeze blower.

I bought this camera because people kept talking up the full frame sensor so much, I gotta say I am not that blown away buy it..I use my Canon 7D over the Canon 5D MkII any day

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is an amazing camera. Especially now that the Mark III is out, the Mark II has been decreased in price. So if you're deciding on getting this camera, get it!

I got this camera body pretty much solely for the high ISO performance, and let me tell you: it's worth it.I shot a wedding at ISO 3200 and it was perfect. I kept it at that ISO all day because there was no need to go lower.ISO 6400 has minor grain, so I wouldn't keep it at that all the time, but it's certainly useable. Even ISO 12,000 is useable, but definitely grainy.I didn't use flash at all at the wedding, even into the evening reception, and the pictures came out wonderfully.The picture quality and colors are absolutely stunning. Natural light is the way to go! It is a step up from my Rebel XSi. The colors in these photos just make you go... wow, what beautiful lighting!The only problem I've noticed is that its auto-focus fails sometimes in low light if the thing it's focusing on is a solid color. I would push the shutter and... nothing.Another con is that it is a full frame camera, so lenses appear more zoomed out than on a crop camera like the Rebel XSi.Overall, I'm in love with this camera!

I'm a Canon 40D user that's been lusting after the 5D II since its release. My 40D with Canon's excellent 24-105L F4 lens has taken some terrific shots, but I really needed the low light and extra resolution of the 5D to make my photographic work really pop. I've been doing a lot of portrait work recently and finally decided to spring for the 5D to get the best possible shots for my clients.The result: I'm blown away with the quality of the shots. It's hard to take a bad photo with this camera. Everything comes out looking like an image from National Geographic or Architectural Digest magazines! Its wonderful to finally be able to use the actual 24mm end of my 24-105 lens (without the 1.6X factor of the 40D). Interiors shot using existing light without flash come out sharp and wonderful with great saturation and contrast. The image preview screen on the back of the camera is a vast improvement over the 40D, with a higher pixel count and excellent display.My confidence as a photographer has come way up since owning the 5D. I've been shooting professionally since the mid 1970's with film cameras (Nikon FE2), then went digital in the 90's with an Olympus E10 (great in its 4 megapixel day), then the 40D and finally a camera that blows them all away: the 5D. If you can scrimp together the pennies, definitely buy the 5D and at least one L-series lens (the 24-105L F4 and 17-40L F4 are inexpensive for starters). This is a camera you'll be floored by the quality, and will make you want to devote more time to shooting because of the incredible results. I'm a night person, but this camera is so good it's made me get up early to take advantage of the dawn and morning light--and that's saying something!I haven't explored the video capabilities yet, but I'm not a video type of guy. Most of my work is done for professional graphic design work (brochures, ads, magazines, posters, etc.) and the 21.1 megapixels leave lots of room for cropping and enlargement. Be ready to seriously read through the manual to learn the capabilities of this camera. Canon also offers new educational tutorials on their site.This is a camera that anyone from beginner to seasoned pro can love. The full frame means you have to buy excellent lenses for it, but it's a purchasing decision that you will not regret. Get it!

I took a break from system-cameras for a few years. My arsenal of lenses became temporary museum pieces while I wandered around with a point-and-shoot digital. While it gave great images, one thing it lacked was the flexibility of interchangeable lenses.I got an urge to start using my lenses again so "went back to film" so I could use them on my film cameras. And that's when I remembered why I went to digital in the first place. The long story short is that film takes lots of time, costs lots of money, and these days, is not well supported if you want high-end processing, printing, etc.So there I sat, staring at over 20 name-brand, high end lenses and no camera to use them on. In todays dollars that's a significant investment. Enter the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. There are a number of good mount-adapters that enable the use of vintage and not-so-vintage lenses on the camera. After a little research I was convinced it would work for me. So I ordered the camera (with kit lens), battery grip, extra battery, memory cards and the lens mount adapter.All the packages arrived on the same day. It was like the best birthday I ever had. Within minutes I was shooting images with the kit lens (24~105), and testing the camera with every last one of my vintage lenses and the lens mount adapter. A couple wide-angle lenses with deep rear elements would not work, but a long list of lenses worked perfectly and very easily. With the lens mount adapter I purchased, I even get focus-assist!I love the battery grip - it holds two batteries AND comes with a clip so you can use AA batteries in a pinch.The kit lens is wonderful. It gives a great range of focal lengths - from a super-wide 24mm to a very useful short telephoto 105mm, with a continuous run in between.The autofocus is almost silent - so much so that a Nikon user I handed it to said "the auto focus isn't working". Yes, it was...Gadgets are great and photographers love to talk about them. But it's the pictures that really matter, right? And that's where this camera rules. I have put this camera to every test I can come up with - slow shutter speeds hand-held (image stabilization really helps); low light (the ISO range is so wide I can almost say that light isn't an issue anymore); colors (so natural and clean that the images will stun anyone who sees them); and for me, the ability to attach vintage lenses and get auto exposure and assisted focus - a huge money saver for people with high-end vintage lenses.The full-frame image sensor means that all those 35mm lenses you have will still behave the way they did on your 35mm SLR.Check the customer images for a couple examples of what can be done...8/31/2010 - Since purchasing this camera and kit lens almost a year ago, I have added several lenses to the "kit".Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom LensCanon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Ultra Wide Tilt-Shift Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasI still like my vintage "manual" lenses but the real beauty of this camera comes out when paired with lenses like these!

I started out with the Canon T1i, upgraded to the Canon 7D, then finally upgraded to the Canon 5D Mark II.I upgraded to the 5D Mark II primarily for the full frame sensor, and the image quality from it has not let me down. Though not leaps and bounds over the 7D in image quality, the 5D Mark II does produce noticably better photos (at least to my eye). Going from a cropped sensor to full frame did take a little getting use to, as vignetting, etc. did become far more pronounced. However, Lightroom 3 provides an easy fix for that.I've been using the 5D Mark II mainly for fashion and portraits, as well as nature and landscape. The amount of detail that the 21MP sensor picks up is amazing, and I've gotten prints made as large are 20"x30" that are stunning in their detail. Another advantage of the high megapixal count and the full frame sensor is that you can crop a photo pretty judiciously and still retain a good enough image for a fairly large print.After using the 7D though, I was a little disappointed with the less sophisticated 9 point AF system of the 5D Mark II as well as the slower burst rate. The 7D definitely makes for a better action or sports camera, and I liked the AF zones it had available.However, for the kind of images I primarly shoot, the Canon 5D Mark II was definitely worth the extra $$ over the 7D.UPDATED 26 MAR 11: The 9 point AF system continues to irritate the heck out of me, especially since the 9 points are ground very closely in the center leaving much of the outer area uncovered. Other than that, this camera continues to impress me with its image quality and performance. My only other nitpick is that you can only bracket a total of 3 exposures (what the camera is set for, and 1 up and 1 down). For HDR shots, I would like to be able to bracket 5 exposures or more.

I bought this camera about a month ago and it is working pretty well. It is kind of heavy, though. I liked it and will continue using it. Let's see how it goes.

Overall a high quality camera. The only negative is the somewhat outdated autofocus system but depending on what you shoot it may not be an issue. I personally prefer the simplicity of it and I have had little or no issue shooting sports, dark concerts and fast moving kids.

So, I'm not big into writing product reviews, but had to take the time to do so for this product. I previously had a Canon 50D and moved up to a 5D Mark II (which i always wanted) and am very impressed with the image quality and low light performance. I use this camera with either a 24-70 f2.8L, 70-200 f4L, or a 17-40 f4L and it has been outstanding with each of them.I know its a big investment, but if you understand how to use it and are an avid SLR enthusiast it is definitely worth the price of entry. It will not miraculously make you a better photographer, but you can rest assured that it will surpass your expectations in terms of IQ and low-light performance.Happy i made the investment and think you will be too. Stop debating, just d it already!

I'm not a pro just an avid enthusiast. I had a Cannon Rebel XSI as my first DSLR and was interested in something more rugged in a full frame format. After months of researching various reviews in DP and other sources I knew this was the full frame for me. The controls are very easy to use even though they are very different from the XSI. There are no "pre-programmed" settings but I quickly found they were not missed at all. I especially like the "joystick" control for quick changes to the various camera settings. I took shots at a wedding reception indoors under existing light without a flash and was impressed by the lack of noise at higher ISO settings. I was using the 24-105 F4L lens and the pictures were tack sharp and quite amazing. This camera is heavier than what I was accustomed to especially when using my 70-200 F4L lens so if you are going to be carrying it around all day I would recommend something other than the included neck strap.My real passion is landscape photography so on a trip to the Oregon coast I had ample opportunity to get some great surf and shore shots despite the sometimes foggy, wet weather without fear of moisture damage. This camera has been everything I expected and so much more. It is a bit expensive but in my opinion you won't be disappointed.I tried out the video once and was very impressed with the quality. I didn't buy this camera for the video capability so that was just an added bonus for me.At 21.1 megapixels the resulting JPEG files are quite large (6-10MB) so make sure you have plenty of space on your computer. I would recommend this ruggedly built camera for anyone who would like the "feel" of quality and pictures that will knock your eyes out especially when enlargements are required.

It's a great camera! I have nothing to complain! I am going to buy 1 more to use like a back up for wedding photo shoot session. Just bough a pig bank and try to save every penny for the 70-200 IS II !

I had my hands on a friend's 5D the very first time in a sports meet months ago and I despised my Sony Alpha ever since. This cam is worth your every penny and Canon glasses as well. I'm not a pro and I have had the Canon for just a week so I don't have the coolest technical terms to define this camera other than my kid's fave word: awesome!

For starters I dont have the focusing problems that some reviewers have had, but I have used this body with manual focusing lenses on static subjects and I havefound that the live view is very well designed (better than my Nikon D300) and very useful. Suddenly an old Nikon super-telephoto lens that was very hard to focus has taken on a new life. I'm using an adapter ring of course. Live view has also made it easy to use atilt and shift lens.Pictures using lenses like the 50mm AF F/1.8 lenses are extremely sharp (and therefore the focusing is accurate), and I get the impression they could increase the pixel count even further and it would be worth it. My 24-105 mm lens however is beginning to look soft in the corners with this camera.I found the user interface an instant improvement when moving up from the 5D. This is partly facilitated by the improved screen resolution, so now I can find what I'm looking for much faster. It's almost visible in full daylight (but you better use your body to shade it).The user manual is very well written.The infrared remote control RC-5 does not make it possible to take instant shots: there is always a delay. This is a disappointment. HDR photographers will also be disappointed to note that you still cannot take more that 3 exposures without touching the camera or buying a rather expensive Promote Systems Promote Control, Remote Control for Digital SLR CamerasI have not used the video yet, but I have seen a professional documentary that was entirely filmed with this camera and was blown away by the quality.Low light photography is improved over the 5D which was highly praised at the time. You get about an extra f-stop.I also appreciate a bit of sealing as the previous model was extremely vulnerable on this count: like you would not want to bring it to a party with drinks splashing around.This camera may not be a sport's shooter's dream but it is very good for landscape, with a tilt and shift lens like Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Ultra Wide Tilt-Shift Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasAll in all there are no regrets moving up to this, and I will sell my 5D for a low price.

I admit it, I'm a rank amateur when it comes to photography. I took a couple years worth of classes for Photography in college, but that was nearly 20 years ago AND it was all film based. Still, I've long been obsessed with cameras and photography in general. I sold my old Canon EOS film camera the moment digitals became affordable for us regular folks. Since then I've had a long string of different cameras, but they were all only OK. I always pined for the look I remembered capturing with my old EOS film camera, that to me was photography. Every shot I took looked like a crummy point and shoot vacation image. Fine for trips with the family, but nothing to be taken too seriously. Last year after years of slobbering over the 5D (mark II and precursor) I finally broke down and took the plunge, and haven't regretted it one bit. I LOVE this camera. This is what I remember photography being. Something that can be controlled and worked with, minus all the horrible smelly chemicals. I work exclusively with a 50mm prime F1.4 and the lovely depth of field speaks to me, and allows me to capture images of sublime beauty (to me anyways). I've heard over the years so many times that good photographers can make amazing images even with crummy equipment, while that may be true, for amateurs like me, having amazing tools sure helps a LOT. I'm rarely seen out and about without my camera these days and I have Canon to thank for bringing me so much joy. Highly recommended.

This is my first DSLR and so far it's been amazing. I can't believe how great this camera is. If you're a pro or a semi-pro like myself, this is the camera to get. Canon offers a really extensive selection of lenses and additional equipment. My only complaint is that the "special offers" for memory cards that appeared on the page with the camera were not the right cards for this camera. Amazon did have the best price, better than all the electronic stores in NYC.

Focusing screen falls loose on EOS 5D Mark II!I have owned: EOS 30D, 40D, 50D, EOS 5, EOS 1D Mark III. I am a semi-professional photografer and I have published 8 books with more than 2000 pictures taken with these cameras. I am not a new beginner.-I worked with the camera with no problem a couple of months ago, stored it about two weeks without taking the lens off, when I took it out again I could not use the camera. When I took the lens off both the focusing screen and the superimpose plate fell out of the camera house.This has happened on numerous occasions for several users even on brand new cameras, see: [...]-Canon does not acknowledge this problem and do not accept that this is a construction fault or a guarantee matter. I had to pay fully for the "repair" and exchange of the focusing screen, even though they "found nothing wrong with the camera house, including the focusing screen".This is obviously a bad construction!I do not recommend this camera house to anyone anymore because I just won't be able to trust it working out in the field!Very unprofessional behaviour of Canon Corp!Is there any one else out there that experienced the same thing?

What can I say that others haven't? For years I shot film using Fuji Velvia for landscapes and flowers. It had a rich texture and creamy-smooth color transitions that made it a very special film. When I converted to digital, I was a little disappointed to find that my Rebel XTI didn't seem to have that special "feel" to the images that I got with film. Oh, it took nice photos, but I always felt something was missing.Well, the 5DMKII is the solution to that problem. The image quality is simply amazing. The buttery-smooth color transitions, the rich texture, and that "feel" are all back. These are the things that matter to me, and the reason to go with a full-frame camera. The large, bright viewfinder, the crystal-clear LCD screen, the ridiculously-good high ISO performance, the 1080p HD video and the dozens of other features are all nice, but if image quality is the most important thing to you, than this is your camera. If it's good enough to be the first digital camera to be used for the official presidential portrait, it's good enough for me.Oh, and if all you have are cheap lenses, get ready for major disappointment. You'll need a stable of those fancy red-ringed models with the "L" in the name, or something very close to those, to see the full potential of the 21 megapixel sensor. But, hey. You're not looking at this camera because you're on a tight budget now, are you? Invest in some good glass and you'll fall in love with this thing.

I have had my 5D Mark II for almost a year and a half now. I love it. I feel naked when I go places without it. It is literally my dream camera.No point in repeating what everyone else has said. You can not find a better camera in it's class for most of what this thing does. It gives my Mamiya RB67 a run for it's money, but is 10 times easier and faster to use.If you're considering this against anything other than a larger format, get this camera.

I'm an amateur - and prior to this used a Rebel XTi for two years. I decided to upgrade to a full-frame sensor camera and got this because of all its good reviews.I'd read that you need good glass for this camera. While I don't have L lenses (yet), I do have very good primes - 85mm f1.8, 35mm f2.0, 20mm f2.8, and 50mm f1.4. What a joy to use this camera with those lenses - up until now they have been crippled on a cropped-sensor camera. The 50mm lens is a very useful lens now!The image quality - even for high ISO - is amazing. I use Noiseware Pro but it's hardly necessary for ISO 800 with this camera. It shoots up to ISO 6400 (and will go higher but is very noisy beyond that).The LCD on the back is terrific.The camera feels solid, easy to hold, but isn't heavy.You will need to update your Camera Raw plugin for Elements 6 or 7 or full Photoshop if you don't want to use Canon's Raw converter.I have not tried the HD video yet but already I love this camera. If you have not had a full-frame digital sensor, it is like starting photography all over again - that's how good the image quality is with this camera and the way it opens up your lenses. If you have good EF lenses, this camera will let them do their job.* added 10-4-2009 *The video is good - sharp and high quality - although I have concentrated on stills. I bought a directional mike for it and it works fine mounted in the hot-shoe.Some nice features -Although I tend to use spot focus, in live-view mode, you can zoom in to focus manually on any spot at 5x or 10x resolution if you want which helps with some tricky situations. Also when you press the depth-of-field preview button, it will show it with the exposure compensated so it is just as bright (there is an option to make it do that). These two features are really useful.Of course there is a face-detection setting for focusing if you want that.There is a 2-second delay setting (as well as the usual 10-second one) which is nice when you don't want to bring a shutter release for tripod shots. The timed releases automatically will take 3 shots if you are bracketing.The image quality from high ISO is amazing.The LCD monitor is worth raving about and usually someone will let out a "nice!" when they see it. It even compensates in bright outdoors light.The quick selection tool for easily accessing and setting most of the basic controls is very easy to use. I'm sure pros will want to rely on the proper, individual buttons but the quick selection tool is very nice.

I'm not sure how to quantify my experience as a photographer, but I do freelance work for the newspaper, weddings, and portrait shoots. I have owned other SLRs, I have Canon Rebel XSi and a 50d, but from the second I bought this thing and made the investment I have booked more shoots in the past couple months than in the past couple of years. The image quality is outstanding, pair it with a the 580ex and a good lens or two and you will not be sorry. Within months it has paid for itself. Just if you needed an excuse to buy the thing....

Lately there's been an influx of 5ds showing up at less than half price. There are about four sellers that I know of that may or may not be the same person. They do not want you to purchase through the proper Amazon channels. They will send you instructions to send a Moneygram money order to Italy, et cetera. This has been reported to Amazon but they have still been able to try to do their dirty business. Just a heads up!

I've been shooting with this camera and kit lens two weeks. Apart from a couple gripes (easily correctable by Canon), I have nothing but praise for the Canon 5D Mark II.Pros:1. Considering the dense pixel packing on the sensor, the camera sports amazing low-light performance.2. The kit lens is great with a constant F/4 at all focal lengths and only minor vignetting (correctable with software).3. Image quality picked up by the full-frame sensor exceeded my expectations.4. Gorgeous 1080p video capture.5. Controls and menu system are easy to navigate.Cons:1. Image sharpness with the 24-105 kit lens isn't as great as I expect from an L lens. This is probably a minor calibration issue, but Canon should deliver properly calibrated lenses from the start.2. The instruction manual is not very helpful for people without prior Canon experience.3. The weather sealing on the body does not seem convincing.Considerations:1. At 3.9 shots/sec, it's little bit too slow to be used regularly for sports or action photography. The camera is best for portraits or landscapes.2. The built in mic picks up any little noise from the lens or camera interactions -- you will need to buy an external mic immediately if you want to capture any audio with your video.3. If you shoot in RAW (as you should if you spent $3000+ on this camera), be ready to invest in computing storage and processor/memory upgrades. The large files are demanding.

Pretty fair price for a bundle only thing is it does not come with a flash which sucks but other than that good camera

I've previously owned G5, 350D and 40D.5D Mark II is of completely different league. Full-frame is amazing.I've had this for a few weeks and I am still completely amazed at the quality of material I get from this camera.

This was my first full frame camera. Prior to it I had owned and operated a 40D, 30D and Rebel XTi. I am a wedding and sports photographer primarily, so I have been able to test the 5D Mark II out under both of these conditions.For basketball I used it with AI Servo, Center Point focus, but went into custom settings and enabled the AF assist dots. It worked like a dream, focusing faster and more accurately than my 40D ever had. While no, the FPS aren't ideal for sports, if you can lock on focus like this from the start, you can still achieve amazing sports photographs. Plus the fact that I was able to shoot at ISO 4,000 and not have noticeable noise was just incredible. The shots auto-white balanced correctly too which normally in the arena I shoot at is not what happens on my 40D.My first wedding all I could say all day was wow. I was getting available light photographs I never would have dreamed of before. The new screen also made it incredibly easy to determine if something was in focus or not. When I would switch between my 40D and 5D2 I found out just how spoiled that screen had made me, since the 40D screen looked terrible to me now when previously I thought that had a great screen. I sure was wrong! 920,000 pixels is definitely the way to go on this LCD. I primarily shot with center point (one shot) for my focus and it nailed focus every time. I did a mix up of manual, aperture priority and some program (Program mostly for the formals)What else do I love about it? The 98% view finder is awesome. I like being able to use UDMA cards in it...Video! Although I'm not a video / motion person by nature, I prefer stills, I've been testing out the video quite a bit. At Christmas I took a few short clips of my nephew and was really happy with how they look. It's very neat to be able to take high definition video of a little kid and have that awesome affect of a wide aperture blurring out the background. The only downside is that the files are huge. My 1 minute clip was over 300MB, but that's what I get for shooting in 1080!The batteries this camera use really do hold a charge for a while. I used mine with the battery grip at the wedding, and the two batteries after going for over 500 shots (maybe close to 600 shots that day?) still had about 72% charge each left on them. I could easily have shot 3 times that much and still have had left over charge on the batteries. Also the new battery info screen is really nifty since you can see what serial number battery has what charge, making it a lot easier to keep track of.So far I've used a 35 1.4/L, 135 2/L, 70-200 f2.8/L, 50 1.4, and 100 2.8 Macro on this camera body and all have performed wonderfully. I don't miss the pop up flash that my 40D has since I never used it anyway, I always throw my 580 EX II on top when I need flash.This camera really is a gem and I highly recommend it if it fits in your budget!

I sold a Leica M6 with 2 lenses to purchase the Canon 5D Mk II after much research. I also own a Canon 30D and an SD780 IS Elph. After reading all the reviews, I could not deter the allure of this amazing camera. Sure, there are a few pro cameras that may rank better in 1 or 2 areas, but overall, nothing exceeds the quality and value of this camera for the money. I've been a serious hobbyist from over 40 years and have won a few competitions as well had a number of photos published throughout the years. I don't consider myself an "artist", but rather a street photographer with an eye for the artistic. While I've yet to explore each an every facet of this amazing camera, I've taken well over 800 photos in the past 2 weeks and each one has been of outstanding quality (despite the fact that some were badly framed by me!). The photos, all shot in RAW, have such detailed resolution, I am constantly amazed. I heartily recommend this camera to any serious photographer who is not already heavily invested in another brand.

This is the camera I did not need, but I had to have it. What a fabulous camera! This was a gift to myself for my 76th birthday and it far exceeds my high expectations. While not an expert on the computer, I find this camera with the menu functions very easy to program. The still images are incredible and I can't wait to try the video. After studying hundreds of reviews and magazine articles on various cameras, for me, it all boiled down to the Canon 5D Mark II. I wasn't wrong. The function buttons are logically placed, easy to use and clearly identified. The features are amazing. The only negative is I would have preferred a different location for the "on/of switch but it is not that much of an issue. Canon's "L" lenses with this body make a wonderful package. My son is a professional photographer and uses Nikon products. He wanted me to go Nikon so we could share lenes but I just couldn't pass up this camera. Now look who is jealous!

I've used and throughly enjoyed a 5D for a couple of years, and have found it to be a simply outstanding full-frame camera. Like a lot of people, I was eagerly looking forward to the 5D Mark II, and pre-ordered one. After using it for a few weeks, I am pleased to report that this is an excellent update to the 5D.If you're researching this camera, you've probably heard about the "black dot" problem (basically, some dark pixels to the right of blown highlights). Unless you're printing photos in the several feet by several feet size, you'll never see them. Sure, I'll download a firmware fix when it's available, but in the meantime, I've never encountered even the slightest problem in real-world use.Size and controls are very comparable to the 5D - you'll feel at ease very quickly. The viewfinder is fantastic -- bigger, brighter, and a very welcome addition. There are many "under the skin" upgrades, the biggest being 21.1 megapixels. So much more flexibility in shooting, but be prepared for some huge raw files! A processor upgrade (DIGIC 4) keeps things moving along at a good clip. I can't comment on the HD video capture since I'm just dabbling with it at the moment and have essentially no experience as a videographer. But, looking forward to learning. The video capture was just icing on the cake for me - bought it for still photos.Disappointments are very few and far between, such as the fact that the battery pack is a different design, so it can't be interchanged with the 5D. Supposedly, it has a longer life, but model interchangeability would be nice to keep the add-on costs down. I also regularly shoot with my 40D and Rebel (with the latter converted to IR), so the greater the interchangeability, the better.In short, this is an outstanding camera, and one that will be a welcome addition to anyone's kit. If you already have a 5D and use it a lot, the Mark II is well worth the cost. The kit is a good value versus the body -- the 24-105 f/4 L IS is one of the best walk around lens available. Should you not have a need for it, you can get a good price for it on the used market.If you're presently working with a crop sensor camera, you will be amazed at what a full frame will do for you (although, be prepared to spend some coin on some good glass -- once you get the L lens fever, you'll never want to go back!). Keep in mind that the original 5D is still available, and going at a very nice price new (and some outright steals for used bodies). The original is still a fantastic camera, and well worth considering if budget is tight.One final point -- the RAW files are not compatable with CS3. But, the recent update to Lightroom (2.2) solves that problem. No need to update to CS4 just for that.

Firstly let me say there is absolutely no point in buying this camera together with a non L-series zoom - you will be wasting you money. This camera is far better than any non L-series zoom with the exception of the DO series. Non L primes are OK.There are a lot of comparisons between 5DII and D700/D3 going around. DXO publishes some excellent tech data on sensor comparisons. What these show is that in the various test the Canon is 0.5 - 0.3 stops worse than the Nikon at high ISO. At low ISO (below 400) the Canon is maybe 1.3 stops poorer than the Nikon. Although high ISO dynamic range between the two is nearly line ball! There are 2 things to say now. The low ISO figures are irrelevant because the noise cannot be seen at low ISO on any modern DSLR! The high ISO differences are so small that they nearly make no difference. In fact if you down convert the Canon's 21Mpx images to the Nikon's 12 Mpx you gain 0.3 of a stop on most tests. Voila! They are then identical!These are two very good cameras. The Nikon has higher fps. The Canon has higher resolution. And the Canon has 1080p movies! You choose.Oh! You should disregard the DXO final summary score for the Nikon D3X. It is complete nonsense. The individual DXO data graphs on dynamic range, S/N etc all show the D3x is very similar to the 5DII. The final summary score must presumably be an error. But of course the D3x is ~$7000 and doesn't go to as high ISO as the 5DII or the D700. The D3 is optically very similar to the D700 but with better weather proofing etc. and a higher weight and price tag. However, the D3 does NOT have sensor cleaning! I have always regarding sensor cleaning as a must have in DSLRs.Forgot to say: the latest firmware update from Canon has fixed the "black dots" and the moire (slight) problems. These problems were hard to see (narrow parameter sets) but should not have been present.*2 months later: still all good. No nasties discovered late in the day. Lots of later reviews confirm what I said. Slightly poorer low noise at higher ISOs but the difference is going to be hard for the human eye to see in prints - even at the largest sizes. Also the 5DII has higher resolution than the D700. The 5DII has very similar sensor performance to the Nikon D3X - line ball - and v similar resolution. The D3X is more rugged, bigger and heavier but the 5DII is 1/3 the price. You choose.

What can I say, the is one amazing camera. I bought this to replace my old body (20D). Full frame is the way to go, I can't say enough about this camera. The image quality is amazing, low light photography is better then expected. The added video is nice, while the live view is a welcomed change. I also purchased the battery grip with this unit plus a large (16gb) high speed card, you definitely need the larger memory card if you will be shooting in raw+jpg, like i do. Now I can take advantage of my "L" glass with this camera. Well worth the price! My clients will appreciate the end result. One last thing, if you are a extreme macro photographer, you will take advantage of the live view function, it helps when you reach for a shot especially with the Canon MP-E 65mm Lens, Canon MT-24EX Flash. Happy Shooting!

Like many 5D Classic owners, I was looking forward to the release of the 5D Mark II, which was finally announced September 2008.There was a lot of hype, but also a lot of unjustified hate for it from the beginning.When the original 5D was released, it was the only DSLR under $4000 that was full frame. There are now three full-frame DSLRs under $3000 (currentgeneration): Canon 5D Mark II, Nikon D700, Sony a900. There are pros and cons for each system, which I will briefly go over.Canon 5D Mark IIPros:-Has 1080p/FullHD video recording - Google examples. They will prove the FullHD video is not a gimmick.-21.1MP-Has the most selection of lenses (both for consumer and pro grade)-Very good high-ISO noise handling even with such a large resolution - nearly as good at 100% as the D700/D3, but with 75% more pixels-Lowest MSRP, which may translate to the lowest street price in a few monthsCons:-Least amount of AF points - but they appear to be more than adequate for nearly any situation-Only shoots 3.9fps - the slowest of the threeNikon D700Pros:-Cheapest street price as of 12/2008-51 AF points and fast AF-5fps-Very good noise handling in large part because it has the lowest resolution-8fps (with battery grip) - fastest continuous shootingCons:-"Only" 12MP - However, 12MP is more than adequate for nearly everything, so I am only listing it as a con purely based on specs. But it issomewhat of a limitation if you want to make really big prints.-Smallest viewfinderSony a900Pros:-Highest resolution at 24MP-Image Stabilization built into the body-Zeiss lenses-100% viewfinder-5fpsCons:-Least amount of lens selection-Bad noise control by far compared to other two - by several stpos-Highest street priceBasically it'd be hard to go wrong with any of the systems, and things are only looking up for consumers as technology gets better and better.This is an excellent camera, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is looking to upgrade or get into the hobby. You won't bedisappointed...I still need to play around with my camera more before I can give a more in-depth review, but I am very impressed. Noise handling is really great,and even shots at ISO 12800 and 25600 are easily usable, especially at normal print sizes. The bigger, higher resolution LCD is a welcomeimprovement.Search Google for examples of the 5D Mark II's HD video capabilities. The results are amazing! I look forward to the work of some talentedvideographers in the near future.

Well just bought the 5d mark II and brought it back. I had a old 5d and it's about the same with a few added features, in my opinion, not worth the heafty price tag. autofocus is not the best, still has banding issues, which I had with the old 5d. I've been 100% canon for a long time, Search the internet and you will find ALOT of reviews on FOCUS PROBLEMS. If you just shoot for fun and really aren't worried about sharp pictures then this is the camera for you. And I've seen first hand how canon customer support is. NO SUPPORT. Sorry you bought it, you own it. That should be there slogan.

To date all of Canon's full frame DLSR bodies suffer from the same problem. All the focus points are too centrally clumped into the middle 30% of the scene. No focus points are any where near the classic 1/3 frame composition subject locations. Sure you can crop to a pleasing composition, but you'll be throwing away many many pixels.If you're a point and shoot bulls eyeing bozo you'll love this camera, otherwise avoid it and wait until Canon fixes the fatal flaw.

After my 10D died three and-a-half years ago, I decided to "fast" from photography until I could afford the camera I wanted. The 5D always looked like a great camera, but it was never enough to spur me to commit to the purchase. When the 5D Mark II was announce, my interest was piqued. When the production models started hitting the street, and the reviews started coming in, I gave in. I've been shooting the 5D Mark II for seven months, and I am in love. It delivers the promise of digital photography. It is a nearly perfect balance of quality, features and price. If you shoot in a way that demands the full-frame sensor, it's worth every additional penny over the APS-C sensor cameras. I am enjoying my EF lenses in a way that I have not since I shelved the A2-e and gave up on film. The low-light performance is astonishing. I even had to retire one of my all-time favorite low-end lenses because the sensor image quality showed every defect in the lens! Thanks to the excellent work Canon has done, I am in love with photography again.

The dreaded "black dot" phenomenon that I keep reading about does not seem to be happening to me. I have tried to duplicate it and have had, well, good luck. Duplicating the black dots in low light high ISO conditions with pinpoints of light would be bad luck. For those of you out there who have this, I am sorry. I have had many lemon products in my life. I think my karma for that has hopefully run out till my next life.So far the camera is performing as expected which is amazing. I have jumped from measly 20D to this and I am amazed at the leap. i am also very glad I waited. I almost bought a 5D months ago and all the props here has to go to my brother, who soundly instructed me to wait it out. And wait I did. I ordered the camera in November and got it only a few days before Christmas. Quite a present.Of course you need a few good lenses with this camera to capture it's full essence. My old EF-S lenses fro my 20 D are NOT compatible. Heed this warning people. Move to the Canon L series lenses. Hopefully they will last a lifetime. I am not sure when, if ever I will need another SLR. 21 megapixels is quite a lot. I am sure at some point there will be 500, 800, 1000, even several thousand megapixels. lets just hope I can use my eyes as lenses then and plug the memory card to my head to download the images. For now I am set with this.The screen is a vast improvement over the 20D which was almost a measly after thought. I have bigger screens on tiny point and shoot cameras. It also has live view which comes in handy. The digital video is flawless, although I have not figured out how to do autofocus with it yet. It may not be able to, which would seem odd to me. The video is a bonus for me but autofocus for it seems an obvious necessity.I did almost drop it while attaching it to a new tripod. God was smiling at me as I did catch it. Be careful! It is like a small fortune for this thing.One final note... Do not buy the camera for this price. It sells for around $3500.00 with the 28-105 l series lens. I am not sure how these jokers think they can sell for this much and I would love to hear from anyone who paid this much.Remember the body sells for about $2500.00. Try B&H Photo.

I took deliver in mid-December and now have around 2,000 pictures, mostly taken on a cruise.The resolution is stunning, but only as good as the lens used. The 24-105 supplied in the kit is good, but a little soft compared to my very good EF-L 70-200 IS f4. I took 80% of my shots with the 24-105 but looked for opportunities to use the 70-200 instead, particularly for scenics. I'll probably buy a prime wide angle or wide angle zoom for the big, wide scencis, where the 24-105 gets particularly soft. As you'd expect, it's pretty solid through the middle of its range.Shooting at ISO 1600 and 3200 was amazing, yielding lots of early morning and late evening scenics and hand held candids of the kids inside. When I put on the Speedlite for a big New Year's party, those results were also stunning. Yet, for a full room shoot with baloons dropping, I went to ISO 3200 and used available light with a great result.I bought the 5D MkII for stills, so I haven't even tried the video yet. It's nice to have that on hand. I did use "live view" several times. That's quick and easy to use when you need it. I've used jpeg rather than RAW because I'd be taking so many photos. There are only four or five instances out of 2000 where I wish that I'd taken RAW. With the jpegs I cropped a dozen or so and altered contrast on just a couple. I generally shot the scenics at 1/3 stop under. I used the lens hoods 90+% of the time and kept a Hoya Pro UV filter on at all times.Black dots have not been an issue, but I haven't taken any shots that would lead to them, according to the causes I've read about.I'd rate the body-only as five-star and only give the 4-star overall for the kit, given the limitations of the 24-105 zoom in the kit. It's actually a very competitive zoom for this range, but I immediately saw a difference for the better with my EF 70-200. They're both L-series, but the wide angles are challenging for a super zoom. Given the low noise at 3200 ISO, I found the f4 lens speed to be plenty fast. The clarity at high ISO was the biggest positive surprise for me.

I just got my 5D mark II today from Amazon (not the cold-blooded 3rd party dealer). My order was Camera plus 24-105 lens kit at $3499 but somehow it came with body only. I need to work out with Amazon later. Anyway. My 1st DSLR is Canon 40D, which is my baseline for the comparison.Pros:1. Full frame = Real wide angle. My 17-40 lens can now work as it's supposed to.2. High ISO with amazing quality. The noise level at ISO 12800 (H1) in 5D ~= ISO 1250-1600 in 40D. Noise software (ex: Noiseware) can still produce an acceptable image with 12800. Poor quality in 25600 (H2) is expected, and it can be used just in case. So my upper limit boosts from 1250 in 40D to 6400 in 5D which is a 2-1/3 stop jump (Thanks for Johnny Chan's correction).3. High quality LCD with a light sensor, so no need to adjust LCD brightness from time to time. It's neat.4. Autofocus microadjustment by lens.5. Others such as high pixel, HD video, HDMI port... etc, but those are not really a must to me. Still can get 30x20 printout with 10MP 40D by Photoshop.Cons:1. Sync speed = 200ns in 5D while 250ns in 40D. I use Canon 580EX II a lot for portrait shots. So 1-stop shutter speed matters. (Even I can use high speed mode in 580Ex).2. Frame-per-second = 3.9 in 5D but 6.5 in 40DOverall, it's a great upgrade to me and worth every penny.------------------12/24/2008 update------------------1. After calling/email to customer support, Amazon has refunded $800 price difference in 10 hours. I cannot satify more than this.2. New RAW from 5D MK II is no longer supported by Photoshop CS3 and earlier versions. That means upgrading to Photoshop CS4 is a MUST if shooting with RAW. It's another "hidden" cost...3. Just got the battery grip BG-E6 today from Adorama for ~$270. The pros is now it takes 6 AA batteries or 2 LP-E3 (which is also expensive ~$75 and also out-of-stock in most of places)... The cons is too heavy for me along with 24-70mm 2.8L lens.

I have been using this camera for 5 months with about 10000 shots. To canon's credit, the images quality are excellent, so is the video. However, the huge pet peeve is the cheap memory card door. In order to hold this heavy camera, your palm will press firmly agaist the back of the handgrip, where the memory card door is located. This flimsy plastic door generates non-stop noise because of the pressure. This is particularly harmful when shooting video of concerts etc, as the noise gets amplified in the sound track. Extremely annoying in video play back. Can't Canon make a better card door for this $2700 camera?The other problem is several hot pixels when shooting video. Before I sent back the camera for service, I searched the internet and found a solution (now I forgot how, but it's searchable with keywords). It works fine now. I didn't bother to send it back.

Firstly, these reviews are for the products, people. NOT the seller. The review sticks with the item, not the sellers (which change frequently anyway). In any case, to those of you complaining the seller had "overpriced" the camera... um... don't buy it. It's economics, and rather simple economics at that: the best camera EVER was released just before Christmas, and it was sold out everywhere. If I were a seller with a few in stock, I'd charge an arm and a leg too. Geeez. Whiners.Anyway, to a quick review of the camera. It's freaking bloody fantastic. And I only use british slang when I'm really excited. Pictures taken with this camera, using L glass, look like doughnuts to Homer Simpson. I put on my 17-40mm F/4L and just walked around my house taking pictures of my dogs. AMAZING. I had a 40D before this (and many other cameras before), and I was very pleased with it. I really didn't expect to see this much of a difference.*** ONE THING EVERYONE WITH THIS CAMERA SHOULD READ! ***My copy of this camera was not refurb and not grey market, but it did have a couple hot ("stuck") pixels. Take an exposure with the lens cap on, for a few seconds. Now pixel-peep the image, either zoomed in fully on the LCD, or on your computer (easier). I had two bright red pixels (at any ISO, shutter speed, settings).I came across a solution in a post on some random forum, and it worked for me: Go to the camera settings and turn on "manual sensor cleaning". It will tell you to turn off the camera when you're done. Click OK to that, wait about 30 seconds, then turn the camera off. THAT'S IT!I was very saddened to think I'd either be returning my new camera or sending it in for pixel remapping, but now am STOKED that it's all fixed!

This is a wonderful camera. I shoot mainly outdoor, scenic nature photos. While the 5D is slightly larger and heavier than my 40D, it is not cumbersome or hard to work with. The high resolution/quality of the rear LCD screen is very useful in assuring a sharp focus when you are working with very shallow depth of field. The Quick Control Screen gives a simple way to use to review the current settings and change them if you wish. The only real drawback is the lack of a built in flash, not an issue for me, but it may be for others. I use the camera mostly with my 24-105 4L lense, a very comfortable fit. The full frame sensor and 21MP allow me to print larger images at high quality resolution. I did my homework b/4 I bought the camera and was not disappointed in its performance.

Yes, I have the mk2 in hand. About 5 days now. Pictures after processing looks very similar to the original 5d, which is good because I don't have to change my workflow AT ALL. Of course the differences being size/resolution, and .. now I don't have to have a different workflow for any ISO above 400. I am actually using auto ISO - previously unavailable on the original 5D - because the images look so good. It has not yet gone above 3200 in Auto mode (I have fast glass). It's smart enough to know your focal length and seems to generally go by the 1/focal-length rule for shutter speed, adjusting ISO at it needs to.Video? look on youtube for 5dmk2 Blueray Heli. Make sure you watch in HD.There's a couple things to get used to. 1) the shutter button is much more easy to press than the original 5d. I've taken a few accidental shots so far, but I'm learning. 2) the LCD resolution is fantastic. But in mixed light, esp. with fluorescents, the LCD shows kind of funky. Perhaps it is showing the true nasty nature of fluorescent lighting mixed with flash or sunlight.Files are huge, transfer is slow using usb2 now.No black dots so far. No banding. Don't believe all the hype. I'm sure people have problems, but it's been blown so way out of proportion.As far as Amazon, they're having trouble meeting demand like everyone else. The high prices are not theirs. If you don't like Amazon's price then go pick it up at a local retailer - you know the one with the big yellow sign - with a 10% coupon and cancel your order if they upset you so or if you really can't wait.

I pre-ordered a Canon 5D2 on September 17.I emailed Amazon on October 25 asking about the camera's ETA.Amazon replied with an apology and stated that they would upgrade my shipping to next day when the camera was received by Amazon and was ready to ship. I clicked the link on their email saying that I was satisfied and that the issue was resolved.Around a month later I received an email from Amazon stating that my order had been removed by Amazon because I had not responded to an email of October 18 stating that I had to give permission for the order delay or my order would be removed.I NEVER GOT THAT EMAIL! So they removed my order because I never responded to an email WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED!But notice that my email of Oct 25 was answered by Amazon with that apology and quick ship assurance which I approved of by clicking their acceptance link that the problem was resolved.When I spoke to Amazon "customer service," they would not reinstate my order. SO, they effectively made me put my name at the bottom of another merchant's waiting list two months after I had ordered the camera from Amazon. If they cared about my business, they would have done right by me ... but they don't care. This can happen to ANY Amazon customer at any time.Rest assured that B & H would NEVER do this to one of their customers, and that THEIR customer service doesn't consist of robots with heavy accents.