Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body

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.