Upgraded from the 50D and am totally in love! Weddings can be difficult with a wide variety of lighting and action limitations. The 5Dmkii makes it easy to keep up and be sure every memory comes out clear and beautiful.
By Rachel
from Cleveland, TN
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
8/06/2012
5D MkII...living the dream!
5.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Good Image Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Weddings/Events
Family Photos
Comments:
The 5D mkII is the best of the best and as a college student, I didn't think I'd ever be able to dream of owning this amazing camera. Abe's had the best price hands down at lower than market price and I was able to get this camera at only about $100 more than the used price. Now my images are super sharp quality compared to my 40D and I have video capabilities as well!
By Abbie Photo
from Boaz, Alabama
About Me Pro Photographer
1/25/2012
Amazing!
4.0
PROS
Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Stabilization
CONS
Noisy At High ISO
BEST USES
Weddings/Events
Sports/Action
Comments:
Portraits are sharp even without using a tripod. Performs great in low light situations such as sports venues that do not allow flash photography. A little noisy for weddings but still prefer it over any other camera I own. Love the larger LCD screen.
Images from Abbie Photo
Basketball Action
Senior Portrait
By Maximus68
from staten island, NY
About Me Casual Photographer
1/07/2012
(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)
AWESOME!!
5.0
PROS
Large Clear LCD
High ISO Performance
Good Image Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Indoors/Low Light
Travel
Comments:
I USE IF FOR VACATIONS AND FAMILY PHOTOS
By Colo43
from Kiowa,Colorado
About Me Photo Enthusiast
11/17/2011
(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)
A Step up
5.0
PROS
High ISO Performance
Easy To Use
Good Image Quality
CONS
Short Battery Life
BEST USES
Wildlife photos
Sports/Action
Indoors/Low Light
Family Photos
Comments:
i have drooled over the EOS 5D MK11 for 2 years now, i finally took the plunge. I plan on having my 40D revamped for IR usage.
By [*]
from Torrance, California
About Me Photo Enthusiast
6/30/2011
Great camera
5.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Quality
Fast Shutter Speed
Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
High ISO Performance
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Indoors/Low Light
Landscape/Scenery
Weddings/Events
Travel
Comments:
Had the 7D for about a year and I was never really happy with the IQ, it had a whole lot of features that the 5D Mark II don't have but after everything wears off you're longing for a better IQ, I'm glad I was able to sell the 7D sure it's fast but IQ and High ISO shots are important then 5D2 is your camera. I don't know what's in store for the Mark III but the Mark II suits me just fine, I use Zeiss Distagon 35f2 ZE and a Zeiss 100f2 Makro-Planar with this camera so I wouldn't have to worry about AF issues, i have a 50 1.4 laying around and tried AF it's fast enough with kids running around. If you're on the fence on upgrading you should take the plunge it's well worth it.
By JWest
from Webster, NY
About Me Photo Enthusiast
5/20/2011
My first full frame DSLR!
5.0
PROS
Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
High ISO Performance
Good Image Quality
CONS
None
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Video
Indoors/Low Light
Comments:
Debated for awhile bewteen 7D and 5d Mark II to compliment my 50D and finally picked the 5D. Couldnt be happier. Full frame results are amazing.
By garlec
from Oregon
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
4/30/2011
Another magnificent Canon product
5.0
PROS
High ISO Performance
Good Image Quality
Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Wildlife photos
Comments:
I have one 5D Mk II now and bought this for my wife. It's far superior to the 5D in terms of greater megapixels for better clarity, wider ISO speed capability and the ability to use auto ISO that will cover MOST low light. I commonly use it on ISO 4000 or 5000 on monuments at night. used it on the aurora borrealis in Greenland and got great pix. I can set my speed at 1/500 for my big 100-400mm zoom and not have to worry at all about blur, yet it will choose a good ISO with f5.6. Wish it had both aperture and shutter speed priority but it doesn't. You can almost use it on P mode as a point and shoot with ordinary focal length lenses. I tend to get out to 800mm a lot. You'll love this camera
By Jackie Photography
from Union, NJ
About Me Pro Photographer
3/24/2011
Amazing!
5.0
PROS
High ISO Performance
Good Image Quality
Great HD video
CONS
Loud shutter
Heavy
Short Battery Life
BEST USES
Portraits
Weddings/Events
Indoors/Low Light
Comments:
This camera has an amazing image quality and is very easy to figure out. I use this camera for my professional photography business, weddings and portraits. This camera has not disappointed. I love the full frame image and the high iso. The camera works wonders in low light situations. I highly recommend it :)
By Will
from San Diego
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
2/28/2011
Perfect
4.0
PROS
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Stabilization
Fast Shutter Speed
Good Image Quality
High ISO Performance
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Family Photos
Video
Comments:
Great, Fast, Accurate. A little confusing if you dont know what your doing.
By Misti Morningstar
from Frederick, MD
About Me Pro Photographer
12/29/2010
Abe's of Maine is Awesome
5.0
PROS
Large Clear LCD
High ISO Performance
Good Image Quality
Easy To Use
CONS
BEST USES
Weddings/Events
Comments:
Abe's of Maine is my favorite place to purchase equipment. The sales people are awesome and then the offer extras with a purchase which makes it even better!!!!! My camera is exactly what I wanted and more.
By smooth
from Somers Point, NJ
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
12/08/2010
amazing camera
5.0
PROS
Good Image Quality
High ISO Performance
CONS
BEST USES
Weddings/Events
Travel
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Great camera. Still getting familiar with it, but it's amazing. We'd all like the price to be lower, but you get what you pay for.
By bassman
from Riverside, CA
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
11/21/2010
canon 5d
5.0
PROS
Good Image Quality
Quiet
CONS
No built in flash
Learning curve
BEST USES
Wildlife photos
Travel
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
It would be very nice to have a built in flash for fill. ISO is automatic in most programmed settings which is hard to get used to.
By Paul James
from New York
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
10/13/2010
A month with the 5d Mark II
4.0
PROS
Feels good in use
Large Clear LCD
Amazing resolution
CONS
"Dust" on focusing screen
Unacceptable old AF
Body could be tougher
BEST USES
Travel
Candid street shooting
Weddings/Events
Comments:
I had been dreaming about a 5D2 for a least a year. As they were becoming scarce, I decided to bite the bullet and buy one. Bottom line: it is an amazing camera and the image quality makes up for some of it's short comings. My two main complaints (for a camera of this price point) are: 1.) old, slow, unacceptable AF - especially in low light. Yes the ISO performance is excellent, but the camera should have an AF worthy of that ISO capability. Nikon's pro AF systems are light years ahead. 2.) The body could feel tougher for $2500 - the battery door squeaks. I shoot mostly engagement sessions, other family work, and travel / candid street. Each time I upload my images I am always amazed at the sheer resolution of the camera and I forget about my gripes.
By Pacuk
from Indianapolis, IN
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
8/04/2010
You won't be disappointed
5.0
PROS
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Stabilization
Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
Easy To Use
High ISO Performance
Fast Shutter Speed
Quiet
Good Image Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Weddings/Events
Macro Photography
Indoors/Low Light
Landscape/Scenery
Travel
Video
Wildlife photos
Sports/Action
Comments:
What hasn't already been said about this camera. It is perfect for pro or amateur with deep pockets. Love the images, the feel of the camera, it's quietness. Haven't spent much time with 1080P video feature. A couple test shots looked great.