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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera Body Only
Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps — for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available — from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars best high ISO camera EVER!
i am constantly amazed by the pictures i get from this camera. i love the extra width i get from full frame as well as the extra shallow depth of field. i’m a wedding/portrait photographer and this camera is beyond amazing for what i do.
if you shoot high ISO, you can’t beat this camera at the moment. i shoot ISO 6400 like it’s ISO 1600, it is that clean. and ISO 3200 is the new ISO 800 for me, i don’t even hesitate. i will not go above ISO 6400 though as you’ll start to see banding.
the lcd has me spoiled, so much so that i’m selling my 40d so that i can either get a 50d or the new 7d. on the 40d all of the pictures just look blah…and blurry. they still turn out good on the computer, but it can be very frustrating at the time. on the 5d II, you can tell right away if you’ve misfocused or if your exposure is off.
video quality is amazing though i don’t really use it for that.
autofocus is better than people like to give it credit for. i shoot mainly dimly lit receptions and it locks perfect whenever i need it to. i’m talking ISO 6400 f/1.6 1/30s dim. also i have no problem using outer focus points as they work great as well.
manual focus is a cinch with the 5d II. if you put the camera in live view, move the small box over what you want to focus on, then push the zoom button twice to see that box at pixel level. focus the lens and shoot away.
lenses used are 35mm f/1.4L, 85mm f/1.8, 16-35mm f/2.8L I, and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS.
if you need high ISO and want full frame, this is the camera for you. if you don’t need either, save some money and get the 50d or 7d…or even a used 40d.
3 Stars This is a B – Camera
I am happy with the 5D mark 11. But I have on going issues. The screen decides to shut off by it’s self when reviewing photos. It has frozen and then shuts off.This is when I am using the camera. I hate the idea of a video in the camera. Canon should have focused on the camera and not at all on video. I have all Canon due to investing in lens. Unsure if Nikon is better. My partner uses Nikon D3. He loves it. And craps on mine all the time. But over all Canon should have did more testing and spent more time and money on this Camera. And forget a video. Over all I would say it’s a B- camera. I hate to say I like and trust my 50D more. I took the 50D to Argentina. It had no issues at over 10,000 shots and nearly a month from cold to jungles. But of course the 50D has major disadvantages over the 5D. Maybe step up to 1D……………..that’s a big jump.
5 Stars Love it!
Bought the 5d Mark II earlier this year. I’m a non-professional and first time full frame user. I’ve used a variety of cameras but not Nikon or Canon. I’ve EF lenses and have been using the camera for portraiture and scenic, in city, country, during winter and summer and am thrilled with the results (the enlargements are great). The movie function wasn’t an issue for me as, although I’ve tried it with good results, I could’ve done without it. It’s a little on the heavy side with the distance lenses which took a bit of getting accustomed to. No comment on price as, in my opinion, you often get what you pay for and I’m totally pleased. I work a lot in manual but I’ve not had any problem with the autofocus either. However, I did find it a little complicated at first – my problem not the mark II’s.
2 Stars Sub-par body & features
Great sensor & image quality. However, the camera lacks many features one would expect from a $2700 camera:
* Auto-focus points are poorly placed (focus and recompose doesn’t work well due to shallow depth of field).
* The CF card door creaks & is flimsy—this affects the grip; I can’t attach a heavy lens (24-70L) and hold the camera comfortably. This problem is very common and well documented (do a web search).
* Outer auto-focus points hunt quite a bit. The camera feels non-responsive when using outer AF points (I’m coming from 40D).
* The camera is quite heavy; I don’t see why it should be given the poor construction. Weight becomes a problem especially with heavier lenses (24-70L and 85 f/1.2L), where you get blurry shots more frequently (again, compared to 40D).
* Lack of pop-up flash is bothering (although I have an external unit); If Nikon can do it, why can’t Canon?
* Lack of auto-focus during video recording. Expect to get a lot of out of focus videos if you shoot family & kids. No 720p option. The video files are huge (~1 gig for 3-4 mins of video).
4 Stars Good Image, Poor Construction
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.
Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras Black with Green Accent
Made of rugged nylon Canon Deluxe Backpack 200EG holds up to 2 camera bodies, 4 lenses, plus accessories. Due to its lightweight construction it features a well-arranged divider system for a secure storage and an easy access, padded shoulder straps and a comfortable back padding. Add to this tripod carrying straps and a front webbing ideal for lashing light jacket, sweater, etc.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Prettu much as advertised
Backpack is pretty well designed and wears nicely. Only problem I have with it is the area in which we carry the Canon Mark II and Canon 28-300 IS Lens. The camera area could be a little deeper and better padded. Plenty of room for extra lenses, filters converters, etc. Overall, worth the money.
5 Stars has additional room for more
The real test of this product is how well it will stand up over time with normal use. I’ve owned it for several weeks so it is too early to tell. Judging from the stitching, zippers and materials, it looks like it may stay together for a long time. It holds my Rebel SLR, Canon 70-200 telephoto, 55-250, 18-55, 50 prime, flash unit, charger, batteries, cables, cleaning kit and many other small items and still there is room for another SLR body or additional lens. Lots of zippered pockets. I am pleased with this purchase.
3 Stars Great but oversized carryall…
**Brand new needing to re-sell** I bought this as a gift for my mother because she is acquiring a lot of camera equipment and currently has a bag that can’t hold everything. I thought this would be perfect. It would hold everything in it’s place and she could wear it instead of carry it. It turns out the bag was huge! It definintely could hold everything, but didn’t leave much in the way of style. She hasn’t used it and I will probably try to re-sell it since the 30 day return period is up. My mom is a small woman who is still in the beginning stages of photography, so it would be great for someone who wouldn’t mind it’s bulkiness or a more experienced photographer that would appreciate all it’s uses more often. I guess I was thinking that it would be somewhere between a camera bag and backpack in size. I cannot comment on comfort, sturdiness or design because my mom hasn’t used it. It was just the wrong thing to buy for her…but it might be the right thing for you.
5 Stars cool backpack
This backpack is so cool. It holds everything in special compartments that you can change the size of. I really like this option. I can fit my cameras,lens, battery chargers, batteries, etc. all in different compartments for easy access. Extra zipper pouches make great storage too! I would definitely recommend this backpack/camera case to a friend.
5 Stars Great Camera Bag – Tough As Nails!
I’ve had numerous camera bags and hard cases over the years, but never a Backpack style bag. This one looked good with all of its adjustable compartments, pockets plus the backpack features. So, I got one and I’m glad I did. This bag is in daily use, getting pulled in and out of the car, carried around, unzipped and zipped, on average six days/week, often everyday – I don’t go anywhere without my cameras. I usually just carry it by grabbing the left side shoulder strap and slinging it on. After a lot of regular use, nothing is getting loose, ripped or pulled apart. I’m amazed because I’m not easy on it. I keep waiting to see a rip somewhere, expecially on that left shoulder strap, but it hasn’t happened. Also, the zippers have proven very durable with no sign of wear or potential for separation. For anyone looking for a backpack style bag, this is it – Plus, it has CANON on it and if you’re a Canon Camera “fiend”, like I am, you just have to have a bag that proudly says CANON!!
Specially designed for today’s on-the-go technology enthusiast, whether the task is photographing family travels, traversing campus, or taking a day trip around town, the compact Fastpack 100 can carry a digital SLR with zoom lens attached, plus an extra mid-range zoom lens or flash unit, MP3 player and provides plenty of space for personal gear. Outfitted for work, travel or play, the 180-degree access panel in the Fastpack makes loading and retrieving camera equipment quick and easy, while adjustable dividers enable its compartment to be fully customized to fit different combinations of gear. With its security flap snapped closed over the camera compartment, Fastpack offers an additional layer of security for valuable photography equipment while maintaining fast-access through the side entry compartment even while the pack is being worn. The top compartment provides ample capacity and puts personal accessories at the consumer’s fingertips. With the compatible pouches, SlipLock accessory loops add even more external storage capacity and the mesh side pocket holds a water bottle, car keys or other essentials.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Lowepro Fastpack 100
This is a good size pack for the beginner to intermediate level photographer. The build and design quality is excellent, the adjustable compartments are a nice feature to allow for your items to have a custom fit. The largest compartment is just barely big enough to fit my telephoto lense. I use mine for both day and weekend trips and like it a lot.
5 Stars Lowepro 100 – Great Backpack
I was reluctant to carry around a substantial sized backpack, but as I got more camera equipment, I realized I really needed to. This is not huge, but it holds a lot and is actually quite comfortable to wear. I am pleasantly surprised.
5 Stars This is a great and well made product.
I bought this bag for a nikon D70S. It fits well and has all kinds of extas.
5 Stars Great, Compact & Snug Fit Backpack…
I bought this for my new SLR Camera Nikon D5000. My camera fits perfectly with the attached lens Nikon 18-55mm VR DX. You can even fit another lens in the generously padded compartment. Other than that, I also managed to fit in an additional SD Card, SD Card reader, 2 battery packs, battery charger, 2 cables, cleaning accessories, a bottled water on the side pocket and a lunch pack on top of the small compartment. Everything just fit snugly and compact, which I prefer. Definitely a must to have!
Update: I have just bought another Nikon lens 55-200mm and and they fit perfectly with the other lens I have.
5 Stars Great Little Walk-Around Bag
The Lowepro Fastpack 100 is a great walk-around camera bag. Although some people have given this bag a few bad reviews, there is a fine line between size with the fastpack series, and if you need something larger, don’t buy the Fastpack 100 model and expect it to accomodate your camera body and all of your telephoto lenses.
Having said that, this bag was perfect for me. I never take all of my lenses with me, unless I am traveling, and the Lowepro Fastpack 100 is certainly no travel bag. With a little additional room to spare, I can comfortably fit my Nikon D60 with older 35mm f/2.5 lens attached, as well as the 18-55mm kit lens, and a 50mm f/1.8 pancake lens. And although I mentioned that this is not a travel bag, many accessories including a battery charger, power cord, USB cable, extra battery and pop-up flash diffuser can fit into the camera compartment alone. Elsewhere, I can pack my camera’s body cap, complete cleaning kit (with cloth, lens cleaning solution, blower and brush), four SD cards and camera manual into the top compartment. There is even room for a sandwich, handkerchief or back-up point&shoot camera. A side-pouch with netting is the perfect place to store a water bottle or thermos, and I’m not necessarily referring to the tiny average-sized water bottle, either.
As far as comfort goes, this bag is top of the line. I hardly notice I’m wearing it, even when it’s home to all of the items mentioned above. There’s also a convenient velcro cellphone pouch on one strap, which allows my phone a better and more consistent signal than when in my pocket- a neat touch. The bag is light and provides more freedom of movement than a shoulder bag or even a camera holster. I have broad, somewhat-sloping shoulders, and most of the backpacks I have tried in the past slip over either shoulder. This does not seem to be a problem with the Fastpack. And accessing your camera is as easy as slipping the bag from one shoulder, and bringing it up to your chest. (See the video above the image description, on the product page) The Lowepro Fastpack 100 provides great protection for your camera. The padded dividers and walls in and around the camera compartment are very sturdy and I have no doubt in my mind that they’d be more than sufficient in protecting my gear if the bag was dropped from a height of ten feet or more.
All in all, this is a great walk-around camera bag that can easily store a camera with attached kit lens, with additional room for two primes or a medium-sized telephoto, and countless smaller accessories. If you only carry two or three lens with you, and already have a larger bag for organizing all your gear, then this is the bag to go with.
Specially designed for today’s on-the-go technology enthusiast, whether the task is photographing family travels, traversing campus, or taking a day trip around town, the compact Fastpack 100 can carry a digital SLR with zoom lens attached, plus an extra mid-range zoom lens or flash unit, MP3 player and provides plenty of space for personal gear. Outfitted for work, travel or play, the 180-degree access panel in the Fastpack makes loading and retrieving camera equipment quick and easy, while adjustable dividers enable its compartment to be fully customized to fit different combinations of gear. With its security flap snapped closed over the camera compartment, Fastpack offers an additional layer of security for valuable photography equipment while maintaining fast-access through the side entry compartment even while the pack is being worn. The top compartment provides ample capacity and puts personal accessories at the consumer’s fingertips. With the compatible pouches, SlipLock accessory loops add even more external storage capacity and the mesh side pocket holds a water bottle, car keys or other essentials.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Lowepro 100 – Great Backpack
I was reluctant to carry around a substantial sized backpack, but as I got more camera equipment, I realized I really needed to. This is not huge, but it holds a lot and is actually quite comfortable to wear. I am pleasantly surprised.
5 Stars Great, Compact & Snug Fit Backpack…
I bought this for my new SLR Camera Nikon D5000. My camera fits perfectly with the attached lens Nikon 18-55mm VR DX. You can even fit another lens in the generously padded compartment. Other than that, I also managed to fit in an additional SD Card, SD Card reader, 2 battery packs, battery charger, 2 cables, cleaning accessories, a bottled water on the side pocket and a lunch pack on top of the small compartment. Everything just fit snugly and compact, which I prefer. Definitely a must to have!
Update: I have just bought another Nikon lens 55-200mm and and they fit perfectly with the other lens I have.
5 Stars Lowepro Fastpack 100
This is a good size pack for the beginner to intermediate level photographer. The build and design quality is excellent, the adjustable compartments are a nice feature to allow for your items to have a custom fit. The largest compartment is just barely big enough to fit my telephoto lense. I use mine for both day and weekend trips and like it a lot.
5 Stars Great Little Walk-Around Bag
The Lowepro Fastpack 100 is a great walk-around camera bag. Although some people have given this bag a few bad reviews, there is a fine line between size with the fastpack series, and if you need something larger, don’t buy the Fastpack 100 model and expect it to accomodate your camera body and all of your telephoto lenses.
Having said that, this bag was perfect for me. I never take all of my lenses with me, unless I am traveling, and the Lowepro Fastpack 100 is certainly no travel bag. With a little additional room to spare, I can comfortably fit my Nikon D60 with older 35mm f/2.5 lens attached, as well as the 18-55mm kit lens, and a 50mm f/1.8 pancake lens. And although I mentioned that this is not a travel bag, many accessories including a battery charger, power cord, USB cable, extra battery and pop-up flash diffuser can fit into the camera compartment alone. Elsewhere, I can pack my camera’s body cap, complete cleaning kit (with cloth, lens cleaning solution, blower and brush), four SD cards and camera manual into the top compartment. There is even room for a sandwich, handkerchief or back-up point&shoot camera. A side-pouch with netting is the perfect place to store a water bottle or thermos, and I’m not necessarily referring to the tiny average-sized water bottle, either.
As far as comfort goes, this bag is top of the line. I hardly notice I’m wearing it, even when it’s home to all of the items mentioned above. There’s also a convenient velcro cellphone pouch on one strap, which allows my phone a better and more consistent signal than when in my pocket- a neat touch. The bag is light and provides more freedom of movement than a shoulder bag or even a camera holster. I have broad, somewhat-sloping shoulders, and most of the backpacks I have tried in the past slip over either shoulder. This does not seem to be a problem with the Fastpack. And accessing your camera is as easy as slipping the bag from one shoulder, and bringing it up to your chest. (See the video above the image description, on the product page) The Lowepro Fastpack 100 provides great protection for your camera. The padded dividers and walls in and around the camera compartment are very sturdy and I have no doubt in my mind that they’d be more than sufficient in protecting my gear if the bag was dropped from a height of ten feet or more.
All in all, this is a great walk-around camera bag that can easily store a camera with attached kit lens, with additional room for two primes or a medium-sized telephoto, and countless smaller accessories. If you only carry two or three lens with you, and already have a larger bag for organizing all your gear, then this is the bag to go with.
5 Stars This is a great and well made product.
I bought this bag for a nikon D70S. It fits well and has all kinds of extas.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF 24 105mm f 4 L IS USM Lens
Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps — for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available — from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Good Image, Poor Construction
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.
2 Stars Sub-par body & features
Great sensor & image quality. However, the camera lacks many features one would expect from a $2700 camera:
* Auto-focus points are poorly placed (focus and recompose doesn’t work well due to shallow depth of field).
* The CF card door creaks & is flimsy—this affects the grip; I can’t attach a heavy lens (24-70L) and hold the camera comfortably. This problem is very common and well documented (do a web search).
* Outer auto-focus points hunt quite a bit. The camera feels non-responsive when using outer AF points (I’m coming from 40D).
* The camera is quite heavy; I don’t see why it should be given the poor construction. Weight becomes a problem especially with heavier lenses (24-70L and 85 f/1.2L), where you get blurry shots more frequently (again, compared to 40D).
* Lack of pop-up flash is bothering (although I have an external unit); If Nikon can do it, why can’t Canon?
* Lack of auto-focus during video recording. Expect to get a lot of out of focus videos if you shoot family & kids. No 720p option. The video files are huge (~1 gig for 3-4 mins of video).
3 Stars This is a B – Camera
I am happy with the 5D mark 11. But I have on going issues. The screen decides to shut off by it’s self when reviewing photos. It has frozen and then shuts off.This is when I am using the camera. I hate the idea of a video in the camera. Canon should have focused on the camera and not at all on video. I have all Canon due to investing in lens. Unsure if Nikon is better. My partner uses Nikon D3. He loves it. And craps on mine all the time. But over all Canon should have did more testing and spent more time and money on this Camera. And forget a video. Over all I would say it’s a B- camera. I hate to say I like and trust my 50D more. I took the 50D to Argentina. It had no issues at over 10,000 shots and nearly a month from cold to jungles. But of course the 50D has major disadvantages over the 5D. Maybe step up to 1D……………..that’s a big jump.
5 Stars Love it!
Bought the 5d Mark II earlier this year. I’m a non-professional and first time full frame user. I’ve used a variety of cameras but not Nikon or Canon. I’ve EF lenses and have been using the camera for portraiture and scenic, in city, country, during winter and summer and am thrilled with the results (the enlargements are great). The movie function wasn’t an issue for me as, although I’ve tried it with good results, I could’ve done without it. It’s a little on the heavy side with the distance lenses which took a bit of getting accustomed to. No comment on price as, in my opinion, you often get what you pay for and I’m totally pleased. I work a lot in manual but I’ve not had any problem with the autofocus either. However, I did find it a little complicated at first – my problem not the mark II’s.
5 Stars best high ISO camera EVER!
i am constantly amazed by the pictures i get from this camera. i love the extra width i get from full frame as well as the extra shallow depth of field. i’m a wedding/portrait photographer and this camera is beyond amazing for what i do.
if you shoot high ISO, you can’t beat this camera at the moment. i shoot ISO 6400 like it’s ISO 1600, it is that clean. and ISO 3200 is the new ISO 800 for me, i don’t even hesitate. i will not go above ISO 6400 though as you’ll start to see banding.
the lcd has me spoiled, so much so that i’m selling my 40d so that i can either get a 50d or the new 7d. on the 40d all of the pictures just look blah…and blurry. they still turn out good on the computer, but it can be very frustrating at the time. on the 5d II, you can tell right away if you’ve misfocused or if your exposure is off.
video quality is amazing though i don’t really use it for that.
autofocus is better than people like to give it credit for. i shoot mainly dimly lit receptions and it locks perfect whenever i need it to. i’m talking ISO 6400 f/1.6 1/30s dim. also i have no problem using outer focus points as they work great as well.
manual focus is a cinch with the 5d II. if you put the camera in live view, move the small box over what you want to focus on, then push the zoom button twice to see that box at pixel level. focus the lens and shoot away.
lenses used are 35mm f/1.4L, 85mm f/1.8, 16-35mm f/2.8L I, and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS.
if you need high ISO and want full frame, this is the camera for you. if you don’t need either, save some money and get the 50d or 7d…or even a used 40d.
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