Okay, so besides the obvious black dot / band issues that Canon doesn’t seem to care much about, how else would you tweak the EOS 5D Mark II? Said DSLR has proven itself as a champion in the low-light / video space, thought there’s like, no competition at all thus far in the latter department. Are you comfortable with the grip? Is the UI friendly enough to navigate? Too light or heavy? Does it make you weep in joy each time you hold it? For those who’ve laid down the coin for this, we’re sure you’ve got a few things to say — so vent in comments below, won’t you?

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How would you change Canon’s EOS 5D Mark II? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This one’s been a long time coming, but we wanted to make absolutely sure you had quite enough reading material to make the most informed decision on this incredibly expensive (albeit quite valuable, as you’ll soon find out) DSLR. Reviews the web over shout practically the same thing: the EOS 5D Mark II is astounding. In most every important area, the device simply excelled. Image quality was remarkable, the 1080p video capture was stellar (though the lack of Auto Focus was a legitimate knock against it) and low-light performance was simply awesome. Hailed as a respectable upgrade from the original 5D, it was found to strike “a great balance between resolution, quality and performance,” and most outlets found it worthwhile even if you’re not interested in capturing video. Frankly, we can’t even begin to scratch the surface of all the nuances here, but we’ll certainly point you in the right directions to get all the knowledge you need.

Read - PhotographyBLOG (5 out of 5)
Read - PopPhoto (”lives up to the hype”)
Read - ArtByPhil (”an amazing deal”)
Read - Digital Journalist (”a superb still camera, at a reasonable price”)
Read - CameraLabs (”one of Canon’s most powerful DSLRs to date”)
Read - CameraTown (”a revolutionary camera”)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II review roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may think you know everything there is to know about Canon’s marvelous EOS 5D Mark II, but have you heard of this tidbit? Hailed as the first DSLR to “manage” multiple batteries, this here camera includes technology to read up to six separate LP-E6 batteries and display data about them right on the rear LCD. The LP-E6 cell includes an embedded microchip with a unique 8-character serial number; after it’s installed once and “registered” in your EOS 5D Mark II body, the camera then displays each cell’s serial number, the last time it was charged, the number of shots taken since the last charge, its remaining capacity in 1% increments and its recharge performance. It’s a small inclusion, sure, but for pros who go 18+ hours on a single set, we can imagine this coming in handy when trying to select which battery to use on the next excursion.

[Thanks, Peter]

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Canon went a bit berserk this morning, but without a doubt the looker from the crowd is the 21-megapixel EOS 5D Mark II. Make no mistake, this bad boy is bringing all sorts of new and revamped technology to the game, and thanks to the good folks over at DPReview, you don’t have to waste your day trying to piece it all together. Linked below is a 13-page “preview” that dishes out more details on the specs, changes, operation, design, menus and favorite date spots than you could ever fathom. Being the DSLR freak that you are, however, we know you’ve already ventured off and are onto page 2. No hard feelings, though.

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Continue reading Canon starts teaser campaign, evolved 5D expected

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If you’re a camera fan waiting for the next tiny, juicy, delicious morsel of information to leak out on the Canon 5D Mark II — you’re in luck. According to the cats and kittens over in the forums at Digital Photography Review (who claim this information is “105% accurate,” the pricey (yet affordable in its range) DSLR will head out on September 8th for $2,399.95 packing a 16 megapixel sensor, 6 FPS shooting, ISO to the ridiculously high 25,600, full weather sealing, and a VGA-resolution display. The leaker also mentions a lot of features it won’t have (pop-up flash, HDMI-out, no video mode), though right now this is all hearsay — don’t go making any final decisions till this thing actually drops.

[Via The New York Herald]

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