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10 Reasons to Buy a Canon 5D Mark II
Camera
Finally, a Canon Digital SLR that will end the vicious and expensive upgrade cycle that Ive
been doing for years. As a long time Canon shooter the Canon 5d Mark II is the digital
camera Ive been waiting for. Honestly, every time I bought a Canon digital camera, I knew,
before I bought it, that I would have to update it in either one or two model releases. Why?
Because the Canon digital cameras I could afford simply didnt have the features I needed
(not to bring up the olden days, but this was rarely a problem with film cameras).
thousands of dollars for never look like they are supposed to. Bring on the full-frame sensor
of the Canon 5D Mark II and give me back my creativity!
When shooting video the mirror has to be locked up so the digital sensor is exposed to
light. If it is not, it would be in the way of the sensor and diverting an image to your eye
when you look through the viewfinder. In Live View Mode, you can see the image through
the viewfinder and grab a still shot in the meantime.
Conclusions
The Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR finally breaks through several major technological
thresholds which means that virtually every advanced amateur, semi-professional, and
probably most professionals can stop upgrading their camera bodies every 18-24 months.
Yes, cameras will get better and better every year, but I believe one the biggest selling points
of the Canon 5D Mark II camera is that people can buy it and stop worrying about what
comes next. At least the time from buying the 5D Mark II to buying a 5D Mark II
replacement will likely be much longer that it has been in the past. I expect that wedding
photographers, photojournalists, fine art photograpehers everywhere will rejoice about that. I
could write about dozens of other new features that the Canon 5D Mark II has, but I have to
say that none of them would bring me to a better conclusion.
Battery information Remaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed
Battery life
(Based on CIPA testing standards) With viewfinder shooting:
At 23C/73F, approx. 850 shots. At 0C/32F, approx. 750 shots.
With Live View shooting:
At 23C/73F, approx. 200 shots. At 0C/32F, approx. 180 shots.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 152 x 113.5 x 75 mm / 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in.
Weight Approx. 810 g / 28.6 oz. (body only)
Operation Environment
Working temperature range 0C 40C / 32F 104F
Working humidity 85% or less
Battery Pack LP-E6
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated voltage 7.2 V DC
Battery capacity 1800 mAh
Working temperature range 0C 40C / 32F 104F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) 38.4 x 21 x 56.8 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.
Weight Approx. 80 g / 2.8 oz.
Battery Charger LC-E6
Type Charger dedicated to the Battery Pack LP-E6
Recharging time Approx. 2 hours 30 min.
Rated input 100 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output 8.4 V DC/1.2A
Working temperature range 5C 40C / 41F 104F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) 69 x 33 x 93 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in. (Plug collapsed)
Weight Approx. 130 g / 4.6 oz.
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Type Charger dedicated to the Battery Pack LP-E6
Power cord length Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft.
Recharging time Approx. 2 hours 30 min.
Rated input 100 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output 8.4 V DC/1.2A
Working temperature range 5C 40C / 41F 104F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) 69 x 33 x 93 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
Weight Approx. 125 g / 4.4 oz. (excluding power cord)
Tags: camera, canon 5d mark II, review
"10 Reasons To Buy a Canon 5D Mark II Digital Camera" by jon was published on
September 26th, 2008 and is listed in Digital Camera, Photography Reviews, Uncategorized.
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of the picture. Of course, being able to use my wide angle lenses as they were
intended to be was just the cherry on top of the sundae. Love my Canon 5D Mark II!