Sometime back in April I’d talked about Canon 5D Mark II, well guess what I finally got to try one because of the lovely people at Kayell NSW. And truly it blew me away just like every other review of Canon 5D Mark II I’d read thus far! There is a very good reason why everyone wants to own this Canon body! Its outstanding. The things that jumped right out at me in these two days of trial was its ability to handle noise, increased dynamic range (without HDR), clarity and ability to focus well in low light, responsiveness, softer shutter click compared to my Canon 40D, 3″ viewing LCD, peripheral illumination compensation, full HD movie capability. If there is one complaint, its the radial distortion on 17-40mm at 17mm. You’ll only notice this if you look very closely on straight lines around the edges of a 17mm shot! There is also a little vignetting on the corners at 17mm. But the wide-angle goodness you get out of a full frame is worth every drop of gold. Should you frame your shot carefully you can work around the radial distortion.
I’ve added a few images to this post and there are some more here. These photos were all taken with the Canon 5D Mark II. Click on the images to view a larger version. If you’re into Canon bodies and thinking of an upgrade or a new one I’d say give this a trial run.
I’m no expert on reviewing professional cameras, this is only my opinion of it.
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Awesome pictures!! I just purchased this camera a few days ago…..can't wait to try it out.
Great images AK
That was really sweet of them to let you trial the camera for the weekend. I like that the camera has full HD movie mode as well! A one stop shop
Thanks DS
It was indeed. They(Kayell) are such a nice bunch of people. Yes love the full HD movie feature. So good to be able to document a quick movie for an event or special occasion if needed. Its a well thought through camera. Canon really seems to be listening to its customers! And that sure is a good feeling.
You know, 5d is very infectious….it will likely to burn more holes in your pocket lol! It's a very nice review that you have written here Amit. You have nice people at the Canon shop, I wish I have dealer like them here
Thanks Kim, oh yeah a big hole in the pocket with that camera but some utterly worthy shots. You're right very infectious and I just cant look at my 40D anymore.. the limitations jump out right in-front of me. Its pays to have a good camera, it does! Glad you like the review too. I'll check with Kayell if they know of any good dealers for Canon in WA, if you like.
Hi Amit, very nice blog and the photos you took. I bought 5DMK II few months. It is quite expensive to me. I bought it because my 40D was out of control. (Now, it had been repaired finally)
Hi San, thank you. I am still on the old 40D and am finding it hard to use it
Truly! 
Thanks for your encouragement San.
Hopefully I'll be able to buy the 5D MkII soon after my travel back from India. Luckily though with my 40D I haven' had any problems but often found the shots a bit grain. Then again I has ISO on auto for a while(what a silly thing to do!!) As for the Canon 5D Mk II it goes above and beyond just any other Canon bodies I have played around with I so want one!!!