Official 5D Mark II User Thread [PART II]


Been using it for about 1.5 years.
I must say it is a very value for money buy more
So than a crop dslr which lose it value when new model come out so quickly.
5dmk3? Not this year as I know upgrade to it will not improve my picture !
I have not use up the limit of this superb FF yet !
More interested in 24-70 mk2 instead.
 

Just gt myself a MKii a few hours ago frm BnS:) loving it!
 

all the 5D2 users gone? :embrass:
 

Can't be so many people snatching up used mkii in bns.
 

Bought a near mint one off a bro who upgraded to a Mk3 last Friday.
For me, it's a step up from a 40D and I've already noticed much superior white balance when shooting in my church. Sharpness though doesn't seem much better.
Happy with my (I think) cost effective upgrade.
Paired now with my ancient 20-35 f3.5-4.5, 24-105L (usually the only lens I bring out) and an used 70-200f4IS. Thinking of getting a used 1.4x extender from the same bro.
 

Can't be so many people snatching up used mkii in bns.

5D Mark II is still considered more than sufficient for many. ;)
 

It's a normal trend, isn't it?

I was on 400D for 4-5 yrs.... survived without spot metering, good LCD, etc....

To me... shutter button can press, shutter can move, LCD image can be captured.... can use....
 

Halfmoon said:
I was on 400D for 4-5 yrs.... survived without spot metering, good LCD, etc....

To me... shutter button can press, shutter can move, LCD image can be captured.... can use....

So true... U should hack the 400d so that u have spot metering and iso 3200. I used it with good result.
 

Have been shooting birds with 60D and 70-200 IS Plus EC1.4, now with 5D3 and 24-105,70-200,EC1.4, I could not find a suitable super telephoto lens suitable without breaking my back. Never like to carry a tripod as I travel frequently and love birds, max on my bag is 4 kg. Bro please give your opinion. Perhaps I should learn how to carry a monopod. Not selling my 60D for the moment.
 

JohnJon82 said:
Oh no, really? I planning to buy a 2nd hand 5DII. Now it can't take great photos anymore... Time to save again for 5DIII.

You will never buy a body at this rate ....... hehe.....
 

LOL YES all 5DMKII's are now no good and should be smashed on concrete :)