Canon 5D Mark II - Got One? Want One?

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2009
    catspaw wrote:
    you can trust me... truuuuuuuust me! :smooch

    (cause my cameras don't have built in video and I can't justify getting a separate hd video camera!)
    My primary concern is that I don't have enough media for HD video headscratch.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • catspawcatspaw Registered Users Posts: 1,292 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    My primary concern is that I don't have enough media for HD video headscratch.gif

    Oh pfffft. plenty of time to get a few more cards by then

    rolleyes1.gif June is ages and upgrades away! :D
    //Leah
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,129 moderator
    edited February 11, 2009
    Candersson wrote:
    Well... I've had the 5DMkII for about three weeks now.
    Great camera thumb.gif
    However after putting the 50/f1,4 on it I got some very inconsistent results in terms of AF (my other lenses are f4).
    I did some extensive testing (ruled out the lens) and the body is now at Canon for AF adjustment rolleyes1.gif
    They said they had 3 bodies in for the same issue the last week... eek7.gif

    Candersson, welcome to the Digital Grin. thumb.gif

    Good luck with the EF 50mm, f1.4 USM.
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  • Village IdiotVillage Idiot Registered Users Posts: 215 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    My primary concern is that I don't have enough media for HD video headscratch.gif

    I know I don't, but Sandisk extended their rebates. Three 8gb EX IV are $360 from B&H. You get a Visa cash card for $200 as a rebate. That's almost enough for three more.
    On a scale of 1 to 10, my awesomeness goes all the way to 11.
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    And - it's official! My Black Beauty is here! wings.gif
    Charging the battery! mwink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Finally a camera without those fancy landscape, portrait and other "I-have-no-idea-how-to-use-this-damn-thing" modes... clap.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Finally a camera without those fancy landscape, portrait and other "I-have-no-idea-how-to-use-this-damn-thing" modes... clap.gif

    Really? Mine has a bride and groom mode on it...
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  • SchnauzerSchnauzer Registered Users Posts: 253 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Finally a camera without those fancy landscape, portrait and other "I-have-no-idea-how-to-use-this-damn-thing" modes... clap.gif
    Really. I never even looked. I thought it probably had them. Shows how much I use them.

    Knowing you, I thought you would have got the optional, limited production, "HIGH KEY MODE" .
    RON
  • BeachBillBeachBill Registered Users Posts: 1,311 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Finally a camera without those fancy landscape, portrait and other "I-have-no-idea-how-to-use-this-damn-thing" modes... clap.gif

    You didn't have the original 5D?
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  • catspawcatspaw Registered Users Posts: 1,292 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    dude, even my d300 doesn't have those!!! +1 for Nikon ;)

    *runs* *hides*
    //Leah
  • ChatKatChatKat Registered Users Posts: 1,357 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    P mode
    Congratulations, Nik. Remember, P is for Professional.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Moogle Pepper wrote:
    Really? Mine has a bride and groom mode on it...
    lol
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Schnauzer wrote:
    Really. I never even looked. I thought it probably had them. Shows how much I use them.

    Knowing you, I thought you would have got the optional, limited production, "HIGH KEY MODE" .

    "Low key", "high key", "topless", etc.. rolleyes1.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    BeachBill wrote:
    You didn't have the original 5D?
    no sir rolleyes1.gif :hide
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    catspaw wrote:
    dude, even my d300 doesn't have those!!! +1 for Nikon ;)
    *runs* *hides*
    does it have M? mwink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    ChatKat wrote:
    Congratulations, Nik. Remember, P is for Professional.
    Thanks! thumb.gif And, yes, I know :-) rolleyes1.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • catspawcatspaw Registered Users Posts: 1,292 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    does it have M? mwink.gif

    ptttph. of course it does! both the D300 and D3 do. silly.
    //Leah
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2009
    Some first pikchas. Models come Saturday.

    #1: ISO25,000. Yes, noisy. But I swear I couldn't see anything under that table except the power light. Camera could:

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    #2: Sunset. ISO 100.

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    #3: Helen agreed to pose for a minute. ISO 6,400. Main light is a desk lmap 5ft away, key is the lappy:

    472738595_dfxAm-XL.jpg

    #4: Smile for a new camera! :-)

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    #5: "OK, Dad, will you go away now?"

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    This post was made with the assistance of Star*Explorer
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • JackieHollowJackieHollow Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    Hey this is my first post here. :) I've been stuck on this site for the last few days, reading everything I can.

    I just got my 5dII and the 70-200 2.8L (no IS) lens a couple weeks ago. These were some of my first pics I took with it... taken that night at a concert. This camera is quite different from the xt I had originally!! All taken with ISO 6400. (my old camera only went up to 1600 and then was TOTALLY unusable. Laughing.gif)

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  • W.W. WebsterW.W. Webster Registered Users Posts: 3,204 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    JackieHollow wrote:
    Hey this is my first post here. :)
    Have you got 'external links' turned on for the gallery? All I'm seeing is:

    No Piccies.jpg
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  • planetMitchplanetMitch Registered Users Posts: 36 Big grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    Batteries available
    Hi y'all

    Two vendors with batteries and one with 5D mk ii kits, bodies and 50 batteries on the way - please read my blog just posted:

    http://bit.ly/M6lCx
    Mitch
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  • JackieHollowJackieHollow Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    W.W. Webster wrote:
    Have you got 'external links' turned on for the gallery? All I'm seeing is:

    No Piccies.jpg
    Oooh let me fix that. I know what happened.

    OK... all fixed now, although I acidentally uploaded one at the wrong size. I blame it on being sick for the past 3 days, after dealing with sick kids for the past week. Laughing.gif
  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    Just landed my 5dmkII and I'm pretty pleased thus far.

    BTW, B&H has batteries in stock!!!clap.gif
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,129 moderator
    edited February 25, 2009
    JackieHollow, welcome to the Digital Grin. clap.gif

    Good luck with the new camera and yes, it is quite a step up from the XT/350D.
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  • JackieHollowJackieHollow Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    ziggy53 wrote:
    JackieHollow, welcome to the Digital Grin. clap.gif

    Good luck with the new camera and yes, it is quite a step up from the XT/350D.

    Thanks Ziggy!! I think I'm going to love playing with it. :) I have to say my fingers still get confused occasionally on where all the buttons are. Quite different. But I definitely like the placement much better... it just still requires thought on my part. Of course I haven't gotten to play like I wanted, just those concert shots (we were way far back too.. I like my lens. ;) ) and a few of my kiddos. But since we've all been sick, none that just were outstanding.

    I never used CWB on my xt, but may start, or at least buy and shoot a gray card. I seem to be shooting cool with the 5dII... but again may just be a "haven't played enough" issue.

    I can't wait to try out the video. I don't forsee me using it much, except maybe for "the kiss" at a wedding, or something fun and exciting for seniors. Laughing.gif I also haven't pushed the ISO past 6400 yet... soon though.. :)
  • RogersDARogersDA Registered Users Posts: 3,502 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2009
    Email today from B&H saying the 5D II is available. Not sure for how long.
    David
    GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
  • RBrogenRBrogen Registered Users Posts: 1,518 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    My new MKII
    Here's some of the first pictures that I took with my new camera. I love this thing:

    #1 Customs House in Boston
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    #2 Lady walking through the Holocaust memorial in Boston
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    #3 Diver at the MIAA Boys State Diving Championships
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    RBrogen wrote:
    Here's some of the first pictures that I took with my new camera. I love this thing:
    #1 Customs House in Boston
    #2 Lady walking through the Holocaust memorial in Boston
    #3 Diver at the MIAA Boys State Diving Championships
    Congrats! thumb.gif Very nice feeling, huh? mwink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • RBrogenRBrogen Registered Users Posts: 1,518 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Congrats! thumb.gif Very nice feeling, huh? mwink.gif

    Yes Nikolai. I love it. I have shot a couple of videos with it and they play fine on the camera but are very jerky when played on my pc or mac. I haven't had time to tinker but I hope I can figure that out.
    Randy Brogen, CPP
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  • 20DNoob20DNoob Registered Users Posts: 318 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2009
    I really gotta stop poking about in these MkII threads.

    I was pretty dead set on picking up a 1D MkIII shortly after PMA, now I'm hosed after I keep peeking at the insane super high ISO stuff coming out of the MkII. :(:
    Christian.

    5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.
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