Well... I've had the 5DMkII for about three weeks now.
Great camera
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
They said they had 3 bodies in for the same issue the last week...
My primary concern is that I don't have enough media for HD video
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.
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. )
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.
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edited February 25, 2009
Just landed my 5dmkII and I'm pretty pleased thus far.
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. I also haven't pushed the ISO past 6400 yet... soon though..
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
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.
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. :
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Oh pfffft. plenty of time to get a few more cards by then
June is ages and upgrades away!
Candersson, welcome to the Digital Grin.
Good luck with the EF 50mm, f1.4 USM.
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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.
Charging the battery!
Really? Mine has a bride and groom mode on it...
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Knowing you, I thought you would have got the optional, limited production, "HIGH KEY MODE" .
You didn't have the original 5D?
*runs* *hides*
Congratulations, Nik. Remember, P is for Professional.
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"Low key", "high key", "topless", etc..
ptttph. of course it does! both the D300 and D3 do. silly.
#1: ISO25,000. Yes, noisy. But I swear I couldn't see anything under that table except the power light. Camera could:
#2: Sunset. ISO 100.
#3: Helen agreed to pose for a minute. ISO 6,400. Main light is a desk lmap 5ft away, key is the lappy:
#4: Smile for a new camera! :-)
#5: "OK, Dad, will you go away now?"
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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. )
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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.
BTW, B&H has batteries in stock!!!
Good luck with the new camera and yes, it is quite a step up from the XT/350D.
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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. I also haven't pushed the ISO past 6400 yet... soon though..
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
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
www.brogen.com
Member: PPA , PPANE, PPAM & NAPP
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.
www.brogen.com
Member: PPA , PPANE, PPAM & NAPP
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. :
5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.