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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review: Superb Image Quality

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Posted by Patrick on Dec 15, 2008 in Cameras, Reviews

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You were wondering how well the Canon EOS 5D Mark II would hold up in a full fledged review compared to rivals the Sony A900 and the Nikon D700? Quite well, thank you. Unfortunately, due to the “Black Dots” issue, Gordon Laing at Camera Labs isn’t quite ready to hand over the highly recommended rating:

Had the EOS 5D Mark II not suffered from the black dot issue, it would have easily earned our highest recommendation. It’s one of Canon’s most powerful DSLRs to date, capable of delivering superb image quality with decent handling and all the latest bells and whistles. The movie mode is also an excellent addition, and while it’s not a practical replacement for a camcorder for most amateurs, the results can be spectacular and independent film makers will love it. Indeed its testament to how good the 5D Mark II is that it can be highly recommended as a still-camera alone, or a movie camera alone.

-Gordon Laing/Camera Labs

Their final verdict is pending word from Canon on the “Black Dots”, but I’d guess that it eventually gets the “Highly Recommended”.

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