Canon EOS 5D Mark II
The perfect SLR - Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera

Product Type: Canon digital cameras

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The perfect SLR
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

BearIDO

Member Name: BearIDO

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Date: 17/12/11

Rating:

Advantages: Very good quality all round, Not too heavy. a delight to use.

Disadvantages: None

We decided after booking our 3rd safari that we had to buy a new slr, something that would be light enough to hold and use all day and fast enough and capable enough to capture animals and birds.
This camera certainly does not disappoint. The camera is nicely weighted and very well made, we added a lcd glass screen protector as we knew it would get dusty but the whole feel of the camera is that of quality. The setting are pretty standard for the most part as you would expect to find on a camera of this price and level.

It is very easy to use and comes with a good quick ref guide book to show you what to do.

The camera does allow you to film in full HD though, something they we have found very useful and user friendly. The image quality is second to none. With a new baby coming along this function is sure to be out to good use.

The very high 21+ megapixels this has mean you can take for example a photo of a bird from a distance and later crop and zoom right in to the very smallest details and make amazing photos.

For professionals and amatures alike this is an amazing camera.

Summary: if you are looking to buy an SLR, look no further.

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