Canon EOS 5D Mark II Test

 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Test

Following the if-it-ain't-broke axiom, Canon didn't change much of the ergonomics from the original 5D. Same control layout (two command wheels and a tiny joystick to quickly maneuver the menus), and same magnesium-alloy chassis as the original.

What's new? The 3-inch 920,000-dot LCD (up from 2.5 inches and 230,000 dots). This larger screen meant moving the delete button to the left.


Look through the viewfinder, and you'll instantly be reminded of what a full-frame DSLR is all about -- an awesome, wide view. If you're accustomed to using Canon's popular 24-105mm f/4 L-series lens on an APS-format camera, be prepared for a bright, wide-angle experience. Although viewfinder accuracy isn't the Sony's 100 percent, the Canon's 98 percent is still impressive and beats the Nikon D700's 95 percent.

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