Yup it came this morning :)

Canon EOS 5D Mark II box surrounded by packing peanuts inside a cardboard shipping box.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II box among packing peanuts, fresh out of the shipping box

After charging up a battery I took the video aspects of it for a nighttime spin :)

It isn’t so shabby when it comes to Low light work as well.

Silhouette of a running statue of Harry Jerome with the Vancouver skyline and Canada Place illuminated at night.
A striking silhouette of a running statue of Harry Jerome set against the glowing skyline of Vancouver and the iconic sails of Canada Place at night.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Illuminated Olympic Rings installation reflecting over the water with the Vancouver city lights in the background.
The Olympic Rings glow brightly over Vancouver Harbour, reflecting in the water as the city’s lights shimmer in the distance.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Illuminated Olympic Rings installation reflecting over the water with the Vancouver city lights in the background.
The Olympic Rings glow brightly over Vancouver Harbour, reflecting in the water as the city’s lights shimmer in the distance.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
ion's Gate Bridge illuminated at night, with city lights reflecting on the water beneath a cloudy sky.
A stunning view of the Lion’s Gate Bridge glowing against the city backdrop, its lights reflected on the calm waters below.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Lion's Gate Bridge illuminated at night, with city lights reflecting on the water beneath a cloudy sky.
A stunning view of the Lion’s Gate Bridge glowing against the city backdrop, its lights reflected on the calm waters below.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Bright and colourful string lights radiating outward from a tree, creating a mesmerizing starburst effect.
String lights explode into a vibrant starburst from the base of a tree, creating a festive and enchanting atmosphere.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Green ATM machine glowing softly in the night with an Interac logo displayed.
A green ATM machine illuminated in the evening, showcasing its sleek design and glowing Interac logo.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

It is not all that bad for what really is (at least as it is compared the 1D Lineup) a prosumer camera :)

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a full-frame DSLR, packing in a 21.1-megapixel sensor that is supposed to deliver sharp, detailed images with lovely colour reproduction. Time will tell if it is up to the hype. It shoots video at 1080p at 30fps—which was a pretty big deal. Not that I shoot a lot of video professionally but I do love me my indie film. The ISO range stretches up to 25,600 which is a far cry from the 3200 I have been shooting for ever now. Is is going to hold up to the abuse of… well me? Well we see!

2 thoughts on “Unboxing the New Canon EOS 5D Mark II

  1. I have an EOS 20D and I lurrrve it. Out of curiosity, did you shoot those night shots with a tripod? Or do you just have incredibly steady hands? And I assume you shot on manual? They are very crisp. Well done.

    – C

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