5D Mk2 - The Cannon SLR Digital Camera For Me

There are loads of reasons why the 5D Mk2 is theThe battery grip can simultaneously accommodate six
ideal choice if you're planning on getting a Cannon SLRAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries and two Canon
Digital Camera. The auto focus system is accuratelithium batteries. The 5d Mk2 is also capable of
and very fast when used on single-shot mode, theshooting video clips and short movies. However, user
auto-exposure system is also very accurate and setsreviews say that the video mode doesn't have
just the right camera settings. But before we gush oncustomizable settings for ISO, iris, or shutter speed.
and on about how great a camera the Canon 5D Mk2The only setting you can tweak in video mode is the
is, let's first break down the camera's basic features.color temperature. Some users also complain that the
The 21-megapixel 5D Mk2 has a 3-inch LCD screenLCD doesn't display on-screen indicators to show the
that is capable of displaying over 900,000 pixels ofcurrent camera settings.
different colors. The LCD on this baby is probably onThere is, however, an exposure lock button which will
of the best ones you'll ever find on a digital SLRfix the camera's settings to whatever condition is
camera. The Live View feature is also extremelydisplayed on the LCD at the exact time you press the
helpful for critical focusing, however, you can only uselock button. So what you basically do is you pan the
it for a certain period of time because it drains the5d Mk2 around the view and location, and when you
camera's battery. Using the Live View for too long willfind a good setting for brightness, color, and exposure,
also cause the CMOS circuitry to heat up, which in turnyou press the exposure lock button. The downside is
adds noise to the shots you take.that the exposure lock is reset after every shot or
The Canon 5d Mk2 comes with an optional BG-E6scene, giving you inconsistent exposures if you have
battery grip which makes it easier to hold the camera.multiple takes.