This guy just made me watch 5 minutes of his hand waving at the camera lol

I picked up my mark ii last year and have never been happier.

"Professionals" still use 5DII in Taiwan because they look more "professional" than all the mirrorless cameras and the clients don't have the faintest idea. From a business standpoint, 5DII is the best camera to make a living as a wedding photographer.

I learnt a lot from a talking hand about a camera for 5 minutes

I bought my 5d Mark II back in 2013 used from a local camera shop. Now it's 2020, and I still use this camera as my go to camera. This camera is as good today as it was years ago when it first came out. Btw, $600 is a bargain for such a good professional camera.

I found mine for 100 euro, and a 7D for 149 with 12months guarantee. Don’t worry about shutter count on a 5d, there are several over 1 million, one that’s at 2.2 million! For video run magic lantern and shoot raw it’s incredible.

bro keep it up. you have a voice of a confident enthusiast. you'll make it far man. Hope to see more tech vids from you!

Just got mine from a shop in Japan through eBay, in absolutely mint condition with an 8100 shutter count @$620, unbelievable. So so happy

so glad to see this video! I am a full time commercial/promotional photographer out of baltimore maryland and have been using the 5d mkii since it came out for my day to day work. as time went on and amateurs started flexing 30 plus megapixel images I had to make sure I offered higher resolution looks so i also own a pentax 645z and the newer canon 5d mk iv. I have to say that even with owning these other tools, I use the canon 5d mkii for my individual shoots as much as possible. The jpegs come out looking done already and the image quality and overall look is still very very relevant! Great video!

I love my Canon 5D MK I (Classic). The images are exquisite and have that certain “Je Ne Sais Quoi”.

I bought my MkII in 2013 and I still use it in 2020 despite having recently acquired the MkIV! I love this camera and I think I will never get rid of it

Best video ever! Best decision I ever made! The one I bought had less than 10K shutter count and in top cosmetic condition as well. Learnt a lot on this full frame camera and feel confident. I used to work out things from the manual but I learnt more from '5D Mark II, The Expanded Guide' by Andy Sansfield. Brilliant book that I downloaded from Amazon. Like you say, this camera has everything covered except the bells and whistles which are not crucial. I take all my product photos on this beast and couldn't he happier. You can save money and get some good lenses. I picked up some awesome old L lenses for a bargain too. I highly recommend the 24-105mm original L that came with the 5D Mark II. Great lens even today.

The important improvement is the ISO range. The 5DIII allows me to work in ridiculously low light condition - a must, when you live in Denmark. My home town is Aarhus, which is some 350 miles closer to the North Pole that, say, Calgary in Canada! So we have low light 280 days every year, even at noon. But if you are a light buff with an excellent flash or LED panel, the 5DII is an absolute gem, a jewel and a camera to be revered. And for $600 it's a gift.

I really appreciate this video. Too many people are worried about bells and whistles. Have them shoot on an old RB or Bronica medium format with manual power lights and a light meter. Photography has lost its "craft" and people rely on the cameras decisions far too often.

THE HAND ANNOYS ME SO MUCH!!! nice video tho lol ive had a 5d mark ii for 3 years now and its the best decision ive ever made in terms of buying a camera. AND I USE IT FOR VIDEO

This camera is a beast and the video is so informative. I really don't get why people spend so much on gadgets, learn to be creative. Im thinking about getting another one to up my game with photography a bit.

I love how his hands showing occasionaly beside the camera like that, it is like a muppet talking to me instead of himself :D

Thank you, wise hand photographer!

Great Handwork..👍👌👏

Got one for £160 cause the seller didn’t have the charger and couldn’t test it. So happy that it works 🙏

I am happy with my mark i ..really smooth photographs with bright colors

Bro! This video is FANTASTIC! You just earned yourself another sub. I’m going to be wearing your videos out!

I got a 2nd 5d mk ii in 2019 so I can have 2 video angles and shoot with 2 primes without changing lenses. I love this camera model.

I have been wanting the Mark II for years now. For whatever reason, I decided to stop at a local pawn shop and casually see if they had any camera accessories. To my surprise, they had a brand new Mark II, 6 actuations, along with the 24-105mm lens, for under $800. Still a fantastic camera, despite its' age.

Exactly my thoughts. I bought a M50 for about the same money and pixelpeeping on RAW files shows me that the old 5D MK II still has better image quality.

Buying one today. Very excited to have a Full Frame camera after years of aps-c.

bought a 5d mark2 just yesterday for 500€ after nearly 20years of owning my 350d (rebel xt) ...superhappy at the moment

5DIII was positioned as a great wedding photography camera with silent shutter, dual memory card slots, improved iso sensitivity and better low light autofocus. As so it dominated the market as the go to wedding camera. I’d also argue that the features mentioned above including other like in camera dual exposure and improved video quality most certainly helped photographers creatively.

Superb camera. Have it for 6 years now and it's still holds on OK even after 450K clicks. The only thing missing was built-in wifi. It was easily corrected by using these wifi memory cards. And, of cause, installing MagicLantern.

Great video ! Speaking as a keen amateur, after many years of upgrading and changing I realised I don't NEED any more than a 5d mark ii - I know my way around it because I have spent a lot of time learning it's capabilities. If I get it right then this camera paired with a decent lens can produce fantastic images . If I want to get creative with my RAW files then I can use my software. I don't mind working to achieve my goals - I don't want to select " Instant masterpiece " in the menu and have the software generate the image.

I agree, I was using one professionally until last year when I brought a 1Dxmkii but that was only for the video modes. I still use my 5Dmkii with Magic Lantern all the time for timelapses and its photos are beautiful.

Thank you so much I bought this camera in 2009 - I have therefore had it for 10 years and have taken in the region of 200 photographs! In other words I have hardly used it at all - I didn’t know how to use it! So I’ve joined a Photography class And was jealous of the new cameras - but! Thank you so much it still sounds like it’s a good camera - so you’ve made me very happy! Thank you for your video

Bought my 5D MK II from Adorama for $527 (tax incl) with a shutter count of 4501 last April. It shipped in pristine condition. Looked brand new when I pulled it out of the box. Invested in a 24-105 L and a nifty fifty. Love it. Best deal of the century, IMHO.

Getting this next week and I'm hyped about it.

More AF points then there are countries in UN hahahaha

I was considering switching from my mark ii, this video came in as a glove. Now I can find decent ones for $300 on the local market. But guys, please take note! If you go full frame you MUST invest in better glass! There’s no going around that!

It’s Apr 2023. I’ve been a Nikon guy all my life, but I’ve just bought a 5Dii for £299 U.K. It looks like new with box & accessories, 6 month guarantee from shop, & shutter count 5,000!!! The 5Dii 21MP image resolution at 100 ISO looks as good as I get from my 24MP Nikon D3X. (The D3X is only good at low ISO.) Despite some negative KZfaq comments, I find the 5Dii focus system works just fine for me & I’m loving my new 5Dii.

Just picked up a mint condition for $450.00 a few weeks ago ..... 40K Clicks but it should still be good for 120K plus. A fair deal I think. I could have waited for a better deal to come along but I would have missed out on three weekends of shooting. For the money, $400-$700, this is the used DSLR to go for.

i Have the 5DmII with the Helios 44m and Also Samyang 14mm. It works absolutely incredible. Love the camera.

That camera is legendary! If you can get a good used one, its much better than the newer entry level Canon cameras. Great presentation and everything mentioned is very true.

Still give my 5d classic the odd day shooting even now...good call for the mark II

Just bougth a 5D MK2 for 180 USD. I used to work with this one, for portrait and car photos. And I loved it!! It do need high quality glas...

I got mine 5D MKII last week for about 280 € , round about 315$. Hight shutter count 150K but works perfekt and in a very good condition. Was preowned by a photographer, who was carefull with his stuff.

I had both this and a mkiii until recently, but two is overkill for me so I listed them both for sale, intending to keep whichever didn't sell first. The mkiii went, so now I have the mkii and some nice glass on the way out of the mkiii money. I love the feel of this camera, it's not too big, or too heavy and as many others will know only too well, the pictures are stellar. Just this and a 50mm 1.8, you can get some fantastic pictures for so little money these days. Don't get me wrong, 5d mkiii is a fantastic camera and I'd have one in a heartbeat anytime, but this little fella is no less a camera, just a bit older. Couldn't recommend it enough.

Got a 5D Mark II for 499 today, with a shutter count of just 1.500 shots :-) It's a second camera besides my 5D Mark III and I really like it :-) the shutter sounds great and it has some special feeling to hold this popular and historical camera in my hands :)

I've grown to love AF for video. I need and want those for vlogging. I don't do that much but it's nice to know it's there.

It’s a great camera for someone starting on fashion/portrait sort of work.. pair with a 50 1.8 and it’s hard to beat in terms of shallow dof for the price

For new people who are unfamiliar with this camera, when editing video with sync-sound (sound recorded with an external microphone) the audio is for whatever reason 2 frames behind the video. Just a heads up to beginners.

Just ordered mine in 2021. Yay!

I take my 5D mkii to work with me every single day. No problem . Possibly the best camera every built. And as you say if I damage my camera I can pick up a replacement at a great price.

I got a 5D Mark II for $550. It had 600,000 shutters on it but it's one of the best looking (physically) used cameras I've ever seen, It also runs flawlessly, surprisingly.

Saw a used 5D iii for around $1150 last night. No scratches on the body, looked like it was well-cared for. Much more camera than the new 6D ii (and higher flash sync speed) at a higher price point.

That hand dude!

I just picked one up today for 475! With a grip and only 20k shutter count! I just had to buy it, it was silly not to. It's a awesome back up or main.

Cost around 350 used in Taiwan, I've looked at but never considered it because lack of tilty flipy screen. I just realized it got av and hdmi out!!!!!!! 5D2 here I come!!

I just picked up a 5DM2 for $500 with only 1400 actuations.

I got this camera on EBay for $329 (shuter count was 29,000) ... The nine autofocus points didn't thrill me but the results in my photos did (-: Built like a tank for most weather conditions

Dang I’m not even a photographer and you sold me 😂

I love how people say "ONLY $600!!!!!"

I agree with him. Still use mine with a 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8. Still making money.

If it wasn’t for the slower AF, there is barely anything to distinguish this with a 5D mkiii. I couldn’t be happier with my 5D mkii, a truly professional piece of kit for a lower price.

Great review. Have and love this camera! My exact thoughts.

Very good video, clear and to the point. I wish more videos were like this.

I bought it finally today for 600$ upgrading my old Canon 700D :) thanks for the Video btw

I bought it in 2008 new, still working great and still competing to the new cameras. For $600 i would igree buy it!

I bought recently too, extremely happy, my only gripe is the 12 min video record limit, which has been increased to 29 in the later models.

I still use this camera and I don't even come to mind to buy a new camera. This camera is just perfect for creative photography.

Just bought 2 second hand mk2….I will never use another camera again! It’s beyond perfect. And I was trying to think of words to describe it and one that sticks out is ‘Gimmickless’ it does the basics and it does then perfectly! I film weddings and wish I’d gone mk2’s when I started.

Nice video and good points well made 👍 I'm not too bothered by scuffs, a few digs or paint loss. Mine had a very busted LCD like a photo shows in your video - but worse. The LCD was stated in the ad as working so I figured it must be possible to change the LCD cover, so all in, after a simple repair, my 5d mkii with 20k shots cost me £400. I love the naturalness of Canon colour & the rendering of subtle and half tones. First couple of pics, I took a candid in a cafe of a kid against a yellow wall and when I opened it I thought bang, that's what I want. I love it. I've now also got a mkiii, if I'm honest I enjoy using the mkii more. Prepare for a clunky old shutter sound, but you'll get some gorgeous pics :)

Canon 5D Mark II is definitely a camera that is patient. You can talk to her and talk and she just listens ;)

It looks like he’s saying “boii” the whole time (at the camera)

I have a 6D (bought 2014) and 5D2 (bought 2011) and use them since years in tandem when traveling. The only gripe about the 5D2 I have is the missing auto ISO in M mode. On the 6D I very often set shutter speed and aperture and ISO is set to auto. This is perfect for creative control. On the 5D2 I can only set ss OR aperture and leave the other one on auto. When setting e.g. the aperture to f2.0 the ss on auto is often too long and the image gets blurred. Recently I shot my 24mm prime. I set it to f2.8 and the camera chose 1/30 second shutter speed... Most images were blurred due to camera shake. Apart from that the 5D2 is indeed the best full frame entry level today. It's even in 2019 a very capable camera if you shoot stills and non-action.

Just bought a 5D mark ii in great condition from used photo pro for $400. 36,000 on the shutter.

Recently,I bought used EOS 5DmarkII about 230 bucks in Amazon’s Japan. It’s quite good! I wanna use it by a sub camera of EOS R!

I still have my 5D Mark II, I was able to use it to pay itself off over 4 times the amount I paid for it £500 mint condition. I have just sold it and bought a 6D Mark II, as much as I like the 6D Mark II, the 5D Mark II is still an amazing camera. The 5D Mark IV is an amazing camera, but I couldn't agree with such a large price difference, and as much as I find the 5D Mark III a great camera, having used it, I preferred my own Mark II, would never justify an upgrade to a Mark III. However, the Mark II was my first ever camera, and I will never forget how much fun I had with it, even now it is still more than competent for a beginner or even a professional alike to use.

I got the 5D Mk 2 when it first came out and I have had success using it. I have the best glass Canon has to offer. However, autofocus is marginal. I have lost so many shots due to the crapy autofocus. Great backup camera!

I agree. I bought one last week from Japan with almost 18000 actions!!! Till today it is still an excellent camera!!! Well manufactured, with a magnesium alloy body instead plastic.

Well said!! It's all about the art form and how you use it. I say, what does all camera tricks and gadgets have to do with me tell the story... All the gadgets "...don't enhance you creative abilities."

I saw a listing a few days ago for a 5D MK2 with 24-105 F/4L for $300 (if you convert from my local currency). Damn i wish i could've snagged that deal.

Thank you very much.. I have this camera.. I dont know much about it YET.. but I am truly in love with it and will not exchange it.

Back in day when I was a professional photographer's assistant in television production. The photographer was using Pro grade cameras Nikon F3 and FE as a back up along with a medium format camera. He didn't buy the latest all sing all dancing camera, he used to ones he already has. Why because when you have equipment that you know you don't have to think about it but shoot pictures. The majority of the shots were keepers even though we shot around ten rolls of 35mm and around the same for medium format. I am in the market for a new camera, I was thinking about a 7D mk2 but a 5D mark2 sounds even better with that large sensor plus amazing potential bokeh!

Got this camera for $CDN 350 2 weeks ago. This is still a very capable full frame DSLR and with 21.1 MP, the photos it takes are still very nice. 1080p HD video is all I need if I want. Honestly, this is a steal.

Ohhhh i want this camera :0 Cheap and a gateway drug for beginner

Is this ChrisFix?

Next video, try and put a hand puppet on your hand... Might be even better!

I just picked one up for $549, so happy. I wanted a mkiii for the dual card slots and I found plenty at just about $1200 but after bills I just couldn't swing it - still really pleased though.

I bought mine in 2010 and still have it :)

I have this body and the m50. I’m also considering the EOS R. Between the three, the mk ii is still my main body.

your hand must be tired from waving at the camera so much :p

I just purchase this camera. It should be here on or before my birthday

I bought a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III in mint condition about three years ago. The picture quality is stunning.

Major trade-off is the ISO

you can get a used mark 3 for 800-1100

Still use mine - great camera, and the photos are great in RAW....

after watching this i think i will go out and buy one,

I bought a 5D2 last year. It's a camera I know. Used to work with it professionally for many years. I also have a 70D, a 6D and the first EOS-M. I like things that is the first of something. I feel like the producers put a lot of work in the "first ones". :) And with upgraded firmware...and the price? :)

I have to disagree - if you never shoot video and have zero interest in it, then there's no harm in looking at a 1Ds or preferably 1Ds Mark II (or III). The AF system on the 1 series bodies will eat the 5D II alive. It all depends on what you want to do with the camera as a user. For me personally, I couldn't care less for video. I've used it three times in 10 years with my 60D and wouldn't miss it if I didn't have it to be entirely and brutally honest.

I bought this camera a year ago, shutter count was 9000. So it´s basicly in mint condision. I have 3 L-series lenses to go with it and could not be happier with perfomance of this combo. Only complain is that it´s heavy metal and glass, weights a ton. Another than that? Not much. I´m loving it and it´s gonna last me years to come.

Wish I saw this a long time ago

Thank you, you made me buy this camera