Although the gap is narrowing, the 7D Mark ii still makes one of the most compelling cases as a wildlife and bird photography camera. It has some life in it yet, especially if you pick one up second hand. Canon 7D Mark ii Specifications. Sensor: APS-C format 20.2MP CMOS Focal length conversion: 1.6x Memory: SD/SDHC/SDXC and CF Outdoors, the Canon 5D Mark II tended toward a warmer color balance, though overall color was generally quite good. The 5D Mark II required +1.0 EV exposure compensation to keep the model's face The 5D IV uses an update on the LP-E6 (LP-E6N). Canon gives the following information for battery life: Camera Body Only. Viewfinder shooting LP-E6N At 73°F/23°C: 900 At 32°F/0°C 850. Live View Shooting LP-E6N At 73°F/23°C: 300 At 32°F/0°C 280. Though, they don't mention if this is with or without GPS enabled. Check out the links below for more sample images, videos and image quality analysis: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Optics page (Crops from images shot with the camera's kit lens, if sold as a kit) ; Canon The EOS 5D Mark II is a very important camera for Canon as it straddles the boundary between professional and enthusiast models. While most enthusiasts tend to remain committed to a particular system, we have seen how professional photographers will switch if a rival manufacturer produces a camera that better suits their needs. Image: Sony The Good. The 5D series is quite special to me in general. My first big milestone job was shot on a 5D camera. The 5D Mark II, which gave me fond memories showed me that it was built to be a Canon has done a good job of controlling digital noise with their efficient sensors and processing in the past, and although the 7D produces relatively little digital noise, it still falls a bit short of the performance of the 5D Mark II, which has been so highly praised for its ability to produce low noise images in nearly any lighting situation. Let's talk about the right camera. There is no model called the 5D mark I nor is there a 5Dc, it's plainly the 5D! With all due respect, we rarely label something as I, Mark I, or senior, until a II, Mark II, or junior arrives upon the scene. Once the Mark II arrives, it is much simpler to use 1, I, 5D1, or Mark I, than type a longer description. The original 5D is indeed still a good camera, but I would never recommend one over a modern APS-C camera. If you have a 5D and are wondering if your photos are limited by the camera, in many situations they probably aren't. If you are looking to buy a new camera and spend $500 on a starter body and lenses, I would highly recommend you buy a Camera makers love to invent new categories. And while that can often lead to endless bloat, the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon D700 represent a sweet spot that had never been hit before—the ikVr.