Canon EOS 5D Mark II specifications
* Changes or additions compared to the EOS 5D
* Changes or additions compared to the EOS 5D
DPR regular Steve Badger says that there's 'no excuse to be bored' when there's a camera at hand. His love of photography began when he borrowed a friend's superzoom, and eventually invested in a DSLR system. His home on the east coast of Australia provides plenty of spectacular scenery, but he's eager to travel and grow as a photographer. See gallery
Canon has updated its Digital Photo Professional 4 (DPP) software to version 4.1.50. The update brings support for a couple of new lenses and several camera models, improvements to multiple functions, and compatibility with 64-bit native environments, among other things. The newest version, says Canon, incorporates feedback from both APS-C and older full-frame owners eager for 'the very latest Raw workflow solution'. Read more
A multimedia journalist by trade, Tim Matsui's still photography projects have taken him from native Alaskan villages to Brazilian Air Force training facilities. Matsui shares with us his journey in creating his latest documentary work, from its beginnings in still photography to the adaptations he made to turn it into a video production. Learn more about his work on 'The Long Night,' a documentary debuting this week that looks into human trafficking in Seattle. Read our Q&A
'What's in your bag?' is a question we ask a lot of photographers, because, well, we're nosy that way. Asking the very same question, photographer Thom Atkinson posed it (figuratively) to centuries of British soldiers. He's assembled what would have been the belongings and clothing of a dozen combatants, ranging from medieval to modern-day soldiers. Take a look and learn how it all came together in our Q&A. See gallery
George Probst has been fascinated with sharks his whole life, but it wasn't until he found himself newly single with some extra money in savings that his dream of diving with and photographing sharks became a reality. He hopes his photos will inspire others to see sharks in a light unlike their typical portrayal in movies and pop culture. Find out about his process and see his work. See gallery
For photographers who need advanced photo editing options, Pixelmator Pro for macOS offers layer-based editing, machine learning-powered adjustment and selection tools, and features such as Denoise and Super Resolution. It's also affordable.
The Peak Design Out Front pairs with the brand's line of Everyday smartphone cases and makes for a convenient action cam bike mount, too.
The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body.
Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.
There are a lot of photo/video cameras that have found a role as B-cameras on professional film productions or even A-cameras for amateur and independent productions. We've combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both the speed and focus to capture fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.
Family moments are precious and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with loved ones or friends in better quality than your phone can manage. We've selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens.
What's the best camera for shooting sports and action? Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best.
Leica has announced the M11-P, a low-key version of its 60MP full-frame rangefinder. In addition to the standard no-red-dot 'P' modifications, it becomes the first camera to store cryptographically-signed authenticity metadata in its files.
The Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH is an update to Leica's previous lens with the same name. It has a new body design and an integrated lens hood and hits store in November.
The compact Lumix full-frame cameras get a big new feature from the latest firmware upgrade.
DJI announced the Osmo Pocket 3, the latest in its series of handheld gimbal cameras. This newest Pocket model features a camera with a larger Type 1 sensor and a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen for vertical or horizontal framing.
Sigma's 56mm F/1.4 DC DN lens is finally available for the Nikon DX Z-mount system. For $500, this is quite possibly the best telephoto prime for the Z50, Z30 and Z fc.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones share many components and features. However, there are also plenty of differences between the two models, especially in terms of camera and imaging features. We take a closer look so you can decide which of the two Pixels is best for you.
For photographers who need advanced photo editing options, Pixelmator Pro for macOS offers layer-based editing, machine learning-powered adjustment and selection tools, and features such as Denoise and Super Resolution. It's also affordable.
CEWE, one of Europe's leading photo printing providers, announced the winners of its annual CEWE Photo Awards contest, which drew over 500,000 submissions from 147 countries. View the winners of the contest's ten categories.
Unlike smartphones, the OM System TG-7 is designed to take a licking and keep on ticking, whether on land or underwater. See what photos you can expect from it in a variety of conditions in this sample gallery.
The Peak Design Out Front pairs with the brand's line of Everyday smartphone cases and makes for a convenient action cam bike mount, too.
Canon Japan shows all EOS M cameras as discontinued models, formally bringing the end of the EF-M system, after eleven years.
Adobe just announced the latest version of its consumer-friendly Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2024. The updates address ease of use and a streamlined workflow. Plus, there's no subscription. Both applications are available as perpetual licenses
Leica has announced the Super Vario Elmarit SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH and Super Apo Summicron SL 21mm F2, adding two ultra-wideangle lenses for the L-mount.
Nikon's latest Z-mount lens is a 600mm you can handhold for hours for wildlife and sports photography or pack away for travel when you want to leave the monopod and tripod at home. We got our hands on a pre-production model to learn what's new in this $4800 lens.
Peak Design's newest Camera Cubes allow you to turn any pack or bag into a camera-carrying accessory. If you want a bag that doesn't look like a camera bag or prefer to make your own DIY solutions, they're worth a look.
We got a chance to shoot Nikon's Nikkor 600mm F6.3 VR S for a few hours on a rainy Seattle day. See how the company's latest compact 'Phase Fresnel' lens performs.
The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body.
We've been shooting Google's two newest smartphones on two continents: from the parks of Madrid to the mountains of Washington state and the streets of Seattle. See what the search giant's latest cameras are capable of.
Landscape photographer Erez Marom outlines when and where you should break the rule of thirds in your landscapes and how long exposures relate to composition.
Julia Icenogle is a self-taught night photographer from Kansas, and based in Seattle. She sat down with us recently to speak about her work, what inspires her to go out into the wilderness at night, and how preparation is the key to success.
Color accuracy is critical for modern creative work, but many creatives have no idea what a colorimeter is actually doing when you put it on your display. In this article, we'll go over the basics of colorimetry so you can understand how we measure and plot color, and how colorimeters use this science to confirm your display's color accuracy.
We get some hands-on time with a pre-production version of the Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime that cuts down on weight through the use of a fresnel lens element. How does the lens perform, is it really as light as Nikon claims, is there any chromatic aberration? We explore these questions and more in our latest DPRTV episode.
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro might not come with the most impressive camera hardware we have seen, but Google's software power and tuning excellence help its new flagship smartphones produce among the very best image quality we have seen on mobile devices.
Nikon's 600mm is light at 1,390g (3lbs) and short at 278mm (11 inches) making it a super-telephoto prime that can easily be handheld. It's also compatible with Z teleconverter, making it possible to have a handheld 840mm or 1200mm for wildlife, sports, travel and more.
Canon has announced the RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM, a rectilinear ultra-wide zoom lens for RF-mount cameras. Despite the addition of image stabilization, the new lens comes in at half the weight of Canon's previous ultra-wide zoom, the EF 11-24mm F4 L USM.
Adobe updated the Lightroom ecosystem – Lightroom Classic 13 and Lightroom 7.1 on the desktop and Lightroom 9.0 for mobile apps – adding features such as Lens Blur for simulating depth of field effects, support for editing and exporting images for HDR displays and more.
Adobe Firefly steals the show, but with over 100 Creative Cloud features inbound, there are some promising improvements across the suite.
The Prime Day Big Deals Event is officially over, but there are still discounts from Amazon and other retailers. So, while you may have missed out on a really good deal, there are still discounts that'll save you a few bucks.
The Wotancraft New Pilot is a super-tough, modular camera backpack with lots of configuration options – but it may not be the best choice if you're looking for a sleek and stylish bag.
Sigma's 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN is a small, lightweight, APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X-mount and L-mount camera systems. How well does the lens balance minuscule size with image quality? Check out our sample gallery and let us know what you think.
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