Canon - Made in Japan

Today, i was at the exhibition in conjunction to RTB award 2008. Canon was there, and i got the change to play around with canon 5D mk II. They put the 1000D, 450D, 50D and 5DmkII side by side. Interestingly i can see the differences between them. Physically, there is almost no difference ( i say) between the 50D and 5DmkII.

The control on 5DmkII seem familiar. I felt accustom to it, and just like Canon 40D, which is following the 5D. The kit lens 24-125mm f4 L is good for a walk around lens. I think i will give this lens a miss and just get the body. Its cheaper. But the lens is good.

At the exhibition, they offer 5DmkII for $3,900.00 or $5,700.00 with the kits lens. Normally, the body cost $4.900.00 here in Brunei. It is expensive. It cost much less in Australia.

After trying out, the 5DmkII for a while, i felt that the ISO control is big advantage. I have issues on ISO with my 40D. It seem the ISO is not good enough on my 40D. Yes, 5DmkII may produce a better image quality, but more than that i wonder whether spending that money on 5DmkII would be worthed. And yes i like to have 5DmkII.


Another quote from ladder:

"Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps." By David Lloyd George.