5D Mark II - Yes Bill it is a Canon

Ok... So there were no angelic hosts singing from on high. And... Well ok... It probably didn't have that misty glow when it was raised up out of the box. But I may have been a little misty eyed myself. MY Canon 5D Mark II is now in my possession. Actually we are so blessed to be able to obtain some fine tools that make our talents useful. So it really is not mine but mine to use, be responsible and productive with and hopefully a blessing to others.

I have seen videos of unboxing ceremonies of peoples gear so I thought I would take an opportunity to bring up some shots I took with my G9 on a tripod. I had a EX 580 II flashing through a Lastolite EzyBox and triggered by the Canon ST-E2 transmitter.

Here is all what was in the box. I just got the body as I already have a good collection of lenses that will fit the 5D's full frame. I only have one EF-S lens that came with a Rebel XTi so that is really not a issue.

The 5D body looks very smart sitting on the back of the EF 70-200 IS f 2.8 L lens. The XTi looked like a toy camera on this lens, the 40D looked much better, but the beefier 5D just gives it that Tim Taylor look. Urrr Urrr Urrr.

I got the battery charged and took some shots just to see hoe the high ISO stuff was going to look. All I can say is WOW!!! It is really incredible. This is going to be way too much fun.

I may get some stuff up the next couple of days but I would not count on it as we will be visiting family for our early Christmas. So take care... Doug