5D mark II - $1999.95 - B&H

For those who don't know about this deal yet: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …bl1215ca5d&A=en​decaSearch

The bundle sale includes:
- Canon 5D mark II
- SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro CompactFlash Card
- Lowepro Adventura 170 Shoulder Bag
- Red Giant B&H Video Production Software Bundle
(all $719.85 Total Value)

...it just keeps getting lower and lower.

Wow.

Great price. Wish I needed one.

Wish I waited for it, I wanted the 5D2 so bad, bought one on black friday. Oh well! Good find!

Why does everybody say the 5dii has such crappy focus

L.Morey wrote in post #13541926
Why does everybody say the 5dii has such crappy focus

Because it has 9 AF points, of which only the center is cross-type. Move over to the 7D and you get 19 AF points, all of which are cross-type.

If your 40D AF works good for you, then there is no difference (besides the AI servo assist points).

Not only that but the 5D2's AF points aren't spread out to compensate for the full frame. So while on the 40D, the AF points are spread out decently, on the 5D2 it's really a center point and a few points which are slightly off center.

I have to stop looking. Paid 2500 in May.
Then again, our son got to take the trusty 450d to Italy for school this fall, so it's all good. He's got the bug now!

soooooo tempting!

mulchie wrote in post #13542426
I have to stop looking. Paid 2500 in May.

Ouch...though I feel your pain. I bought the kit for $2800 and then saw a body only go for $1700 the next day...with a spare LP-E6 too.

I just bought mine yesterday morning when they dropped the price to 2039 and the 12 hours later they are selling it for 1999 and then it comes with a 16gb cf card and a shoulder bag. I was sooooooo happy about the deal until I knew I missed out on a cf card and lowe pro bag as well as some video software but now Im just happy.

gh patriot wrote in post #13542780
I just bought mine yesterday morning when they dropped the price to 2039 and the 12 hours later they are selling it for 1999 and then it comes with a 16gb cf card and a shoulder bag. I was sooooooo happy about the deal until I knew I missed out on a cf card and lowe pro bag as well as some video software but now Im just happy.

You may get a price adjustment. Usually they seem to do that.

That's a great price!

Staszek wrote in post #13542014
Because it has 9 AF points, of which only the center is cross-type. Move over to the 7D and you get 19 AF points, all of which are cross-type.

If your 40D AF works good for you, then there is no difference (besides the AI servo assist points).

Revo wrote in post #13542043
Not only that but the 5D2's AF points aren't spread out to compensate for the full frame. So while on the 40D, the AF points are spread out decently, on the 5D2 it's really a center point and a few points which are slightly off center.

I used a 5DII for a wedding before I purchased one. I had no problems at all with focusing and producing wonderful images. I don't see what the issue is. Now I am upgrading from the 40D so it's pretty similar AF wise.