My 5D2 Has Low Iso Banding

without PP (Raw: http://uploading.com/f​iles/52b4713d/IMG_0292​.CR2/ )

Nikolas wrote in post #11163231
Yes because those who don't own one cannot provide their own examples.
Not everyone has this problem
Can you reproduce this issue?
Do YOU own a 5d2?

I've shot four 5D IIs and they all had the same problem with the noise banding. Other than the AF and the banding issue, I would've owned one a long time ago. I used to be in the 5Dc was the best camera bang for your buck attitude and it still is. When it comes to the 5D II, I feel it's not what I expect in a $2500 dollar camera. That's my opinion of course. **shrugs**

poah wrote in post #11160618
oooo a black frame - common photographic subject that.

that is not an example of banding from a 5D2, thats an example of banding induced but post processing.

show an image that has the banding straight from camera.

No, that's what lies upon *EVERY* frame shot with the 5D2; you just usually don't see it because the signal is is much stronger. The blackframe is not a joke; it is the fingerprint of camera read noise. This is what is fighting the signal effectively in the shadows, and less effectively in the highlights.

Nikolas wrote in post #11163226
So you photograph black frames?
Strange person you are

Blackframes tell no lies. They are the rock bottom of exposure; that which mixes with signal more, the weaker the signal is. If the blackframe were truly black, you could shoot action under moonlight, with a pleasant Poisson noise.

A 5D2 ISO 100 blackframe is one of the worst in the industry. Only Olympus has more random read noise at this point in time, and that's not even counting the banding in the 5D2.

jdizzle wrote in post #11163435
I've shot four 5D IIs and they all had the same problem with the noise banding. Other than the AF and the banding issue, I would've owned one a long time ago. I used to be in the 5Dc was the best camera bang for your buck attitude and it still is. When it comes to the 5D II, I feel it's not what I expect in a $2500 dollar camera. That's my opinion of course. **shrugs**

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Wasn't asking you was I ?

Nikolas wrote in post #11163995
Wasn't asking you was I ?

Why do you have an attitude? I was expressing my opinion. Anything wrong with that?

John Sheehy wrote in post #11163621
Blackframes tell no lies. They are the rock bottom of exposure; that which mixes with signal more, the weaker the signal is. If the blackframe were truly black, you could shoot action under moonlight, with a pleasant Poisson noise.

A 5D2 ISO 100 blackframe is one of the worst in the industry. Only Olympus has more random read noise at this point in time, and that's not even counting the banding in the 5D2.

Another subjective comment.
Who in their right mind uses such underexposed shots?
I dump them.
If I miss out well tough for me.
For god's sake some of you guys are so anal it's hilarious.
Black boxes and obscure raw programs just to prove something we are aware of.
If you don't like the camera don't buy it or if you own it and hate it then sell it.

^Nikolas. You need to calm down.

jdizzle wrote in post #11164006
Why do you have an attitude? I was expressing my opinion. Anything wrong with that?

I don;t have an attitude my question was referring to the non owners not previous or current owners.
you are welcome to express whatever opinion you like so long as you don't reference my question in that said opinion if it is not addressed to you.
It's courtesy that's all

Nikolas wrote in post #11164035
I don;t have an attitude my question was referring to the non owners not previous or current owners.
you are welcome to express whatever opinion you like so long as you don't reference my question in that said opinion if it is not addressed to you.
It's courtesy that's all

Well, I have every right as a forum member to express my opinion. Whatever you say here can be quoted.

jdizzle wrote in post #11164031
^Nikolas. You need to calm down.

mate I'm very calm and chilled actually.
I just find it amusing how many get so anal about such things they have to post obscure pics of small corners multiplied 500 times and ramped up the underexposed shots by boatloads to prove a point we already agree on.
I don't see any pictures like those anywhere except the whinge threads but I do see great photos like these
and these in threads where they count.
All this other stuff is for amusement purposes only as they tend to bring out those with obsessive compulsive tendencies
cheers

jdizzle wrote in post #11164046
Well, I have every right as a forum member to express my opinion. Whatever you say here can be quoted.

So long as it is in context, again it is a courtesy.

Nikolas wrote in post #11164062
mate I'm very calm and chilled actually.
I just find it amusing how many get so anal about such things they have to post obscure pics of small corners multiplied 500 times and ramped up the underexposed shots by boatloads to prove a point we already agree on.
I don't see any pictures like those anywhere except the whinge threads but I do see great photos like these
and these in threads where they count.
All this other stuff is for amusement purposes only as they tend to bring out those with obsessive compulsive tendencies
cheers

Well, I'm not obsessive compulsive about the 5D II. It's a great camera and it takes nice images. Does it fit my needs for what I shoot? Of course not. I'm spoiled by the 1Ds III and the great features a 1 series has to offer. The reasons I don't own a 5D II are personal to me and no one else has to convince me. I'm sure your reasoning is similar.

jdizzle wrote in post #11164121
Well, I'm not obsessive compulsive about the 5D II. It's a great camera and it takes nice images. Does it fit my needs for what I shoot? Of course not. I'm spoiled by the 1Ds III and the great features a 1 series has to offer. The reasons I don't own a 5D II are personal to me and no one else has to convince me. I'm sure your reasoning is similar.

Exactly!!!!!!!!

Nikolas wrote in post #11164019
Another subjective comment.
Who in their right mind uses such underexposed shots?
I dump them.
If I miss out well tough for me.
For god's sake some of you guys are so anal it's hilarious.
Black boxes and obscure raw programs just to prove something we are aware of.
If you don't like the camera don't buy it or if you own it and hate it then sell it.

Looks like you don't understand what a black frame is, or what you can do with it to improve your images.