Compare Prices : Canon EOS 1D Mark II N - Expert Reviews

Pros: Combination of fast drive mode and high resolution ; large buffer ; highly customizable ; saves custom camera setups to media, supports cards greater than 2GB

Cons: Noise in underexposed image areas ; imperfections appear when paired with lower-quality lenses

Verdict: In a league by itself, the Mark II offers professional photographers extensive customization, excellent photo quality, and market-leading speed.

Review summary: The EOS-1D Mark II N is the second upgrade to Canon's action-orientated EOS-1D professional digital SLR. The first update saw Canon introduce an 8.2-megapixel CMOS sensor in a pro camera for the first time, replacing the 4.1-megapixel CCD of the ...

Pros: Rugged build, great handling, and high-speed continuous capture at 8.5fps. New larger screen and simplified image parameter control.

Cons: Pricey, and too few improvements put it head on with the higher-resolution Nikon D2X.

Verdict: However, while the marginal updates are welcome, the 12.4-megapixel Nikon D2X offers a fantastic alternative for around the same price. If you've already invested in a Canon system, the Mark II N is a great choice, if not, the D2X is arguably the ...

Review summary: The Canon EOS 1D Mark II n is an update of the formidable Canon EOS 1D Mark II, with the same body, 8.2 megapixel imaging chip, processor, and control layout as the older camera. Significant refinements, like a new 2.5-inch LCD, faster image recording ...

Pros: Extremely fast burst rate, with a large buffer ; 8.2 megapixel files provide an ideal resolution for editing and processing ; Solid construction and excellent build quality ; Improved 2.5-inch LCD screen ; Autofocus is quick and very accurate

Cons: Lacks four-way controller for navigation ; Weighs more than some very small dogs ; Key adjustments require combination of buttons, when they could have dedicated controls ; No handy shorthand for odd name ; NiMH battery is heavy and big

Verdict: The EOS-1D Mark II n is an excellent camera. We can easily praise the image quality and the speed and accuracy of its mechanical operations. As heavy as it is, it balances well in the hands, and the controls and dials work smoothly and quickly. Our ...

Review summary: The EOS-1D Mark II N Professional Digital SLR preserves the speed, responsiveness, image quality and reliability of the popular EOS-1D Mark II while incorporating newly refined features that make the camera easier and more precise to use. Firing at ...

Verdict: With its 8-megapixel imager, accurate autofocus system, precise metering system and robust performance, the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N is photographic tool that is unrivaled in the industry at the time of this test (October 2005). While users of the ...

Review summary: The Canon EOS 1D Mark II N is an update to the EOS-1D Mark II DSLR. It has an 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, Digic II processor, 2.5 inch LCD, better buffering features and is able to write simultaneously to two types of cards at once (SD and CF) in ...

Verdict: Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today launches the EOS-1D Mark II N: an upgrade of the award winning EOS-1D Mark II. Still featuring 8.2 Megapixel performance at 8.5 frames per second, the upgraded camera has a higher ...