I'm sure there are still thousands of people very happy with the 5D II, it
depends on how they use the camera and their acceptance standard. If one
don't boost exposure in post processing then it should be fine. With this
noise problem you are limited when playing with HDR. For example shooting to
the sun, one may shot at -3 stops to retain the details of the sun and then
push the shadow during post processing so you can mix a normal developed
image with a boosted one to make a better one. To ensure lower noise you
need low ISO and this require NR to remove the pattern noise due to this
problem and low contrast details could be lost in the process.
In most cases if you print the image the shadow noise is not easy visible as
paper has much narrow D-range, shadow and highlight are usually sacrificed
for a good mid-tone.
To me, if I pay that money I need something better, such problem was not on
my 40D, I don't expect it on a 5D II.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Fenwick"
> I've got to chime in on this eventually I suppose...
>
> I got one knowing you had this problem. I liked it so much that
> eventually
> I got another. I can find various kinds of noise in all sorts of places
> if
> I look for it, but printing images shot up to iso3200 at sizes up to
> 18inches (haven't tried bigger) I just get beautiful prints. Better than
> anything I've had before.
>
> I rarely raise exposure though; my most usual workflow involves shooting
> aperture priority with -2/3 compensation, and then importing files to
> lightroom with a standard setting of zero black point, 30 fill light, -10
> saturation and a moderate s-curve. Usually all that's needed then is to
> set
> the black point and make some local dodging/burning type adjustments which
> usually allow me to REDUCE the overall exposure. I only have to increase
> it
> if I really messed up the exposure and didn't notice at the time.
>
> So... From my practical point of view it's close to perfect.
>
> I'm not trying to argue with anyone here - just posting my own experience.
>
> Tom
>
> 2009/12/2 C.H.Ling
>
> I hope you are more lucky next time, I'm sure I will not purchase the 5D
> II
>> if I had know that problem.
>>
>> C.H.Ling
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