Canon EOS-1D Mark II N review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin, David Bergman

Reviewed on: 17 August 2006

Tags: Canon, Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, high resolution, image quality, shutter speed

We like:

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

We don't like:

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

You might also need:

Canon EF-mount lenses; CompactFlash Type I or Type II card, SD card, or Microdrive with a capacity of at least 256MB; external flash unit

CNET UK judgement:

In a league of its own, Canon's EOS-1D Mark II N offers professional photographers extensive customisation, excellent photo quality and market-leading speed

Full review:

Canon maintains its pro leadership with its 8-megapixel EOS-1D Mark II N, the fastest-shooting digital SLR on the market. Made for magazine photographers covering news and sports, the Mark II N also works well for portrait shooters who want a versatile, small-format digital camera. The Mark II N replaces the EOS-1D Mark II -- which was already at the top of its class -- and makes several useful improvements. Continue Reading...