Just saw the price tag of $2,700. Not for me it seems.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-unboxed/

hopefully i get a decent bonus from work this March and the wife approves the capital purchase.

And the glowing review...

Canon 5D Mark II Reviewed: Lives Up to the Incredible Hype

 Pop Photo is one of the first to pop out a full review of Canon's wunderkamera, the 5D Mark II, and says that it "does live up to its billing" and is "a virtual steal."

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Their bottom line is that "it's a wow" and "low-light image quality is almost life-changing." Even if you already own a 5D, you gain on almost every front, so it's a "perhaps irresistible" upgrade. Be sure to check out the full review: [Pop Photo]

 

Via: http://gizmodo.com/5111484/canon-5d-mark-ii-reviewed-lives-up-to-the-incredible-hype