5DMKII vs D700 50mm ISO Tests

[James Pardon]

Thought I'd post this up in case anyone found it useful. Yet another test for ISO performance against these 2 foes if you've already searched the net for comparisons. I've got a D700 and can't decide to switch to a 5DMKII or not, my brother shoots the 5DMKII and every time I've used it I've been impressed. Did a few 50mm prime lens shots on a locked off tripod at a few ISO levels. 200/3200/6400. Any ideas on improving test? (Shot on manual, same settings, exposure is straight out of camera)

Calendar shows April but it has a nice mix of colours and lines that month ;)

Canon Left / Nikon Right (Cropped to fit calendar)

ISO 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4223690278_6153618eba.jpg
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ISO 3200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/4223693812_9461b4de9e.jpg
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ISO 6400
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4223692938_a16acf330c.jpg
Large (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4223692938_015ac61254_o.jpg)

[scottthehat]

well the nikon looks better controled but it hasnt helped that the canon has not exposed properly, just try a dull light room,

[desantnik]

You set it on manual, but what did the exposure meter say on each? The Canon shots look under exposed and that won't help noise...

[Raymond Lin]

I often shoot 1/3+ to 2/3+ a stop on the 5Dii.

[Chappers]

Probably not the best test target either.

[r1andy]

i use nikon and would never move but what i am lead to belive is the canon is better to iso 800 and from then on the nikon is better.