It's official: 5D Mark II
09-16-2008, 11:04 PM
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you b eat me to it!!!
09-16-2008, 11:05 PM
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Key Specifications:
* New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)
* New Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
* 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
* High performance DIGIC 4 providing superb image quality
* Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
* 3.0” VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
* ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
* 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points
* New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)
* New Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
* 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
* High performance DIGIC 4 providing superb image quality
* Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
* 3.0” VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
* ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
* 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points
09-16-2008, 11:09 PM
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HOLY ****: The video format is MPEG4, with a .mov extension (Canon is moving away from Motion JPEG to MPEG4 in its video-capable PowerShots too, including in the just-announced G10, SX1 IS, SX10 IS, SD990 IS and SD880 IS).
I'm still not interested in movie mode in an SLR, for the same reasons I have specified in other threads.
But I might just have to upgrade my SD800 now.
- Frank
I'm still not interested in movie mode in an SLR, for the same reasons I have specified in other threads.
But I might just have to upgrade my SD800 now.
- Frank
09-16-2008, 11:10 PM
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nice?
09-16-2008, 11:17 PM
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09-16-2008, 11:22 PM
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ISO 25,600 is pretty awesome, I don't see anything that's going to make me dump my 40D though. I wonder if there are any DR improvements?
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09-16-2008, 11:28 PM
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apart from the 1080p video (
) this is very appealing to me:
Image sizes (RAW) * • 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP)
• 3861 x 2574 (10.0 MP)
• 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)
for instance at the clubs and other more casual events, I would be at sRAW 10MP
) this is very appealing to me:Image sizes (RAW) * • 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP)
• 3861 x 2574 (10.0 MP)
• 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)
for instance at the clubs and other more casual events, I would be at sRAW 10MP
09-16-2008, 11:34 PM
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This camera is pretty much exactly what I expected it would be. The specs are predictable and respectable, but I don't think I'll be canceling my 50D pre-order tomorrow. If they had released a small, fully weather sealed body, with 45-point AF and 16-bit files, it might have been a tougher call.
I think I'll start saving for the 1D4...
I think I'll start saving for the 1D4...
09-16-2008, 11:38 PM
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Movie recording *
• Available optionally during Live view mode
• 1920 x 1080 (16:9) up to 12 mins (Quicktime 1080p H.264; 38.6 Mbits/sec)
• 640 x 480 (4:3) up to 24 mins (Quicktime 480p H.264; 17.3 Mbits/sec)
• Max file size 4 GB
• Quicktime MOV format (H.264 video, PCM sound)
• 30 fps
09-16-2008, 11:39 PM
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btw, for the video recording you can plug in an external mic!
09-16-2008, 11:39 PM
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Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera is compatible with Canon EF lenses and is scheduled for delivery by the end of November. The EOS 5D Mark II will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $2,699. It will additionally be offered in a kit version with Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $3,499
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera is compatible with Canon EF lenses and is scheduled for delivery by the end of November. The EOS 5D Mark II will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $2,699. It will additionally be offered in a kit version with Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $3,499
09-16-2008, 11:40 PM
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still no mention of pixel binning 
i guess we are never going to see it.
i guess we are never going to see it.
09-16-2008, 11:41 PM
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now... is its high ISO performance going to be comparable to the D700?
09-16-2008, 11:44 PM
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I think the price seems pretty good considering it's not much more than the 5dmkI. I was expecting something around the $3k mark.
I really want that 25,600 ISO........
battery grip still looks pretty bad though
since I can't afford it anyways, time to decide if I want the 50d, or the 5d mkI
I really want that 25,600 ISO........
battery grip still looks pretty bad though
since I can't afford it anyways, time to decide if I want the 50d, or the 5d mkI
09-16-2008, 11:44 PM
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09-16-2008, 11:47 PM
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So the D90 was released very recently, with the first DSLR video mode. Is it not reasonable to think that Canon had already begun work on the 5D2's video mode? Curiosity killed the cat..
09-16-2008, 11:54 PM
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Is it possible to integrate a whole new aspect to a camera system between the D90's info release and now? Maybe video isn't too difficult to implement.
I guess it's possible; unlikely IMO though.
09-17-2008, 12:00 AM
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3.9fps is a disappointment. esp with the D700 at what, 5fps / 8 with grip..
09-17-2008, 12:02 AM
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09-17-2008, 12:03 AM
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after reading more about it, it is pretty disappointing.
I am kinda glad it isn't everything I want, or else I might go take out a loan to go buy one.
I really wanted to see one w/ full weather sealing, or more focus points, at least hidden ones. Really doesn't seem all that different from the 50d, minus movie, and FF, and extra ISO stop.
I guess we'll have to see how it performs.
I am kinda glad it isn't everything I want, or else I might go take out a loan to go buy one.
I really wanted to see one w/ full weather sealing, or more focus points, at least hidden ones. Really doesn't seem all that different from the 50d, minus movie, and FF, and extra ISO stop.
I guess we'll have to see how it performs.
09-17-2008, 12:19 AM
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The difference between the 5D2 and the 50D is almost exactly the same differences between the 5D and 20D when they were both current models. A ~50% megapixel increase, full-frame sensor, and 1-stop ISO improvement.
The movie mode is pretty nifty, especially since it can autofocus, it has an external mic connector, and it can shoot mpeg4's. That's lightyears better than the D90, not that they were really competing against each other.
The movie mode is pretty nifty, especially since it can autofocus, it has an external mic connector, and it can shoot mpeg4's. That's lightyears better than the D90, not that they were really competing against each other.
09-17-2008, 12:32 AM
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wow, ISO settings is sweeet. my question is whether its fully sealed...
dude, extract the pic from the 30 fps HD shot, fast enough?
it'd be sick to see the shots off a 300/2.8 or 500/4, can't wait to test it out.
it'd be sick to see the shots off a 300/2.8 or 500/4, can't wait to test it out.
09-17-2008, 12:45 AM
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It will be interesting to see...mainly because Canon also chose to go high MPX...which we know sort of kills ISO performance.
Either way, this is a big offering from Canon. And I think a good one.
I still REALLY hate the fucking video though. There have been morons online since the release of the D90 talking of trying to shoot their "movies" with this DSLRs
idiots.
Either way, this is a big offering from Canon. And I think a good one.
I still REALLY hate the fucking video though. There have been morons online since the release of the D90 talking of trying to shoot their "movies" with this DSLRs
idiots.
09-17-2008, 12:45 AM
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09-17-2008, 01:00 AM
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It will be interesting to see...mainly because Canon also chose to go high MPX...which we know sort of kills ISO performance.
Either way, this is a big offering from Canon. And I think a good one.
I still REALLY hate the fucking video though. There have been morons online since the release of the D90 talking of trying to shoot their "movies" with this DSLRs
idiots.
Either way, this is a big offering from Canon. And I think a good one.
I still REALLY hate the fucking video though. There have been morons online since the release of the D90 talking of trying to shoot their "movies" with this DSLRs
idiots.
edit: crazy its gonna have AF, too..
09-17-2008, 01:03 AM
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09-17-2008, 01:05 AM
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nope, I want very good still pictures as well, in fact, that's my priority.
videos are a bonus.
and no, I'm not carrying both.
videos are a bonus.
and no, I'm not carrying both.
09-17-2008, 01:27 AM
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hmm.... i want, but i think id rather get the 1DmkIII, suits my needs more.
09-17-2008, 01:30 AM
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oh yeah sarlacc, can you prescribe a method for me to attach my 50 1.4 to a video camera? I *really* wanna try that out. thx
thx
09-17-2008, 01:53 AM
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Automatic peripheral illumination correction, utilising detailed EF lens information to optimise JPEG images straight out of the camera
09-17-2008, 02:01 AM
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no its the same thing as on the 50D, it corrects lens vignetting.
09-17-2008, 02:02 AM
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btw there are some sample images and videos on dpreview (scroll all the way to the bottom)
downloading the 1st video as i type.
downloading the 1st video as i type.
09-17-2008, 02:04 AM
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why the creative auto mode on the 5DmkII?? 
09-17-2008, 02:04 AM
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(me heading to dpreview...)
09-17-2008, 02:13 AM
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wow, video looks pretty nice at 1080p