Canon announces 5D Mark II! :drool:

[Cryptic]

http://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/5DII.jpg

Canon has just released the highly anticipated EOS 5DII. This new digital SLR offers a 21,1 MP CMOS sensor, 3.9 f/s shooting, a faster DIGIC 4 image processor and expandable ISO to 25600 among many new features. What's new?

• 21.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion (16,384 colors/each of 3 primary color), wide range ISO setting of 100-6400 (expandable L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600).
• Automatic peripheral illumination correction.
• Magnesium alloy construction with 'additional' environmental protection
• Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video.
• Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and color reproduction as well as reduced image noise.
• High performance with 3.9 fps continuous shooting, new shutter with a durability of 150,000 cycles and improved weather-resistant body.
• Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video.
• 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) monitor with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings for improved viewing and smudge protection.
• Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor.
• 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points.
• UDMA memory card compatibility: Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card.
• Suggested price: $ 2,700


On Canon's site - http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17662



Anybody interested in a used Canon Rebel XT (350D)?

[Nick]

I've already started saving. haha

[Cleveland Dave]

figured they would come out with something similar to the new nikon they have been advertising.....the HD video part looks sweet!

[wikked]

UNEDITED Video shot with a pre-production version :wow
You will shìt bricks.

(need quicktime plugin to view)
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2086

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2008/09/494x_Lafloret_Vid_Cap.jpg

[UnderPSI]

When is it coming out. That would be a good First and last SLR camera for me.

[Goat Roper]

I don't know about this one, although I certainly would not kick it out of bed. The video piece perplexes me plus why only 9 point AF? The completely useless ISO expansion (25600?!?) is to appease people who are looking at Nikons and don't know any better.

Honestly, if you can find a used 5D, get it and save the cash for a lens, you will be just as happy.

Just my 2 cents on the subject but I am jaded with my 1Ds.

[jamest]

That is a lot of camera for the money. I've been using a 1ds MKIII for the past couple of days. The Live view is a great feature.