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Canon releases the 5D mark 2

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:40 pm
by Jeff Tamagini
Well they finally released it! Here are the specs

• 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

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:23 pm
by Leonardo
fack :shock:

I was wondering how long it would take canon to catch up to the D-90 video. However, this camera is in a league of it own!

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:28 pm
by Jeff Tamagini
yeah they really said screw you D90 with their 720p video and want all out with 1080p!!!

its going to be about a 20mb RAW file when shooting at full resolution!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:33 pm
by Leonardo
Jeff Tamagini wrote:yeah they really said screw you D90 with their 720p video and want all out with 1080p!!!

its going to be about a 20mb RAW file when shooting at full resolution!!!
20mb per second?

You know what I want to see... if these cameras are so great, why couldn't they do high-speed video!!

NOW that would be awesome!
1080p high-speed 8)

I already showed to my mom the D90 and she might get it by November... the D5 might be a little harder to get due to the price tag :?

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:42 pm
by Jeff Tamagini
No the average single RAW frame file size will be 20MB I have no idea how big the videos will be. I just know that there is a 12 minute/4gb limit on a video clip, has something to do with the max FAT32 drives can handle

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:15 pm
by -Adrian
That looks like a decent price when i compare it to other cameras of that level. Not that i'd ever get one :lol:

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:29 pm
by tom
I think its price is its best feature :o Extremely cheap for such a monster!

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:32 pm
by Bubbaloo
I want one!! Anyone know any loan sharks?