(This image was taken from DPReview, its one of the only good ones I could find.)
Yesterday Canon announced the 5D Mark II. Its about time!! Awesome upgrade specs include:
21 MP Full Frame Sensor
3.9 FPS (Up from 3.0)
ISO 25,600!!
And get this:
It records High Definition Video!! 1920 x 1080 (thats 1080 P for those of you who are interested).
Price? A cool $2600.
The ability to record HD video has me HIGHLY intrigued. Think about it, I already have all these amazing lenses, and instead of trying to get adapters to hook them up to my bulky tape fed Canon XL1s’s, I just use the camera already in my hands and record to solid state CF cards.
Unless you are in the industry, it is difficult to understand what an amazing blow this is to competitors, both for photography, as well as video. I was saving up for the New Panasonic DVX-170 to be released this winter, not so sure anymore…Id rather have a 5DII and save a TON of cash. Cant wait to get my hands on one!
Woo Hoo I am right there with you Michael! Can’t wait to get one and try it out!!!
Hi Michael, don’t know if you got to see this but I found some video clips that the 5D Mark II takes: http://www.pdnpulse.com/2008/09/canon-5d-mark-i.html
Thank you Alex! The video looks outstanding!!
Now we know what Michael wants for Christmas. With 21MP, means more harddrives to buy too Michael. 🙂
Will you give us a review in your blog once you get this camera?
Key point overlooked. Are they sturdy enough to withstand being in the iFly windtunnel with you?!
Michael, I have a Canon 20D and want to upgrade to a 50D. Was also interested in the 5D II. It seems that the 50D can do some things that the 5D can’t, like more fps, etc. Is the 5D worth the extra money or should I save the money and get the 50D? Also, will all lenses work on the full frame sensor that work on the 20D?
Sorry if the questions are alimentary, but I’m still learning.
Mark
Good questions. First, the 20D is a great camera, I still have 2. The 50D has better much better fps, if you are shooting sports, I think its a better camera. Having just reviewed the 50D (today) I am even more intrigued with the new 5D. I think its worth waiting for. Will post when I check it out.
ps- Full frame cameras will not accept EF-S lenses.