5D mkii info on the Canon USA site!

ShebaJo

info for the new Canon 5d Mark ii

"body only estimated retail price of $2,6993. 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 $3,4994."

The following is copied from Canon's "features" page, they are not links, just highlight the subject line.


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).

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.

Compatible with over 60 Canon EF lenses and most EOS System accessories.
(NOTE... at the time I copied from Canon 5D Mark II site, it shows EF/EF-S lenses, but I am correcting, hope they don't sue me.):D

Tango

ShebaJo

AaronNelson wrote:

i agree... clap

David_S85

Your last link (which are all broken, BTW) suggests the 5DII accepts EF-S lenses. That information is not correct.

Awais Yaqub

Thanks God it is out.

ShebaJo

David_S85 wrote:

Your last link (which are all broken, BTW) suggests the 5DII accepts EF-S lenses. That information is not correct.

not my links, just copied from the Canon site, features page. I will go back and fix. sorry... i was so thrilled to see the info, i just copied for quick info to all here. i just checked the canon site, they don't link to anything, they just highlight the line, no links, so i am removing code, leaving info, edited the EF-S out, even though it is still on the Canon site.

DavidTO

It shoots HD video. Quick, someone tell Marc!

My next camera, this is! :davidto

Tee Why

I guess it'll be a boon for Canon shooters looking to print very large like studio and fine art and those looking for a 1DsMIII back up.

I would think the sensor is the same 21mp from the 1DsMIII, so I would assume that the IQ should be very similar. Now who is going to buy a 1DsMIII for $7999 when you can get the 5DMII for $2699?

Hmmm. I personally would have preferred a 12-16MP with a much better build and a better AF system like that of the 1DMII N. But hey, that's the Nikon d700, isn't it?

cabinetbuff

ISO The camera has an ISO range of 100-6400,
in 1/3 step or full step increments, plus ISO
50 (L), 12,800 (H1) and 25,600 (H2). The Auto
ISO range is 100-3200. It's not possible to
manually select a maximum ISO within the Auto
ISO range, or a minimum shutter speed.

REFERENCE:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-9316-9603

David_S85

DJeano

awesome, I have been waiting for this announcement

ShebaJo

David_S85 wrote:

cool word cloud

no $$$ signs? i am seeing dollar signs, lots of them

ivar

David_S85

ivar wrote:

Also says it has a built-in flash. Which it doesn't.

thebigsky

Oooh, I like very much.

Charlie

Moogle Pepper

clap

ME WANTS!

patch29

small sample videos here, two sample photos on that site as well, but only ISO 100.

patch29

New battery, I wonder if it can work in a 50D?

edit, Canon answered my own question, here.

Note the similarity in general size and shape between the older BP-511A, and new LP-E6 battery. However, they are NOT interchangeable

Why did they not put this new battery in the 50D?

patch29

Here is another site with more sample photos.

Shima

David_S85 wrote:

Also says it has a built-in flash. Which it doesn't.

ditto, http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17662#ModelFeaturesAct that also mentions ef-s lenses which as we already stated is not true

I never realized the 5d family didn't have built in flashes, learn something new every day (not that I use my built in flash on my 40d anyway)

Shima

patch29 wrote:

New battery, I wonder if it can work in a 50D?

edit, Canon answered my own question, here.



Why did they not put this new battery in the 50D?

Probably not necessary, I think one of the biggest draws for the better battery would be to support HD video

patch29

Shima wrote:

Probably not necessary, I think one of the biggest draws for the better battery would be to support HD video

I liked only needing one type of charger and battery for my 40D/5D combo, that would have been nice to carry over to the new models.

patch29

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Preview
September 2008, Phil Askey and Richard Butler

Moogle Pepper

I feel like I am going to be broke for a while! I think I am in love! haha!

Awais Yaqub

2600$
Do you think in 2 or 3 years full frame will be available for around 1500$ ? In this case what will be the future of XXD series ?

Moogle Pepper

An interesting statement made on dpreview..

21.1 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
The EOS 5D Mark II delivers an 8.3 megapixel jump in pixel count from the original 5D. This new sensor is said to be based on that of the EOS-1Ds Mark III (indeed it has exactly the same pixel count) but has several small changes, the hint being that it's actually slightly better.

Slightly better than the mk III? whoa!

swintonphoto

Have you seen how big those RAW files are going to be? Holy cow...
The 1Ds Mark III controls noise worse than the old 5D did. I think we are all a bit too excited about MP at the expense of so much else...
If you want to upgrade to this you will likely need to upgrade just about everything else to handle the files:
-Huge CF cards (fast ones too)
-REALLY fast computer again to handle multiple huge files
-TONS of hard drive space - will need 1 gig for just 40 files (the average number of frames I shoot at a wedding is around 1100 - that would be 27 gigs - thats enough to keep me away)

I wish these manufacturers would stick to lower resolution and make these sensors perfect.:cry
I thought the crazy MP race was over.... And if most of us are honest with ourselves, we really don't need anything close to 21 MP. I used a 6mp camera for years, then and 8, and now a 10. I have never felt I didn't have the necessary resolution. Maybe for the .1% of us that make a living on 60 inch wall murals it makes sense - the rest of us have been conned into thinking we will never survive with our measly 10 MP. I actually think this has been a sad season in the world of digital photography. 15MP compact cameras, 21-24MP DSLRs. Who are we kidding?

Moogle Pepper

well regardless of the MP stuff. I am stoked for it!

patch29

swintonphoto wrote:

I wish these manufacturers would stick to lower resolution and make these sensors perfect.:cry
I thought the crazy MP race was over...

I like seeing the new cameras roll out with high mpx, there are applications for them, but I wish they would continue to update some of the older sensors. How about a 40D, but with better high ISO noise, new LCD, menus, etc or the 8 mpx 1DmkII sensor, think how clean they could make high ISO shots with that sensor? I would like to see lower noise, spread out AF, more accurate Auto Color and Exposure/Flash metering.

If I get a 50D/5D mkII, I already see a lot of situations where I will start to use the SRAW, JPG only or a combo of smaller file features.

Where do they go for a 5D mkIII, 30+mpx?

Moogle Pepper

I still see a direct print button....
..well at least it has new uses for the live mode..

RogersDA

Better specs information here

Main 5D MII site here.