5D Mark2 announced

[flat-planedCrank]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08091705canon_5d...

"After a week or so of teaser ads Canon has finally unveiled the successor to the venerable EOS 5D, the world's first 'compact' full frame digital SLR. The EOS 5D Mark II boasts a new 21MP CMOS sensor, an expanded ISO range of 50-25,600 and a wealth of improvements and new features including full 1080p HD movie recording, live view, 3.0" 920k dot LCD, DIGIC IV processor, increased battery capacity and sensor dust reduction. UPDATE: Body-only prices: US: $ 2,699, EU: € 2,499, UK: £ 2,299."




Cheers.

[flat-planedCrank]

http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease...


More details on Canon's .jp website:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos5dm2/index.htm...

Edited by flat-planedCrank on Wednesday 17th September 06:02

[4hero]

you have to laugh at the UK price

Looks good, only 3.9fps though?

[steve_amv8]

4hero said:

you have to laugh at the UK price

Looks good, only 3.9fps though?

Indeed .... £1500 in the US (and that's RRP!)

[beanbag]

It looks like it has an IR receiver!

Goodness knows why canon removed that facility from the 40D.....

[bramley]

Want it! Suddenly my 5D doesn't look so clever

[beanbag]

I've just been reading the specs, downloading the sample photos and movies and all I can say is "wow".

Totally pointless, but given half the chance, if I go to the states, this WILL be my next purchase. The good thing for me is that it's highly unlikely I'll go to the states for the next 2 years at very least so I won't be buying it over here.

I'm waiting for the Mark III which should hopefully be released in another 2-3 years when I decide to upgrade my 40D....

In the meantime though, I can't wait for it to hit the shops so I can have a good play about with it.

[DucatiGary]

steve_amv8 said:

4hero said:

you have to laugh at the UK price

Looks good, only 3.9fps though?

Indeed .... £1500 in the US (and that's RRP!)

canon uk will have to do something about that, a grand more for buying from a UK store, it just aint going to happen!

[beanbag]

Funny really....considering all the hype for the 5D Mark II, this thread is remarkably quiet!

[4hero]

beanbag said:

Funny really....considering all the hype for the 5D Mark II, this thread is remarkably quiet!

Working hard here to earn enough pennies to get a 1D MKIII

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[nick_bbb]

Oooh, I like the look of that I still think the original 5D is a classic, kind of simple like a film camera. I wonder if all those extra megapixels really add any value? I like some of the other features, could even see me using the video function now and again

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

DucatiGary said:

steve_amv8 said:

4hero said:

you have to laugh at the UK price

Looks good, only 3.9fps though?

Indeed .... £1500 in the US (and that's RRP!)

canon uk will have to do something about that, a grand more for buying from a UK store, it just aint going to happen!

A grand? No.

Remember the US price is pre TAX so generally you need to add 8% on to that. Then there're the costs on £ to $ rate convertion. It'll probably end up around £1670. Yes still cheaper but only a USA guaranty and fingers crossed they don't catch you at customs and add another 20% then 17.5% vat on all of that .

Yes, it's cheaper in the states but it's not a simple as it seems...

[Pixel-Snapper]

I really dont get this new lets put a HD Video option on camera's like this?

Same with the new Nikons.

Edited by Pixel-Snapper on Wednesday 17th September 13:16

[VxDuncan]

Pixel-Snapper said:

I really dont get this new lets put a HD Video option on camera's like this?

Same with the new Nikons.

Edited by Pixel-Snapper on Wednesday 17th September 13:16

Same here. Because they can I guess, the hardware's there, just the firmware to do it that needs writing. Personally I'd rather not have it and keep the sensor cooler (and therefore less noisy).

Anyone else no been able to get onto DP reviews site?

[beanbag]

Pixel-Snapper said:

I really dont get this new lets put a HD Video option on camera's like this?

Same with the new Nikons.

Edited by Pixel-Snapper on Wednesday 17th September 13:16

I think it's a superb idea.

The sensors on these cameras are far superior to video camera sensors, and the range of lenses makes them a dream for short film makers or journalists.....

[Bigdrift]

you do not need movie function on a Dslr

[beanbag]

Bigdrift said:

you do not need movie function on a Dslr

Why not????? And seriously....what difference does it make if it's there or not?

Traditionally, SLR's did not have movie modes because it was simply not possible. After all, they were film cameras and how on earth would it work?

DSLR's expand the realm of what's possible in previously this was perhaps not possible also due to technical limitations, but now with the new DIGIC 4 processor, users can have movies with their DSLR's using what is a fantastic range of lenses.

From where I'm sitting, I see this as evolution of the DSLR, and it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if the 1D series will carry this too in future versions.

I really don't see why people are so up-tight about this!!!

Edited by beanbag on Wednesday 17th September 17:02

[baz7175]

Is there a release date for this guy yet? I'm off to the states in 4 weeks time for a month with work, and if the timing is right

[Simpo Two]

As we're talking sales gimmicks, a coffee maker would be more useful...

[Mr_annie_vxr]

Pants, now I want one.... just not sure how I can justify it to the mrs...