EOS 5Dmk2

[Chuckles]

Key features / improvements

21 megapixel CMOS sensor (very similar to the sensor in the EOS-1Ds Mark III)
Sensor dust reduction by vibration of filter
ISO 100 - 6400 calibrated range, ISO 50 - 25600 expansion (1Ds Mark III & 5D max ISO 3200)
Auto ISO (100 - 3200) in all modes except manual
3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
DIGIC 4 processor, new menus / interface as per the EOS 50D
Image processing features:
Highlight tone priority
Auto lighting optimizer (4 levels)
High ISO noise reduction (4 levels)
Lens peripheral illumination correction (vignetting correction)
RAW and SRAW1 (10 MP) / SRAW2 (5 MP)
RAW / JPEG selection made separately
Permanent display of ISO on both top plate and viewfinder displays
AF microadjustment (up to 20 lenses individually)
Three custom modes on command dial, Creative Auto mode
Image copyright metadata support
98% coverage viewfinder (0.71x magnification)
3.0" 920,000 dot LCD monitor with 'Clear View' cover / coatings, 170° viewing angle
Automatic LCD brightness adjustment (ambient light sensor)
Live view with three mode auto-focus (including face detection)
No mirror-flip for exposures in Live View if contrast detect AF selected
Movie recording in live view (1080p H.264 up to 12 minutes, VGA H.264 up to 24 mins per clip)
Two mode silent shooting (in live view)
New jump options in play mode
HDMI and standard composite (AV) video out
Full audio support: built-in mic and speaker, mic-in socket, audio-out over AV (although not HDMI)
IrPort (supports IR remote shutter release using optional RC1 / RC5 controllers)
UDMA CompactFlash support
New 1800 mAh battery with improved battery information / logging
New optional WFT-E4 WiFi / LAN / USB vertical grip
Water resistance: 10 mm rain in 3 minutes

/Wants

[Matblack]

UK: £ 2,299



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[Desmo]

Even I like the sound of that and i have no idea what most of it does

[petemc]

It'll probably be £2k when it comes out. The 1Ds is slightly more expensive at £4.5k. I'm looking at getting one when it comes out.

[Mark]

Interesting to see how the lines are disappearing in the camera world. A DSLR with live view and movie mode. Who'd have thunk it.

[-J-]

Originally Posted by Desmo

Even I like the sound of that and i have no idea what most of it does

heheh


I'm very tempted to buy one, if the IQ is proven to be anywhere near as good as my origional 5d then I will be upgrading, will probably import though to save a few $$$

[Flibster]

Surprised by the 21mp - was expecting the 16mp from the 1Ds MkII
The ISO range is very impressive, as long as it retains the ability of the 5d at high ISO 1600 - more noise would be acceptable above that really.

Full HD video is very surprising though. Was expecting VGA or 1280x720 really. Recording time is limited in length sadly, but could certainly be useful at times,

Not really surprised by much of the rest. Disappointed by some of it. Shame they've stuck to a low FPS and AF points - I suppose they couldn't really do much about this without impacting on the 1Ds MkIII sales substantially.

It's almost my ideal camera, but the 1Ds suits me more.

Bugger.

[petemc]

Originally Posted by -J-

heheh


I'm very tempted to buy one, if the IQ is proven to be anywhere near as good as my origional 5d then I will be upgrading, will probably import though to save a few $$$

Anywhere near? From what I've seen its better. Useable ISO from 50-6400. ISO12,800 fine for b&w. ISO25,600 if you really need to. A leading photographer has pre-ordered 4 of them and says its going to change the industry. Vincent Laforet.

[Jonny69]

This may seem like an odd question but why would they limit the movie recording time?

[petemc]

Sensor would overheat and suffer from a mild case of deadness.