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p.5 #1 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


CMOS wrote:
Can someone confirm whether the old 5D had cross-type for all points? I thought that the old 5D only had cross-type for the center AF.


Just went over the 5D white paper and Canon's web site. AF are absolutely identical between 5D and MkII, with 9 AF points (not cross type except center one). Only difference is DigicIV vs DigicII.

Such a shame Canon ...



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:05 AM
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p.5 #2 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


ulrikft wrote:
What about stop nagging at those that have different wants and needs than you do? If you want a slow, high res, great IQ camera, with no other bells and whistles, that is great. Some of us DO want things like better weather sealing and maybe a more updated AF, that doesen't make us stupid or anything else you might want to imply, it just means that we have different wants and needs. Implementing better weathersealing would not cost canon more than $10 in R&D and $5 pr camera in production cost, this is a "let us be careful not
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Thank you.



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:05 AM
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p.5 #3 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


How come I’ve seen noone mention or link this stuff. Video examples from the new 5D:

http://www.canon-ci.co.kr/product/smov/pop01.html

http://www.canon-ci.co.kr/product/smov/pop02.html

http://www.canon-ci.co.kr/product/smov/pop03.html

http://www.canon-ci.co.kr/product/smov/pop04.html



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:06 AM
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p.5 #4 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


Well, the new 5D Mark II must be a failure as there are no new 5d listings on the buy and sell forum since the announcement. I guess everyone is keeping their old 5D and waiting for the 5D Mark IIn


Sep 17, 2008 at 01:07 AM
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p.5 #5 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


ulrikft wrote:
What about stop nagging at those that have different wants and needs than you do? If you want a slow, high res, great IQ camera, with no other bells and whistles, that is great. Some of us DO want things like better weather sealing and maybe a more updated AF, that doesen't make us stupid or anything else you might want to imply, it just means that we have different wants and needs. Implementing better weathersealing would not cost canon more than $10 in R&D and $5 pr camera in production cost, this is a "let us be careful not
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move on...either buy it or don't. either way this thread is not going to start a national boycott or anything. its not meant to be condecending...
its just like cars...toyota..lexus...if you don't liek features in toyota..buy a lexus. just stop hating that lexus has it and toyota doesn't.



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:08 AM
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AlexTokyo wrote:
Just went over the 5D white paper and Canon's web site. AF are absolutely identical between 5D and MkII, with 9 AF points (not cross type except center one). Only difference is DigicIV vs DigicII.

Such a shame Canon ...


And it only took them 3 years! WTF?



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:08 AM
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p.5 #7 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


Seems as though the video doesn't provide audio and while I don't see any specs on the video aside from 1920x1080 it apears to be interlaced and not progressive.


Sep 17, 2008 at 01:09 AM
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p.5 #8 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


I can understand the disappointment of some folks. For me, this is the perfect camera. 3.9 is more than enough, the AF system is fine (I have a 5D mkI and I've never had a problem with it), and I rarely, if ever, shoot in bad weather. However, I absolutely love the IQ of my 5D now, and I think it's pretty clear that the 5DII is going to be a significant step up - if the 50D is any indication. And the video mode is just awesome. As an expecting father who was planning on buying a video camera, I can say that I really appreciate this feature.


Sep 17, 2008 at 01:11 AM
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p.5 #9 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


fugu wrote:
From RG:

no gapless sensor?


RG is just wrong on several counts... such as the viewfinder, etc.

Recommend reading the actual Canon information posted.





Sep 17, 2008 at 01:13 AM
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p.5 #10 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


Total junk camera - overdue, over priced, under spec and no pop-up flash. Why Canon couldn't have made it a 10fps, weather sealed, 30point AF and 39mp for $1500 is a total mystery. I'll probably have to buy one - I guess I could just about tollerate 21mp


Sep 17, 2008 at 01:15 AM
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p.5 #11 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


badlydrawnboy wrote:
I can understand the disappointment of some folks.


Lucky you because I can't.

Honestly all these specs for such a street price? I say "super well done Canon". None of us could even dream of such an offer one year ago. We should be all p**ing in our pants of excitement. You still have the option to switch to Nikon if you're not happy and believe they offer more.




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Sep 17, 2008 at 01:15 AM
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p.5 #12 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


Nikon, here I come!


Sep 17, 2008 at 01:16 AM
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p.5 #13 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


ulrikft wrote:
Implementing better weathersealing would not cost canon more than $10 in R&D and $5 pr camera in production cost,



Oh, really? And you came to this conclusion how?





Sep 17, 2008 at 01:17 AM
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p.5 #14 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


Frode wrote:
Nikon, here I come!


Good for you. Bye.



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:17 AM
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p.5 #15 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


The stupidity of some people amazes me.


Sep 17, 2008 at 01:19 AM
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p.5 #16 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


badlydrawnboy wrote:
I can understand the disappointment of some folks. For me, this is the perfect camera. 3.9 is more than enough, the AF system is fine (I have a 5D mkI and I've never had a problem with it), and I rarely, if ever, shoot in bad weather. However, I absolutely love the IQ of my 5D now, and I think it's pretty clear that the 5DII is going to be a significant step up - if the 50D is any indication. And the video mode is just awesome. As an expecting father who was planning on buying a video camera,
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Maybe we shoot different things or simply differently than you do and have a different perspective on what the camera should have feature-wise.

Maybe we notice that Nikon isn't doling out the features or build quality on their top models, and seems to being making an effort to give their customers a good value. No Nikon hasn't matched Canon re: IQ... yet, but they are working on it.

Apparently some people have noticed these trends, Nikon is making pretty consistent gains in market share.



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:19 AM
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p.5 #17 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


Pixel Perfect wrote:
From image-resource preview



so it uses over a year old sensor and three year old AF and mirror box and they couldnt release this a year ago?

if they dont up the fps and AF i just dont get how they cant give us the latest sensor at least.

guess they are same old plan, must hold back fps, AF AND sensor so nothing can endanger 1 series. gotten give nikon credit.

or price it even lower than $2700 and make it a cheap general/landscaper dream (which wouldnt be a bad thing)



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:19 AM
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p.5 #18 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


Couple mistakes from Canon's site:
Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories
It's not compatible with EF-S lenses

Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Sorry, no built-in flash...




Sep 17, 2008 at 01:21 AM
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p.5 #19 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


LAPhotoPro.com wrote:
Seems as though the video doesn't provide audio and while I don't see any specs on the video aside from 1920x1080 it apears to be interlaced and not progressive.



Built in mono mic, port for external stereo mic.



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:21 AM
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p.5 #20 · Canon 5D Mark II master thread


"the array of red, green and blue coloured filters over the sensor have been made more transmissive,"

i thought it was impossible to get more from this without sacrificng other qualities....



Sep 17, 2008 at 01:21 AM
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