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Finally after 3+ years cannon announces its 5D replacement. While the hd capture sure interests me I am kind of let down by the lack of frames per second but with the 21 mega pixel full frame sensor it will sure make a nice landscape camera.. While it might be a little overkill to shoot it at full resolution at all times it sure is nice having those extra pixels when you know you want to go big on a print. But where is the full weather sealing? I wonder how good the "improved weather sealing" is? I do like the IR remote feature though that sure make it nice being able to use the rc1 wireless remote. I also looking forward to seeing the performance at ISO 50.
After so many rumors going around and then the new Canon 50D being released with some pretty impressive specs, the 5D Mark II is not the huge jump the 5D was to the 20D in it's day. So that has to make one wonder if there is going to be another camera entering in canon's line up in the next couple of months because as of right now Nikon is still leading the battle and Sony has there new one out that is making things very competitive right now.
Well now we have to wait for the Mark II to hit shelves and see what kind of performance is coming out of there new digic 4 chip and what this hd video is all about.
shawn..
Here is what the canon specs are as posted on there site:
If you want to see it for yourself here you go
High Performance for High Expectation Canon's update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it's better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build. Full-frame shooters rejoice!
Specifications
Type
Type
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Media
CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4A)
Image Sensor Size
36.0mm x 24.0mm (35mm Fll-frame)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 21.1 megapixels
Total Pixels
Total pixels: Approx. 22.0 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion feature
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning(2) Manual cleaning of sensor(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image Type
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW1, sRAW2, RAW+JPEGVideo: MOV
File Size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 6.1MB (5616 x 3744 pixels)(2) Large/Nomal: Approx. 3.0MB (5616 x 3744 pixels)(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.6MB (4080 x 2720 pixels)(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.9MB (4080 x 2720 pixels)(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.1MB (2784 x 1856 pixels)(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2784 x 1856 pixels)(7) RAW: Approx. 25.8MB (5616 x 3744 pixels)(8) sRAW 1: Approx. 14.8MB (3861 x 2574 pixels)(9) sRAW 2: Approx. 10.8MB (2784 x 1856 pixels)Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
Recording Functions
With the WFT-E4A attached, image recording to the CF card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E4A will be possible as follows:(1) Standard(2) Automatic switching of recording media(3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality(4) Recording images having the same size
Backup Recording
Enabled with WFT-E4A attached
File Numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Provided (RAW/sRAW+JPEG also possible)
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
Image Processing
Type
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop incrementsWhite balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop incrementsBlue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 98%
Magnification
Approx. 0.71x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
Focusing Screen
Interchangeable (Eg-D: Grid lines, Eg-S [point of Focus], Eg-A standard focusing screen provided
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cutoff with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle), Flash information (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock), Image information (Highlight tone priority, monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information), battery information
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points
9 (Cross-type)
Metering Range
EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection
Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist Beam
When an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the AF-assist beam from the Speedlite will be emitted when necessary.
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
Automatically set, ISO 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments)Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automaticallyExtension settable (with C.Fn.I-3-1): ISO 50 (L), 12800 (H1), 25600 (H2)High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200-1600
Exposure Compensation
Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achievedManual: By AE lock button
Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds
1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Remote Control
Remote control with N3-type terminal
External Speedlite
Zooming to Match Focal Length
Provided
Compatible Flash
EX-series Speedlites
Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
External Flash Settings
Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10-sec. or 2-sec. delay)
Continuous Shooting Speed
Max. 3.9 shots/sec.
Maximum Burst
JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 78 (CF)/approx. 310 (UDMA CF)RAW: approx. 13/approx. 14 (UDMA CF)RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 8 (CF/UDMA CF)Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB CF card, high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100 and Standard Picture StyleVaries depending on the subject, CF card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc.
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes
Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing
Quick mode (Phase-difference detection)Live mode/Face Detection Live mode (Contrast detection)Manual focusing (5x/10x magnification possible)
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering with the image sensor (still photos)Center-weighted average metering (video)
Metering Range
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display
Provided (Two-type grid displays)
Exposure Simulation
Provided
Silent Shooting
Provided (Mode 1 and 2)
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
3.0 in.
Dots
Approx. 920,000 (VGA)
Coverage
Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 170°)
Brightness Adjustment
Auto, 7 levels provided
Interface Languages
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, 15/15 Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Image Playback
Display Format
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), slide show (all images/selected by date/folder)
Highlight Warning
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Image Protection and Erase
Protect
Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase
Single image, check-marked images or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images)
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS 5D Mark II
Easy Print feature
Provided
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images
JPEG and RAW imagesOnly JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
Customization
Custom Functions
Total 25
Camera User Settings
Register under Mode Dial's C1 and C3 positions
My Menu Registration
Provided
Interface
USB Terminal
For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Video Out Terminal
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable(2) HDMI mini OUT terminal
Extension System Terminal
For connection to WFT-E4A
Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E6AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 with Battery Grip BG-E6 attached.
Battery Check
Auto
Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
Date/Time Battery
One CR1616 lithium-ion battery
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in./152.0 x 113.5 x 75.0mm
Weight
Approx. 28.6 oz./810g (body only)
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
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Here is a couple of highlights from the contest at Bear Mountain yesterday. I was up there all day shooting, and got a ton of shots to break in my new camera. I thought i would post a few for everyone to check out. They hauled in something like 100 tons of snow for the event and just blew it out of huge hose. It takes a few hours to cover everything and then melts quickly. A pretty expensive deal, but it draws in alot of people, and the prize purse was $12,ooo!!!
