Canon 5D Mark II
Written by Eric on September 18th, 2007 | 85 Comments
Canon has, after much anticipation and rumors, announced the Canon 5D Mark II. The 5D Mark II follows in the formidable foot steps of its predecessor with a full frame sensor, which packs in 21.1 megapixels and features sensitivity settings up to ISO 25,600.
The Canon 5D Mark II is available for pre-order from the following trusted vendors:
Canon 5D Mark II (body only) - Amazon.com
Canon 5D Mark II w/ 24-105mm L lens - Amazon.com
Canon 5D Mark II (body only) - Adorama
Canon 5D Mark II w/ 24-105mm L lens - Adorama
Canon 5D Mark II (body only) - Ritz Camera
Key Features
- New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)
- New Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
- 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
- High performance DIGIC 4 providing superb image quality
- Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
- 3.0″ VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
- ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
- 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points
Canon 5D Mark II Reviews
DP Review (hands-on preview)
So here is the 5D Mark II, which punches high in terms of both resolution and features, headlining: 21 megapixels, 1080p video, 3.0″ VGA LCD, Live view, higher capacity battery. In other words, a camera that aims to leapfrog both its direct rivals, either in terms of resolution (in the case of the D700) or features (in the case of the DSLR-A900).
Canon 5D Mark II Press Release
United Kingdom/ Republic of Ireland, 17 September 2008: Canon announces the full frame, 21.1 Megapixel EOS 5D Mark II: the first EOS with full High Definition video capability.
Compact, lightweight and with environmental protection, the successor to the EOS 5D boasts a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in low light conditions. The new DiG!C 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames.
Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps – for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism.
The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1 Megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available – from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.
Enhancements from the original EOS 5D include:
- Addition of Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, with a new Fluorine coating on the low-pass filter
- Larger 3.0” Clear View LCD with VGA resolution, a 170° angle of view and anti-reflective coatings
- Improved menu system including Quick Control Screen for more direct access to common settings
- Automatic peripheral illumination correction, utilising detailed EF lens information to optimise JPEG images straight out of the camera
- Magnesium alloy construction with additional environmental protection
- UDMA memory card compatibility
“Professional photojournalists and wedding photographers already choose the EOS 5D for its discrete size and outstanding image quality,” said Mogens Jensen, head of Canon Consumer Imaging. “The addition of HD movie recording opens a new chapter for EOS. It creates new possibilities for EOS photographers to capture and share their stories and to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape.”
Key Specifications:
- New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)
- New Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
- 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
- High performance DiG!C 4 processor providing superb image quality
- Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
- 3.0” VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
- ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
- 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points
Pricing & Availability:
The EOS 5D Mark II (body only) is available from end of November 2008 priced at £2299.99 / €2999.99 RRP inc. VAT.
The EOS 5D Mark II, EF 24-105mm f4.0L IS USM kit is available from end of November 2008 priced at £3049.99 / €3999.99 RRP inc. VAT.
Additional information
New CMOS sensor
The EOS 5D Mark II newly designed full frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor features ISO sensitivity from 100-6400, expandable to 50, 12,800 and 25,600. Large 6.4µm2 pixels have been redesigned to capture more light and yield a better signal to noise ratio to ensure lower noise images throughout the ISO range. The full frame sensor has the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film. This means that wide-angle lenses stay wide, without the change in angle of view associated with smaller sensor cameras. As well as benefiting from finer control over depth of field, photographers moving up to the EOS 5D Mark II full frame format will find the newly designed wide, bright 98% coverage viewfinder a joy to work with.
New DiG!C 4 processor
A new DiG!C 4 processor combined with 14-bit analogue to digital conversion provides smooth gradations in mono-tonal areas such as skies, and highly accurate colour rendition. As well as HD movie shooting, DiG!C 4’s high speed provides for long uninterrupted continuous bursts of large JPEGs, near-instant start-up times and immediate and fast review after shooting. DiG!C 4 also provides for improved noise reduction algorithms, complementing the already low noise images from the EOS 5D Mark II CMOS sensor.
HD video capture
The EOS 5D Mark II is Canon’s first D-SLR to incorporate full HD 1920×1080 video capture. Once filming is started from Live View mode, photographers can fire off either single or continuous stills, with video capture continuing after the final frame is captured.
See everything
A new 3.0” VGA resolution LCD provides a wide 170º angle-of-view, providing plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. The screen brightness can automatically adjust to suit viewing conditions, extending battery life in low light and improving viewing in bright conditions. A new dedicated Live View button switches modes to display a real-time image on the LCD. This allows EOS 5D Mark II photographers to enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles. Simple connection to a PC provides easy remote shooting.
Precision focus and metering
A 9-point auto focus system is supported by 6 additional invisible Assist AF points, located inside the spot-metering circle to optimise subject tracking performance in AI SERVO AF mode. For accurate exposure readings in tricky lighting conditions, the spot metering circle covers just 3.5% of the frame.
Control
The EOS 5D Mark II redesigned menu system includes a new Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly changed settings. A new Creative Auto mode allows photographers to cede control of key settings to the camera, while retaining control over creative variables such background blur, drive mode and image brightness. Custom user settings allow photographers to switch between two completely different camera setups. This is ideal for changing quickly between two different environments, such as switching from working inside a church without flash to outdoors with fill-flash at a wedding.
Accessories
Shooting flexibility is enhanced with a range of new accessories. Shooting capacity can be extended with either the high capacity 1800mAh lithium-ion Battery Pack LP-E6, or Battery Grip BG-E6. A new optional Wireless File Transmitter – the K271 – offers external HDD and GPS compatibility along with the ability to transmit images direct to computer or FTP server, or operate the camera wirelessly. Both the BG-E6 and K271 feature a vertical orientation shutter release and other key controls for comfortable portraiture work, with a substantial grip to help balance the camera when used with long lenses.
September 18th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
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September 18th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
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September 24th, 2007 at 5:02 am
Beside the already mentioned feaures there should also be the sensor cleaning mecanism. I wonder which new lenses will be anounced. Maybe 200mm F2.8 IS
September 24th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Beside the already mentioned feaures there should also be the sensor cleaning mecanism. I wonder which new lenses will be anounced. Maybe 200mm F2.8 IS
October 9th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
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October 10th, 2007 at 7:30 am
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October 18th, 2007 at 7:57 am
Semi weather sealing .. 4-5 fps … my a$$
Okay Canon can sell more 5D and future 5DmkII than Nikon their D3 by dropping prize of those 5D\'s.
What they should do is to put real enviromental sealing and 8fps
into body of 5D (call it 5DmkII). 12MP is enough .. why an earth 16MP ?? … much more appreciated are better DR and working AF.
October 18th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Semi weather sealing .. 4-5 fps … my a$$
Okay Canon can sell more 5D and future 5DmkII than Nikon their D3 by dropping prize of those 5D’s.
What they should do is to put real enviromental sealing and 8fps
into body of 5D (call it 5DmkII). 12MP is enough .. why an earth 16MP ?? … much more appreciated are better DR and working AF.
October 20th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
We will wait and see. If the frames per second as well as weather sealing aren\'t there, then Canon will lose serious business to Nikon and there new D3 camera. A new 5d with full frame sensor and 8 frames per second sounds great, Mike.
October 20th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
We will wait and see. If the frames per second as well as weather sealing aren’t there, then Canon will lose serious business to Nikon and there new D3 camera. A new 5d with full frame sensor and 8 frames per second sounds great, Mike.
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:34 am
Still learning my 40d and a few quibbles but, overall, it does a great job for the kind of photography I mostly do. Am anxiously awaiting the 5d follow on. Canon has a dilemma, a good one for us. Namely, they have to up the ante on features for the 5d followon beyond what they would have done without Nikons new cameras. 8 fps and full weathersealing would be awesome for me, and I think sensor cleaning is a given. But, Canon needs to keep enough of a differentiation from the 1D Mark III so as not to kill its sales. And yes, I know the Mk III has a 1.3 crop factor so a bit of a perceived advantage in telephoto. But not so much IMO, cuz a full frame can easily be cropped without any difference in IQ to the naked eye.
October 30th, 2007 at 7:36 am
the 5D mark II will be 22 magapixel according to Canon people
October 30th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Err, then why would anyone buy the 1Ds Mark III? Pay $4000 for weather sealing, WiFi and SD Card features? Sure, sign me up.
October 31st, 2007 at 1:16 am
5d will be 22 MP? ROTFL!
October 31st, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Wesley, I appreciate the pointer from "Canon people," but can you provide any detail on your source of information. I'm highly speculative that Canon would produce a 22MP 5D since their flagship is 21MP.
November 4th, 2007 at 12:11 am
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November 5th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
I don’t care what features they have or don’t have - it will still be a huge upgrade for people still using a 20D or 30D who have advanced and want something with better features. At this point all I care about is them releasing it this month! Although from what some other people have said, maybe they will delay in order to up the FPS and weather sealing.
November 11th, 2007 at 10:31 am
check out the price graph for 5d .. dropping like a rock.. amazon now has it for 2099…. Mark II is coming!
November 11th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Thanks for the info parsa. I’ve updated the post.
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November 12th, 2007 at 11:55 am
The 1DS MkIII will be 22mp, not the 5D MkII
November 13th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
God please release the new 5D before christmas !! :/
November 16th, 2007 at 12:52 am
In Canada - Canon has the Double your Rebate promotion again (canon’s website filed under promotions [PDF]). Last year, it was ANY dSLR that you wanted combined with ONE more item, you’d get double your rebate. This year, it is ONLY the 5D… sure you can buy any other dSLR Kit… but the rebate would only be on the accessory, not the camera kit! (unless it’s the 5D) Think Canon is trying to push out more inventory of the 5D? [*w/ $700CDN rebate]
November 19th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
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November 20th, 2007 at 11:44 am
[...] Here’s a tiny piece of info that may point to an forthcoming Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR. On a bug report web page for a Capture One software, someone may have slipped, and as you can see, there’s a camera listed there on a drop-down list that doesn’t officially exist yet. Could this be a hint of things to come? The same thing happened before the Canon 40D was released a few months ago, and now it’s real. Rumor has the update to the popular Canon 5D coming as early as sometime this month. Well, we have noticed a couple of price drops on the 5D in the last two months. Discuss. [Photography Bay] [...]
November 20th, 2007 at 11:53 am
[...] Here’s a tiny piece of info that may point to an forthcoming Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR. On a bug report web page for a Capture One software, someone may have slipped, and as you can see, there’s a camera listed there on a drop-down list that doesn’t officially exist yet. Could this be a hint of things to come? The same thing happened before the Canon 40D was released a few months ago, and now it’s real. Rumor has the update to the popular Canon 5D coming as early as sometime this month. Well, we have noticed a couple of price drops on the 5D in the last two months. Discuss. [Photography Bay] [...]
November 20th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
[...] Here’s a tiny piece of info that may point to an forthcoming Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR. On a bug report web page for a Capture One software, someone may have slipped, and as you can see, there’s a camera listed there on a drop-down list that doesn’t officially exist yet. Could this be a hint of things to come? The same thing happened before the Canon 40D was released a few months ago, and now it’s real. Rumor has the update to the popular Canon 5D coming as early as sometime this month. Well, we have noticed a couple of price drops on the 5D in the last two months. Discuss. [Photography Bay] [...]
November 20th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
[...] Here’s a tiny piece of info that may point to an forthcoming Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR. On a bug report web page for a Capture One software, someone may have slipped, and as you can see, there’s a camera listed there on a drop-down list that doesn’t officially exist yet. Could this be a hint of things to come? The same thing happened before the Canon 40D was released a few months ago, and now it’s real. Rumor has the update to the popular Canon 5D coming as early as sometime this month. Well, we have noticed a couple of price drops on the 5D in the last two months. Discuss. [Photography Bay] [...]
November 20th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
[...] Here’s a tiny piece of info that may point to an forthcoming Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR. On a bug report web page for a Capture One software, someone may have slipped, and as you can see, there’s a camera listed there on a drop-down list that doesn’t officially exist yet. Could this be a hint of things to come? The same thing happened before the Canon 40D was released a few months ago, and now it’s real. Rumor has the update to the popular Canon 5D coming as early as sometime this month. Well, we have noticed a couple of price drops on the 5D in the last two months. Discuss. [Photography Bay] [...]
November 20th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
[...] Here’s a tiny piece of info that may point to an forthcoming Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR. On a bug report web page for a Capture One software, someone may have slipped, and as you can see, there’s a camera listed there on a drop-down list that doesn’t officially exist yet. Could this be a hint of things to come? The same thing happened before the Canon 40D was released a few months ago, and now it’s real. Rumor has the update to the popular Canon 5D coming as early as sometime this month. Well, we have noticed a couple of price drops on the 5D in the last two months. Discuss. [Photography Bay] [...]
November 21st, 2007 at 8:17 pm
whay develope department in Canon inc. dont anonce the official note with date of relese 5D mkII , i cant wait 3 mounth more. my plan is replace the 10D with 5, but when im introduceing with info of new 5d im bloody irritated with idea of buying new 5d! and her price!!!!?
to compareing with nikon
November 22nd, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Yeah we all have to be patient to see the price of the new 5D and if it’s too expensive, i’ll take the 5D anyway, still the perfect choice right now..
November 23rd, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Oh No! Checked on iData’s comment and the rebate goes until Dec 31, 2007 !!! I don’t think it would be good for their sales if they released the 5d Mk2 during their inventory sell-off and rebates. No doubt they’ll stay tight-lipped about it, but maybe that means they’re in the clear to release it for the big Expo at the end of January.
If anyone from Canon is reading this, I will be happy to be a professional Beta tester for you. Get in touch - aspectphotography@gmail.com
December 2nd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
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December 2nd, 2007 at 2:38 pm
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December 2nd, 2007 at 2:39 pm
http://www.photographybay.com/2007/12/02/canon-5d-mark-ii-rumors/
December 4th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
I’ve reed numerous reviews about the current 5D on internet. That seems already a remarkable camera with outstanding performance. The only common complain about it is the huge dust problem. More than the other entire Canon DSLR body’s it’s a magnet for dust. For that reason I decided to wait for its replacement by the new 5D MK II which will be definitely equipped with the Dust Removal System. According the rumors on internet I thought I could run soon to the nearest Canon shop to buy a copy but I begin to believe that it will take at least another six months before Canon announce this new desirable camera…
December 11th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
For the current price of the 5D forget the new one. It will cost no less than 3g’s (body only) and for that price you could have the Pro 9000 printer and 24-105l lens combo pack! Also, grab a copy of DxO Optics Pro version 5 for three bills and shoot Raw. It will knock your socks off with current 5D and supported lenses. Canon already crossed the affordable full frame line with the 5D so just buy it and enjoy that 15mm fisheye DxO’ed to 12mm and go where no crop body can.
December 15th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
People in US are really lucky, the 5D there is about 1500 euros, here in France it’s still 2300 euros… I’ll sure wait that the price here go down under 2000 euros and i’ll buy it, i can’t imagine the price of the new 5D here, probably around 3000 euros, too expensive, and with that, you have to buy “L” lenses minimum..
December 18th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
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December 25th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
hi Mike i think that in france if thats the case its overpriced. I can easily buy it here in holand for around (2000 euros) with 200 cash back.
December 29th, 2007 at 11:27 am
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December 30th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Hallo Andre, The prices are going down, I found on pixellium.com the 5D at 1995 Euros with the cashback (1 more day) you’ll actually get it at 1800 euros. It’s the lower price I found here in France in a (respectable and renownded store). I don’t talk about germany or Honk Kong because it’s cheaper there..
December 30th, 2007 at 10:59 am
It’s just amazing the differences between the prices here, let’s talk about the compact flash memory cards. The lower price for the Sandisk Compact Flash Extreme III 16 Go is about 160 euros, and the bigger one is about 630 euros !? with the internet thing, we must take the time to check everything :/
December 31st, 2007 at 10:59 pm
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January 6th, 2008 at 10:56 am
I was told by a reputable dealer that Canon and Nikon are working on prime zoom lenses F4 200 to 600mm. Any comments?
January 6th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Kris,
Nikon already has lenses fitting that description. Canon has a 600mm f/4 lens. While lenses are inevitably updated as time goes by, Nikon just updated their 600mm f/4 lens to add VR. (See here.)
Canon has recently announced the development of a 200mm f/2L IS lens and a 800mm f/5.6L IS lens.
I really think the only plausible part of that info could be maybe a 200mm f/4 IS lens from Canon or an update to Nikon’s 200mm f/4 to add VR and make it an AF-S lens. Given the recent news of Canon’s 200mm and 800mm lenses, I don’t expect that we’ll see one at PMA. Maybe a Nikon update, if anything.
My best guess is that your dealer has got his numbers mixed up with the 600mm VR lens from Nikon and Canon’s recent news of the 200mm and 800mm lenses.
January 15th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Spoke with a photo-hardware store owner over here in holland. I asked him about any news around new products from Canon. This is what he said: I don’t know anything specific about new products being released by Canon. All I know is that the traders and dealers in the netherlands are invited to a “Launch Party” at the 28 of january 2008. So we can expect something to happen.
January 19th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Would love to see a new 100mm or 200mm IS Macro. I would be first in line for this. A tripod is not always practical so IS is logical. Besides, Nikon has VR on their 105mm macro.
January 21st, 2008 at 5:27 pm
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January 25th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Everyone keeps speculating about a 5D Mk II, but if Canon goes with the “Mark” designation, I suspect it’ll be a Mk III, because all the 1D’s have Mark numbers that coincide with the generation of Digic processor they have. Hence, 1D’s with a Digic II are all Mk II’s, and those with a Digic III are Mk III’s.
Because it would look odd to go from 5D to 5D Mk III, I expect an upgraded 5D would be called 5Dn.
In any case, I can’t wait…
January 26th, 2008 at 3:31 am
Hey it looks like the updated XTI rumors are true, I am still really hoping for a 5D upgrade as its the oldest in the lineup and a full frame with all the new goodies for less than 8g’s would be awesome and seems smart. But the new Rebel XSi is out and its on there website and all, so yea!
January 31st, 2008 at 1:38 am
Seriously - no update to the 5D or some other (3D/7D) pro-level camera for PMA? Amazing. I can’t believe Canon would go 3 years without updating the 5D. It’s just silly.
January 31st, 2008 at 11:08 am
Not just silly, it’s a shame. I’ve been waiting for a 3D or 5DII for 3 months now… Checking this site on a daily basis… agonizing…
February 1st, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I’ve also been expecting the release of the new 5D, so i can hopefully afford the current one :D
February 8th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Perhaps the OLED seen on a 5D will make it to the new model - Canon (link edit - Ed.)
February 9th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I am so torn between waiting another 6 months or so for the new 5d or buying the current one. I am not in any hurry, but am looking to upgrade from my xti and the current 5d price is making it tempting! I know the current 5d is more than good enough for my needs, but I still want a camera with the latest features. I’ve already waited so long. argg..
February 20th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I was very interested with CANON EOS 5D MARK II, when I saw it. But perhaps, somebody knows the preliminary price for that new model?
March 4th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
The 5D is dropping prices to make room for the new 5D Mark II. Will be released sooner than expected. Prices will be less than the Nikon 300 competitor.
March 9th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Semi weather sealing?
One thing Canon needs, or rather I need, is a fully sealed camera at a reasonable price.
Surely it’s no unreasonable to expect a 1000 plus pound camera to with stand to odd shower.
I have been very happy with my 5D. But after having paid 1750 quid for it just over two years ago, I’m not so happy to find out it has internal corrosion issues. Waiting to find out it is repairable.
March 13th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Canon 5d is very good and 5d mark II is very better but 3500 usd is very high price
i bught a sony a700 is very cheaper
March 18th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
[...] Le 5D est sorti déjà depuis 2 ans 1/2 (août 2005) et Canon se fait gentiment attendre. En comparaison le 1D MkII N est apparu 18 mois après la sortie du 1DmkII. La rumeur du 5D mkII est venue comme à l’accoutumée d’Internet suite à la découverte d’un utilisateur de la version beta 4 du logiciel Canon Capture One, d’une option “Canon 5D Mark II” dans le menu de sélection du type d’appareil photo… Depuis Canon fait le mort, mais on devrait en savoir plus à la Photokina de septembre (23-2/09/2008). Le lien pour voir l’article en anglais sur Photography Bay est ici. [...]
April 5th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Yeah, and the release of the 5D could be able in 2009, and not before, even it will be announced during the PHOTOKINA.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Well, I’m hoping those specs aren’t correct. And I don’t think it really puts that much of a dent in the excitement surrounding the competition. 40d AF - not that exciting. The D300 has the AF of the D3 not the D40. I would hope that model of taking the top features aside from sensor (D300 has the same AF, the same metering, the same control / button layout for the most part) would find its way to Canon. I love my 5D but what I would like is a smaller 1 Series - smaller sensor (12 MP would be just fine), no built-in vertical grip, same 1 series AF, same 1 series top button layout. [B] Think of the digital equivilent of Canon’s current film 1V camera and you’ve got it. [/B] The “specs” posted here would seem to indicate that Canon thinks folks just want more MPs (yeah, that’s why they’re loving the 12 MP D3) and would be happy with updates to the 40d AF (I’ll say it - lame) and Digic III/14 Bit.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Let’s not forget what the 5D was when it was introduced. It was and continues to be a studio/indoor camera. The niche of the 5D is not an all-weather machine.
Therefore neither fast fps nor weather sealing are required.
April 25th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
The 5D is not an outdoor camera? Where did you read that? Strangest thing I’ve heard… Have you seen all the pictures taken outside with the 5D, Lumondo?
April 27th, 2008 at 12:02 am
there is a Perth company that specialises in Canon’s (thats all they sell) called Quality Cameras. If you check out their webiste their out of 5D’s. I’d say this means something
May 13th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Fact: Good news coming… the replacement 5D will be announced in the coming weeks, slated for release during August 2008.
May 24th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Canon France is sending teasinf via e-mail to the journalists for an event on June 10th at 11h30 CET. They will announce the 2 future Canon summer 08 stars (Canon 5D Mark II?).
http://www.virusphotolive.com/buzz/canon-nous-reserve-des-surprises/
Sébastien
May 27th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I notice today that Amazon has a page about a new book by Charlotte K. Lowrie, that would seem to confirm some rumors about a new Canon 5D.
Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Mark-Digital-Field-Guide/dp/0470409509
She is the author of the Canon 5D field guide. This would certainly help confirm the rumors about an upcoming release of a 5D Mark II.
Kimball G. Orwoll
May 27th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I’ve waited the release since september 07. So i’m a bit disapointed. We’ll see what will happen in a couple of months. But I really think that the release of the new 5D won’t be out before september..
June 11th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
June 10th announcements were about CANON EOS 1000D and the flash Speedlite 430 EX II.
This is disappointing.
Sébastien
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:18 am
D700 officially launched already, and this uses the D3 sensor in a D300 body. 5d sensor is better, but the D300 body might be a tough act to follow for the 5d upgrade… Canon needs some serious body-building and LCD upgrades to stay in the lead… JMHO
July 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I’m still waiting, but may have to consider at least looking at the D700 when it is available. I don’t have a huge investment in Canon glass, so the switch wouldn’t be too painful at all. Especially if the updated 5D comes in at much over $3500 as rumoured.
I am also wondering if the LCD will have a higher pixel count. 3″ is great, but better with more pixels to help compose macro shots.
Fingers crossed!
July 9th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Digital Field Guide #198: Canon EOS 5d Mark II Digital Field Guide
by Charlotte K. Lowrie
Product Details
ISBN:9780470409503
Author:Lowrie, Charlotte K.
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Author:Lowrie, Charlotte K.
Subject:Techniques - Equipment
Series:Digital Field Guide
Series Volume:198
Publication Date:November 2008
Binding:Paperback
Language:English
Pages:304
July 9th, 2008 at 12:24 am
http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780470409503
August 8th, 2008 at 8:43 am
hmmmmm
http://www.google.com/search?q=9780470409503
half rebel xs/1000d, half 5d mkii
August 18th, 2008 at 3:32 am
I have a friend who works in engineering at Canon and he let it slip one night after a few too many beers, what will be released in the next 2 months. The Canon 3D ( 5D vII ) will offer a 22MP sensor, iso up to 51200 but restricted to 12800 in non-custom modes. True 8fps, 21pt AF and new body for better weather proofing. It will be very expensive and is not really a 5D MKII as it will be a class above.
Many components will be from the 1D’s as these will be phased out gradually due to the bruises from the Nikon D3
To all those people who said the new camera cannot out-spec the flagship model to retain sales, erm, Canon know they will lose sales if they don’t beat the Nikon D3, D700, D300. Releasing touched up models will leave Canon in big trouble….
( All the above is made up .. same as all the other rumours posted everywhere )
August 21st, 2008 at 10:24 am
Months later, whats really new about the released of the 5D ? I’m really patient since october 2007 but I think that I’m getting crazy about the rumors :/ Then Patience
September 9th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Dude this thing is finally going to be here, check out the friggin lame teaser they put out! But at least its finally going to be here!
http://www.canon.com/moon/en/
September 13th, 2008 at 10:28 am
It’s a good thing, to have the choice between to Full Sensor Cameras.