Comments on: Canon 5D Mark II Rumblings from PMA

By: Harry

Harry — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:20:58 +0000

I personally called the Canon service center in VA. I told them I was looking into buying another 5D but would be very upset if I did and weeks later they came out with a new verson of the 5D. She told me, and this was 2 weeks ago…”That the 5D is reaching it’s 3 year run and if she was me”… “I would hold off for a few weeks.” Then she said ” Do you get it” I said thank you and hung up!

So looks like it is about to arrive!!!

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:08:20 +0000

I’ve decided to wait. I might not even upgrade from my XTi, which I love, but it’s going to be modified to dedicated infrared capture. I’ve watched the 5D drop in price, and it’s tempting, but if the new one has the dust shaker that works so well on the XTi, and a 16-bit processor, and the better LCD, I can use my Hoya R72 filter a little longer on the XTi for infrared until it comes out.

By: Don

Don — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:12:27 +0000

In my opinion, the 5D had one of the best sensors in the history of DSLR’s with its Full frame / low pixel count (relative to new models.) This made each pixel huge by comparison allowing it to gather the tons of light. I think this is one of the main reasons we see such fantastic images from it.

I can only hope that with all this talk about other features that we don’t downplay the most important part. I would hate to see Canon not focus enough design effort into an equally updated and fantastic sensor with the latest technologies.

Heck – I’d be happy with the same pixel count if the quality and light sensitivity increased while reducing the noise.

This is not to say I wouldn’t want the anti-dust or 3-inch screen or especially the newer AF & Metering systems.

Just my 2 cents.

By: E

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:47:21 +0000

Me too.

Tell me if you think this is a Karazee idea:

I am thinking of buying the 40D now and then if and when the new 5D comes out, I will sell the 40D to recoup some $ and then buy the new 5D.

What do you guys think?

By: E

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:06:45 +0000

Same boat here too.

I’m considering buying the 40D now and wait on the 5D release.

If the 5D is available later this year I’m thinking I would sell the 40D to recoup some $$$ and then buy the new 5D.

Is this crazee talk? What do you guys think?

By: wes

wes — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:33:51 +0000

im in the same boat as Braxton, the price right now seems great and im not sure i can wait until august. but buying a camera now and having it updated in a couple months is just a painful thought. ha. to wait or not?

By: Braxton

Braxton — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:47:15 +0000

For a new user, is it worth it to go ahead and buy a 5D now @ $2,099 (Amazon)?

Or should I wait for the new release?

By: NEO

NEO — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:22:39 +0000

Canon will not release a full-frame replacement for under 2K. My expectation is that the 5D Mk II body only will retail around $2699 with the kit at $3499. If they are going to package the 24-105 IS L with it, that would still be a great price.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:58:13 +0000

I am sick of waiting. I will keep shooting until it is on the shelf.

By: Marcel

Marcel — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:45:02 +0000

Hmmm, starting to look like Photokina for this “5D Mk?”. Whatever the case, it will be interesting to see if and how Canon react to Sony’s pending release of the A900 (which I’m guessing will include their new 24mp sensor). It sounds like these two products are due for release at some time near each other, later this year.

For the updated 5D, I’ve been wondering if Canon would use the 16mp sensor from the 1Ds MkII, but with Pentax, Sony and others upping the ante with lower priced models only time will tell. The 5D is a great product so I hope Canon does a good job with this update.

On a different note: I for one, think we could stop the “megapixel and speed race” and start to focus on picture quality in all the new products. How much speed and how many megapixels do most of us really need?