The New 5D (mk2)
Ok, when I first learned about full-frame DSLRs, only Canon had them at the time (pre-fall 2007): the 1Ds mk2 (1D series) and 5D. While the 1D has been in the $7000 price range, the 5D has hovered just under the $3000 price range for a “professional” level DSLR. Unfortunately, the 5D was released in 2005 and had become quite “out of date” with the latest 1Ds, 30D, 40D, 400D and 450D… many of these being “lower end” DLSRs but having more advanced digital features such as 3″ LCD, live view and automatic sensor dust removal. In the mean time, Nikon had released full-frame DSLRs that competitively beat the 5D in it’s price range (live view, video, 24k ISO)… so except for the 1D models, I thought the bar had now swung in favor of Nikon having the best “affordable” DSLRs…
Well, now finally after much anticipation… the 5D mk2 has been unveiled - and with it - I think the favor has clearly swung back to Canon. The 5Dmk2 is set for release in November 2008, but just check out how impressive this camera is!
- See these Sample Photos
- MUST WATCH this (old canon link) Incredible HD 1080p video from Vincent Laforet (I’ve never seen a video so beautiful, and I particularly enjoy the Moby soundtrack also!)
- Pre-reviews from: luminous landscape, Bob Atkins, dpreview
So, while it’s certainly not in my budget now… someday, oh yes someday, she (the 5D mk2) will be mine! =)
Edit: 9/13/2008 Updated the links to point to the new video hosting site on smugmug. 11/2008 Also the old Canon link works as well, Canon is not hosting the video again. =)
October 5th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Unfortunately, the film had to be taken down due to “103.30 TERABYTES of data being served in 6 days”… they are looking for a new home now for it. =)