Canon EOS 5D MII Camera¶
maker: Canon
sensor: CMOS
mega pixels: 21.1
capture rate: 3.9 fps
format: digital
af points: 9
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Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 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.
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Below is a list of articles in which this camera is discussed, or at least mentioned, on this site.
Making Progress (may 05, 2013)
Over the past eight years I have been very involved in photography, but sometimes I get disenchanted with my progress. It’s useful sometimes for me to compare my photos over the years to see my progress.
My Madness Thus Far (may 29, 2012)
In case anyone is interested in charting my madness and sadness, here’s an update on how far down the path to sell almost all of my cameras and lenses and switch to a new system.
Almost All Things Being Equal (sep 19, 2011)
Since digital photography has become quite good, there has been a debate among photographers as to whether digital or film photography is better. I did an experiement to see which is better given almost all things being equal.
Is Film Better? (apr 27, 2010)
As I improve my skills at using Adobe PhotoShop for processing images taken with film and digital cameras, I’m wondering if a state of the art, high-end digital camera can produce better images digitally and in print than any film camera.
Focusing Screens in a DSLR Camera (apr 26, 2010)
Some cameras are made with a focusing screen that are easily removable and replacable. This article explains how this is done with an example of the process.
A Comparison Idea about Film (apr 21, 2010)
The main question or set of questions about film cameras is if I want both printed images and digitalized images, which one is better choice? So I tested this with the same conditions (e.g., same lens, settings, etc.) for both types of cameras.
Prime and Full Size (jul 22, 2009)
Although prime lenses (i.e., non-zoom lenses) are limited to one focal length, there are some advantage to them over popular zoom lenses. This article provides examples and advice to help you decide whether to buy prime lenses.