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Canon announced the new EOS 5D Mark II

  • 21.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion (16,384 colors/each of 3 primary color), wide range ISO setting of 100-6400 (expandable L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600).
  • Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video.
  • Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and color reproduction as well as reduced image noise.
  • High performance with 3.9 fps continuous shooting, new shutter with a durability of 150,000 cycles and improved weather-resistant body.
  • Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video.
  • 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) monitor with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings for improved viewing and smudge protection.
  • Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor.
  • Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories.

and the PowerShot G10

  • 14.7 Megapixel digital camera for the highest image quality.
  • High powered 5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer plus a 28mm wide-angle lens gets you up close and personal to your subjects as well as captures more in your frame.
  • New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction for greater flexibility.
  • Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
  • Large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II (460,000 dots/VGA) with even greater true-to-life color reproduction.
  • A wealth of accessories including optional Speedlite flashes, an underwater housing and a Tele Converter lens.
  • Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

As well as the PowerShot SX10 IS

  • Stay close to the action with a 20x Optical Zoom, wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer. Improved speed and quiet zooming means you never have to miss a shot.
  • Powerful 10.0 Megapixel resolution for greater printing and editing.
  • Large 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD for flexible viewing at nearly every angle, plus a viewfinder for more shooting options.
  • New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction for greater flexibility.
  • MovieSnap mode lets you capture high-resolution still images while shooting a movie. Improved movie format for longer movie lengths.
  • A wide range of shooting modes to capture anything.
  • Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
 
On the 5D MkII I noticed it is also compatible with EF-S lenses. Interesting.

However under specifications it says:
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
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Which both contradicts the above and doesnt make sense on a full frame :confused:
 
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bwana said:
On the 5D MkII I noticed it is also compatible with EF-S lenses. Interesting.

However under specifications it says:
Which both contradicts the above and doesnt make sense on a full frame :confused:
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Something lost in translation maybe?
 
Looks like a good camera based on those specs. I see a number of cameras are now coming out with HD video as well. A while ago this was sacrilege to the DSLR crowd who sneered at the point and shoot crowd. A camera with video features! Get a real video camera!

One of these days it will also feature a cell phone, a street level GPS navigator, coffee maker etc.

I wonder where it will be in 10 years time?
 
bwana said:
On the 5D MkII I noticed it is also compatible with EF-S lenses. Interesting.

However under specifications it says:
Which both contradicts the above and doesnt make sense on a full frame :confused:
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Looking at the photo of the 5D on the cannon site it appears that it does not accept EF-S mount as it missing the white square to line up the EF-S lens. It only has the red circle for EF lenses. I also remember reading a while back that full frame cameras will never support EF-S lenses as their mirror is too big for the deeper recess of the EF-S lens.
 
I reckon Canon might hurry to bring out the next 1Ds Mark IV as potential 1Ds customers might purchase the 5D mark II instead of the 1Ds Mark III due to the autofocus problems on that camera.
 
I'll be happy with an original 5D . . . for now. :)
Gambit said:
Looking at the photo of the 5D on the cannon site it appears that it does not accept EF-S mount as it missing the white square to line up the EF-S lens. It only has the red circle for EF lenses. I also remember reading a while back that full frame cameras will never support EF-S lenses as their mirror is too big for the deeper recess of the EF-S lens.
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and there is the whole 1.6 multiplier - I think they just copied and pasted the wrong section . . . a couple times.
 
Come on bwana, get the Mark II :D
It's about time they released it anyway. I was wondering when it would be released.
 
mercurial said:
Come on bwana, get the Mark II :D
It's about time they released it anyway. I was wondering when it would be released.
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I'll have to see what the price difference is when I buy but I'm not sure I can really justify much of an additional expense.
 
If I wanted to buy one I'd fly over to New York and get it there, and still save £300 over teh UK price :eek:
 
koffiejunkie said:
If I wanted to buy one I'd fly over to New York and get it there, and still save £300 over teh UK price :eek:
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I wouldnt - I'd buy it online and have it sent to family in Pennsylvania thereby saving 8.375% NY sales tax :) Save a couple hundred dollars that way.
 
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