Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Focus Numérique [Fr] has posted their review of the Canon 5D Mark II [Specs], a DSLR with 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor and ISO in the range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600). According to Focus Numérique, "la qualité des images est au rendez-vous avec une définition record et un traitement du bruit particulièrement efficace et parfaitement utilisable jusqu’à 6400 ISO." The 5D MK II is the first DSLR with full-frame HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip, an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (920,000 dots), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 3.9fps continuous shooting, 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body [though Luminous Landscape contests it].

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Canon 5D Mark II [Specs], a DSLR with 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor and ISO in the range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600). The Canon 5D Mark II "has by far the best image quality of any digital SLR" and is the first DSLR with full-frame HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip, an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (920,000 dots), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 3.9fps continuous shooting, 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body [though Luminous Landscape contests it].

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

DPReview has posted their review of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II [Specs], a DSLR with 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor with "very good High ISO performance, almost as good as Nikon D700 / D3" in the range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600). The Canon 5D Mark II is the first DSLR with full-frame HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip, an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (920,000 dots), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 3.9fps continuous shooting, 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body [though Luminous Landscape contests it].

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

LetsGoDigital has posted their review of the Canon 5D Mark II [Specs], a DSLR with 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600), HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip, an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (920,000 dots) ("the beautiful screen and the clear viewfinder are also a joy with which to work"), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 3.9fps continuous shooting, 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II [Specs], an "exceptional camera, and truly groundbreaking when it comes to video recording" with 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600), HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip, an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (920,000 dots), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 3.9fps continuous shooting, 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body [though Luminous Landscape is reporting a rather high percentage of wet weather camera failure].

Sony alpha DSLR-A900

This is Luminous Landscape‘s third article about the Sony alpha DSLR-A900 [Specs] in as many weeks, praising the Sony A900 ("offering great image performance and handling") — a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, and Dust Shake Technology. There’s no Live View and no video capability (both of which the Canon 5D Mark II has) and noise is low only up to ISO 800, which for some might be a deal breaker.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the awaited update to the popular full frame EOS 5D. The EOS 5D Mark II features 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600). The 5D Mark II also features HD video capture with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip.

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