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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Snags PopSci Gadgets Grand Award Winner 2009

2009-12-16

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There’s no doubt that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II made video acceptable in DSLR. The combination of a large image sensor, HD video and the availability of high quality 35mm lenses meant that quality video could be filmed with a relatively inexpensive camera. Soon, it was being used in commercial shots, indie films and even parts of network TV shows. The Canon 5D MK II was simply a portable alternative to big, five-figure movie rigs.

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1 comment

John says:

2011-10-17 at 3:44 PM

Did we just go back in time to care about 2009 winners? Isn’t 2011 nearly over?

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