5D II Spec Sheet (MSRP $3499, available June 2)

03/11/2008 08:48:23 AM · #1

See rumour here

* 15.3 MP full frame CMOS sensor (vastly improved light-gathering capacity per pixel: improved micro lenses; miniaturized micro circuitry; enhanced signal/noise ratio)
* Weather sealing same as 1Ds Mark III
* Dual Digic III with all-new "CXR" NR system reported to best 3rd party NR software. Available as a C.F with 4 levels of customizable parameters.
* 14 bit A/D conversion
* ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)
* Reported 1 2/3 stop sensitivity improvement
* All-new 29-point TTL CMOS sensor with 12 cross-type for F/2.8 or faster lens (35% faster than 40D)
* Micro lens fine adjustment for up to 14 lenses
* 300,000 exposure shutter durability
* 6.0 / 3.0 fps
* 3.0" LCD 922,000 pixels
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* Live View (improved from 450D; latest generation)
* 6/3 fps continuous shooting for up to 68 frames
* MSRP $3499, available June 2

Message edited by author 2008-03-11 08:59:38.

03/11/2008 08:56:12 AM · #2

I've been waiting so long for this (never ready) camera... Hope this time will happen.

03/11/2008 08:59:23 AM · #3

OM friggin G that is just what I have waiting for!!!! if the rumours are correct I will be one of the first to by this little beauty.

Anyone want to by a 2nd hand 40D

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

03/11/2008 09:00:42 AM · #4

Interesting. The specs are credible. *If* it's true, it's a big step forward from what is already a great camera.

03/11/2008 09:01:14 AM · #5

* ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)

What is the C.F. up to 25600??

03/11/2008 09:02:26 AM · #6

Originally posted by kirbic:

Interesting. The specs are credible. *If* it's true, it's a big step forward from what is already a great camera.

and the price tag compared with the 5D suits me just fine.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2008 09:04:09 AM · #7

Originally posted by keegbow:

* ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)

What is the C.F. up to 25600??

Custom Function!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

03/11/2008 09:04:22 AM · #8

Originally posted by keegbow:

What is the C.F. up to 25600??

C.F. = Custom Function

Doh! If I hide Ken's post, then I said it first... ;-P

Message edited by author 2008-03-11 09:05:08.

Tez

03/11/2008 09:05:24 AM · #9

that looks better than the 1ds mk 2 and less money. Slightly less resolution, but full weather sealing? Awesome.

2 digic 3s? Hmm... better than the 1ds mk 2 as well.

Overall this camera sounds awesome but i'm taking any rumours with a pinch of salt until I hear something official. I've been waiting for this camera for ages and have the money ready to rock and roll with it. Good price too. But in the words of Live:

"I'll beleive it.. when I see it... for my selllffffff"

Is there anything anywhere else about this?

03/11/2008 09:08:01 AM · #10

Some informations I got (some time ago - Dez 2007) from inside Canon, they told me that the new 5D wouldn't be called MK II cause the word "Mark" is reserved for prof models. I think 5D NR (Never Ready) would be a great choice.

03/11/2008 09:12:56 AM · #11

Originally posted by kawesttex:

Originally posted by keegbow:
* ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)

What is the C.F. up to 25600??

Custom Function!

Hey, I didn't know about this, does the 40D have this and if so how do I unlock it??

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

03/11/2008 09:14:09 AM · #12

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by keegbow:
What is the C.F. up to 25600??

C.F. = Custom Function

Doh! If I hide Ken's post, then I said it first... ;-P

That would be just like SC to do that, always hiding pertinent posts! ;-) (nah, yous guys do a great job)

AND now back to your regularly scheduled drooling.

Prof_Fate

03/11/2008 09:14:22 AM · #13

It's just rumour time at ye old mill.
Canon in the past has shipped new bodies, or announced and shipped, the third to fourth week of March, so it's just time for the rumours to start.
Never has a rumour been right. And most stuff is released with no preceding rumour, Chuck Westfall was interviewed at a photo show this past winter and says canon has no plans to replace the 5D at this time...could be a bald face lie, who knows.

April 22 announcement, huh? I won't lose any sleep over it till then. However, if it is announced I suppose I'll need to find $3499 by June 2.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

03/11/2008 09:15:05 AM · #14

Originally posted by keegbow:

Originally posted by kawesttex:

Originally posted by keegbow:
* ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)

What is the C.F. up to 25600??

Custom Function!

Hey, I didn't know about this, does the 40D have this and if so how do I unlock it??

Only up to 3200. Don't have my camera on me, but I'll look later.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

03/11/2008 09:17:19 AM · #15

While it is just a rumor, I don't see the justification for weather sealing, that's one of the few reasons people are shelling out the big bucks for the high end bodies. Seems like Canon would be eating their own lunch on the high end.

PhotoDave

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

03/11/2008 09:17:32 AM · #16

Originally posted by keegbow:

AFAIK the 40D can only be kicked up to ISO 3200

Quasimojo

Canon EOS-30D

03/11/2008 09:21:49 AM · #17

Lovely!!! Thanks for posting - all the bits that I wanted, plus a few more. HURRY UP JUNE!

N

pamelasue

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

03/11/2008 09:23:39 AM · #18

Originally posted by keegbow:

Anyone want to by a 2nd hand 40D

Oh, I Do!!! I'm hoping to upgrade by this summer ...

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2008 09:23:51 AM · #19

Originally posted by Gordon:

While it is just a rumor, I don't see the justification for weather sealing, that's one of the few reasons people are shelling out the big bucks for the high end bodies.

The 40D currently has better weather sealing than the 5D (as in, "some").

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

03/11/2008 09:27:51 AM · #20

Originally posted by keegbow:

Anyone want to by a 2nd hand 40D

yes.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

03/11/2008 09:28:40 AM · #21

Originally posted by scalvert:

The 40D currently has better weather sealing than the 5D (as in, "some").

'Some' seems a bit of a weird notion. Is it just some of the buttons that leak or ? :)

I'm thinking of probably getting whatever replaces the 5D. Want a lighter body that's full frame. So I'm
interested to see what appears. Then I'll pick it up 6 months later once the focus issues and recalls are
mostly finished and the price has fallen to a sane level.

Message edited by author 2008-03-11 09:30:21.

03/11/2008 09:29:00 AM · #22

Originally posted by karmat:

Originally posted by keegbow:

Anyone want to by a 2nd hand 40D

yes.

Anyone want to by a 2nd hand 20D ;)

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve