Canon have just release the remarkable new Canon EOS 5D II a full frame 22 megapixel pro SLR. New Features include a new larger CMOS sensor, HD movie recording capability and the new DIGIC 4 processor.Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, the tough little 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 the Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps – for amazing quality footage with incredable 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 best SLR camera equipment available – from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers the Canon EOS 5D has you covered.
Weighing in at over £2000, it’s a camera mainly for the professional or even serious enthusiast. A little further down the food chain but still very capable are the Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 450D, Canon EOS 400D and the brand new Canon EOS 5oD.
