Canon Promises 21.1 Megapixels With 5D Mark II
September 17, 2008 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cameras
Canon USA just announced the Canon 5D Mark II, continuing the tradition of offering full-frame digital SLRs at a significantly lower price. For the uninitiated, full-frame dSLRs feature an image sensor as big as a 35mm film frame, allowing more versatility in terms of photographic possibilities and usable lens.
Anyways, this baby’s powered by the DIGIC 4 image sensor, sensitivity up to ISO 25,600, and the ability to capture full-HD clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution—with a max of 30 minutes or 4GB (looks like Canon’s stepping up to the Nikon D90’s challenge). Whatever’s captured is viewable via the 3″ screen on the back, or by an HD display via the HDMI port.
Canon promises an SRP of “only” $2,699, which is a lot less than the initial $3,000 price tag of the first 5D. Check out all the details in the full press release.
Please read the release….SRP is NOT $1799 (I wish)…
$1699, rather
In the press release: “The EOS 5D Mark II will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $2,699iii”
Whoa! That price shocked me – it just seemed too good to be true! I would jump up and buy one now at that price!
Sadly, it is too good to be true. According the the release, “the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens is scheduled to be in stores this December at an estimated retail price of $1,699.”
How about the 5D MkII? It “will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $2,699. It will additionally be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $3,499.” It’s still better than the 5D’s original tag though.
Sorry guys! Consider my mistake over the price unconscious wishful thinking.