Canon EOS 5D MK II… Camera or Camcorder?
April 14th, 2009 by Lee RFinally the convergence of two directly related media is becoming a reality. While certainly not the first SLR (single lens reflex) camera to add video to it’s repitoire, the new Canon EOS 5D Mark IIdoes so like no other. Boasting a full-frame 21-megapixel CMOS Sensor, you can expect exceptional results.
The images that have been captured by Canon’s new magic box are nothing short of breath-taking; perfectly suited for landscapes, portraits, or anything that has a lot, and I mean a LOT, of detail. The body is also quite solid.
The video mode offers infinite potential. In my opinion, what video cameras have always lacked is that sense of depth that motion picture cameras have been able to convey. The ability to convey advancing imaging depth is largely due to the capture format size and the lens’ exceptional light gathering quality. The video mode offers the sense of depth and buttery-smooth image quality that previously only motion picture cameras have been able to convey.
I can’t wait to shoot one again!
