Full frame shooting and HD movie capability, anyone?

With the launch of its successor to the EOS 5D – the EOS 5D Mark II – Canon gives us the world’s first compact full frame digital SLR.  Not only does it boast a 21-megapixel CMOS sensor & DIGIC IV processor along with an expanded ISO range of 50-25,600, the EOS 5D Mark II supports Live View shooting & full 1080p HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video. Add to that a sweet 3.0″ Clear View LCD that features high-resolution 920,000 dots/VGA & you’re looking at far more detail than any previous EOS Digital LCD has provided.

Adding to crystal-clear shooting capability is it’s self-cleaning sensor unit – an Integrated Cleaning system designed specifically for the Mark II’s full-frame sensor (it even features a fluorine coating – the super-slippery chemical used in making Teflon – to help repel dust from its surface).

An increased battery capacity is part & parcel with this new incarnation as well – so you’ll be able to shoot for longer – a great thing when you can shoot at 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting.

Get the full details on the EOS 5D Mark II.