Canon 5D Mark II

May 17, 2009 at 4:06 am in camera products, cinematography, digital video news by Josh Mellicker · 44 Comments »

We managed to get our hands on the hot new Canon 5D Mark II camera and put it through the paces. This is an extraordinary hybrid DSLR. The 1920×1080 HD movies produced by this camera are jaw dropping. While the lack of manual controls in movie mode and the poor audio quality leave a lot to be desired, the visual clarity and film-like depth of field are sheer awe inspiring. I haven’t been this excited  [read more →]