Canon EOS 5D Mk II

This DSLR was a proper game-changer august 2008

the original Canon EOS 5D was legendary for bringing full-frame digital photography to the masses. The EOS 5D Mark II retained the relatively modest form factor of the first edition, but was a mighty leap forward in terms of DSLR specifications. At 21.1Mp, it had nearly double the megapixel count and an image processor two generations newer. There was a much greater ISO range and a Live View shooting mode, complete with contrast-detection autofocus.

The camera ushered in the age of shooting HD video on a full-frame DSLR making it an instant hit with wedding photographers and movie-makers. The viewfinder gave more frame coverage than in the original EOS 5D, and the bigger LCD had far greater resolution.

Innovations

The EOS 5D Mark II was the first EOS camera to capture HD video, and the world’s first full-frame DSLR to enable full 1080p video recording. The ability to shoot movies with a really shallow depth of field created genuine movie magic.

Summary

A fabulous camera for stills and movie capture alike, the EOS 5D Mark II brought professional-grade, full-frame quality within the reach of enthusiast photographers. It was a landmark DSLR that ensured the 5D marque will remain firmly on the map.

specifications

sensor 21.1Mp Full-frame processor DIGIC 4 autofocus points 9 – 1 cross-type iso (exp.) 100-6400 (50-25,600) max drive rate

3.9fps lcd 3 inch, 920k pixels video 1080p HD