[Pepster returns]

5D will have 24p, 25p and 30p at NTSC and PAL standard rates, histogram for video, manual audio control with meters and audio goes from 44.1KHz to 48KHz.

http://www.canon-europe.com/About_Us...asp?source=rss


Firmware update will be available mid-March.


The 5D2 may not be everyone's cup of tea, but this news raises the bar for all camera manufacturers, which is good for the consumer.


edit to add:

link to 2.0.3 firmware promo video: http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home...ideo/video.asp

 

[Chevypower]

Rumors have been around for a year that there will be a Canon semi-pro camcorder with EF lens mount and APS-C size sensor. Canonrumors is reporting it again, so it may be at NAB this year. If it can do fast AF for video and the camera has a zoom servo that can zoom those lenses electronically, they will be on to something.

 

[Pepster returns]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevypower /forum/post/18237413


Rumors have been around for a year that there will be a Canon semi-pro camcorder with EF lens mount and APS-C size sensor. Canonrumors is reporting it again, so it may be at NAB this year. If it can do fast AF for video and the camera has a zoom servo that can zoom those lenses electronically, they will be on to something.

Thanks CP for the heads up.


My biggest gripe with the 5D2 is the lack of autofocus (although, some over at Cinema 5D are working on a firmware hack for this...).


I just stumbled upon this clip and is relevant...


A couple of DPs for '24' sing the praises of the 5D2 and it's big league future role, now that the new frame rates are available;


Shooting Driving Plates for 24

 

[ronrosa]

And for people who don't want to spend the $$ on a 5d, but want video 99% as good you have the 7d under $2k and the T2i under $1k.