Comments on: Canon 5D Mark II Rumor

By: Ted DeShane

Ted DeShane — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:47:57 +0000

The Canon site in Italy hints at some revolutionary new sensor. It’s different than the U.S. teaser.

http://www.canon.it/

Can someone please translate?

I think “nougat” (the guy who originally leaked this info) wasn’t messing around.

By: Bob A

Bob A — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:41:06 +0000

I think these specs are pretty exciting, and I’ll try to be first in line on Sept. 8. I don’t care for Live view on the cameras I have, so won’t miss it if it doesn’t show up on the new 5D.

I read elsewhere that it will have a pop-up flash so the purists will be ticked. Again, I don’t care one way or another, especially if a sizeable chunk of that new ISO capability is noise-free (well, okay; low noise)

By: Andy Au

Andy Au — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:40:10 +0000

If Canon 5D Mark II is not released on September 8th, we should disregard ANY more post from Electronista in the future, in order to punish people making irresponsible rumors.

By: Ted DeShane

Ted DeShane — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:46:32 +0000

I believe the information completely.

The original leaker of this information also predicted the 40D specs about half a year before it was announced. A lot of people on DPReview didn’t believe him at the time because they expected the 40D to be a lot more than what he said. He did the same thing for the Rebel XTi (the first to report that it would have dust-removal and other features not on the 30D). He just goes on there, gives some information about upcoming cameras, gets beat up by the other posters, and then disappears for another year or so.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:46:59 +0000

I have Live view on a d300 and whilst I agree with the above, I do find it useful when positioning ND filters when tripod mounted.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:28:00 +0000

My thoughts too.. It’s really getting to the point where every possible feature is being rumoured to be in the body which creates further expectations that won’t please all..

It was something in the past that didn’t fuss me too much but after playing with Francis’s (FB008) Nikon D300 and the beautiful LCD that has made my little Canon 350D screen look a bit pissy so it’s definitely something which would sway me.

By: Martin

Martin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:12:19 +0000

With so many 5D II rumours continually appearing, who knows which one is is true? I like the sound of the VGA display — it’ll definitely provide a better chimping experience.

By: Nige

Nige — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:31:51 +0000

I would be happy for this camera! Id put high ISO performance and an extra sharp display before live view ANY DAY

Live view is so n00bish