Archive for the ‘Canon 5D Mark II’ Category
Hybrid Camera
I received an email today that stated Canon has a new Hybrid camera (video & stills) coming in September.
It wasn’t stated whether or not it was a new DSLR or a new form factor camera.
It was supposed to be used around the globe shooting promotional video, but due to budget constraints it will not leave Japan.
I am trying to get a bit more info as to what is being classified a “hybrid” camera.
Sony and Panasonic have both shown us new types of camcorders, maybe this is in the same area.
iPad, 5D Mark II and Space Shuttles
This is a fun read.
An Apple WiFi iPad, a Canon 5d Mark II with a WFT-4e II A, a three-year-old linksys broadband router, a first gen REV. A, a Sprint Aircard and some duct tape … watch out, Macgruber, you’ve got nothing on us. And what did all of the above give us? A camera that took wicked awesome photos on an iPad out the window of the Reuters trailer at the Kennedy Space Center and all from the comfort of the Hampton Inn in Titusville, Florida.
Read More: http://scottaudette.com/?p=218
thanks Scott
More Shuttle Stuff
The following is one of our lenses at Lens Rentals Canada that made the voyage to the last space shuttle launch. This is courtesy of Sean Tamblyn
Lens Rentals Canada - 800 f/5.6L IS
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Regarding 2.0.7
According to Canon RCC Nordic, the new firmware also fixed some banding issues with the 5D Mark II and firmware 2.0.4.
Stealth fixes happen from time to time.
Cheap Primes
I’m receiving information from around the globe about shortages of Canon’s cheap prime lenses. Some are being listed as backordered until June 30, 2010 at a couple of European retailers.
EF non L prime lenses coming?
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Updated
As reported a couple days ago, a new 5D Mark II firmware has been released.
Firmware Changes
This firmware update (Version 2.0.7) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the aperture exhibits abnormal movement when shooting movies in manual exposure mode and Aperture Priority AE (Av mode) using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the exposure level shown in the LCD panel differs from what is shown in the viewfinder when shooting still images in manual exposure mode.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the Wireless File Transmitter (WFT-E4 or WFT-E4 II) may not automatically power off when used for FTP transfers.
- These phenomenon only occur with the Version 2.0.4 and Version 2.0.3 firmware.
The Version 2.0.7 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 2.0.4. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 2.0.7, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Download: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html
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5D Mark II Firmware Upgrade
Expect a new firmware upgrade for the 5D Mark II to address the “iris jitter”.
Timeframe for the release is unknown at the moment.
Do not expect any other functionality to be added (i.e. 60fps).
House & the 5D Mark II
Mitch over at Planet5D reported to me that Fox will only be using the 5D Mark II for special lighting circumstances and for a few other types of shots. Apparently post production costs were as high as standard film with the 5D Mark II’s files.
50 f/1.0L
The timing is off for me to buy this thing, but you can. I swear this lens was on the 5D Mark II in the final bathroom scene during the House finale. I could be wrong. :)
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/901471/0?keyword=canon,50#8494486
Editorial: A Little 1D Mark III Love (Don’t yell at me)
Some people are curious about what I’m shooting with.
Well, I sold my 1D Mark IVs and moved back to the 1D Mark III.
Why? I honestly prefer the files from the 1D III. My shooting conditions never triggered the AF issues. It also AF’s better in low light than the Mark IV.
I’m also not a pro sports photographer, I had no need to have that much money tied up in camera bodies.
I’m also good with having the 5D Mark II for video. Although my video skills leave a lot to be desired.
So if you want a camera that I feel is better than the 7D in IQ, build & AF’s as well, give a 1D Mark III a try. They’re getting very inexpensive. I’ve seen some below $1800 USD.
If you love your Mark IV, I’m happy as heck. It’s a great camera. If you want a steal, try a Mark III out.
Lens Rentals Canada
We’ve added more stock over at Lens Rentals Canada to meet great initial demand.
If you haven’t checked us out, do so!
http://www.lensrentalscanada.com
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New Waterproof Soon
A sign a new waterproof camera is on its way is Canon Canada seems to be replaceing broken D10′s with whole new cameras, instead of fixing them.
I’ve seen this once before with a midlevel PowerShot, and sure enough it was replaced shortly after.
There are lots of factors that probably go into these decisions, but cost of warehousing them is definitely a factor. A discontinued PowerShot is a hard sell for retailers outside of the G series.
Theres also perception issues and high administrative costs to just pricedrop a camera to get rid of them.
Entire 2010/2011 Season of House By Canon DSLR?
I received information that the makers of House plan to shoot the entire next season with the 5D Mark II and possibly the 7D.
However, this time they would be adapting PV & possibly PL lenses.
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From NAB
Our man on the floor in Las Vegas at NAB 2010 has let us know what’s going on.
“What the Canon floor exhibits are showing: Broadcast lenses, HD camcorders, DSLR’s, Real IS LCOS projectors, large format Prograf & Pixma printers.
On hand to play with in the booths: HD studio lenses, IS zoom HD field lenses, cinema style primes and zooms, remote control robotic pan/tilt/zoom HD cams, Canobeam HD wireless video transceiver, telephoto HD lens for stereoscopic 3-D HD camera rigs and IP video security cams.
Notably, the featured cams are the 1D IV, 5D II and 7D. No showing of the 1Ds line at all (not hard to figure out why). Also, 5D II still being pushed as though it came out yesterday.”
That should let you know that the 5D Mark II isn’t going to be replaced in 2010. You’ll be waiting for the 5D Mark III into 2011.
5D Mark II Does House
Old news by now, but here it is.
The 5D Mark II was used to shoot the entire season finale of House.
http://philipbloom.co.uk/2010/04/10/house-season-finale-shot-entirely-with-canon-5dmkii/
Canon Expands the Explorers of Light
Canon has added some cinematographers to their Explorers of Light.
New folks on board? How about Alex Buono, Russell Carpenter, Rodney Charters, Crescenzo Notarile, Damien Strohmeyer & Shane Hurlbut.
Official press release and bios here: http://www.usa.canon.com/
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From Vincent Laforet
NAB 2010 kicks off tomorrow – and you should expect some pretty fantastic announcements from a wide variety of companies. I know of quite a few – but am sworn to secrecy for at least another 12 hours or so.
For those of you who could not make it out to the city of sin for this conference – know that a lot of the buzz here surrounds the HD DSLR and “convergence” worlds. Very exciting times. I can’t wait to share a lot of what I know with you very shortly. Zeiss, RedRock Micro, Lite Panels, Marshall Electronics, Canon and many many more have some very exciting announcement to make tomorrow!
Read More: http://blog.vincentlaforet.com
From Canon, it could be the remotes we were told about.
Adobe has announced Creative Suite 5
Check out all the info about the new suite from adobe.
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/?promoid=FDTFL
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Mirrorless 5D Mark II
Someone has done this to a 7D already and called it the PL7D, but here’s a mirrorless 5D Mark II. The camera can still take still photos but is really geared towards video.
See the complete tear down here.
thanks mochapaulo
85 f/1.1L?
NL read on a Linkedin discussion that Canon was readying an upgraded 85 f/1.1L. Take it for what it’s worth. :)
Big White Lenses
We’ve heard before some big white lenses will be tested at the World Cup in South Africa. There’s another suggestion that we won’t see any new models for consumption until 2011.
I’ve also heard Photokina in September still may be the place to showoff at least 1 new big white lens. The 600 DO perhaps?
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*UPDATE* Read This if you’re interested in the 5D Mark II firmware 2.0.4 apparent issue.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/885884/
Thanks for the link wickerprints.
Nothing is broken
After reading some comments and talking to folks, it turns out this is normal behavior for a Macro lens.
Explanation From Dave
If these people bothered to dismount their lens, and just look through the barrel when changing focus, they’ll notice that the 100mm Macro does this even when not mounted to any camera. All Macro lenses do this…the Aperture Diaphragm closes down as focus approaches MFD…this is what people refer to when they say that the “effective aperture” is smaller at macro distances
Now there is still some disagreement in the comments section whether or not it’s truly normal. I have sent a mail into Chuck Westfall in regards to the issue.
CR’s Take
The people critical of me posting this as fact need to see the “?” after the title of the post. I was questioning whether or not there was actually an issue and letting people discuss it. My technical expertise on the subject is lacking and I was seeking an answer.
Stuff like this is worth discussing and having a record of.
In the future, I’ll make it more obvious that I am asking, not telling.
Thanks!
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From 5D Mark II Team
Description of the problem:
When a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is mounted on the camera and the user manually changes focus (rotates focus ring), the lens changes the iris/aperture “by itself”, even when the camera is in full manual mode.
It is not normal, and should not happen. The tests were made by several users with many copies on many camera bodies, so it’s not an isolated lens problem.
▪ This malfunction always occurs in this situation:
When the camera is set to M (Manual) mode and in Live View mode (Still+Movie – Movie Display), which is the correct mode for “full manual control” in movie mode.
Read more about the issue below.
http://5dmark2.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/malfunction-in-firmware-2-0-4/
thanks everyone that sent this in
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