It's here
LONDON, UK, 27th May 2009: Canon announced today it will release a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II allowing users to manually control exposure when shooting video. The new firmware will be available for download from 2 June 2009 on Canon Europe’s support web site.
Following the launch of the EOS 5D Mark II in September 2008, Canon’s Research and Development team has listened closely to customer feedback to develop additions to the camera’s movie recording functionality.
Allowing EOS 5D Mark II owners to achieve even more stunning video results with the camera, the firmware update will include the following manual controls when shooting video:
* Full aperture selection
* ISO speed: Auto, 100 – 6400 and H1
* Shutter speed: 1/30th – 1/4000th second
The EOS 5D Mark II integrates full HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1 Megapixel camera; opening a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers.  Since its launch the camera has proved its appeal to professionals working in diverse fields, from studio and wedding to nature and travel. Now, following customer feedback, Canon has improved functionality for professional video users, further unleashing the potential of the EOS 5D Mark II for cinematographers and photographers alike.
CR's Take
Great work Canon, you listened and it looks like you have delivered.
Still no 24p it looks like.
Download (June 2, 2009): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html
cr
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+2, very non canon. I never thought I’d see this day, and here it is. Nice move Canon.
It’s already 2nd June in Japan now but the new firmware isn’t available yet, anyone knows what time it’ll be?
Why does everyone want 24fps so badly? What’s wrong with 30fps?
I’m guessing it will come out 2nd of June American time. Didn’t you know the whole world revolved around America?
If you change the download link on the Jap-Canon Website for the 1.0.7 version to the same format but 1.0.8
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/data/eos5d2107.exe
^^^^^ change 107.exe to 108.exe
You can download the newer manual control firmware – However it crashed my camera on the update, and now it won’t turn on.. I think I bricked it, this sucks. Will update later.