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
178 Comments
yoxipeur its about the frequency of electricity in your area
america has it at 60hz so 30 is divisible so when u play the video its smooth
in the uk we have ours at 50hz so when we play the video with any lights on you get stobing
24 is the framerate that most feature are filmed at but 24/25 are close enough for us
No matter what you change the link to it still only downloads the 107 version…
Oh wow.. looks like they changed it back.. 109 would download the 107 version (and still does), but 108 downloaded a 108.exe file around 1pm CST. But you are right it is back to 107 again.. odd.
Here it is, version 1.1.0 :
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html
And here is the PDF that explain how to use manual exposure in video mode:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/data/movie-ib-efs.pdf
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