Canon introduced the successor to the EOS 5D camera today in the form of the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR. This camera features a 21.1 megapixel resolution, Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor, and the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080. The features and specs include the following:

• 21.1 megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• Supports ISO speeds from 100 to 6400 in 1/3 stop increments
• Two high speed ISO settings – H1 and H2 (ISO 12800  and ISO 25600)
• One low speed setting of ISO 50
• 16:9 Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 and 30 fps
• 4:3 standard TV quality video capture at 640 x 480 and 30 fps
• Live View function for both still images and video
• Records video at up to 4GB per clip or a max of 29 minutes and 59 seconds
• HDMI output
• Peripheral Illumination Correction evens brightness across the image field when shooting JPEG images
• Auto Lighting Optimizer helps ensure picture’s subject is clearly visible
• Creative Auto Mode allows users to make image adjustments using easy navigation screen on LCD menu
• Two small RAW formats
• Silent Shooting in Live View
• Integrated Cleaning System

The EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR will be available by the end of November with the body going for $2699. A kit version with Canon’s EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens will go for $3499.

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