EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Latest Updates

March 2, 2010
Canon pre-announces firmware update for EOS 5D Mark II
Canon has announced that they will be releasing firmware update 2.0.3 for the EOS 5D Mark II, which will add 24 and 25 frames-per-second (fps) HD Movie recording capability to the camera. The update will be available as a free download starting in the middle of March. See the EOS 5D Mark II HD Video news for more details about this update.

Extreme sports photographer Richard Walch was one of the first to be given the chance to use the newly updated EOS 5D Mark II to shoot the snowboarding movie "I Love My Friends" (see below).

February 8, 2010
EOS MOVIE Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro
Canon announced the development of a plug-in that will enable quicker and easier editing of EOS MOVIE footage in Apple's Final Cut Pro. See the EOS 5D Mark II HD Video news for more details and how to acquire a free Beta release of the plug-in.

December 17, 2009
Firmware Version 1.2.4 release
This update to the firmware supports the wireless file transmitter that was released in December 2009 and corrects a situation where visible noise may appear in images taken by continuous Bulb shooting. You can get the firmware and instructions for updating your camera with it from Canon.

October 20, 2009
Canon brings enhanced wireless control to the EOS 5D Mark II
Canon announced the launch of two new Wireless File Transmitters to improve workflow efficiency and place geater control and flexibility in the hands of pro photographers using both wired and wireless networks. See EOS 5D Mark II Accessories updates for more details about this update.

May 27, 2009
Firmware Version 1.1.0 release
This update to the firmware includes a function to enable the manual exposure setting when shooting movies. The upgrade also:

• Disables the function of the depth-of-field preview button when images are played back or when the menu screen is displayed on the LCD panel.
• Fixes a phenomenon where the peripheral illumination of images cannot be properly corrected, even if the images were captured with the lens Peripheral Illumination Correction function set to Enable.
• Fixes the algorithms of the Auto Lighting Optimizer function when Custom Function C.Fn II-3 Highlight tone priority is enabled.
• Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, Romanian, Spanish, and Ukrainian menu screens.
• Changes the battery information displayed on the camera when using the optional Battery Grip BG-E6.

You can get the latest firmware and instructions for updating your camera with it from Canon.

2009
Firmware Version 1.0.7 release
This update to the firmware fixes the "black dot" phenomenon that occurs in certain night scenes, and vertical banding noise that appears in certain situations with sRAW1 format. You can get the latest firmware and instructions for updating your camera with it from Canon.

EOS 5D Mark II Highlights

Canon's update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it's better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build. Full-frame shooters rejoice!

Other improvements to the EOS 5D include:

• Addition of Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, with a new Fluorine coating on the low-pass filter
• Larger 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with VGA resolution, a 170-degree angle of view and anti-reflective coatings
• Improved menu system including Quick Control Screen for more direct access to common settings
• Automatic peripheral illumination correction, utilizing detailed EF lens information to optimize JPEG images straight out of the camera
• Magnesium alloy construction with additional environmental protection
• UDMA memory card compatibility