More Canon 5D Mark II Reactions

Lots of stuff is written about the Mark II, these are just a small sampling. For the majority of 5DMk2 coverage on this blog, be sure to check the 5D Mark II mini-blog.

5D Mk2: The Stills camera
The dpreview Photokina interview with Canon touched upon the 5D Mark II and it has also sparked discussion in the forums. One of them focuses on dynamic range, and another on focusing.

Ten good reasons, not to sing the blues, but get the 5D Mark II says Pixels and Such.

Is October 18 the day the Mk2 comes out? Or is it November?

Are we losing focus asks Taylor Davidson. Speaking metaphorically of course, he is not talking about the auto-focus capabilities of the Mark II, but the focus-on-photography focusing of photographers themselves. What do you think?

And A Photo Editor says so what. SFW or not?

A Santa Fe photographer opines on the Mark II as well. The photographer has mixed feelings. Why?

5D Mk2: The HD-Video camera
Laforet vs McClain-Thelia. That sounds like a supreme court case but it's not, it's two photo-video-shoots, with the 5D Mark II and the RED. More at PDN Pulse.

The Online Photographer and readers discuss the Laforet videos and the availability of HD video in DSLRs in general.

But it's not a bed of roses. Crunch Gear talks jello. Rose-flavored jello? :)

David Zizer points us to an article discussion DSLR video mode.

Is it a revolution asks JamieG on his blog and opines again. And could it shake up the camcorder market, asks ephotozine.

Some of the reputable online retailers accepting pre-orders are listed in the pre-ordering center.