Canon gets serious about marketing the 5dmkII to press photographers at DVinfo.net

Dan Chung · May 26th, 2009, 01:03 AM

My friend DJ Clark was recently commissioned by Canon to run this for some of the country's top press photographers. They loaned out over 20 5dmkII cameras and assorted kit. MA Photography Blog (international photojournalism, documentary and travel photography

Looks like they are serious about getting pros to use the video functions.

Dan

Julian Frost · May 26th, 2009, 01:17 AM

I sure hope each and every one of those press photographers told Canon that the video functions need manual control!

Julian

Dan Chung · May 26th, 2009, 01:19 AM

Julian,

I do believe the issue was raised!

Dan

Xavier Plagaro · May 26th, 2009, 03:30 AM

And don't forget your european 25p brothers!!! ;-DD

Dan Chung · May 26th, 2009, 03:39 AM

Xavier,

A point not lost on the Chinese, China is also 50i/25p. You would think Canon could spare a thought for such a huge market!

Dan

Julian Frost · May 26th, 2009, 08:00 PM

Dan,

Looks like raising the point with Canon worked!! A couple of days later, and Canon announces full manual control on the 5D mk II!! :-)

Julian

Dan Chung · May 26th, 2009, 09:50 PM

Julian,

All we need now is 25p!

Dan

Julian Frost · May 26th, 2009, 10:41 PM

Dan,

I think your finger slipped... that should be a "4", rather than a "5". :-)

Julian

Jon Fairhurst · May 26th, 2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julian Frost

I think your finger slipped... that should be a "4", rather than a "5". :-)

I'll take either (preferably both.) No one will notice a 4% speed change. :)

May 26th, 2009, 01:03 AM	#1
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Canon gets serious about marketing the 5dmkII to press photographers My friend DJ Clark was recently commissioned by Canon to run this for some of the country's top press photographers. They loaned out over 20 5dmkII cameras and assorted kit. MA Photography Blog (international photojournalism, documentary and travel photography Looks like they are serious about getting pros to use the video functions. Dan

May 26th, 2009, 01:17 AM	#2
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	I sure hope each and every one of those press photographers told Canon that the video functions need manual control! Julian

May 26th, 2009, 01:19 AM	#3
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Julian, I do believe the issue was raised! Dan

May 26th, 2009, 03:30 AM	#4
Xavier Plagaro Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 90	And don't forget your european 25p brothers!!! ;-DD

May 26th, 2009, 03:39 AM	#5
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Xavier, A point not lost on the Chinese, China is also 50i/25p. You would think Canon could spare a thought for such a huge market! Dan

May 26th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#6
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	Dan, Looks like raising the point with Canon worked!! A couple of days later, and Canon announces full manual control on the 5D mk II!! :-) Julian

May 26th, 2009, 09:50 PM	#7
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Julian, All we need now is 25p! Dan

May 26th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#8
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	Dan, I think your finger slipped... that should be a "4", rather than a "5". :-) Julian