Canon 5D mk2 vs Nikon D3s in low light
 

Here is a video showing Canon 5D mk2 vs Nikon D3s low light comparison:

Both of the camera clips look nice, although the D3s seems to provide a much cleaner image at low light levels.

I agree, it looks like it can handle the mid shadow range with less noise!

Btw, I'm out of the loop in regards to Nikon gear. I remember that Nikon had a DSLR that shot video around the time the 5D was released however it didn't stack up. Is this a new camera from Nikon with better video capability?

Glen, the earlier Nikon you are refering to is the D90, Nikon's current high-end consumer DSLR. It's a $900 model with DX sensor and shot 720 progressive. The recently introduced D3s here is from their flagship pro line and costs $5000 and shoots full frame...but, still uses the 720p format.

Ok, I watched this full screen and I can't see any difference. I hope I never develop this "ability" to see flaws the way you guys do. I see very little appreciable noise in either shot. You guys must have never used an A1... :)
Bill

If you're honest, I bet you'd also realize that you already got this "ability" -- it's the sum of all components: As in "the more you see the more you know" thingee.

-- peer

Thanks for the clarification Steve. I wonder why Nikon is stuck on 720p even for their FULL FRAME sensor? The poster made a very good point- once you down-convert the 1080p 5D stuff to 720p frame size most of the noise will be smoothed out making the comparison moot.

5D over the Nikon offerings, all the way!

Bill the noise is most noticeable when the camera pans away from the items towards the shadows at the bottom of the frame.