Like the recent EOS 50D, the new EOS 5D Mark II also enjoys a significant boost in its maximum sensitivity from a top speed of 3200 ISO on the original 5D to a considerable 25600 ISO on the Mark II – the highest sensitivity seen on a Canon DSLR so far.
The Megapixel count may have almost doubled and the tonal depth increased to 14-bit, but Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 processor can work sufficiently quickly to offer a small boost in continuous shooting from 3 to 3.9fps. Support for UDMA CF cards ensures the buffer is flushed quickly.
The 5D Mark II is also equipped with a bigger and more detailed 3in VGA screen than its predecessor, which can of course also be used for Live View. It isn’t just for capturing stills though – the 5D Mark II becomes Canon’s first DSLR to feature video recording, which also makes it the second ever DSLR to offer the facility after the Nikon D90. Read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here.