New Camera

[Benny Pedersen]

Hi

My Canon EOS 40d camera was broken and can't shoot anymore.
So I couldn't shoot pictures now a month or so :confused:

Today I have bought a Canon EOS 5 D mark 2, has
21.1 mega pixels, full frame and CMOS sensor....

Order from shop - Day of arrival is unknown but is on the (my) way..

Is that CMOS sensor better than my broken EOS 40D, or maybe the 40D
already had such CMOS ?
?

Benny
PS.
What about HDR. Is the 5D good for that (the 40D could shoot 3 images with AEB)...

[Byron Gale]

Benny,

WOW! What a great new toy!!!

...I almost wish my camera would break... almost!!! :p

Byron

[mljrbg]

Have fun with your new camera!!

Mary Lou

[GaryK]

Benny

I am so jealous..:twisted:

If you decide you don't like the new one you can send it here.:D

It lools like a great camera.
I thought that the cmos sensor was what canon used in all their DSLR cameras (maybe all others as well) but I am sure the new ones keep getting better.

[Chuck S.]

Benny

I thought that the cmos sensor was what canon used in all their DSLR cameras (maybe all others as well) but I am sure the new ones keep getting better.

Gary, that's correct: all Canon DSLRs starting with the 10D and the Rebel use a variety of CMOS sensors. Probably true with the cameras that preceded the two mentioned here, but didn't look back that far.

[Ric Cisson]

Benny, the CMOS sensor of the 5D MKII is a full frame (35mm equiv) as opposed to the 40D, which is considered an APS-C equiv. The new sensor for the 5D along with the Digic IV processor, is suppose to lend itself to less digital noise at a higher ISO. The 5D MKII is still capable of AEB, so would still provide you with much opportunity to process for HDR. As I understand, the new 5D MKII is also capable of 30 sec video, a new feature that is being added to D-SLR's across the board, no matter the manufacture, as we move forward. I am not thrilled by this feature and view such feature as a means to justify the cost. For those of us that are dedicated to still photography, the video feature is unnecessary and a waste, IMHO. However, that said, I am in line for both the 50D and the 5D MKII and will be holding on to my 1Ds MKIII and 20D for studio work and sporting events for the time being.

[Benny Pedersen]

Thanks for the replys :)

What wide-angle lens would be suitable for the Canon EOS 5 D Mark 2
?

Primarily use will be shooting large RAW, HDR on large paper prints to the competitive society, expensive exhibitions...
The pictures will be framed with expensive exotic woods border, then shown in public rooms, and later sold for maybe about 40000 us dollar each picture.

http://www.hdrsoft.com/gallery/gallery.php?id=38&gid=0

My Sigma 10-20mm and pol-filter that I used on my previous "EOS 40 D", was shooting very ugly pictures! :eek: Lens flares in red and green, and ugly edges. I maybe use 70 hours each picture :o, so I don't like to use 30 boring hours just for removing such distortion :mad:...

Benny

[Ric Cisson]

Benny, You did not mention how wide you wanted to go, but I have the 24-105L IS f4 and the 17-40L both are great optics, and I work them with my EOS-1Vn. Since the 5D MKII is a full frame, these would be worth considering. I am not sure the 17-40L is still available, haven't seen it lately, but certainly the 24-105L is worthy of consideration. As for fixed focal length lense, probably the 24L would be one to consider. It is in my bag as well and I use it for landscape and real estate assignments.

[Tom K]

Congratulations Benny :D I am a Nikon person but I understand that your new camera is as good as it gets. Looking forward to seeing some great shots.... Tom :)