TranceAddict Forums Archive > Local Scene Info / Discussion / EDM Event Listings > Canada > Canada - Toronto & Southern Ont. Canon introduced a new Digital SLR!!! View this Thread in Original format starsearcher Canon just announced the launch of the Digital SLR 5D....looks really really NICE!!! :D:D:D They are also launching some new lenses ;) quote: Canon EOS 5D D-SLR introduction : Canon announces the 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D D-SLR, creating a new digital reflex category combining a full frame CMOS sensor with a lightweight, compact magnesium alloy body. Weighing just 810 grams, it features a second generation 35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor, 3 frame per second, 60 Large JPEG frame burst and 0.2 second start up time operation. “The discreet full frame Canon EOS 5D digital reflex camera is the camera many photojournalists and agencies have been asking us for,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “It will be an indispensable piece of equipment for a wide range of professionals, from contemporary wedding to reportage photographers.” SurrJRS Wow 12.8 Megapixels of sexyness! Not quite at 35mm resolution though. I was reading somewhere that the megapixel equiv of 35mm film would be ~25 Megapixels. Not that I would complain if someone were to buy me this SLR... :D starsearcher quote: Originally posted by SurrJRS Wow 12.8 Megapixels of sexyness! Not quite at 35mm resolution though. I was reading somewhere that the megapixel equiv of 35mm film would be ~25 Megapixels. Not that I would complain if someone were to buy me this SLR... :D Well it really makes NO difference unless you're goign to print posters and enlarge your images. I mean just to think how far technology has gone in a relatively short period of time and how much 12-13 MP cameras were just a few years ago is just scarry :nervous:. I am thinking this will be my new toy when I finish abusing my 300D! The new Lens looks REALLY interesting as well. I WANT I WANT I WANT (Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L IS USM) Specifications here: http://www.outbackphoto.com/news/ca...%205D_Specs.pdf loconet Sample images: http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos5d/h..._sample_1e.html samhouse holy .... i want that camera!! Stingray quote: Originally posted by SurrJRS Wow 12.8 Megapixels of sexyness! Not quite at 35mm resolution though. I was reading somewhere that the megapixel equiv of 35mm film would be ~25 Megapixels. Coser to 30... How about 22 megapixels? http://phaseone.com/Content/p1digit...s/P-series.aspx Little John quote: Originally posted by loconet Sample images: http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos5d/h..._sample_1e.html Those black heads on her skin almost made me sick, zoom into the picture and have a look (sample #1) malek i saw this yesterday and I wept... finally a full frame "accessible" SLR. malek quote: Originally posted by Little John Those black heads on her skin almost made me sick, zoom into the picture and have a look (sample #1) :rolleyes: so you would kick her out of your bed? starsearcher A very nice comparison (and much more) between the 5D and the 20D...Malek this should be interesting for you especially... http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos5d/ There's also this new toy in case you're interested EOS - 1D Mark II N http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/0...neos1dmkiin.asp The new lenses (*DROOOOLS*) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/0...canonlenses.asp And a new flash...this actually appeals to me very much! http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/0...6canon430ex.asp CLICK TO RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE

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