Since its release three years ago, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II has been the most sought out digital SLR for photographers everywhere ...more
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Thanks, actually It seemed to be the fact I needed to set the camera to Movie Display. ”
Turn the dial on top to "M" mode. That gives you manual aperture. ”
I've just bought a Mk2 to and just can't get the aperture the hold, any clues as to why or how to gain manual control of the aperture? ”
When take a picture by pressing the shutter button halfway down so that it sets the focus on the desired object, then move the camera so as to set the desired composition, I notice that after I tak... more
That's amazing! Studio's will be loving the budget costs now. They'll be saving so much more since there is no need to process and develop film. ”
I got a DSLR recently myself to replace my old camcorder, and I've gotta say, it is AMAZING! It's no surprise they're slowly making a rise in the industry! ”
This short film was shot entirely on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR. It's called The Last 3 Minutes and was directed by Po Chan, and shot by cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC. The main character is... more
It's no secret that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is being used in low-budget indie films, as well as big blockbuster movies from Hollywood. But it's also become a staple for television commercials. Ge... more
Yeah, those are Canon's press release screenshots, but it doesn't have everything. I wish it did, cause they look great. And yeah... pretty much I need them for this world. I'd much prefer them ove... more
ebay suck ”
No, but why do you want to? is it just for this world? heres a bunch: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-9316-9607-9615 ”
I know you can control the camera remotely with your computer, but is there anyway to grab screenshots of the actual menus of the Canon 5D Mark II? Like this one...? ”
Once you get past the initial quick start setup of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, capturing pictures in auto mode is a breeze. But what do you do after you've snapped those photos? This quick guide will... more
If you're the proud owner of a Canon EOS DSLR, then you'll be glad to know that you no longer have to use EOS Utility on your computer to enable remote live view shooting with your camera. Now, all... more
This isn't directly Canon-related, but I couldn't resist the look of these cute PetaPixel Camera stickers. Only $5!
it is a pretty awesome camera ”
Because it's a great camera, there's not a lot of free information out there for it... and I just happen to have one! ”
Wow, this world has really started going! why did you guys choose the 5D? ”
Before jumping right into becoming the next James Neely or Moose Peterson, you're going to have get situated with your new digital SLR. No matter if you purchased the Canon EOS 5D Mark II body and ... more
No problem. Good to know there's no trolls. I actually found some help there when researching the differences between 50mm lenses. Great responses from the members. ”
Definitely exciting. I wonder what Hollywood blockbuster will be the first to use the 5D line exclusively. It's surely becoming a fave among indie filmmakers, but who'll be the first to follow in H... more
Thanks for including planet5D! We do feel we're the 'best HDSLR site on the planet' - our forums don't have as many posts as some of the others - but I guarantee we've got the nicest bunch of folks... more
I heard a while back that they used the 5D to film that episode of House, which was a huge deal at the time. I didn't realize they were being used in major motion pictures like Iron Man 2. It's pre... more
I'm not sure if this is my favorite, but I'm into blue and boats. ”
Busch's guide is pretty awesome, if you overlook the minor mistakes. It's the best book out there for the Mark II, but definitely not the end of the line for photography tips. There's hundreds of b... more
This guy has a lot of great videos. He likes to promote his audio recorder windscreen products a bunch, but if you don't pay attention to that... He's got over 20 short videos of footage from his C... more
Since our Canon 5D World is just starting out, there's not a lot of activity in the forum. If you have a question about your 5D or 5D Mark II, then ask away. But there are other communities on the ... more
The manual that's included with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a great starting point for learning the camera, but it's definitely not the only place you should be getting your information from if you... more
Yep... that's right. If you know something about the Canon EOS 5D or 5D Mark II that you think others would benefit from knowing, share it! If you have any advice or tips on using one of the 5D mo... more
Vincent Laforet shot this beautiful narrative short film in less than 72 hours, amazingly, without any pre-production time. It's said to have "...created a storm of curiosity about the potential of... more
Since its release three years ago, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II has been the most sought out digital SLR for photographers everywhere. But it's also becoming a favorite amongst cinematographers, thanks t... more
I'm still playing around, but this is one of my current faves, mostly because it was the most recent... and I like nature in turmoil. On the beach along the Salton Sea in Salton City, CA. Three st... more
Camera manufacturers release new versions of the same cameras, mostly point-and-shoot models, as frequently as Detroit's auto industry upgrades minivans. They also add new lenses regularly, upgradi... more
Welcome to Canon 5D World. Alright, let's face it... there's not much in here right now, but hopefully one day this World will be the go-to destination for anyone with questions on their Canon 5D ... more
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