There’s no doubt that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II made video acceptable in DSLR. The combination of a large image sensor, HD video and the availability of high quality 35mm lenses meant that quality video could be filmed with a relatively inexpensive camera. Soon, it was being used in commercial shots, indie films and even parts of network TV shows. The Canon 5D MK II was simply a portable alternative to big, five-figure movie rigs.
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Panasonic Announces Lumix G97 and ZS99
TAMRON Announces APS-C 11-20mm F/2.8 DI III-A RXD (Model B060) Lens for Canon RF Mount
Sony A1 II Improves AF, 8.5 Stops IBIS, Adds Auto Subject Recognition, Pre-Capture, LUTs, S-Cinetone, Auto Framing, Focus Bracketing
Sony 28-70mm F2 G Master Zoom Lens Features Constant F2 Aperture
Nikon Announces Entry-Level APS-C Z50II With Dedicated Picture Control Button
Canon Announces the RF-S7.8MM F4 STM Dual Lens for VR and 3D Content Creation With the EOS R7
Canon Announces RF24mm F1.4 L VCM, RF50mm F1.4 L VCM and RF70-200 F2.8 L IS USM Z for Photo/Video Content Creators
FUJIFILM Teases Two New Undisclosed Cameras
Fujifilm X-M5
Fujifilm X-M5: Color Your Moment
FUJINON XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR Super-Telephoto
Fujifilm Upgrades the FUJINON XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
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Did we just go back in time to care about 2009 winners? Isn’t 2011 nearly over?