EOS 5D Mark II (2) Wish List

Because the EOS 5D has been out almost 2 years now, rumors are now surfacing about a possible EOS 5D Mark II (2). Until Canon makes an official announcement regarding a Mark II, I will treat these rumors as noise.

But, since we all like to dream, here is my wish list for a possible EOS 5D Mark II:

• Better low light capability. The EOS 5D has very good low light capability. But, I would like to see it increased.
• Increased dynamic range
• Better auto-exposure bracketing.  Currently the 5D can only shoot 3 frames in AEB mode. I would like to see that increased to automatically cover the entire exposure range of a scene to make high dynamic range (HDR or HI) imaging easier. These would be my preferred steps for taking the shots for an HDR image:
  1. Select HDR-AEB mode
  2. Select desired aperture
  3. Spot meter brightest part of scene
  4. Spot meter darkest part of scene
  5. Or better yet, let the camera automatically determine the lightest and darkest parts of the scene
  6. Frame the image and lock down the camera on tripod
  7. Release the shutter
  8. The camera would then lock up the mirror, wait a couple of seconds, then shoot the series of images needed to cover the scene in one step increments... or whatever steps Canon engineers determines would work best
• Add anti-static coating to the sensor
• Add sensor shaking to the shut-down process to clean the sensor
• The ISO should be displayed at all times
• I would like to be able to see the top panel info displayed on the back of the camera when making an adjustment. When the camera is on a tripod, it is tough to see the top panel sometimes.
• Depth of field mode: bring back the depth of field mode and this time allow it to use the flash!
• Lower price than the current price for a 5D
• Live preview with a pivot tilt swivel monitor
• Flash exposure lock should be easier and smarter

Send me your comments!

12/18/2007

I would like to see the following in a Mark II:

(1) Lower ISO... at least 50 and if the engineering crew at Canon could pull it off... ISO 25!!!! I've taken some incredible photos using Kodak's Royal Gold ASA 25. I don't understand why people are asking for higher ISO rating when all you get is grain.

(2) 16 Megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor, with NO MORE than a 7.2 micron sized pixel. I don't like the 8.2 micron on the current 5D. Too big!!!

(3) Include SDHC Memory card slot with the CF card slot

(4) Include Noise Reduction like the EOS 20D

I hope the crew at Canon reads through some of the wish lists from users and if possible incorporate them into the next generation of cameras.

Frank

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