The Canon 5D Mark II video quality lets you shoot superb footage and that not just in fields where the still camera excels but also in more challenging environments such as the sports arena.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 gives you full frame, full HD video with external microphone input. Versatility is ensured through the vast selection of Canon lenses.

Video output quality is superb. Check these two videos created with the Canon EOS 5D Mark2.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II - The Video Facts:

Video recording requires activating Live View mode.

Video Sizes:  1920 x 1080 (1080p - Full HD), 640 x 480 (VGA)

Frame Rate: 24, 25, 30 fps (in Full HD); 50, 60 fps (in Standard HD and VGA)

Audio Input: 44.1kHz Mono (Internal Mic), 3.5mm Jack (External Mic)

Format: MOV (Quicktime) with H.264 codec, PCM sound

File size:  4.8 MBytes/sec (1080p), 2.2 MBytes/sec (VGA)

Max file size/clip: 4.0 GB

Max run time: 12 min. for Full HD, 24 min. for VGA

Manual Mode Settings:

ISO speed: Auto, 100-6400, H1
Shutter speed: 1/30 - 1/4000 sec
Full aperture selection

Three testimonials from independent sources paint a vivid picture of the video capabilities of this full frame DSLR:

“Photographers and indie filmmakers have been drooling over the 5D2's video quality … Most video cameras give a distinctly non-film look due to the poor depth of field produced by their small sensors and fixed lenses. Thanks to the full-frame sensor and Canon's high-quality lenses, the video from the 5D2 looks a lot more like movies shot on film.”

(Source: Wired.com)

“The EOS 5D Mark II produces superb HD quality footage, though it can get a little grainy in low light. This is a 35mm full frame sensor and brings with it all the depth of field pros and cons that come with larger sensors. Most of the consumer / prosumer grade digital video cameras have much smaller sensors, and subject isolation will be much easier to achieve with the 5D Mark II. In this regard, there is nothing in this price range, or even 4 times this price range for that matter that can come close to the creative possibilities offered by the 5D Mark II.”

(Source: dpreview.com)

“Video Quality: at first I was very hesitant to accept the fact that my DSLR has a built-in video camera. Once I got used to the idea of having a video camera and once I started tinkering with it, I was amazed. Full HD video shot between stills, then all combined into a slideshow is just awesome! The actual video quality is breathtaking. Just like anything else full HD, the clarity seems too good to be true. Sound is OK, but if I were to do more video capture with my camera, I would definitely purchase an external mic. If shooting video is your thing, there is NO better video camera out there. You can spend $10K on a video camera, but bottom line is, the quality isn’t going to be as good as the Canon 5DMKII due to the size of the image sensor. As far as I know, there are no video cameras with an image sensor that’s comparable to the Canon 5DMKII. What’s more, you can use any of the Canon lens to shoot video with.”

(Source: A. Kim, Amazon.com)

More information about the Canon EOS 5D Mark 2  including details of features and specifications are at http://canoneos5dmark2.bestcanondigitalcameras.org/.