Another interesting 5D article, but I especially loved the video about the easy to use and ‘cheap’ compared to all the gear you would normally need to chroma key. Reflecmedia

Canon 5D Mark II at DVcreators.net.

Zack Arias – Atlanta based editorial music photographer » Meghan’s Song “Window” + Hacking The Flip Mino HD ::

When shooting video with the 5D MkII, there are a couple of caveats to go over. The camera isn’t going to provide any power to the microphone, so we’ll have to make sure power is supplied somehow. The camera also has no audio gain control or any method of monitoring audio levels while capturing. Basically, you plug in your mic and take your chances. You can play back your clips on the camera, and listen using the built-in speaker. Volume can be adjusted using the index wheel. Sorry, but there is no headphone jack on the camera.

The Sweet Sounds of the Canon 5D Mark II | B&H Photo Video Pro Audio.

Words and music — they are Christopher Ave’s passions. As a career journalist and lifelong musician, Christopher has spent countless hours telling stories with sound as well as text. Along the way, he has played in various bands, performed in clubs, coffee houses and corporate gatherings and written and recorded dozens of pieces of music for numerous clients. Now he creates a wide variety of custom, royalty-free music for interactive websites, video projects and business customers.

David Stephenson over at mophojo.com gives the best info and examples for photojournalists on what the new Canon 5D can and can’t do for you, but mostly CAN.

The Digital Story: True Photo App for iPhone: CameraBag

This is a must have app for all you iPhone lovers who miss your Holga or Lomo, like me. Best camera app so far!

Canon Digital Learning Center – EOS 5D Mark II: Movie Mode Basics

And it feels oh so good! I know you have all been following the crazyness at Laforet’s Blog over this new camera, well let me tell you, it’s ALL TRUE! We have just turned a HUGE corner in visual story telling tools!

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A reputable French magazine, Chasseur d’images, that brought you an ad leak on Leica 50mm F0.95 Noctilux has an interesting post on their website involving the year most anticipated digital camera – Canon EOS 5D mark II. Just a few more days and we’ll see. I have my fingers crossed! Stay tuned for more details…Link via The Click