"The camera that so many, especially Platypai, have been waiting so long for will finally hit stores in December.
The Canon 5D Mark II is a remarkable instrument. Not only is it a 21-megapixel camera that takes amazing photographs, but it is also one of the first of the "hybrid" cameras. It takes full 1080p High Definition video. As more and more photojournalists find themselves confronted with "multi-tasking" in their jobs, providing both stills and video, this is a major step that points the way to the future of the industry..."
Camera Corner The Canon 5D Mark II November 2008