Digital BW, The Print

edrudolpho wrote:
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> I think this Canon video capability created some buzz when it came out. 
> There are several sample movies available on the web that are good 
> looking. I haven't followed it since then. Being in video postproduction 
> I can say that I haven't seen any of it coming in the door.

Clearly, the 5DMkII's video capability is intended as an adjunct
to the primary functionality of the still camera, with the
benefit of leveraging existing lens collections.  It doesn't look
intended to convert videographers into photographers - but it offers
photographers the ready option of video capture.

I was pleasantly surprised at the collection of on-stage
videos available in HD for Nine Inch Nails at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ninofficial

Be sure to click on 'HD' to get the HD video/audio.

> In terms of picture quality, is it capturing MPEG video?

Canon specs 1920x1080 resolution, using file format .mov.

 From the Canon web page:

"HD Video Shooting with Live View Function.
Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip
with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video.

The EOS 5D Mark II is the first digital EOS to offer recording of Full HD
video in Live View Mode. Capable of shooting clips almost half an hour long
at full 1080 resolution, the EOS 5D Mark II does amazing double duty, making
it possible to shoot broadcast quality video on your camera by simply changing
settings. The advantages move way beyond the ability to shoot on your SLR - the
wealth of high-speed lenses and shooting accessories that make EOS photography
so remarkable can be used in shooting video. Where interchangeable lens video
cameras cost thousands of dollars, with the EOS 5D Mark II their operation,
including HDMI output, is simply an added bonus to a remarkable camera."

"Image Type
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW1, sRAW2, RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV"