The Canon 5D Mark II,one of the most disruptive cameras to ever sit on store shelves, has been officially discontinued by Canon.
Presently, it remains available at a substantial discount; however, after it sells out this time, it will be gone for good. You can still find the 5D Mark II here at B&H Photo.
[Canon Japan via CR]
this camera was never the king….why??? ..because its from Canon…NOT NIKON
It changed the face of movie making for ever. It was a ground breaker, freed the indie film guys to kick start their careers. Nothing could compare to the 5D in movie mode at that time and for a few years afterwards. Canon made a ton of money on that unit at times a 6 month wait to get it. To this day, the 5D still gives a cleaner movie image than the Mk3 in good and dim light.
But then the Sony FS100 came along and it was a movie 5D DSLR killer. That 5D had a great run. Great unit and it will always take stunning pictures.
Cheers,
Take 5
I agree.
Well, Canon USA says they have not received word from Japan that this camera has been discontinued. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/12/27/Hold-your-horses-Canon-not-ready-to-put-5D-Mark-II-out-to-pasture-just-yet
But I’m sure it will be soon, if not yet discontinued. The EOS 6D is a preferable camera and not much more expensive at $2100. Although the 5D II is being sold at bargain prices these days, so it might appeal to someone on a very tight budget who is sure he wants to upgrade to a full-frame DSLR. $1749 at bhphotovideo after the Instant Rebate.