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Photographers around the world create stunning images with the Canon 5D. The release of the 5D Mark II has elevated the 5D to a new level by including full HD video recording. This was most evident with the world wide excitement over “Reverie” the first video released shot on the Canon 5D by Vincent Laforet.

planet5D was created to help anyone find the information they need about these wonderful cameras. With stunning video and still samples, a blog, and a searchable database of information, planet5D is your one stop information location.

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• Blog: the blog is the news center. Updated several times a day, the blog has the latest news and information about the 5D product line. You can read the Blog with your browser or you can subscribe via RSS or Email


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• Wiki: the ‘searchable database’ for planet5D. Similar to Wikipedia - an information encyclopedia dedicated to the 5D. If you need information, tips, samples, or even training, the wiki has it all.


• Forums: We've just opened discussion forum where you can join in discussing the EOS 5D. Come look for tips from around the world or ask a question you haven't found the answer to yet. Or just see what others are talking about!

Highlights: there are several pages that are very popular. The video samples page is on the wiki and highlights many of the best Canon 5D mk ii videos. The video how to page is also popular with people wanting to get started with the video features. A blog post about the rock group Nine Inch Nails’ use of the 5D2 on stage is one of the most popular.

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