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Canon has announced the long awaited successor to the 5D: the Canon EOS 5D Mark II features a new 21 Megapixel CMOS sensor, ISO from 50 to 25600 and is like the Nikon D90 capable to record videos:

• 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
• 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
• Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
• 3.0″ 920k LCD screen
• ISO 100-6400 (boostable from 50 up to 25,600)
• 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points

Dpreview has a hands on preview of the cam.

Canon announced the anticipated EOS 50D, an upgraded version of the EOS 40D. It features…

• 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• 6.3fps continuous shooting for up to 90 JPEGs with an UDMA card
• ISO 100-3200, expandable to 12800
• 9-point wide area AF
• 3.0” Clear View VGA LCD with Live View mode & Face Detection Live AF
• Magnesium alloy body with environmental protection
• integrated cleaning system

BTW, have you noticed how more and more gimmicks like face detection swap from consumer cameras to semi-professional models?

Update: Dpreview has it’s hands-on preview online and a sample gallery.