yep may.
I waited 2 years so why not 8 more months

 

'pingu'~ You are going to go crazy waiting!

 

Ok...I'm done sitting on the fence. Deciding between the 40D and the 5DMkII really didn't have to be an either/or choice, so I'll be using the 40D for motorsports and the 5DMkII for portraits/stills. B&H is estimating availability in November! Can't wait....

 

Alex! You pulled the trigger on a 5D Mark ll! Congrats!

 

that OK I am well traned on waiting.

 

Everyone seems to be getting one 'pingu'! The thing with technology based products like DSLRs, they have a relative short life cycle. Sometimes waiting a long time like an 8 month period isn't the best thing to do. Unless the premium was ridiculous, like 50% more than MSRP, I'd say get as soon as possible. Wouldn't you rather be taking pictures than be waiting?

 

Ok here it is...the Vincent Laforet HD video clip:

Canon 5D Mark II HD Video Clip

This video was shot with a pre-production Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR. The files used to create this video were not manipulated in any way, only re-compressed for ? resolution display on our website. To view Vincent Laforet?s comments and behind-the-scenes video on the making of REVERIE, please visit his blog: blog.vincentlaforet.com

EF Lenses used in the making of REVERIE:
FD 7.5mm f/5.6 (converted to EF mount)
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
EF 135mm f/2L USM
EF 200mm f/1.8L USM
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Video ?2008 Laforet Visuals Inc.
Used with permission

 

That was incredible! All with a DSLR!

 

Yeah. Check out this still capture from the HD video. There's a sub-1 second "hiccup" in the video stream.

Still capture

 

Looks like for portrait work, it is THE camera to get. When are you taking delivery of yours Alex?