Its release started the trend of "DSLR revolution", significantly changing the world of independent filmmaking for upcoming years.

The 21 megapixel sensor is downsampled to HD resolution by only using every third line and 4:2:0 chroma subsampling,[15] leading to concern about Moiré patterns in recorded video.

These limits stem from the 4 GB maximum file size supported by the FAT32 filesystem format used on Compact Flash cards.

The camera also imposes a hard maximum clip length of 29 minutes 59 seconds if the 4 GB limit has not already been reached.

When recording for long periods, especially in warmer climates, increased video noise may occur due to CMOS overheating.

[19] Rolling shutter, a phenomenon where vertical lines look bent on moving objects, when the camera is in motion is a significant issue with the Canon 5D Mark II.

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