Canon has published a statement in response to concerns raised about the EOS 5D Mk II. The announcement addresses the widely discussed 'Black Dot' and 'Vertical Banding' issues being reported by owners and potential owners who have been scrutinizing the camera's output. The company says it is investigating both issues and will work on 'measures to reduce or eliminate these phenomena.'

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Some units of the new 5D Mark II are filtering through and we are confident back orders should be cleared in January 09. Thank you for your patience. Note: I am in Tokyo/Japan writing this and have been amazed that stores here have had no stock of the 5D Mark II to date. Where are they all going??? > Latest news on "Black Spot" issue > See Videos made with the 5D Mark II > Useful article comparing the 5D to the 5D Mark II

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