Today I was working on some stuff and up on the ledge I saw the Calgary Flames mini jersey my friends got for me many Christmases ago.

This managed to stay in my head when I went off for a break as I got frustrated when I couldn’t get my development environment working properly. I went up to my room and saw the smaller Mario toy I ordered last year.

At that point, I did the obvious.

Flames Fan Mario (feat. Kermit) Gallery:

For anyone wondering, the hockey-themed Kermit was something I got from McDonalds in a Happy Meal a long long time ago. Hopefully the Flames find a way to come out a winner in this series…the loss tonight didn’t look good. Related PostAvenged Sevenfold Live in CalgaryTime Crisis 4, CanoeingThe Observation Deck

There’s a DSLR camera recently released by Canon that’s sparking my interest, and that camera is the EOS 5D Mark II. I myself own a Canon EOS 20D and with its ability to capture photos at 8.2 megapixels at speeds which are quick enough for me, I’ve been ignoring newer iterations of DSLRs. The EOS 5D Mark II however has an ability which is really appealing; its ability to capture video at quality which looks absolutely stunning.

The Best of Both Worlds The above screenshot is a still from the short film REVERIE by Vincent Laforet. It was created using a pre-production model of the EOS 5D Mark II with only minimal post-production and when I first watched it, the quality floored me. The camera’s capability to record high-definition video and being the form of a DSLR is just an amazing combination, now you can record video with all the cool DSLR lenses out there. You can view the short film REVERIE on Vincent Laforet’s website. I’m also providing a mirror to help offload some of the bandwidth. With the camera’s ability to record HD video at amazing quality, it offers the best of both worlds. Canon, this camera is at the top of my wishlist. Some Extra Notes/Specs

21.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600) MSRP (body only): $2699 USD

If you’re also interested in viewing the photo quality put out by this camera, you can view some sample photos on Canon’s website.