why doesnt the 5Dmk2 have a popup flash? just curious..

XFaega wrote in post #11184231
I think it might have something to do with the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors. Just a guess.

So, why didn't the 5D Classic have one?

oaktree wrote in post #11183203
We who are not "pros" just spend extra $$ to get a small 270EX non-pop up flash for the times we wished the 5DmkII did have a pop up flash

I know I have a Sigma DG530 (cheap, but effective 580EX ripoff), but there's no way I want to carry that everywhere...I'll actually miss the xxD pop up flash, it came in handy every now and again as a fill flash...I'm just going to have to get a 270 or see if my Pentax 160 will be up to the job...

Daniel Browning wrote in post #11184013
I think there are several reasons. Here are my guesses:

First, because of the lost sales in the stodgy/luddite/elitist demographics who wouldn't be caught dead with pansy/newb features like pop-up flash. This is partially offset by the increase in sales from the more rational folks who can readily recognize the times when such a feature is highly useful, such as for providing a catchlight, triggering other optical flashes, etc.

should read "first and foremost".

runninmann wrote in post #11184241
So, why didn't the 5D Classic have one?

Or any of the 1D series which came before the IV...all of which did not have Dual Digic IV