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Model Name: Canon EOS-1D Mark II N 
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General
Model Number: Mark II N 
Camera Format: Pro SLR 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $3999.00
Street Price: $3449.00
Date Available: 2005-09-14
Tripod Mount: Yes (Metal)
Weight: 43.2 oz
(1,225 g)
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in.
(156 x 158 x 80 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS 
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon 
Total Megapixels: 8.5
Effective Megapixels: 8.2 
Sensor Format: 1.36 
Sensor Size (dia.): 1.36"
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.3
Color Filter Type: RGBG 
Self-Cleaning:  
Sensor-shift Stabilized: No 
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2),
3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, Other),
2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2),
1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, WAV, 12-bit CCD-RAW 
Video Capture
Movie Mode: Yes 
Movie Resolution: n/a
Movie Frame Rate: n/a
Movie Audio: n/a 
Movie File Format: None 
Optics
Lens Mount: Canon EF 
Kit Lens: n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):  
Zoom Ratio:  
Aperture Range: Varies with lens 
Normal Focus Range:  
Macro Focus Range:  
Optical Image Stablization: No
Digital Zoom: No 
Digital Zoom Values: n/a
Filter Thread: n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: TTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor 
Face Detection:  
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism 
Display
LCD Viewfinder:  
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000
Articulating LCD:  
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200
Auto ISO Mode: No
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, custom 
Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode: Yes 
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average 
Program AE: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Creative Exposure Modes:  
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse: No 
Flash
Built-in Flash: No 
Flash Modes: n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/250 
Flash Exp Compensation:  
Ext Flash Connection: E-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 / SD 
Memory Included (MB):  
File System: FAT16 
DCF Compliant:  
Connectivity
Composite Video Out: Yes 
NTSC/PAL Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
HD Video Out:  
HD Video Connection:  
Built-In Wi-fi:  
Computer/Printer: USB 1.1, FireWire
PictBridge Compliant:  
DPOF Compliant: Yes 
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type: Wired with N3-type terminal 
Other Connection: DC In 
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-E3 
Usable Battery Types: NiMH rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
CIPA Rating:
Software
Included Software: Canon Digital Photo Professional, EOS Viewer, EOS Capture 
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS 
Miscellaneous
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