Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Model Name:	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	5D Mark II
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$2699.00
Street Price:	$2301.61
Date Available:	2008-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	32.5 oz (920 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Total Megapixels:	22.0
Effective Megapixels:	21.1
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.70"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP, 3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 3861 x 2574 (9.9 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080
Movie Frame Rate:	30
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	.MOV (MPEG4)
Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 (Cross-type) AF points, 6 additional assist points
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	920,000 dots
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments,
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, 3 Custom
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	PC Sync, Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:
Other Connection:	System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E6
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	850
Software
Included Software:	Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 19.1): EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2), Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:

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