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| Model Name: | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| 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: | $3499.00 |
| Street Price: | $1887.82 |
| Date Available: | 2008-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 56.0 oz (1,588 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| 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: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080, 640x480 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 30p, 30p |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF |
| Kit Lens: | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.40x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
| Normal Focus Range: | 45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Filter Thread: | 77mm |
| 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 |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| 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: | Optional wired or IR wireless |
| 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 | |
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