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Predecessor: |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II
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Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV
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Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Model Number: |
5D Mark II |
1D Mark IV |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$3499.00 |
$4999.00 |
Street Price: |
$1,084.95 |
$2,795.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-11-30 |
2009-12-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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49.0 oz
(1,390 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
114 x
75 mm)
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6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in.
(156 x
157 x
80 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
21.1 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-H |
Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
518.94mm2 (27.90mm x 18.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.41 microns |
5.70 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.3x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
74 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.9 |
12.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,815 |
1,320 |
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) |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2), 3672 x 2448
(9.0 MP,
3:2), 3552 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
3:2), 2448 x 1632
(4.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit .CR2 RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.9 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (29.97)
1920x1080 (25)
1920x1080 (23.976)
1280x720 (59.94)
1280x720 (50)
640x480 (59.94)
640x480 (50)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
H.264 (.MOV) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Canon EF |
Lens: |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.40x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
45 user selectable points (39 f/2.8 cross-type) phase detection w/ AI Servo II; LV contrast detect |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Eye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.58x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.76x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (5 settings from camera), Personal (5 settings from PC), Color Temp |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, 3 Custom |
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Self Timer: |
10, 2 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
E-TTL II / evaluative / averaged; x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ Canon Speedlite) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
Hot shoe, PC sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
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Other Memory: |
UDMA compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
14-bit .CR2 RAW |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
H.264 (.MOV) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or IR wireless |
Canon N3 terminal / PC tether |
Connections (extended): |
System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.35 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.37 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
14 |
40 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.35 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.9 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
75 |
46 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
11 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
8 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.19 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.119 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.118 seconds |
0.077 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.049 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s
Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s
Prefocused: 0.119s |
Live View:
Quick Mode AF: 1.084s
Live Mode AF: 1.255s
Prefocused: 0.113s |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
850 shots |
1500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary LP-E4 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
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) |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher |
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Notes & Features: |
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CompactFlash slot supports UDMA Mode 6 cards. Dual storage slots allow copying files between cards, storing different file types on each card, duplicating data on both cards, or using one card as an overflow when the other is full. Camera is powered by dual DIGIC 4 processors. Has live view and HD video modes with contrast detect AF. Has two internal monaural microphones - front panel for video, rear panel for voice memo. Also has stereo mic jack for external mic. |