- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 21.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark II N |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II |
Successor: |
Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark II N vs 1D Mark III |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III |
General | ||
Model Number: | 1D Mark II N | 5D Mark II |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $3999.00 | $3499.00 |
Street Price: | $1,084.95 | |
Date Available: | 2005-09-14 | 2008-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 43.2 oz (1,225 g) |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 158 x 80 mm) |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 8.2 | 21.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-H | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 548.17mm2 (28.70mm x 19.10mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.19 microns | 6.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | 11.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 975 | 1,815 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
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, WAV, 12-bit CCD-RAW | JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.5 | 3.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
|
Movie File Format: | None | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Lens: | n/a | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 105mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.40x | |
Aperture Range: | Varies with lens | f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 77.0mm |
Thread Type: | Varies with lens | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level pentaprism | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200 | 100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
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 | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | n/a | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | E-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | Microdrive | UDMA compliant |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit CCD-RAW | RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
Movie File Format: | None | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1,FireWire | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired with N3-type terminal | Optional wired or IR wireless |
Connections (extended): | DC In | System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.35 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.37 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 14 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.35 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.5 | 3.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 48 | 75 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.19 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.119 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.118 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s Prefocused: 0.119s | |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 850 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-E3 | Proprietary LP-E6 |
Usable Battery Types: | NiMH rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Digital Photo Professional, EOS Viewer, EOS Capture | 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, Mac OS | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher |
Miscellaneous | ||
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