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EOS 5D Mark II
What's New
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DiG!C 4 Image Processor |
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Canon's latest imaging processor provides fine details, natural color reproduction and rich gradations,
at high speed.
- Significantly faster image processing than the DiG!C III
- Excellent Noise Reduction now possible, with minimal effect on shooting speed or burst rate
- Outstanding performance: No loss of shooting speed with Full-Resolution 14-bit RAW images
- Speed and Power of DiG!C 4 permits new features, such as Face Detection during Live View
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21.1 Million Pixel Full Frame CMOS Sensor |
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Newly developed, 21.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, designed and manufactured entirely by Canon.
- Entirely new sensor, with multiple innovative technologies to maximize brightness sensitivity
at each pixel
- Superior low-noise performance, even at high ISO settings
- Highest sensor performance, even at high ISO settings
- Highest sensor performance in its class: 21.1 million pixels, 3.9 fps continuous shooting speed,
and ISO's 50-25,600
- Full-Frame maximizes performance of Canon EF lenses
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Expanded ISO Range & 4 levels of High ISO Noise Reduction |
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ISO Speed increased by three full stops compared to the EOS 5D
- ISO 100 - 6400 in 1/3 stop intervals
- Auto ISO range 100 - 6400
- H1 ISO 12,800
- H2 ISO 25,600
- L ISO 50
High ISO Noise Reduction can now be set to any of four levels to better suit the amount of noise.
- Standard
- Low
- Strong
- Disable
When in Low, Standard, or Disable settings, the shooting speed and burst rate will not decrease. |
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16:9 Full HD Video Capture |
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Movie recording in Full HD as never seen before in a DSLR camera! Create high quality video with a huge variety of lenses from Canon, the leader in optical technology.
- Full HD: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 format)
- SD/VGA: 640 x 480 (4:3 format)
- 30 frames per second
- Recording format: MOV
- Video: H.264 [MPEG-4 AVC]
- Sound: Linear PCM
- Still capture during movie shooting
- Captures at current image quality settings
- Monaural recording with built-in microphone
- Stereo recording via optional external microphone using input port
- Continuous recording time up to 4GB per clip or 29 minutes, 59 seconds, whichever comes first
- Program AE for shooting movies
- Retouching and effects based on Picture Style
- Playback
- Play, Slow Motion, First Frame, Previous Frame, Next Frame, Last Frame, Sound Volume
(6 levels including mute)
- Autofocus
- Quick Mode
- Live Mode
- Live View Face Detection Mode
- Manual
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HD Video Output |
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New HDMI output terminal takes advantage of the stunning resolution of High Definition viewing.
- Playback stills and HD movies in Full High Definition (1920 x 1080), on a compatible HD TV
- Uses industry-standard HDMI mini out connection; requires appropriate HDMI cable (not included)
- Standard video-out to conventional TV monitor (standard NTSC/PAL definition) still available with video-out terminal
- New Slide Show feature lets you view image by folder, or date. Playback times and repeat settings are fully adjustable.
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High Definition LCD Monitor |
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Improved Clear View 3.0 inch LCD monitor, for high quality playback and easier menu navigation.
- 3-inch, high-resolution, finer detail (920,000 dots VGA)
- Approximately 100% coverage
- 170 degree viewing angle
- Manually adjustable in 7 levels
- Automatic adjustment with built-in light sensor for 3 brightness levels
- Anti-reflection and water-repellent coating
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Three RAW Recording Options |
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Three RAW recording options give photographers more control over quality and file sizes.
- Raw, sRAW1 and sRAW2
- New RAW types correspond in size to JPEG Large, Medium & Small
- New RAW types can be set for the recording quality even in the Basic Zone modes
- The recording quality menu screen now has two sections: One for RAW types,
and one for JPEG types
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Easy Workflow & Copyright Capability |
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Workflow is simplified with new in-camera features.
- Create and select folders to store captured images with Select Photo Screen
- Register "Photographer" and "Copyright Holder" in EOS utility
- Append copyright information in EXIF data
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Peripheral Illumination Correction |
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This new feature evens brightness across the image field and automatically reduces light fall-off at image edges for specific Canon lenses.
- JPEG images: peripheral illumination fall-off is corrected automatically to suit the respective lens
- RAW images: peripheral illumination fall-off is corrected in Digital Photo Professional
- Camera is pre-loaded with correction data for 26 Canon lenses
- Up to 40 lenses can be registered via EOS utility
- 82 lenses currently supported
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Highlight Tone Priority |
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- Adds up to an additional stop of detail in the brightest highlights
- Valuable feature in high contrast lighting
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Quick Control Menu Screen |
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The Quick Control screen permits shooters to make adjustments to camera settings right from the LCD monitor (one touch access through the multi-controller joystick on rear of camera).
- Convenient and clear navigation is ideal for beginners to adjust camera settings
- High definition LCD is bright, colorful, and easy to read
- Adjustable settings from the quick Control Menu include: ISO, Exposure Compensation/AEB, AF point selection, Picture Style, Metering and Focusing Modes, White Balance, Drive modes, RAW OR JPEG recording/image quality, and Flash Exposure Compensation
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Creative Auto (CA) Shooting Mode |
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Creative Auto is a brand new shooting mode designed for beginners who want to go one step beyond Full Auto Mode-to learn about photography or have more creative control.
- Basic settings are based on Full Auto
- Quick Control Screen offers easy, intuitive direction for image adjustments,
controlled from the LCD monitor
- Blur the background or lighten/darken image through easy-to-understand navigation
- Adjustments include Flash, Motor Drive, Image Quality, White Balance, Program Shift, Exposure Compensation, Picture Style
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Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System |
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Newly designed to work with Full-Frame sensor.
- Optimized for the Full Frame sensor
- Fluorine coating on front of low pass filter is more resistant to sticky and moist dust
- Dust Delete Data feature allows automatic removal of dust with Canon's DPP software
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15 Point AF System |
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Improved Auto Focus System for more precision.
- 9 Selectable AF points with 6 Assist Points
- High-precision center Cross-type AF
- AF micro adjustment for fine tuning Canon Lenses
- Light source detection maximizes performance under mixed light sources
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High Performance Viewfinder |
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Newly designed viewfinder optics, larger, easier to see and clearer than previous model.
- 98% coverage
- 33.3 degree field of view
- 21mm eyepoint
- 3 new interchangeable focus screens
- Standard, Grid and Super Precision
- Viewfinder Information: ISO speed, Monochrome Shooting, Battery Check & D+
(Highlight Tone Priority Mode for expanded dynamic range)
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High Speed Writing |
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With a UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) CF Card, card writing speeds are faster than ever.
- Can support transfer speeds of up to 133 MB/sec
- Burst Depth
- With standard CF cards: Up to 78 Consecutive JPEGs, or 13 RAW images
- With UDMA CF cards: Unlimited large/Fine JPEGS or 14 RAW
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Improved Live View Shooting Options |
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Overall operability of the Live View Function has been upgraded, for greater control and ease of use.
- All Live View functions can be adjusted from a single menu screen
- Face Detection Live Mode detects up to 35 human faces
- Common camera settings (such as White Balance, AF point selection, Motor Drive, and ISO) can be accessed live on the LCD, even while running Live View
- Two grid display options (coarse and fine)
- Improved AF options, including Live Face Detection
- Silent Shooting
- Allows multiple shots with minimal noise
- Reduces shutter noise even further in single shot mode
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Specifications on this page are current as of September, 2008.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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