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| Tech. Specs. Detailed PDF | View Full Details of Technical Specifications |
| Type | Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex camera |
| Recording Media | CF Card (Type I; compatible with UDMA 7 CF cards) and CFast™ Card (CFast 2.0™ supported) |
| Image Format | Approx. 36 mm x 24mm (35 mm Full-frame) |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF Lenses (excluding EF-S and EF-M lenses) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Mount |
| Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate full-frame CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Approx. 20.2 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 21.5 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
| Low Pass Filter | Fixed position in front of the image sensor |
| Dust Deletion Feature | (1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Self-cleaning can be done automatically when the power is turned on/off. During manual cleaning ([Clean now]), the data for light spot correction is also obtained.(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images. The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the EOS software to automatically erase the dust spots.(3) Manual cleaning |
| Recording Format | Design Rule for Camera File System 2.0 and EXIF 2.3 |
| Image Format | Still Image: JPEG, RAW (14 bit Canon Original), M-RAW, S-RAW, RAW+JPEG, M-RAW+JPEG, S-RAW+JPEG Video: MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264*; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264*; Audio: AAC) * Variable (averaged) bit rate |
| File Size | Large: Approx. 20.0 Megapixels (5472 x 3648)M1: Approx. 12.7 Megapixels (4368 x 2912)M2: Approx. 8.9 Megapixels (3648 x 2432)Small: Approx. 5.0 Megapixels (2736 x 1824)RAW: Approx. 20.0 Megapixels (5472 x 3648)M-RAW: Approx. 11.2 Megapixels (4104 x 2736)S-RAW: Approx. 5.0 Megapixels (2736 x 1824)Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. |
| Recording Functions | Standard Recorded to the selected card. Auto switch card When the current card becomes full, the camera switches to the other card automatically. Record separately The CF card and CFast™ card record the same image at a different image recording quality (L, M1, M2, S, RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW). Record to multiple Both the CF card and CFast™ card record the same image at the same image recording quality (Also applies to RAW+JPEG). |
| Backup Recording | N/A |
| File Numbering | The following three types of file numbers can be set:Continuous numbering. The numbering of captured images continues even after you replace the card. Auto reset When you replace the card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card. Manual reset Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically. |
| RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording | One of three types of RAW images and one of four types of JPEG images can be recorded together. |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Picture Style | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3* * [Standard] is the default setting for [User Def. 1-3] |
| Settings | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy*1, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB) 1-5*2, Color Temperature, PC-1-5*3 (Personal WB) *1 Also effective in twilight and sunset. *2 [Select image on card], [Record and register WB] and [Edit WB name] can be used. *3 Up to five white balance data settings set with EOS Utility. |
| Auto White Balance | Option between ambience priority and white priority settings |
| Color Temperature Compensation | Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels *Corrected in reference to the current WB mode's color temperature. |
| Color Temperature Information Transmission | Provided |
| Type | Eye-level pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.76x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) / 35.1° angle of view |
| Eye Point | Approx. 20mm (at -1m-1 from eyepiece lens center) |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (diopter) |
| Focusing Screen | Ec-C6 provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or L |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror |
| Viewfinder Information | AF area selection mode AF point information Area AF frame Spot metering circle Electronic level (dedicated indicator)*Grid*Shooting mode*Metering mode*White balance*Drive mode*AF operation*Flicker detection*Warning symbol AF status indicator* Asterisked items can be displayed or not with [Show/hide in viewfinder]. |
| Depth Of Field Preview | Provided |
| Type | TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
| AF Points | Max. 61 points (Cross-type AF points: Max. 41 points) The number of AF points, cross-type AF points and dual cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used. |
| Focusing Modes | Autofocus, One-Shot AF, Predictive Al Servo AF (Al Servo AF III+)Manual focus |
| AF Point Selection | Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection)Single-point AF (Manual selection)The checkmark cannot be removed from this option.AF point expansion (Manual selection, 4 points: Up, down, left and right)AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding 8 points)Zone AF (Manual zone selection)All AF points divided into nine focusing zones. Large Zone AF (Manual zone selection)All AF points divided into three focusing zones. AF point Auto selection AF |
| AF Function Registration/Switching | Customizable with Custom Controls |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed display |
| Active AF Point Indicator | Displayed in viewfinder area Displayed outside viewfinder area |
| AF Assist Beam | When an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the following options are available:Enable Disable Enable external flash only |
| Metering Modes | 216-zone (18 x 12) metering with approx. 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor. The following metering modes selectable:Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)Partial metering (center, approx. 6.2% of viewfinder)Spot metering (center, approx. 1.5% of viewfinder)Center spot metering AF point-linked spot metering (Custom Function)Linkable to all AF points. With automatic AF point selection, center spot metering will apply. Multi-spot metering Up to eight multi-spot meter readings can be taken. Center-weighted average metering The selectable metering modes can be restricted (Custom Function). |
| Metering Range | EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, with evaluative metering) |
| Exposure Control Systems | Program AE (Shiftable)Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible)Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible)Manual exposure The metering mode can be specified. Bulb Three custom shooting modes |
| ISO Speed Range | Manual settings For [Highlight tone priority], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200–51200. ISO speed safety shift possible with a Custom Function. All the expanded ISO speeds, even for movies, are only “equivalent speeds.”Auto settings *1 It depends on [Minimum] and [Maximum] of [Auto range]. *2 If overexposure will result with fill flash, the minimum ISO speed will be set to ISO 100 (except in the M and bulb modes). *3 In the P mode, using bounce flash with an external Speedlite will have the ISO speed set automatically within ISO 400–1600 to suit the brightness. |
| Exposure Compensation | Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments* Indicated up to ±3 stops on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. |
| AE Lock | Auto AE lock In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved. Manual AE lock With AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.)Enabled in all metering modes. |
| Type | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)X-sync at 1/250 sec. Shutter speed's control range can be set. |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self Timer | 10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay |
| EOS Dedicated Speedlite | E-TTL II autoflash with all EX Series Speedlites |
| Zooming to Match Focal Length | Provided |
| Flash Metering | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| FE Lock | Provided |
| External Flash Settings | External flash control, Flash firing, E-TTL II Flash metering, Flash sync. Speed in Av mode, Flash mode, Radio wireless flash shooting, Optical wireless flash shooting, ZoomSync setting, Flash exposure compensation, FEB, Clear settings, Flash Custom Function setting |
| PC Terminal | Provided* No polarity.* Sync speed: Since the flash duration of studio flash units vary, set a sync speed within 1/125 sec. to 1/30 sec. and check if the flash sync works.* Both the accessory shoe (X-sync contact with maximum sync speed of 1/250 sec.) and the PC terminal can be used simultaneously for simultaneous flash firing. |
| Drive Modes | Single shooting High-speed continuous shooting Low-speed continuous shooting Silent single shooting Silent high-speed continuous shooting Silent low-speed continuous shooting |
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| Maximum Burst | The maximum burst during continuous shooting is as follows: With “Full”, continuous shooting is possible until the card becomes full. |
| Shooting Modes | Still photo and video recording |
| Focusing | Dual Pixel CMOS AF Dual Pixel CMOS AF is possible with all EF lenses. Manual focus Magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually. |
| Metering Modes | Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder)Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of viewfinder)Center-weighted average metering AE lock possible. The active metering timer can be changed. |
| Metering Range | EV 020 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, with evaluative metering) |
| Grid Display | Off3x36x43x3+diag |
| Exposure Simulation | Same as with viewfinder shooting |
| Silent Shooting | Provided |
| File Format | MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) Internal monaural microphone External stereo microphone jack available |
| File Size | 4096 x 2160 (4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Frame Rates | [4096 x 2160]: 59.94fps / 50.00fps / 29.97 fps/ 25.00fps / 24.00fps / 23.98fps [1920 x 1080]: 119.9fps / 100.0fps / 59.94fps / 50.00fps / 29.97fps / 25.00fps / 24.00fps / 23.98fps |
| Continuous Shooting Time | MOV Format MP4 Format |
| Focusing | Dual Pixel CMOS AF Manual focus* Magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually (not possible during movie shooting). |
| Exposure Control | |
| Exposure Compensation | Up to ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments * If AE Micro adjustment is performed, the settable exposure compensation amount will decrease by the amount of the AE Micro adjustment. For example, if you set the AE Micro adjustment to +1 stop, the exposure compensation amount will be limited to a maximum +2 stops on the positive side. |
| Type | TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Monitor Size | 3.2-inches |
| Pixels | Approx. 1.62 million dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally Viewing angle: Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally |
| Brightness Control | 7 levels provided |
| Interface Languages | 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
| Display Format | |
| Highlight Alert | On the single-image display, highlight areas without any image information will blink. |
| Protection | Erase protection can be applied or canceled for a single image, all images in a folder or all images in the card. |
| Erase | Erase a single image, selected images, all images in a folder, all images in a card or erase only unprotected images. |
| Compatible Printers | N/A (Direct printing not possible) |
| DPOF | Version 1.1 compatible |
| Compatible Images | JPEG images, RAW images and movies RAW+JPEG images can be transferred JPEG only, RAW only or RAW+JPEG. If JPEG or RAW images are appended with a voice memo, the voice memo file will also be transferred. |
| Custom Functions | Total 34 |
| Camera User Settings | Current camera settings can be registered to C1, C2 and C3 on the Mode Dial. Automatic updating of the registered settings can be set to Enable or Diable. |
| My Menu Registration | Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered. Up to five My Menu tabs can be added. |
| USB Terminal | SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)For computer communication Image transfer For Connect Station CS100 connection |
| Video Out Terminal | AV/OUT terminal not provided. HDMI mini OUT terminal is Type C (Resolution switches automatically) / CEC compatible. The correct video format of [NTSC] or [PAL], matching the connected TV, must be set or the video image will not appear. |
| Extension System Terminal | For connection to WFT-E8A and WFT-E6A |
| Battery | Battery Pack LP-E19 (or LP-E4N, LP-E4) x1With the AC Adapter + DC Coupler, AC power of possible. |
| Number of Shots | Approx. (Based on CIPA testing standards) |
| Battery Check | Automatic battery check when the power switch is turned ON. |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after the set time (1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.) of non-operation elapses. |
| Date/Time Battery | Built-in secondary battery When fully charged, the date/time can be maintained for approx. one month. Recharge time: approx. 8 hr. To become capable to maintain the right date/time for one month after main battery power exhaustion. |
| Start-up Time | Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)* Excluding the recognition time for genuineness (genuine Canon battery) at the installation of the battery.* Start-up time becomes longer with a battery being used for the first time with the very camera. |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 6.22 x 6.60 x 3.25 in. / 158.0 x 167.6 x 82.6mm |
| Weight | Approx. 53.97 oz. / 1530g (Based on CIPA guidelines) Approx. 47.27 oz. / 1340g (Body only, without battery, cards, body cap or eyecup) |
| Working Temperature Range | 32-113°F/0-45°C |
| Working Humidity Range | 85% or less |
| USB Tethered SDK | Are a developer and want to control select Canon cameras within your application? The Canon EDSDK allows you to set various camera settings, take a picture, and the retrieving of images remotely using a USB connection. The EDSDK is available at the Canon Developer Community website. Go to https://developercommunity.usa.canon.com for more information. |
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