Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a 21.1-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor digital single lens reflex camera created by Canon. ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), and EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. The 5D Mark II was the primary digital camera used for a politician U.S. Presidential portrait.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points and six AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-in. Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build. There's third party firmware for the 5D Mark II, like CHDK, that gives several extra video and cinematography related functions like zebra stripes for exposure management, depth of field estimates, audio VU meters and disables the automatic gain control on the microphone input.

The integration of HD movie capability into a high-finish 21.1 Megapixel camera opens a mess of new prospects for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II can appeal to any photographer hunting for the finest camera equipment accessible - from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.

Image sizes (JPEG)	5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP) 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP) 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)
Image sizes (RAW)	5616 x 3744(21.0 MP) 3861 x 2574 (10.0 MP) 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)
File formats	RAW (.CR2; 14-bit) JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal RAW + JPEG (separate files) sRAW1, sRAW2 (see above)
Auto focus	9-point TTL CMOS sensor 6 Invisible Assist AF points Centre point cross type F5.6 or faster Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
Focus modes	One shot AFAI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focus
AF micro adjustment	Adjust all lenses by same amount (effectively body adjustment) Adjust up to 20 lenses individually
AF point selection	Auto or Manual
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor	36 x 24 mm CMOS sensor Full 35 mm size frame RGB Color Filter Array Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) 22.0 million total pixels 21.1 million effective pixels 3:2 aspect ratio
Lenses	Canon EF lens mount (does not support EF-S lenses) No field of view crop (1.0x)
Predictive AF	As close as 8 m (with 300 mm F2.8L lens at 50 kph)
AF assist	No (only with external flash)
Metering	TTL full aperture metering 35 zone SPC Metering range:1.0 - 20 EV
Metering modes	Evaluative 35 zone (linked to any AF point) Partial (8% at center) Spot metering (approx. 3.5% at center) Center-weighted average
AE lock	Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering Manual: AE lock button
Exposure compensation	+/-2.0 EV 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Exposure bracketing	+/- 2.0 EV 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Dust reduction	EOS Integrated Cleaning System Self-cleaning sensor unit (filter in front of sensor vibrates at high frequency at start-up and shutdown - can be disabled) Dust Delete Data - Data from a test shot is used to 'map' dust spots and can be later removed using Canon DPP Software
Image processor	DIGIC 4
A/D conversion	14 bit
Sensitivity	ISO 100 - 6400 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments Auto ISO (100-3200) Expansion options: ISO 50 (L1) ISO 12800 (H1) ISO 25600 (H2)
Shutter	Focal-plane shutter, 150,000 exposure durability, 30 - 1/8000 sec, 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments, Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec, Bulb
Aperture values	F1.0 - F91, 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments, Actual aperture range depends on lens used
Movie recording	Available optionally during Live view mode 1920 x 1080 (16:9) up to 12 mins (Quicktime 1080p H.264; 38.6 Mbits/sec) 640 x 480 (4:3) up to 24 mins (Quicktime 480p H.264; 17.3 Mbits/sec) Max file size 4 GB Quicktime MOV format (H.264 video, PCM sound) 30 fps
Record review	Off On (histogram via INFO button) Display mode same as last used Play mode 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold
Playback modes	1. Single image with exposure, file number, storage slot 2. As 1 but also image count and quality 3. Detailed exposure information, thumbnail and luminance histogram 4. Less detailed exposure info.,thumbnail, luminance and RGB histograms
White balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)
WB bracketing	+/-3 levels 3 images Blue / Amber or Magenta / Green bias
WB shift	Blue (-9) To Amber (+9) Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)
Picture style	Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User def. 1, User def. 2, User def. 3
Custom image parameters	Sharpness: 0 to 7 Contrast: -4 to +4 Saturation: -4 to +4 Color tone: -4 to +4 B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G
Image processing options	Highlight tone priority Auto lighting optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO noise reduction (4 settings) Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination (vignetting)
Viewfinder info	White balance correction, CF card information, Monochrome shooting, Maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+), AF points, Focus confirmation light, Exposure level/compensation, Spot metering circle, Exposure warning, AEB, Flash ready, High-speed sync, FE lock, Flash exposure compensation, Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentaprism 98% frame coverage Magnification: 0.71x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity) Eyepoint: Approx. 21 mm Interchangeable focusing screen (3 other types optional) Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Mirror	Quick-return half mirror(transmission:reflection ratio 40:60) Mirror lock-up (once or multiple exposures)
LCD monitor	3.0 TFT LCD 920,000 pixels Automatic 3 level brightness adjustment plus 7 manual levels 170 ° viewing angle Dual anti-reflection ('Clear View')
LCD Live view	Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor 100% frame coverage 30 fps Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor Best view or exposure simulation Silent mode Grid optional (x2) Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point) Three AF modes - Live mode / Quick mode / Face Detection Live histogram (Luminance or RGB) Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT)
Playback features	Optional blinking highlight alert Optional AF point display Magnified view (up to 10x) 2x2 or 3x3 thumbnail index Jump (by 1, 10, 100 images, screen, date, folder, movies, stills) Delete / Protect
Flash	No built-in flash unit E-TTL II auto flash / metered manual Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments X-Sync: 1/200 sec Hot-shoe & PC Terminal
External flash	E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites In-camera flash configuration (currently only 580 EX II) Wireless multi-flash support PC Sync
Shooting modes	Auto, Creative Auto, Program AE (P), Shutter priority AE (Tv), Aperture priority AE (Av), Manual (M), Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3
Drive modes	Single Continuous: 3.9 fps Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)
Burst buffer	Large/Fine JPEG: 78 frames (310 with UDMA card) RAW: 13 frames
Orientation sensor	Yes
Power	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery (supplied & charger) CR1616 for date & settings Approx. 850 shots at 20°C Battery indication 6 levels & percentage (memorized)
Dimensions	152 x 114 x 75 mm (6.0 x 4.5 x 2.9 in)
Weight	No battery: 810 g (1.8 lb)
Auto rotation	On (recorded and LCD display) On (recorded only) Off
Custom functions	25 custom functions with 71 settings in 4 groups
Firmware	User upgradable
Portrait grip	Optional WFT-E4 (WiFi / LAN / USB mass storage) Optional BG-E6 battery grip
Connectivity	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed AV out (video & audio) HDMI connector Microphone input PC Sync flash terminal Communication terminal on base for WFT-E4 InfraRed
Storage	Compact Flash Type I or II (inc. FAT32) Supports UDMA cards Copyright metatag support Canon Original Data Security Kit supported (Original Image Data)
Accessories	Battery Grip BG-E6 Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2) Viewfinder: Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Eg, Angle Finder C Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-1, Remote Controller RC-5 Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses)

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