The Canon 5D Mark II Body 3.9 fps for up to 78 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst. The Canon EOS 5D MKII with resolution enough to keep the toughest picture editors happy.
The Canon 5D Mark II offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. The Canon EOS 5D MKII features full-frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that combines with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor and a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points.
With its wide-angle capabilities, 3 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the camera is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line. Features: 21.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor for outstanding image quality and performance. Large 3" LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles up to 170deg. "Picture Style" function for superior command of in-camera color, contrast and sharpness. High-precision 9-point AF with 6 additional Supplemental points surrounding the center point for superior focus tracking. Strong and light magnesium-alloy body Canon EOS 5D Mark II with a shutter durability-tested to 100,000 exposures. The Canon 5D Mark II is compatible with over 50 EF lenses and most EOS System accessories.
With no cropping or magnification effect, the Canon EOS 5D MK II camera's 21.1 MP full frame CMOS sensor (35.8 x 23.9mm) offers full freedom of expression. Wide lenses stay wide and the viewfinder is bright and open. Subtle tonal gradations are reproduced in shadow, midtone and highlights. A low-pass filter and on-chip circuitry suppress false colours and noise. Low (L:50) and high (H:3200) ISO settings extend the standard 100-1600 range.
Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image processing, including a Monochrome mode supporting Black & White shooting with filter and toning effects. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types - each one offering a different colour response. Each pre-set has control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation.
The Canon 5D Mark II has DIGIC 4 that renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC 4 minimises power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.2 second start up time.
The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.
The camera is tough, compact magnesium alloy body weighs just 810 grams; ideal for assignments requiring discretion.
The Canon 5D MarkII is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (excl. EF-S) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Untethered shooting is available with the optional WFT-E1 Wireless File Transmitter. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed permits fast file uploads, while Video Out allows review on a regular TV. An optional magnesium alloy battery grip extends shooting time and offers comfortable portrait shooting with a vertical shutter release. A Precision Matte focusing screen is interchangeable with Grid and Easy Manual Focus screen options.
Key details:
21 megapixel CMOS sensor (very similar to the sensor in the EOS-1Ds Mark III)
Sensor dust reduction by vibration of filter
Auto ISO (100 - 3200) in all modes except manual
3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
DIGIC 4 processor, new menus / interface as per the EOS 50D
Image processing features:
Highlight tone priority
Auto lighting optimizer (4 levels)
High ISO noise reduction (4 levels)
Lens peripheral illumination correction (vignetting correction)
RAW and SRAW1 (10 MP) / SRAW2 (5 MP)
RAW / JPEG selection made separately
Permanent display of ISO on both top plate and viewfinder displays
AF microadjustment (up to 20 lenses individually)
Three custom modes on command dial, Creative Auto mode
Image copyright metadata support
98% coverage viewfinder (0.71x magnification)
3.0" 920,000 dot LCD monitor with 'Clear View' cover / coatings, 170° viewing angle
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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 27 January, 2009.
