- 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-6400.
- Body only, lenses sold separately,1-Year Canon U.S.A. Limited Warranty.
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor; high-performance 3.9 fps continuous shooting; Live View Function for stills.
- Full HD video capture at 1920x1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip ; HDMI output.
- Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor.
Product Description
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The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end
21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for
photojournalists and news photographers. With its full-frame CMOS
sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will
appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera
equipment available -- from studio and wedding to nature and
travel photographers.Compact, lightweight with environmental
protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly designed Canon CMOS
sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near
dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the
improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image
quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames.
From the Manufacturer
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Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D
successor boasts a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO
sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions.
The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor
to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames
per second, for up to 310 frames.
Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to
shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps -- for
amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and
realism.
The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end
21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for
photojournalists and news photographers. With its full-frame CMOS
sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will
appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera
equipment available -- from studio and wedding to nature and
travel photographers.
Other improvements to the EOS 5D include:
* Addition of Canons EOS Integrated Cleaning System, with a new
Fluorine coating on the low-pass filter
* Larger 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with VGA resolution, a
170-degree angle of view and anti-reflective coatings
* Improved menu system including Quick Control Screen for more
direct access to common settings
* Automatic peripheral illumination correction, utilizing
detailed EF lens information to optimize JPEG images straight out
of the camera
* Magnesium alloy construction with additional environmental
protection
* UDMA memory card compatibility EOS 5D Mark II Highlights
New CMOS sensor
The EOS 5D Mark IIs newly designed full-frame 21.1-megapixel
CMOS sensor features ISO sensitivity from 100-6400, expandable to
50, 12,800 and 25,600. Large 6.4µm2 pixels have been redesigned
to capture more light and yield a better signal to noise ratio to
ensure lower noise images throughout the ISO range. The full
frame sensor has the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film.
This means that wide-angle lenses stay wide, without the change
in angle of view associated with smaller sensor cameras. As well
as benefiting from finer control over depth of field,
photographers moving up to the EOS 5D Mark IIs full frame format
will find the newly designed wide, bright 98 percent coverage
viewfinder on a joy to work with.
New DIGIC 4 processor
A new DIGIC 4 processor combined with 14-bit analogue to digital
conversion provides smooth gradations in mono-tonal areas such as
skies, and highly accurate color rendition. As well as HD movie
shooting, DIGIC 4s high speed provides for long uninterrupted
continuous bursts of large JPEGs, near-instant start-up times and
immediate and fast review after shooting. DIGIC 4 also provides
for improved noise reduction algorithms, complementing the
already low-noise images from the EOS 5D Mark IIs CMOS sensor.
HD video capture
The EOS 5D Mark II is Canons first DSLR to incorporate full HD
1920x1080 video capture. Once filming is started from Live View
mode, photographers can fire off either single of continuous
stills, with video capture continuing after the final frame is
captured.
See everything
A new 3.0-inch VGA resolution LCD provides a wide 170 degree
angle-of-view, providing plenty of clarity for accurate focus
checks in playback. The screen brightness can automatically
adjust to suit viewing conditions, extending battery life in low
light and improving viewing in bright conditions. A new dedicated
Live View button switches modes to display a real-time image on
the LCD. This allows EOS 5D Mark II photographers to enjoy
simplified shooting from awkward angles. Simple connection to a
PC provides easy remote shooting.
Precision focus and metering
A 9-point auto focus system is supported by 6 additional
invisible Assist AF points, located inside the spot-metering
circle to optimise subject tracking performance in AI SERVO AF
mode. For accurate exposure readings in tricky lighting
conditions, the spot metering circle covers just 3.5 percent of
the frame.
Control
The EOS 5D Mark IIs redesigned menu system includes a new Quick
Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly changed
settings. A new Creative Auto mode allows photographers to cede
control of key settings to the camera, while retaining control
over creative variables such background blur, drive mode and
image brightness. Custom user settings allow photographers to
switch between two completely different camera setups. This is
ideal for changing quickly between two different environments,
such as sw from working inside a church without flash to
outdoors with fill-flash at a wedding.
Optional Accessories
Shooting flexibility is enhanced with a range of new
accessories. Shooting capacity can be extended with either the
high-capacity 1800mAh lithium-ion Battery Pack LP-E6, or Battery
Grip BG-E6.
A new optional Wireless File Transmitter
The WFT-E4 offers external HDD and GPS compatibility along with
ability to transmit images direct to computer or FTP server, or
operate the camera wirelessly. Both the BG-E6 and WFT-E4 feature
a vertical orientation shutter release and other key controls for
comfortable portraiture work, with a substantial grip to help
balance the camera when used with long lenses.
What's in the Box* EOS 5D Mark II Body
* Eyecup Eb
* Wide Neck Strap EW-EOS5DMKII
* Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
* USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
* Battery Charger LC-E6
* Battery Pack LP-E6
* EOS Digital Solution Disk
* Software Instruction Manual
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( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos5dmarkii/ ) Canon EOS 5D
Mark II Digital SLR: Highly Recommended by dpreview.com
Back in August 2005 Canon 'defined a new DSLR category' (their
words) with the EOS 5D. Unlike any previous 'full frame' sensor
camera, the 5D was the first with a compact body (i.e. not having
an integral vertical grip) and has since then proved to be very
popular, perhaps because if you wanted a full frame DSLR to use
with your Canon lenses and you didn't want the chunky EOS-1D
style body then the EOS 5D has been your only choice. Three years
on and two competitors have turned up in the shape of the Nikon
D700 and Sony DSLR-A900, and Canon clearly believes it's time for
a refresh.
So here is the 5D Mark II, which punches high in terms of both
resolution and features, headlining: 21 megapixels, 1080p video,
3.0-inch VGA LCD, Live view, higher capacity battery. In other
words, a camera that s to leapfrog both its direct rivals,
either in terms of resolution (in the case of the D700) or
features (in the case of the DSLR-A900). Full detail below.
Key features / improvements
* 21 megapixel CMOS sensor (very similar to the sensor in the
EOS-1Ds Mark III)
* Sensor dust reduction by vibration of filter
* ISO 100 - 6400 calibrated range, ISO 50 - 25600 expansion (1Ds
Mark III & 5D max ISO 3200)
* 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 micro adjustment (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
* Automatic LCD brightness adjustment (ambient light sensor)
* Live view with three mode auto-focus (including face detection)
* No mirror-flip for exposures in Live View if contrast detect AF
selected
* Movie in live view (1080p H.264 up to 12 minutes, VGA
H.264 up to 24 mins per clip)
* Two mode silent shooting (in live view)
* New jump options in play mode
* HDMI and standard composite (AV) video out
* Full audio support: built-in mic and speaker, mic-in socket,
audio-out over AV (although not HDMI)
* IrPort (supports IR remote shutter release using optional RC1 /
RC5 controllers)
* UDMA CompactFlash support
* New 1800 mAh battery with improved battery information /
logging
* New optional WFT-E4 WiFi / LAN / USB vertical grip
* Water resistance: 10 mm rain in 3 minutes >Read more at
dpreview.com ( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos5dmarkii/ )
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( http://www.wired.com/reviews/productlisting/cameras ) Impressive
Canon SLR Sports HD Video, 21-Megapixel Stills
Once in a great while, a sequel comes out that is so
outstanding, it not only blows the original out of the water, it
stands on its own as a paragon of excellence. Cases in point: The
Empire Strikes Back, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Star Trek 2:
The Wrath of Khan.
Add the Canon 5D Mark II to that list. For the better part of a
year, rumors abounded about an upgrade for Canon's full-frame
prosumer camera, the 5D, but nobody expected the awesome bomb
that the Canon eventually dropped on us. No mere upgrade, the
Canon 5D Mark II is a milestone in many ways, and it's one of the
best cameras we've tested yet. It features a massive 21 megapixel
sensor, full high-definition video, a giant display and much
more, setting a new high-water mark for digital single-lens
reflex cameras.
For starters, Canon nearly doubled the resolution of the 12
megapixel 5D. Like its predecessor, the full-frame sensor in the
5D Mark II is equal in size to a 35 mm film negative, making it
much larger than the sensors used in most consumer and prosumer
cameras. The size confers two advantages: It gives the camera
terrific low-light sensitivity, because the sensors for each
pixel are larger, enabling them to collect more photons. And it
allows you to use all the lenses in Canon's EF line to their full
potential , without any magnification -- an advantage especially
useful for wide-angle s. By contrast, smaller sensors
effectively multiply the focal length of standard lenses, for
instance converting a 28mm lens into the equivalent of a 56mm
lens.
Canon also stuffed full-HD video into the 5D2, making
it only the second SLR to record in HD (after Nikon's impressive
D90) and the only one to record in full 1080p glory. You can tell
Canon didn't think this feature would get much play by how deeply
they buried it in the menu system. Fortunately the 5D2 also
features a dedicated live-view button which pre-arms the camera
for movie .
Photographers and indie filmmakers have been drooling over the
5D2's video quality ever since Vincent Laforet's demo movie hit
the net in September. Most video cameras give a distinctly
non-film look due to the poor depth of field produced by their
small sensors and fixed lenses. Thanks to the full-frame sensor
and Canon's high-quality lenses, the video from the 5D2 looks a
lot more like movies on film.
The 5D2 is only slightly larger than the 5D and keeps roughly
the same lines and look of its predecessor. Notable construction
changes include weather-resistance and a tough-looking
"parkerized" finish normally found on firearms. The new
3-inch, 640x480-pixel display looks great even in bright light
and is perfect for zooming in close to check out your s.
The picture quality is terrific, even at ISO 1600 and 3200, but
at 6400, 12800 and 25600 the resulting images are quite noisy. At
ISO 100 the full-resolution s are simply stunning.
There are a few problems with the 5D2, notably the mysterious
appearance of black dots which appear when noise-reduction,
light-optimizer and highlight-tone priority are all switched on.
Sw these settings off fixes the problem. Since all of
these features can be recreated later during processing on your
computer, that's not a great loss.
The video mode is limited to 4GB per , which equates to
20-30 minutes of time. And unless you're planning on
making a silent movie, plan on investing in some external
microphones: the built in microphone is low-quality and
monophonic, and it can pick up your lenses' autofocus noise,
messing up the audio track. Thankfully the 5D2 has a stereo mic
input for high-quality audio .
The 5D Mark II is a game-changing 21 megapixel 1080p
photographer's dream. Its few flaws are greatly outweighed by
amazing new features and huge sensor size.
But good luck getting one. Prompted in part by early teasers
showing the stunning quality of video that the 5D Mark II is
capable of producing, shutterbugs and pro photographers alike
snapped up the camera as soon as it became available in early
December. Unless you pre-ordered one a long time ago, you're out
of luck until later in 2009.
RATING 9 out of 10
WIRED Kick-ass 21 megapixel, full-frame sensor. Full HD 1080p
video. Weather-resistant enclosure. VGA resolution LCD display.
Sexy parkerized finish.
TIRED Good luck getting one if you didn't pre-order. Annoying
black spots with certain settings. Noisy at super-high ISO range.
4GB movie size limit.
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