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Brand / Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
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Camera | ||
Featured Seller | ||
Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 21 Megapixels CMOS | 22 Megapixels CMOS |
Sensor Area | ||
Sensor Size | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization | None | None |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 50-25600 | ISO 100 - 25600 *Expanded range: 50-102400 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | Canon EF Mount | Canon EF Mount |
FLM / Crop | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
Minimum Focus | ||
Zoom Mechanism | ||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens |
Filter Diameter | ||
Focus System | 9-point Phase-Detect *Center cross-type, 6 assist points. Focus micro-adjustments for up to 20 lenses. | 61-point Phase-Detect *5 Double-cross points. Up to 41 cross-type points, depending on lens. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.71X - 98% Coverage | 0.71X - 100% Coverage |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3.2" LCD 1000K Pixels 100% Coverage |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B |
Scene Modes | ||
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Partial, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Partial |
Bracketing | 3 Shots ±2 EV | 7 Shots ±3 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±3 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps | 2 Axis, 19 steps |
Continuous Drive | 3.9 FPS, 310 JPEG, 14 RAW | 6 FPS, 16270 JPEG, 18 RAW |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s | Yes *2s, 10s |
Command Dials | 2 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof | Weatherproof |
Digital Level | None | 2 Axis |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Infrared | Wired, Infrared |
HDR | No | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | No | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | No |
WiFi | No | No |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No |
Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
Built-In Flash | No | No |
Flash Sync | Unknown | 1/200s |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Splits files at 4 GB. Max 30 mins recording. EC limited to ±3 in 1/3 EV increments. |
Sound Input | Stereo | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A |
Memory | Compact Flash | Compact Flash Type 1, Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 850 | 950 |
Introduced | 2008-09-17, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-03-02, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 152 x 115 x 76mm (W x H x D) | 152 x 117 x 77mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 810g | 950g |
Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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