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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera
21 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
Live-View: Lets DSLR cameras use the rear LCD as an EVF.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Accepts Compact Flash memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | EOS 5D Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 21 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 36 x 24mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | None | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 50-25600 | Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Mount | Crop Factor | 1X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 9-point Phase-Detect *Center cross-type, 6 assist points. Focus micro-adjustments for up to 20 lenses. |
| Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Viewfinder Size | 0.71X - 98% Coverage |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 920K Pixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | Scene Modes | None |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Partial, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±2 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 3.9 FPS, 310 JPEG, 14 RAW | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | 2 | DOF Preview | Yes |
| Protection | Weatherproof | Dust Reduction | Yes |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
| Built-In Flash | No | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | Stereo |
| Video Format | H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Compact Flash | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 850 *CIPA Standard |
| Introduced | 2008-09-17, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 152 x 115 x 76mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 810g |
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Canon 5D Mark II Facts
SLR digital camera| 21 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 50-25600 |
| Canon EF Mount 1X FLM Sensor-Size: 36 x 24mm  Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI | Shutter 1/8000-30s |
| 98% Coverage Large Viewfinder | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| Weatherproof | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Spot-Metering |
| 3.9 FPS Drive, 310 Images | Hot-Shoe & Sync-Port |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Stereo audio input |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Compact Flash |
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