
Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera
















Digital Camera Description
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a Semi-Professional DSLR with a Full-Frame sensor and a Canon EF lens mount. Its 21 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 100-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 50-25600. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in very low-light. With 21 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to at 240 DPI.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/8000 to 30s. Bulb exposures of an unspecified duration are possible with this camera. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/8000, fast action can easily be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II features a 9-point Phase-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. Manual Focus is also available.
Dual controls-dials offer direct access to most exposure parameters which makes this digital camera suitable for advanced photographers. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Framing on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is performed via a large reflex optical viewfinder with 0.71X magnification and 98% coverage.
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




Sensor-Size: 36 x 24mm

Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
21 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 50-25600 |
Canon EF Mount 1X FLM | 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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