The Canon 5D Mark II Body will have obvious appeal to professionals who want a high quality digital SLR in a body lighter than the EOS-1D. In this case, the Canon EOS 5D MKII is a wonderful choice!
Why the EOS 5D Rocks!
The Canon 5D Mark II offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. The Canon Canon 5D Mark II features full-frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that combines with Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points, and "Picture Style" color control to deliver images of superior quality with enough resolution for any application.
With its wide-angle capabilities, 2.5 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the Canon 5D Mark II is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line.
EOS 5D Features
- 12.8 Megapixel full-frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC II Image Processor for outstanding image quality and performance
- 3.0 fps for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst.
- Large 2.5" 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 with a shutter durability-tested to 100,000 exposures.
- The Canon 5D Mark II digital camera is compatible with over 50 Canon EF lenses and most EOS System accessories.
With no cropping or magnification effect, the Canon 5D Mark 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.
The Canon 5D Mark II camera can shoot a 60 large JPEG image burst at 3 fps.
9-point AF is supported with 6 Assist AF points to improve subject tracking. AF modes include One Shot AF, AI SERVO AF and AI FOCUS AF. E-TTL II communicates with EX series Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures, even with reflective or off-centre subjects.
Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5" 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85 in almost all directions.
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 EOS 5D is tough
The Canon 5D Mark II camera's tough, compact magnesium alloy body weighs just 810 grams; ideal for assignments requiring discretion.
The Canon 5D Mark II 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.
Why we like the Canon EOS 5D
The EOS range of digital cameras from Canon are top sellers amongst advanced amateurs, semi-professionals and advanced photogrpahers. Walking around Sydney's top tourist attractions we've noticed many people hanging onto a Canon EOS, and the EOS 5D is certainly one of the more popular.
