Canon EOS 5D Mark II (body only)

Main specs

resolution: 21.1 effective megapixels

optical zoom: x zoom

monitor size: 3 inch screen

Image capture

camera type
dSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex)

resolution
21.1 effective megapixels

available image sizes
2784 x 1856 pixels, 4080 x 2720 pixels, 5616 x 3744 pixels, 3861 x 2574 pixels

available file formats
RAW + JPEG (simultaneous recording), JPEG, RAW (14 bit), sRAW 1, sRAW 2

image sensor type
Full Frame CMOS sensor (36.0mm x 24.0mm)

image processor type
Canon DIGIC IV: Developed to maximize performance between capturing and recording stages of digital photography, Canon's DIGIC 4 chips use advanced signal processing technologies to enhance captures from Canon's CMOS sensors. Sophisticated processing algorithms help to speed up all operations, including write times to UDMA cards.

color depth
14-bit A/D conversion, Adobe RGB, sRGB

image stabilization technology
Canon IS (for supported lenses)

included recording media size
Not Available

expendable recording media type
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, hard drive via optional Canon WFT-E4A transmitter

startup time
0.1s

Video capture

video file format
MOV (Motion JPEG) (with sound)

video size
1920 x 1080 pixels

maximum video recording length
up to 4GB

webcam features
No

Lens and focus

lens type
Not Available

lens construction
value set by interchangeable lens

optical zoom
Not Available

digital zoom
Not Available

lens mount
Canon EF

compatible lenses
Canon EF (except EF-S lens)

filter mounting method
threads depend on the lens used

maximum aperture
Not Available

minimum aperture
Not Available

focal length
value set by lens used

autofocus type
TTL-CT-SIR with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor

focusing area mode(s)
One-Shot AF, Predictive AI servo AF, AI Focus AF, auto (AF), manual focus, 9 AF points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points

focusing distance
value set by lens

Exposure and imaging

shooting (drive) modes
self-timer (2 and 10 sec delay), single frame, continuous (3.9 fps max speed for : 310 frames in JPEG with UDMA card, 14 frames in RAW with UDMA card)

exposure (capture) modes
aperture priority, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, full auto, manual, program AE (shiftable), shutter priority, creative auto

scene modes
faithful, landscape, monochrome, neutral, portrait, standard, user defined 1, user defined 2, user defined 3

exposure metering system
35-zone TTL full aperture metering:


•Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
•Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at center)
•Spot metering (approx 3.5% of viewfinder at center)
•Center-weighted average metering


exposure compensation
±2 EV (1/2 EV steps or 1/3 steps)

noise reduction
not specified

sensitivity
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)


•ISO 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments)
•ISO 100-3200 set automatically
•Extension settable (with C. Fn. I-3-1):ISO 50 (L), 12800 (H), 25600 (H2)
•High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200-6400


shutter type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter

shutter speed
1/8000 sec to 30 sec, bulb

shutter lag
not rated

image quality mode
RAW, RAW + JPEG, large/normal, large/fine, medium/fine, medium/normal, small/fine, small/normal

white balance mode
auto, cloudy, color temperature setting, daylight, flash, fluorescent light, shade, tungsten light

picture adjustment
Color Temperature Compensation


•White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
•White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
•Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible


picture effects / color modes
monochrome

Flash and lighting

flash type
Not Available

flash mode
Flash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash
External Flash Settings:Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings.

flash effective range
Not Available

maximum flash synchronization speed
1/200 sec.

flash compensation
±2EV in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV increments

recycling time
not rated

Physical characteristics

dimensions (W x H x D)
152mm x 113.5mm x 75mm

weight
810 grams

available color(s)
black

Connectivity

interface
USB 2.0 (high-speed), video output (NTSC/PAL), HDMI Mini connector, extension terminal for WFT-E4A wireless connector

microphone and speaker
Not Available

flash connection
Hot shoe with E-TTL II control

tripod socket
standard 1/4 inch

remote control
optional wireless RC-1, optional wireless RC-5

cable release capability
yes, via N3 terminal

direct-to-printer printing capability
Canon direct to printer printing, PictBridge

operating system compatibility
not specified

Viewing features

LCD monitor type
3.0 inch, 930,000 pixels LIVEVIEW TFT LCD

viewfinder
Type: Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage:Vertical/Horizontal approx 98%
Magnification: approx 0.71x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: -3.0 to +1.0m -1 (diopter)
Focusing Screen: Interchangeable (Eg-D: Grid lines, Eg-S [point of Focus], Eg-A standard focusing screen provided.

menu language(s)
Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian

playback function
1x-10x magnification, contact sheet (4 or 9 images), display by date, folder designate, histogram, image rotate, jump, single frame, slideshow

Power

compatible power supply
LP-E6 lithium ion battery, ACK-E6 AC adapter, BG-E6 battery grip

approximate battery life
not rated

Camera management

economy mode
auto power off (1min/2min/4min/8min/15min/30min/off)

Additional features

water resistant capabilities
Not Available

underwater capability
no

Included "in the box"

included accessory
eyecup Eb, stereo video cable STV-250N, USB interface cable IFC-200U, wide neck strap EW-EOS5DMKII, LC-E6 battery charger, LP-E6 battery pack, Supplied accessories may vary by region or country



included software
EOS Digital Solutions CD-ROM

manufacturer's warranty
1 year limited, Warranty may vary by region or country