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Canon EOS-5D Mark II  
 
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: EOS-5D Mark II
Date announced: 2008-09-17
MSRP: $2699
Average retail price: $2627  See all prices
Official site: EOS-5D Mk II Homepage
 
Max resolution: 5616 x 3744 (21 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 36.0 x 24.0 mm (CMOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 1.0x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: No
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 920,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 0.71x
Viewfinder coverage: 98%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 50-25600
Movie mode (format): Yes (H.264)
Movie resolution (max): 1920 x 1080
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: CompactFlash Type II (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: LP-E6 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
850 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in / 152.4 x 114.3 x 76.2 mm
Weight (empty): 28.6 oz / 810 g
Bundled software: EOS Digital Solution
 
Misc. notes: Full-frame digital SLR features live view, a high definition movie mode, and a sturdy, weather-sealed body. Add an F4L, 24 - 105 mm lens for $800 more.