Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II's 21.1megapixel, full-frame 35mm-format (24x36mm) CMOS sensor captures JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG image files with incredible quality and color accuracy. The 5D Mark II also features 'Live View' that enables HD video recording with true 1080p quality at 30 fps with Face Detection and sound. Live View also gives users the ability to frame shots in the LCD with functions like the ability to zoom in and navigate the preview image to ensure proper focus, and a grid overlay to assist in proper composition, not possible with a traditional SLR viewfinders. 

Other professional-quality features found on the 5D Mark II include 14-bit A/D conversion, a bright viewfinder (with 98% image coverage), Auto Light Optimizer, Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction, 9-point AF plus 6-point assist AF, 25 Custom Functions with 71 settings, and 5 metering modes (35-Zone EV, 8% Partial Spot, 3.5% Spot, Center-Weighted, and Pre-Flash E-TTL II). 

Record HD Video

• The EOS 5D Mark II is unusual among DSLR cameras in that it can record full HD 1080p image quality at 30 fps with sound. Video can also be played back on any HDTV display in full HD quality through the camera's HDMI video output.

21.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor

• The 5D Mark II's high-resolution, 35mm full-frame CMOS image sensor sets the standard, featuring a remarkable 21.1 million effective pixels for a maximum recorded resolution of 5616 x 3744 pixels. And since the image sensor is Full-Frame, all lenses used with the camera provide the angle of view that was intended by the manufacturer. This is of particular importance for shoot that often use wide-angle lenses and other specialty lenses.

DIGIC 4 Image Processor

• DIGIC 4 is Canon's latest advanced imaging processor that transforms data from the CMOS sensor at extremely high speed for exceptional quality images and definition. The DIGIC 4 Processor also enables a number of processor intensive operations like Face Detection Live mode, HD video recording and lighting and lens peripheral optimization.

Live View Function

• The 5D's Live View function provides users with a convenient way to frame images, by enabling the camera's 3.0" LCD Display to be used as a viewfinder. Live View is particularly useful when shooting at odd angles or when doing macro photography. The Live view feature also gives shooters the ability to zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size; there's even a grid overlay feature to aid in the composition of images. The Feature also enables a variety of focusing modes including Quick, Live, and Face Detection Live mode.

Picture Style Settings

• Like choosing film for a film camera, users can choose a style from a Picture Styles library that is ideally suited to the subject or shooting objective. Users can select from 6 preset image style settings (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome) and 3 user-defined styles, depending on subject, shooting conditions and photographic intentions.

9-point AF Sensor Array

• The newly developed 9-point AF sensor with 6 Assist AF points provides speedy and precise focus detection plus enlarged subject coverage. With an extra 6 AF assist points added to the spot metering circle, the EOS 5D enables highly detailed focusing around the center of an image in AI Servo AF mode. Of the 9 primary AF points, the high-precision cross-type center AF point is compatible with f/2.8 and f/5.6 lenses, while 8 sensors are sensitive to f/5.6. Upper and lower central points, 2 of the 6 Assist AF points, are also f/2.8 and f/5.6 compatible. All focusing points are configured for quick focus in any shooting situation.

3.0-inch High-Resolution LCD Screen

• The 3.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor with 920,000 (VGA) pixels displays the finest image detail either during Live View previews, or when reviewing images after the shoot. The display is treated with an anti-reflection and water-repellant coating that provides a clear, smudge-resistant surface and incorporates a light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment in accordance with ambient light. The display also clearly displays graphics and text with easy-to-read menus and a full-featured info screen complete with RGB histogram and AF frame displays.

3.9 Frames-per-Second (fps) Shooting

• Driven by the advanced DIGIC 4 imaging engine, the EOS 5D Mark II achieves a remarkable 3.9 fps consecutive shooting speed during maximum bursts of 78 shots for Large/Fine JPEG shots (13 shots for RAW images). For rare photo opportunities, the amazingly quick startup and short shutter release time lag helps capture the moment without delay.

Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction

• Canon's exclusive Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction function corrects for light falloff at the corners of the frame for evenly illuminated images. The camera automatically loads this correction data for many of Canon's lenses and correction information can be entered manually through the included Canon EOS Utility software when using lenses that cannot be automatically corrected for.

Flash Photography Features

• The 5D features Canon's E-TTL II flash metering system, which provides consistently accurate flash exposure from shot to shot. Canon's Speedlite 580EX and 430EX are perfectly suited to the EOS 5D. They include an AF-assist Beam, which works in conjunction with the EOS 5D's focusing system, and automatically sends color temperature information to the camera when the flash fires, for more accurate color rendition with flash photography.

Highly durable yet elegantly refined, the EOS 5D Mark II is the ultimate DSLR for HD video recording.  Compatible with a wide range of of optional accessories the 5D is a flexible creative platform that can be customized for nearly any production requirement.