Those who want to buy Canon EOS 5D Mark II SLR digital camera will appreciate the high-fidelity (920,000 dot) 3″ LCD screen which includes a ‘Live View’ feature permitting the user to frame their shots on the LCD display, and adds framing functions that aren’t possible using a traditional SLR viewfinder including the ability to zoom in and navigate the preview image to ensure proper focus, and a grid overlay to assist in proper composition. The Live View focusing system also enables focus modes such as Quick mode, Live mode and Face Detection Live mode. Furthermore, the Live View Feature enables HD video recording that can capture true HD-quality (1080p) video at a frame rate of 30 fps with Face Detection and sound, and much more.
- 21.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor. Developed by Canon, the high-resolution, 35mm full-frame CMOS image sensor incorporated into the EOS 5D Mark II sets the standard for its class, featuring a remarkable 21.1 million effective pixels for a maximum recorded resolution of 5616 x 3744 pixels.
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor. DIGIC 4 is Canon’s latest advanced imaging processor that transforms data from the large CMOS sensor at extremely high speed for photos of exceptional quality and definition. The DIGIC 4 Processor also enable a number of processor intensive operations like Face Detection Live mode, HD video recording and lighting and lens peripheral optimization.
- Live View Function. The Live View Function on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II provides users with a convenient way to frame images, by allowing for the cameras 3.0″ LCD Display to be used as a viewfinder – bringing a powerful feature from the compact camera world to the professional digital SLR. The Live view feature also enables the ability to zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size; there is even a grid overlay feature to aid in the composition of your images.
- Record HD Video. The EOS 5D Mark II is unusual among SLR digital cameras in that it is capable of recording Full HD video. Record video clips in Full High-Definition with 1080p image quality and a capture frame rate of 30 fps with sound. Users can play back video clips on a HDTV display in full HD quality with the cameras HDMI Video output (optional cable required).
- Picture Style Settings. Like choosing film for a film camera, users can choose a style from Picture Styles that is ideally suited to the subject or shooting objective. Users can select from 6 preset image style settings and 3 user-defined styles.
- 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. All focusing points are configured for quick focus in any shooting situation.
- Durable Shutter. An extremely fast, highly durable shutter unit has been especially developed to match the EOS 5D mark II’s full-frame 35mm CMOS sensor. The high-torque shutter-cocking mechanism is rated to 100,000 shots, attaining speeds from 1/8000 sec. to 30 sec. and bulb.
- 3.0-inch High-resolution LCD Screen. The 3.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor has 920,000 (VGA) pixels allows users to scrutinize the finest details of their images either during Live View previews or when reviewing images after the shoot.
- 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).
- Compatible with Over 60 Canon EF Lenses. The EOS 5D Mark II is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup (except EF-S lenses), ranging from 14mm Ultra-Wide to 600mm Super Telephoto lenses.
- 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.
- Flash Photography Features. The EOS 5D mark II features Canon’s E-TTL II flash metering system, which provides consistently accurate flash exposure from shot to shot.
- Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4A. The optional WFT-E4A accessory allows photographers to transmit images from their cameras directly to a computer over a Wireless local area network (LAN).
- Solid Construction and Sophisticated Design. Highly durable yet elegantly refined, the body of the EOS 5D Mark II can be handled with remarkable ease. It features a highly rigid magnesium alloy exterior (including the Battery Grip BG-E6), a solid stainless steel internal chassis, and a mirror box of high-strength engineering plastic.
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