Specifications | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | |
Year Introduced | 2008 | |
Megapixels | 21.1 | |
Total Pixels | 22.0 | |
Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0mm | |
Pixel Dimensions | 5616 x 3744 | |
Pixel Size | 6.41µm | |
Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/10.3 | |
Sensor Stabilization | N | |
Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E, MP-E | |
FOVCF | 1.0x | |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | |
Autofocus | ||
Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor | |
Points | 9-point AF (plus 6 Assist AF points) | |
Working Range | EV -0.5 – 18 (at 20°C & ISO 100) | |
Modes | One Shot AI Focus AI Servo |
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Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection | |
Microadjustment | C.Fn III-8 +/- 20 steps Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 20 lenses individually |
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Exposure Control | ||
Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: (approx. 3.5% viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering |
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Metering Range | EV 1 – 20 (at 20°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100) | |
Exposure Comp | +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). | |
AEB | +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments | |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-3200), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H1: 12800 and H2:25600 |
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Shutter Speed | 30 – 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | |
WB Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9. |
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Custom WB | Yes, 1 setting can be registered | |
Viewfinder | ||
Type | Pentaprism | |
Coverage | Approx. 98% | |
Magnification | Approx. 0.71x | |
Eyepoint | Approx. 21mm | |
Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light. Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation. Image information: White balance correction, CF card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). |
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DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | |
Eyepiece Shutter | On strap | |
LCD | ||
Type | 3.0″ Clear View TFT, approx. 920K dots | |
Coating | Dual Anti-reflection | |
Brightness Adj | Auto 3 levels + Manual adjustable to one of seven levels | |
Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings |
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Flash | ||
Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | |
Built-in Coverage | N/A | |
Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | |
Modes | E-TTL Auto Flash | |
X-Sync | 1/200sec | |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 EV in 1/3-stop increments | |
Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | |
External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | |
External Flash Control | Via camera menu | |
Shooting | ||
Shooting Modes | Auto (Stills and Movie), Creative Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Custom (x3) | |
Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | |
Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination |
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Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self timer /remote control (10s), Self timer /remote control (2s) | |
Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 3.9fps. (speed maintained for up to 78 images (JPEG) (310 with UDMA card), 13 images (RAW)) | |
Shutter Lag | 73ms | |
Viewfinder Blackout | 145ms | |
Live View | ||
FrameRate | 30 fps | |
Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode |
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Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed |
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Display Options | Grid overlay (x2), Histogram, data, no data | |
File Information | ||
Still ImageType | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
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Image Size | JPEG: (L) 5616×3744, (M) 4080×2720, (S) 2784×1856 RAW: (RAW) 5616×3744, (sRAW 1) 3861×2574, (sRAW 2) 2784×1856 |
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Movie Type | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) | |
Movie Size | 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 640 x 480 (4:3) -30fps | |
Movie Length | Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB | |
Other Information | ||
Wireless Features | ||
GPS | ||
Custom Functions | 25 Custom Functions with 71 settings | |
LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | |
Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | |
Sound Memo | No | |
Interface | ||
Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) | |
Other Interface | HDMI mini output, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Microphone input, Extension system terminal (for WFT-E4) | |
Memory | ||
Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible, UDMA compatible), external storage with WFT-E4 | |
Batteries & Power | ||
Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied), 1x CR1616 for date & settings | |
Battery Life | Approx. 850 (at 20°C) 750 (at 0°C) |
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Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6E/LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6, Car Battery Cable CB-570 | |
Physical Specs | ||
Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | |
Shutter Durability Rating | 150,000 | |
Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity | |
Dimensions Inches | 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0″ (152 x 113.5 x 75mm) | |
CIPA Weight | 31.9 oz (904g) | |
Accessories | ||
Viewfinder | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Eg, Angle Finder C | |
Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 | |
Compatible Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E and MP-E lenses | |
Battery Grip | BG-E6 | |
Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-1, Remote Controller RC-5 | |
Other | Hand Strap E2 |