Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body Only 21.1 Megapixel full-frame DSLR

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The Canon EOS 5D MKII Body Only is the perfect digital SLR for everybody. The new Canon 5D Mark II features full-frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that combines with DIGIC 4 Image Processor and a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points.

The Canon 5D Mark II Body Only offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. The new Canon EOS 5D MKII camera features full-frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that combines with DIGIC 4 Image Processor and a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points.

With its wide-angle capabilities, 3 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the new Canon 5D Mark II camera is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line. Features: 21.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor for outstanding image quality and performance - 3.9 fps for up to 78 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst. Large 3" LCD screen of the new digital Canon camera can be viewed even at extreme angles up to 170deg. "Picture Style" function for superior command of in-camera color, contrast and sharpness. High-precision 9-point AF with 6 additional Supplemental points surrounding the center point for superior focus tracking. Strong and light magnesium-alloy body with a shutter durability-tested to 150,000 exposures. The new Canon SLR camera is compatible with over 50 Canon EF lenses and most EOS System accessories.

The new Canon camera can shoot a 78 large JPEG image burst at 3.9 fps.

With the help of the 5D Mark II JPEG and RAW images can be written simultaneously.

This camera is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (excl. EF-S) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Untethered shooting is available with the optional WFT-E1 Wireless File Transmitter. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed permits fast file uploads, while Video Out allows review on a regular TV. An optional magnesium alloy battery grip extends shooting time and offers comfortable portrait shooting with a vertical shutter release. A Precision Matte focusing screen of the 5D Mark II is interchangeable with Grid and Easy Manual Focus screen options.

The 5D Mark II is Canon’s first D-SLR to incorporate full HD 1920x1080 video capture. Once filming is started from Live View mode, photographers can fire off either single of continuous stills, with video capture continuing after the final frame is captured.

A new 3.0” VGA resolution LCD provides a wide 170º angle-of-view, providing plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. The screen brightness can automatically adjust to suit viewing conditions, extending battery life in low light and improving viewing in bright conditions. A new dedicated Live View button switches modes to display a real-time image on the LCD. This allows EOS Mark II photographers to enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles. Simple connection to a PC provides easy remote shooting.

The EOS 5D Mark II’s newly designed full frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor features ISO sensitivity from 100-6400, expandable to 50, 12,800 and 25,600. Large 6.4µm2 pixels have been redesigned to capture more light and yield a better signal to noise ratio to ensure lower noise images throughout the ISO range. The full frame sensor has the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film. This means that wide-angle lenses stay wide, without the change in angle of view associated with smaller sensor cameras. As well as benefiting from finer control over depth of field, photographers moving up to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II's full frame format will find the newly designed wide, bright 98% coverage viewfinder on a joy to work with.

CMOS technology is one of the company’s key competitive advantages, with noise reduction circuitry at each pixel site delivering virtually noise-free images. In comparison with CCD technology, the lower power consumption characteristics of Canon’s CMOS sensors also contribute to longer battery life.

Signal conversion in CMOS sensors is handled by individual amplifiers at each pixel site. Unnecessary charge transfer operations are avoided, vastly speeding up the process of getting signal to the image processor. Noise generation is reduced, power consumption is limited and faster frame rate potential is increased.

A new DIGIC 4 processor combined with 14-bit analogue to digital conversion provides smooth gradations in mono-tonal areas such as skies, and highly accurate colour rendition. As well as HD movie shooting, DIGIC 4’s high speed provides for long uninterrupted continuous bursts of large JPEGs, near-instant start-up times and immediate and fast review after shooting. DIGIC 4 also provides for improved noise reduction algorithms, complementing the already low noise images from the camera's CMOS sensor.

Image data captured by the CMOS sensor is processed by Canon’s purpose-built DIGIC image processors before being written to the Canon 5D Mark II camera's memory card. DIGIC technology uses advanced image processing algorithms to ensure precise, natural colours, accurate white balance, and advanced noise reduction. Ultra-fast processing speeds result in highly responsive camera operation and near-instant start-up times.

DIGIC chips work with a high speed DDR-SDRAM image buffer – reading, processing, compressing and writing image data fast enough to keep the buffer clear during long continuous shooting bursts. And because DIGIC integrates all key processing functions, power consumption is kept to a minimum.

The latest version of EOS Utility provides essential support for Live View remote shooting, camera configuration and image transfers. Tightly integrated with Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility can be configured to monitor ‘hot’ folders, automatically renaming and moving incoming images to a structured file system. Users can also tag their images with EXIF data, including copyright information.

A 9-point auto focus system is supported by 6 additional invisible Assist AF points, located inside the spot-metering circle to optimise subject tracking performance in AI SERVO AF mode. For accurate exposure readings in tricky lighting conditions, the spot metering circle covers just 3.5% of the frame.

The 5D Mark II’s redesigned menu system includes a new Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly changed settings. A new Creative Auto mode allows photographers to cede control of key settings to the camera, while retaining control over creative variables such background blur, drive mode and image brightness. Custom user settings allow photographers to switch between two completely different camera setups. This is ideal for changing quickly between two different environments, such as switching from working inside a church without flash to outdoors with fill-flash at a wedding.

Shooting flexibility is enhanced with a range of new accessories. Shooting capacity can be extended with either the high capacity 1800 mAh lithium-ion Battery Pack LP-E6, or Battery Grip BG-E6.

A new optinal Wireless File Transmitter – the WFT-E4 – offers external HDD and GPS compatibility along with ability to transmit images direct to computer or FTP server, or operate the Canon EOS 5D MK II camera wirelessly. Both the BG-E6 and WFT-E4  feature a vertical orientation shutter release and other key controls for comfortable portraiture work, with a substantial grip to help balance the camera when used with long lenses.

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