21 megapixels
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Compact and lightweight EOS 5D successor comes with a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC IV processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames.
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LieView and Video 1080 on a full frame DSLR Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps. If the Nikon D90 was the first DSLR ever to propose HD video, this time the 5D MKII offers both video in full HD 1080i on e DSLR and first time with a Full Frame sensor. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1 Megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available – from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.
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Other improvements to the EOS 5D
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- Canon EOS Integrated Cleaning System, with a new Fluorine coating on the low-pass filter
- Larger 3.0” Clear View LCD with VGA resolution, a 170° angle of view and anti-reflective coatings
- Improved menu system including Quick Control Screen for more direct access to common settings
- Automatic peripheral illumination correction, utilising detailed EF lens information to optimise JPEG images straight out of the camera
- Magnesium alloy construction with additional environmental protection - UDMA memory card compatibility.
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Key Specifications of the Canon EOS 5D MK II
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- New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)
- New Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
- 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
- High performance DIGIC 4 providing superb image quality
- Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
- 3.0” VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
- ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
- 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points

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Pricing and Availability of the 5D Mark II The EOS 5D Mark II (body only) is available from end of November 2008 priced at USD 2699 in America and £2299.99 / €2999.99 RRP inc. VAT in the UK. The EOS 5D Mark II, EF 24-105mm f4.0L IS USM kit is available from end of November 2008 priced at USD 3499 in America and £3049.99 / €3999.99 RRP inc. VAT in the UK.
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