Specifications | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
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Year Introduced | 2005 | 2008 |
Megapixels | 12.8 | 21.1 |
Total Pixels | 13.3 | 22.0 |
Sensor Size | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 36.0 x 24.0mm |
Pixel Dimensions | 4368 x 2912 | 5616 x 3744 |
Pixel Size | 8.20µm | 6.41µm |
Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/13.2 | f/10.3 |
Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
Sensor Stabilization | N | N |
Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S lenses) | EF (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E, MP-E |
FOVCF | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Image Processor | DIGIC II | DIGIC 4 |
Autofocus | ||
Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
Points | 9-point AF (plus 6 Assist AF points) | 9-point AF (plus 6 Assist AF points) |
Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20°C & ISO 100) | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20°C & ISO 100) |
Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection |
Microadjustment | No | C.Fn III-8 +/- 20 steps Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 20 lenses individually |
Touch & Drag AF | ||
Eye Detection AF | ||
Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
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 | 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 |
Metering Range | EV 1 - 20 (at 20°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100) | 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). | +/-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 | +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments |
Light Flicker Mode | ||
Intervalometer | ||
ISO Sensitivity | 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 | Auto (100-3200), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H1: 12800 and H2:25600 |
Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | 30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
Viewfinder | ||
Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism |
Coverage | Approx. 96% | Approx. 98% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.71x | Approx. 0.71x |
Eyepoint | Approx. 20mm | Approx. 21mm |
Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, partial metering circle, exposure warning Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation Image information: White balance correction, maximum burst (2 digit display), CF card 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+). |
DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
LCD | ||
Type | 2.5" TFT, approx. 230k dots | 3.0" Clear View TFT, approx. 920K dots |
Coating | Dual Anti-reflection | |
Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of five levels | Auto 3 levels + Manual adjustable to one of seven levels |
Display Options | (1) Camera settings | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings |
Flash | ||
Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | N/A (ISO 100, meters) |
Built-in Coverage | N/A | N/A |
Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | N/A |
Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | E-TTL Auto Flash |
X-Sync | 1/200sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 EV in 1/3-stop increments | +/-2 EV in 1/3-stop increments |
Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support. | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
Shooting | ||
Shooting Modes | Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom | 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) | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
Image Processing | Long exposure noise reduction | 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 |
Abberration Corrections | ||
Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self timer (10s) | Single, Continuous, Self timer /remote control (10s), Self timer /remote control (2s) |
Continuous Shooting | 3fps (speed maintained for up to 60 images (JPEG)/17 images (RAW)) | Max. Approx. 3.9fps. (speed maintained for up to 78 images (JPEG) (310 with UDMA card), 13 images (RAW)) |
Shutter Lag | 75ms | 73ms |
Viewfinder Blackout | 145ms | 145ms |
Live View | ||
FrameRate | N/A | 30 fps |
Focusing | N/A | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode |
Metering | N/A | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed |
Display Options | N/A | 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 (12bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | 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 |
Image Size | JPEG: (L) 4368x2912, (M) 3168x2112, (S) 2496x1664 RAW: (RAW) 4368x2912 | JPEG: (L) 5616x3744, (M) 4080x2720, (S) 2784x1856 RAW: (RAW) 5616x3744, (sRAW 1) 3861x2574, (sRAW 2) 2784x1856 |
Movie Type | N/A | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Movie Size | N/A | 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 640 x 480 (4:3) -30fps |
Movie Length | N/A | Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB |
Other Information | ||
Wireless Features | ||
GPS | ||
Custom Functions | 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings | 25 Custom Functions with 71 settings |
LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | |
Sound Memo | No | No |
Interface | ||
Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) |
Other Interface | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) | HDMI mini output, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Microphone input, Extension system terminal (for WFT-E4) |
Memory | ||
Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I / II (Microdrive compatible) | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible, UDMA compatible), external storage with WFT-E4 |
Batteries & Power | ||
Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 (BP-511A battery supplied), 1xCR2016 for date & settings | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied), 1x CR1616 for date & settings |
Battery Life | Approx. 800 (at 20°C) Approx. 400 (at 0°C) | Approx. 850 (at 20°C) 750 (at 0°C) |
Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2, Compact power adapter CA-PS400, Battery charger CB-5L, Battery charger CG-570, Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 | 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/Plastic | Magnesium Alloy body covers |
Shutter Durability Rating | 100,000 | 150,000 |
Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity |
Dimensions Inches | 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 (152 x 113 x 75) | 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0" (152 x 113.5 x 75mm) |
CIPA Weight | 32.0 oz (906g) | 31.9 oz (904g) |
Accessories | ||
Viewfinder | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Ee, Angle Finder C | 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-E1 | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 |
Compatible Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses) | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E and MP-E lenses |
Battery Grip | BG-E4 Buy ► | BG-E6 Buy ► |
Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-1, Remote Controller RC-5 |
Other | Original Data Security Kit OSK-E4 | Hand Strap E2 |
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