- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 21.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II |
Leica TL
TL vs TL2 |
Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III |
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General | ||
Model Number: | 5D Mark II | TL2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $3499.00 | $1950.00 |
Street Price: | $1,199.95 | $2,495.00 |
Date Available: | 2008-11-30 | 2017-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm) |
5.3 x
2.7 x
1.3 in. (134 x 69 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 21.1 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.41 microns | 3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.9 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,815 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5616 x 3744
(21.0 MP,
3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 3861 x 2574 (9.9 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2) |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 | JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.9 | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p) 1280x720 (60p/120p) |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) | MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Leica L bayonet |
Lens: | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 105mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.40x | |
Aperture Range: | f/4 (W/T) to f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 77.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | ||
Digital Zoom Values: | ||
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Optional Leica Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 1,229,760 dots (409,920 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments | Auto, 100 - 50000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/40000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, 3 Custom | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping |
Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | n/a | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | PC Sync, Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-II |
Other Memory: | UDMA compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 | .DNG RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) | MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 3,200.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or IR wireless | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) | USB 3.0 Type-C, Micro (type D) HDMI, accessory shoe with Leica flash interface with integrated connection for optional accessories |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.35 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.37 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 14 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.35 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.9 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 75 | 29 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | 20.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.19 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.119 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.118 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s Prefocused: 0.119s | |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 850 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E6 | Proprietary BP-DC13 7.4v 1040mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC13 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 19.1): EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2), Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4) | Leica App (free download remote control and picture transfer in Apple App Store/Google Play Store). |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. |