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Predecessor: |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II
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Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Model Number: |
5D Mark II |
D3S |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$3499.00 |
$5199.95 |
Street Price: |
$1,199.95 |
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Date Available: |
2008-11-30 |
2009-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
114 x
75 mm)
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6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in.
(160 x
157 x
88 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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Effective Megapixels: |
21.1 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.41 microns |
8.46 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
82 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.9 |
12.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,815 |
3,253 |
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) |
4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 3184 x 2120
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2128 x 1416
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1848
(5.1 MP,
Other), 2080 x 1384
(2.9 MP,
3:2), 1392 x 920
(1.3 MP,
Other), 3552 x 2832
(10.1 MP,
5:4), 2656 x 2120
(5.6 MP,
5:4), 1776 x 1416
(2.5 MP,
5:4), 3552 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
3:2), 2656 x 1776
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 1776 x 1184
(2.1 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.9 |
9.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.40x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
27.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
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 |
None |
Self Timer: |
10, 2 seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
CF1 |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
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Other Memory: |
UDMA compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or IR wireless |
Optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.35 |
0.34 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.37 |
0.34 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
14 |
58 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.35 |
0.34 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.9 |
9.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
75 |
90 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
9.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
11 |
41 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
9.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
8 |
36 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.19 seconds |
0.51 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.119 seconds |
0.423 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.118 seconds |
0.043 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s
Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s
Prefocused: 0.119s |
Optical Viewfinder AF lag:
51-point Auto-Area Full AF = 0.361s
Live View AF Lag:
Hand-held mode Full AF = 0.511s
Tripod mode Full AF = 2.66s
Tripod mode Prefocused = 0.423 |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
850 shots |
4200 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
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) |
PictureProject |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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