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| Predecessor: |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II |
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| Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DP1 | 5D Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $999.00 | $3499.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,199.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-03-31 | 2008-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
9.8 oz
(278 g)
includes batteries |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.5 x
2.3 x
2.0 in. (113 x 60 x 50 mm) |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 4.6 | 21.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 0.98 inch | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 285.66mm2 (20.70mm x 13.80mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.84 microns | 6.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| 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: |
2640 x 1760
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 2640 x 1485 (3.9 MP, 16:9), 1872 x 1248 (2.3 MP, 3:2), 1312 x 880 (1.2 MP, Other) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.X3F) | JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF |
| Lens: | Sigma Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups) | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | 24 - 105mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16.6mm | 24 - 105mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | Non-Zoom | 4.40x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4.0 - 11 | f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | 77.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 3.0x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point contrast detection | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional add-on type. | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100 - 200), Flash (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800 | 100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
| 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 | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Anti red-eye, Auto, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 200: 30cm to 2.1m | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact) | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | UDMA compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F) | RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
| Movie File Format: | AVI | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or IR wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | Audio out (monaural) | System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 5.70 | 0.35 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 6.47 | 0.37 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 7 | 14 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.35 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | 75 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 1.53 seconds | 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): | 0.160 seconds | 0.118 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.71 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.132 seconds | 0.082 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | "Full AF" mode used. | Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s Prefocused: 0.119s |
| Startup Time: | 3.9 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 8.2 seconds | |
| 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 BP-31 | Proprietary LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | SIGMA Photo Pro | 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) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optional accessories include: Optical View Finder VF-11, Hood Adapter HA-11, SAC-3 AC Adapter, Electronic Flash EF-140 DG | |
