Canon EOS 5D Mark II

	Product Tour Summary
• The 5D Mark II is a substantial piece of gear, weighing over 3 pounds with lens. • The body and layout are very similar to the previous 5D. • Magnesium alloy body and extensive seals and gaskets provide pro-level ruggedness
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Product Tour

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a substantial piece of equipment to tote around, weighing in at 1.8 pounds (810g) plus battery, and measuring 6.0 x 4.5 x 2.9 inches (152 x 114 x 75mm). For all practical purposes it's the same size and shape as its 5D predecessor, with only a few button changes to distinguish the two. It's a conservative design that conveys the serious nature of the gear, devoid of aesthetic flash or sizzle.

The top, front and rear of the body are constructed of magnesium alloy, the bottom and sides of plastic, all anchored to a stainless steel frame. Weather and dust seals around the battery compartments and memory card doors, along with internal gaskets and sealing materials around the buttons, tripod sockets and the LCD screens combine to offer improved weather resistance.

The shutter is rated at 150,000 shots, putting it on par with the Nikon D700 and ahead of the Sony A900, which promises 100,000 shutter cycles.

The shutter button is inset in a sculptured bevel facing forward.

The microphone is barely visible under the 5D label.

This inset in the textured grip allows some of the camera weight to rest against your middle finger.

Lens release button.

The depth of field preview button

This button triggers Live View while shooting, and printing during playback.

There's a very small speaker under here.

Autofocus control

Exposure lock while shooting, zoom out during playback

Autofocus point selector while shooting, zoom in during playback

This row of mostly single-purpose buttons controls (from top) Menu, Picture Style, Info display, Playback mode and Erase.

The joystick moves in eight directions

Quick Control Dial

Set button used to access menus and record movies

Access lamp

The 3-inch (76.2-centimeter) LCD with 920,000- dot resolution

This mysterious circle is a light sensor, used by the automatic screen LCD brightness adjustment function.

The power switch has three positions: the topmost choice enables the Quick Control dial.

Compact flash compartment cover slides back, opens outward

There are two separate rubber terminal covers. The front one protects the PC terminal, Digital terminal, Remote control terminal and external microphone jack.

The rear cover protects the A/V out terminal, USB port, and mini HDMI port.

The metal tripod socket is centered under the lens.

The battery compartment cover latch pulls right with a fingernail. A small white latch keeps the battery from falling out.

Extension system terminal

These control buttons serves dual functions. The first parameter listed (metering mode, autofocus mode, ISO) is adjusted using the main dial. The second (white balance, drive mode, flash compensation) using the rear Quick Control Dial.

Hot shoe

Main dial

Press to illuminate the top LCD

Mode dial

Diopter adjustment

The monochrome LCD panel provides at-a-glance info about shooting settings, available memory card space and battery status.

Size Comparisons

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Canon 5D Mark II	Canon 50D	Sony A900	Nikon D90	Nikon D700
Price: $2699 (body only)	Price: $1399 (body only)	Price: $2999 (body only)	Price: $999 (body only)	Price: $2999 (body only)
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Canon 5D Mark II	Canon 50D	Sony A900	Nikon D90	Nikon D700
Width: 6.0in/152mm	Width: 5.7in/145.5mm	Width:   6.25 in/156mm	Width:   5.8 in/147mm	Width:   5.2 in/132mm
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Canon 5D Mark II	Canon 50D	Sony A900	Nikon D90	Nikon D700
Depth: 3 in/75mm	Depth: 2.9 in/73.5mm	Depth: 4.6 in/117mm	Depth: 3 in/77mm	Depth: 3 in/77mm
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Canon 5D Mark II	Canon 50D	Sony A900	Nikon D90	Nikon D700
Height: 4.5 in/113.5mm	Height: 4.2 in/107.8mm	Height: 3.25 in/82mm	Height: 4.1 in/103mm	Height: 4.8 in/123mm
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Canon 5D Mark II	Canon 50D	Sony A900	Nikon D90	Nikon D700
Weight: 28.6 oz./810g	Weight: 25.7 oz./730g	Weight: 30 oz./850g	Weight: 22 oz./620g	Weight: 35 oz./995g
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Canon 5D Mark II	Canon 50D	Sony A900	Nikon D90	Nikon D700

In the Box

• Canon EOS 5D Mark II body (with body cap)
• LP-E6 lithium-ion battery (with cover)
• LC-E6 battery charger
• neck strap
• USB cable
• video cable with stereo audio
• Instruction Manual, English
• Instruction Manual, Spanish
• Pocket Guides (English and Spanish)
• Registration card, additional documentation
• EOS Digital Solutions Disk 19.1 (utilities)
• EOS Digital Software Instruction Manual CD (utility documentation)
• Canon Essential Products and Solutions CD (product and accessory info)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera Review Navigation
Intro	Product Tour	Color	Noise
Resolution	White Balance	Sample Photos	Playback
Hardware	Controls	Design & Handling	Video Color & Noise
Video Motion & Sharpness	Video Low Light	Video Features	Canon 50D Comparison
Sony A900 Comparison	Nikon D90 Comparison	Nikon D700 Comparison	Conclusion
Specs & Ratings