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Camera: EOS 5D Mark II

Lens: EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM

his is a great

camera for outdoor/

nature photographers!

Its lightweight but

sturdy body is easy to

handle

and per-

fect for

field work.

The 21.1-

megapixel full-frame

sensor captures every

detail of the landscape.

The large, high-resolu-

tion LCD monitor with

Live View is a real

benefit for previewing

images in the field.

I’m especially excited

about the high-defini-

tion video capabilities,

a feature that makes

this camera one of the

most innovative and

versatile creative tools

I’ve seen yet.”

George Lepp

Explorer of Light | PrintMaster

Spectacular High-Resolution Capture

The EOS 5D Mark II incorporates a 21.1-

megapixel full-frame sensor that delivers

still and video images of exceptional low

noise and are unsurpassed in clarity, detail, and color

purity. The full-frame sensor enables you to use the entire

range of Canon EF lenses with no need for conversion factors.

For enhanced tonal reproduction, the EOS 5D Mark II

incorporates Highlight Tone Priority, making gradations

smoother and minimizing loss of highlight detail.

The EOS 5D Mark II also features Lens Peripheral

Illumination Correction, which automatically corrects for

light fall-off at the corners. Using a database of EF lenses,

this corrective system works automatically at the time of

capture when shooting JPEGs. With RAW images, the same

correction can be performed using Canon DPP software.

Another image enhancement features the Auto Lighting

Optimizer, it automatically adjusts brightness and contrast

during image processing.

Rugged Dependability

The EOS 5D Mark II body is

made of lightweight magne-

sium alloy, making it easy to handle and transport without

sacrificing strength and durability. The body is also highly

weather resistant thanks to the extensive use of seals

and gaskets to keep out moisture and dust. The weather-

resistant design is complemented by the latest-generation

Canon Self Cleaning Sensor Unit. Part of the EOS Integrated

Cleaning System, it removes dust on the imaging sensor

using ultrasonic vibration.

Big, Bright, Clear View LCD Monitor

A 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) monitor

provides a large, bright, highly detailed display. The

increased resolution makes it possible to view images

with far greater detail and enhances the Live View

Function capabilities.

HDMI Output

The camera provides an HDMI output for full-resolution

digital transfer of Full HD video to monitors, Canon

REALiS projectors, and post-production equipment.

Advanced Flash Photography

The EOS 5D Mark II is fully compatible with the Canon

Speedlite flash system. There are versatile solutions for

macro photography such as the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX,

which features twin circular flash tubes that can be fired

at equal or uneven power at ratios that can be varied

over a six-stop range. The Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX pro-

vides a different, directional option for close-up, nature,

and macro photography. With either macro flash unit,

one or more compatible EX-series Speedlites can be

used as wireless slaves for creative lighting solutions.

Canon E-TTL II flash exposure control uses the cam-

era’s evaluative metering sensor—the same sensor that

reads ambient light. This sophisticated system compares

light values and accurately calculates the flash output

required for optimum illumination of the main subject

and background. It ensures balanced, natural lighting,

for example, when using fill flash.

“

NATURE

Exceptional

Image Quality,

Unmatched

Versatility