The Canon EOS 5D Mark II was quite possibly the Canon's most highly anticipated digital SLR ever, and the scramble to get in a preorder line insured 5D IIs That very few would be found in stock any time near Their first availability date in early December 2008.

The original Canon EOS 5D was Canon's first non-1-Series full-frame body. The 5D was affordable, was Relatively small and light, and three years since it was introduced, still delivers the image quality surpasses many That Rivals or current (Jan 2009) DSLR models. It was a huge success in the industry.

Prior to at least the last three major pre-announcements DSLR Canon 5D II (typically two per year), were the resource persons were rumors flying about the 5D's anticipated replacement. As each announcement passed, I was even more sure the next one would include a 5D replacement - I Bought a 5D a year prior to the 5D II's announcement to be ready to the make direct comparisons. And finally, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II has arrived.

Product Features and Technical Details

Style: 5D Mark II Body

Product Features

• 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-6400
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor; high-performance 3.9 fps continuous shooting; Live View Function for stills
• Full HD video capture at 1920x1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip ; HDMI output
• Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor
• Body only and lenses are sold separately
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor , high-performance 3.9 fps continuous shooting , Live View Function for stills
• Full HD video capture at 1920x1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip HDMI output
• It consists of a updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Canon
• Model: EOS 5D Mark II
• Optical Sensor Resolution: 21.1 MP
• Optical Sensor Technology: CMOS
• Lens Type: interchangeable
• Optical Sensor Size: 24 x 36mm
• Included Flash Type: None
• Display Size: 3 inches
• Light Sensitivity: ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 50, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400
• Image types: JPEG, RAW
• Shooting Modes: Landscape, Portrait mode, Neutral, Faithful, Portrait, Monochrome
• Exposure Control Type: Landscape, Portrait mode
• Viewfinder Type: Optical
• Width: 6 inches
• Depth: 3 inches
• Height: 4.5 inches
• Weight: 1.8 pounds