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THE CANON
EOS 50D CAMERA:
UNPRECEDENTED
FLEXIBILITY OF DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
THE CANON
EOS 5D MARK II CAMERA:
HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR
HIGH EXPECTATIONS
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I. Overview 4 II. Summary of New and Improved Features 8 EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D 9 EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D 10 EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS-1Ds Mark III 11 III. Video Recording on EOS 5D Mark II 13 Features and Benefits 14 Positioning 16 Tech Info 18 Technology Highlight - New Video Shooting Capability 19 IV. Performance and Reliability 20 Advanced Sensor Designs 21 DIGIC 4 and 14-bit A/D Conversion 23 Image Recording and Processing 25 • RAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG 25 • Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery on EOS 5D
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VI. Intelligent Bundled Software 46 New Features in EOS Utility and DPP 47 VII. New Accessories and Lenses 48 Battery Grips 49 Wireless File Transmitters 50 EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens 51 EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens 52 VIII. Specifications 54 EOS 50D 55 EOS 5D Mark II 60 EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Wide Angle lens 68 EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom lens 69 IX. Feature Comparison Charts 70 EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D 71 EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D 73 X. Conclusion 76 Contents ©2008 by Can
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4 I. OVERVIEW
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5 I. OVERVIEW EOS 50D EOS 5D Mark II Great photographers know that one of the secrets to capturing exceptional photos is to match the camera, lens, and accessories to the photo assignment at hand. But budget also plays an important role in maintaining a competitive advantage, especially for advanced and semi-professional photographers fighting for the recognition they deserve. That’s why Canon’s newest DSLRs, the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II are designed, built, and priced to appeal to a wide rang
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6 I. OVERVIEW The EOS 5D Mark II camera breaks new ground for a full-frame DSLR. It shares 80% of its features with the EOS 5D, and 10% with the flagship Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III (including a Full-frame 21.1-megapixel sensor and bright, full coverage optical viewfinder). However, the EOS 5D Mark II’s 21.1-megapixel sensor is unique and offers an exciting feature found on no other DSLR to date—30 fps, 1080p Full HD video recording with sound! The 1080p HD video recording mode represents a paradigm
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7 I. OVERVIEW Both EOS cameras offer Quick and Live AF modes that work in Live View mode, including a Face Detection AF mode that optimizes exposure and focus for a selected face. Faster AF speed and tracking is possible when using the viewfinder in either camera. The EOS 5D Mark II’s 9 AF points are arranged in a diamond-shaped array within the viewfinder for improved horizontal and vertical focus coverage and tracking. Eight of the AF points are horizontal- line sensitive with f/5.6 or brighte
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8 II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES
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9 II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D • 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C size) with improved microlens design for superior image quality • Advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster image processing and writing • Approx. 6.3 fps continuous shooting even at maximum image size with bursts up to 90 shots (JPEG, Large/Fine in high-speed continuous mode using UDMA CF card), up to 16 shots in RAW, and up to 10 shots in RAW+JPEG Large/Fine • Normal ISO range from ISO 100 to 3
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10 II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES • Accepts optional Battery Grip BG-E2N with capability to house 2 BP-511A lithium-ion batteries or 6 AA/LR-6 batteries (same as EOS 40D) • Compatible with compact Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A which connects camera to wireless and wired LAN networks, or to USB drives and GPS units (same as EOS 40D) • Switch to registered AF point is possible (Home Position function) EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D • 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (Full-frame, 36mm x 24mm).
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11 II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES • Improved AF sensor with 9 visible and 6 invisible assist AF points now automatically cor- rects for shifts in focus due to different light sources • AF Microadjustment setting for fine-tuning individual lenses is now included in Custom Functions •New AF Start button for rapid activation of autofocus system • Control button layout has been rearranged for more intuitive access on camera back and top • 3.0-in. Clear View LCD with 920,000-dot resolution,
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12 II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES • Features normal ISO range from 100–6400, expanded ISO range from ISO 50 to 25,600 • EOS 5D Mark II’s 3.0-in. LCD has higher 920,000-dot resolution and added coatings for smudge resistance and low reflectance • Image processing features include Peripheral Illumination Correction and Auto Lighting Optimizer
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13 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II
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14 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II Features and Benefits The EOS 5D Mark II’s Full High Definition (HD) video recording and playback functionality is creating a paradigm shift in the way still photographers and videographers approach their craft. In the past, one camera or camcorder couldn’t do it all, so advanced and professional photographers rarely thought outside of the still-picture box—and into the fluid motion world of video with sound. But as the thirst for video on the Internet e
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15 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II to the fully zoomed-in focal length on most camcorders. And few video cameras in existence can match the narrow depth of field of Canon’s EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens used by many top-end portrait shooters. Because of these unique video recording traits and the versatility provided by Canon’s EF lens system, the EOS 5D Mark II should be as attractive to serious videographers as it is to advanced and professional still photographers. It may seem like a smal
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16 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II In order to view 100% of the scene while recording in 16:9 ratio HD or 4:3 ratio SD, the camera automatically adjusts the LCD display to the proper aspect ratio with unused portions of the normal 3:2 aspect ratio still image area partially grayed out. The display can also be set to include exposure and time remaining indicators, as well as the movable focus frame area. In playback mode, a familiar tool bar allows you to jump from scene to scene, pause ac
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17 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II Photojournalists: The market for high-resolution video news footage and for expanded web video coverage of news events can increase the commercial possibilities for traditional still photographers at news or sporting events. This is especially true in situations where a photo- journalist is already holding the EOS 5D Mark II over his head in Live View mode in order to get a view of the action. For some newspapers, the resolution provided by a single HD v
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18 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II Tech Info Video resolution: Capture Full HD videos (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 fps with mono sound (from camera) or stereo sound (from compatible external audio source). Captures standard SD videos (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 fps. Video recording format: MOV using MPEG-4 compression (H.264). Audio format: Sound is recorded as linear PCM without compression in mono (when recorded by monaural microphone located under camera nameplate) or in stereo (when using
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19 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II New Video Shooting Capability can focus manually or use one of three AF modes. Focus can be Still photographers who also need to capture motion picture reacquired in the midst of video shooting using the AF-ON video will find the video recording capabilities of the EOS 5D button. Program AE is used for exposure control with all video Mark II highly useful, often eliminating the need to carry a sep- recording. The image sensor is used for metering, and ex
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20 IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
