| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| Brand | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | 5D Mark II |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Pro SLR |
| Release year | 2008 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 152 mm |
| Width | 75 mm |
| Height | 114 mm |
| Weight | 1,588 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Canon 5D |
| Successor | Canon 5D Mark II |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Canon |
| Effective megapixels | 21.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 35mm |
| Sensor area | 864 mm² |
| Sensor width | 36 mm |
| Sensor height | 24 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 6.41 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 79 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.7 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 11.9 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,815 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
- 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
- 3861 x 2574(9.9 mp 3:2)
- 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
- 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - 14-bit cr2
- jpeg
- raw
- sraw1
- sraw2
|
| Continuous-mode | 3.9 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | |
| Movie max framerate | 30 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | + |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Canon EF |
| Lens | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 24.00 - 105.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 24.00 - 105.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 4.4 x |
| Aperture range | 0.05 - 0.25 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 45 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 77 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | Add |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
| Auto focus assist light | - |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.71 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | 100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Creative Auto, 3 Custom |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Add |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Add |
| Max flash sync | 1/200 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | No UHS support |
| Other memory | UDMA compliant |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - 14-bit cr2
- raw
- sraw1
- sraw2
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional wired or ir wireless
|
| Connections (extended) | - system extension terminal (for wft-e4)
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| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.35 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.37 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 14 frames |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.35 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 3.9 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 75 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 3.9 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 11 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 3.9 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 8 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.21 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) | 1.19 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) | 0.12 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.12 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.08 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47sFull AF, Live Mode: 1.189sPrefocused: 0.119s |
| Startup time | 0.4 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.1 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 850 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary LP-E6 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | - canon eos digital solution disk (version 19.1): eos utility (version 2.5)
- digital photo professional (version 3.5)
- picture style editor (version 1.4)
- zoombrowser ex (version 6.2)
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| Os compatibility | - mac os x 0.3 or higher
- windows xp sp2/vista
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