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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
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Mind-blowing Megapixels

The EOS-1Ds Mark II's phenomenal 16.7 Megapixel full frame (36 x 24mm) CMOS sensor produces files which convert to 50MB uncompressed TIFF at 24 bit colour depth: the standard acceptable quality for leading international photo agencies and stock libraries. It features a built-in low-pass filter to eliminate false colour and moir? effects, plus an on-chip noise elimination circuit. Low (L:50) and high (H:3200) settings can be selected to extend the camera's wide 100-1600 ISO speed range.

Processing power

Canon's second-generation DIGIC II processor powers the camera's commanding performance. The combined technology of the new CMOS sensor, DIGIC II and a large buffer system work together to deliver 4-frame per second 32-frame Large JPEG continuous shooting.

Built tough

The camera is protected with a robust water-resistant magnesium alloy body, while shutter durability is an impressive 200,000 cycles. For critical shooting conditions, its back-up mode allows dual recording to both CF and SF memory cards.

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Specifications

Image Sensor
Image Sensor Type : 
36 x 24mm CMOS
Effective Pixels: 
Approx. 16.7M
Total Pixels: 
Approx. 17.2M
Aspect Ratio: 
3:2
Intelligent Orientation Sensor: 
Yes
Stabilization: 
No
Image Processor
Image Processor Type : 
DIGIC II
Lenses
Lens Mount: 
EF (excludes EF-S lenses)
Focal Length: 
1.0x Multiplication with EF lens fitted
Flash
Flash Modes: 
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
Flash Hotshoe: 
Yes / Yes
Flash Xsync: 
1/250sec
Accessories
Lenses: 
All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses)
Flashes: 
Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, 580EX, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR–14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
Focusing
Focusing Type: 
TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System Points : 
45-point AF (Area AF)
AF Working Range : 
EV 0-18 (at 20 ?C & ISO 100)
AF Modes: 
One ShotAI Servo
AF lock : 
Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
Manual Focus : 
Selected on lens
AF Assist Beam : 
Emitted by an optional dedicated Speedlite
View Finder
Viewfinder Type: 
Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage: 
Approx. 100% (for JPEG images)
Viewfinder Magnification: 
0.7x
Viewfinder Eyepoint: 
20mm
Viewfinder Dioptre Correction : 
-3 to +1 dpt
Viewfinder Focusing Screen : 
Interchangeable (9 types). Standard Focusing Screen Ec-CIII
Viewfinder Information : 
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, metering range, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), Flash Information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), JPEG format, number of remaining shots, CF card information, WB compensation.
Depth of Field Preview: 
Yes
Exposure Control
Metering Mode: 
TTL full aperture metering with 21 zone SPC(1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point)(2) Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at centre)(3) Spot metering:Centre spot metering (approx. 2.4% viewfinder at centre)AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder)Multi/Spot metering (Max 8 spot metering entries)(4) Centre weighted average metering
Metering Range: 
EV 0-20 (at 20?C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100)
Exposure Compensation: 
+/-3 EV in 1/3-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
Exposure Compensation Braketing: 
+/-3 EV in 1/3-stop increments. 1/2-stop increments selectable with C.Fn-06-2.Bracketing methods:1 Shutter speed or aperture2 ISO speed
Shutter Type : 
Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed: 
30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb
Shooting Modes: 
Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual
Drive Modes: 
Single / Continuous
Continuous Shooting: 
Max. Approx. 4fps. (speed maintained for up to 32 images (JPEG), 11 images (RAW))?
Self Timer : 
Approx. 2 or 10 sec.
ISO Sensitivity: 
100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 (selected on shooting menu)
White Balance
White Balance Settings: 
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting, Personal WB, (Total 10 Settings)White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-92. Magenta/ Green +/-9
White Balance Personal: 
Up to 3 personal WB settings can be registered
White Balance Bracketing: 
+/-3 stops in full stop increments.Method: 1. Blue/Amber 2. Magenta/Green.3 bracketed images per shutter release
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor : 
2.0" TFT, approx. 230K pixels
LCD Monitor Coverage: 
Approx. 100% (for JPEG images)
LCD Monitor Brightness: 
Adjustable to one of five levels
File Type
Image Size: 
(LF)4992x3328, (M1)3600x2400, (M2)3072x2048, (S)2496x1664, (RAW)4992x3328
Still Image Format: 
JPEG (1-10 settings, user selectable), RAW (Canon RAW 2nd edition)
Movie: 
No
Sound Files: 
Up to 30sec per image
Other Features
Firmware Update: 
Update possible by the user
Histogram: 
Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes
Playback Zoom: 
1.5x - 10x
Image Erase: 
Single image, All in folder, All on card
Image Erase Protection: 
Erase protection of one image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be applied or cancelled at one time
Menu Languages: 
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
Software: 
Digital Photo Professional
Computer Interface
Computer Interface: 
IEEE 1394 (Supplied with 4-pin dedicated cable), USB 1.1 (Mini-B, PTP)
Other Conection Interface: 
Video output (PAL/NTSC)
Direct Print Support
Direct Print: 
Yes
Storage
Memory Card Type: 
CompactFlash Type I/II (Microdrive compatible), SD memory
Power Source
Power Source: 
1 x Ni-MH pack NP-E3, 1 x CR2025 for date & settings
Battery Life: 
Approx. 1200 (at 20 ?C) ?Approx. 800 (at 0 ?C) ?
AC Power: 
Power adapter DCK-E1
Phisical Specifications
Body Materials: 
Magnesium Alloy
Weather Sealing: 
Yes
Dimensions: 
156.0 x 157.6 x 79.9mm
Weight: 
Approx. 1215g (battery weight 335g)
OperatingEnvironment: 
0-45 ?C, 85% or lower humidity

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