Page 3 - Intelligent Bundled Software; New Features in EOS Utility and DPP; VII. New Accessories and Lenses; Battery Grips; Feature Comparison Charts; EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D; Conclusion
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 Wid...
Page 4 - OVERVIEW
Page 8 - II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES
Page 13 - III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II
Page 14 - Features and Benefits
The EOS 5D Mark II’s Full High Definition (HD) video recording and playback functionalityis creating a paradigm shift in the way still photographers and videographers approach theircraft. In the past, one camera or camcorder couldn’t do it all, so advanced and professionalphotographers rarely though...
Page 16 - Many still photographers have never even used a camcorder or had; Wedding photographers:
Positioning In order to view 100% of the scene while recording in 16:9 ratio HD or 4:3 ratio SD, thecamera automatically adjusts the LCD display to the proper aspect ratio with unused portionsof the normal 3:2 aspect ratio still image area partially grayed out. The display can also be setto include ...
Page 17 - Underwater photographers:; First, digital photography expanded the number of shots possible
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 stillphotographers at news or sporting events. This is especially true in situations where a photo-journalist is already ho...
Page 18 - Tech Info; Capture Full HD videos (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 fps with mono sound; Video recording format:; Sound is recorded as linear PCM without compression in mono (when
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 standardSD videos (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 fps. Video recording format: MOV using MPEG-4 compression (H.264). Audio format...
Page 19 - New Video Shooting Capability
19 III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II New Video Shooting Capability Still photographers who also need to capture motion picturevideo will find the video recording capabilities of the EOS 5DMark II highly useful, often eliminating the need to carry a sep-arate camcorder. The EOS 5D Mark II can sh...
Page 20 - IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
Page 21 - The advanced single-plate; Advanced Sensor Designs
EOS 5D Mark II’s new 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor: The advanced single-plate CMOS sensor in the EOS 5D Mark II achieves the highest performance of any sensor in theCanon DSLR lineup. It shares many traits with the CMOS sensor found in the flagship EOS-1Ds Mark III, including its 36mm x 24mm...
Page 22 - Even though the
advances and technology improvements tothe sensor, plus countermeasures that helpsuppress noise from other camera circuits, areresponsible for the sensor’s high signal tonoise ratio, enabling higher ISO speeds andimproved dynamic range at low ISOs.Those are impressive sensor improvements,considering...
Page 23 - stops higher normal ISO speed in the EOS 5D Mark II.; Conversion
EOS 40D Photodiode EOS 50D EOS 50D Gapless Microlenses Several optical and electronic technology advancementsdebut in the EOS 50D’s CMOS sensor. For starters, anew micro manufacturing process was used in theCMOS semiconductor production phase to increase thelight-sensitive photodiode area. Above the...
Page 25 - Image Recording and
RAW, sRAW and RAW+JPEG To control image resolution and file size or to preserve RAW data, both cameras offer six choicesfor JPEG capture: Large (full) resolution in with fine quality or normal quality compressionsettings; Medium resolution (8 megapixels on EOS 50D, 16 megapixels on EOS 5D Mark II)wi...
Page 27 - Peripheral Illumination Correction
On both the EOS 50D and the EOS 5D Mark II, you access High ISO noise controls via(C.Fn II-2). There are four settings: Standard, Low, Strong and Off (the default is Standard). On either camera, the maximum burst rate should remain the same (3.9 fps on the EOS 5DMark II and 6.3 fps on the EOS 50D) w...
Page 29 - Clear View LCD
High resolution, 3.0-in Clear View LCD The new 3.0-inch Clear View LCD found on both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II isa significant improvement over the 3.0-inch on the EOS 40D and a vast improvement overthe EOS 5D’s 2.5-inch LCD. It now features 920,000-dot resolution, providing nearly fourtimes th...
Page 30 - Live View Shooting with AF
Live View Shooting with AF In the EOS 40D, only Quick Mode autofocus during Live View Function was available, andLive View Function itself wasn’t even possible on the EOS 5D. Now, for both the EOS 50Dand EOS 5D Mark II, the Live View mode can be turned on in any normal exposure mode(including progra...
Page 31 - Precise 9-point AF Systems
Precise 9-point AF Systems some cases, the largest face found in the scene and the camera focuses on that face(metering and color balance is also optimized to produce a more accurate facial tonebased on the face in the box). The multi-controller then allows you to move the box toanother face as desi...
Page 34 - EOS Integrated Cleaning
Cosmetic changes on the EOS 50D include the addition of a silver coated Main Control dial withknurled wheel pattern, a classier paint finish overall and a modified rubber pad next to the grip. Toincrease the sensors’ resistance to microscopic and larger dust particles, several improvementswere made ...
Page 38 - Live View Function
38 IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY Live View Function Canon’s spectacular Live View shooting is now availablethrough most of the EOS Digital models. Live View Function,where the photographer can compose and shoot directlyfrom the camera’s LCD is an indispensable feature forcreative photography in an...
Page 39 - V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE
Page 44 - AF Microadjustment
AF Microadjustment positioned next to the left of the power switch on the camera back. Via the CustomFunction menu, you can assign a variety of controls to that button (as you could on theEOS 40D’s Jump button) including LCD Brightness, Image Quality, ExposureCompensation/AEB, Image Jump and Live Vi...
Page 46 - VI. INTELLIGENT BUNDLED SOFTWARE
Page 48 - VII. NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSES
Page 49 - EOS 5D Mark II: Battery Grip BG-E6 with battery magazine BGM-E6; Battery Grip
EOS 50D: Battery grip BG-E2N with Battery Magazine BGM-E2 This optional grip is the same as the EOS 40D’s, and was designed to extend shootingcapacity and enable vertical shooting. Constructed out of magnesium alloy with weather anddust resistant seals around the battery compartment, the grip includ...
Page 50 - Wireless File Transmitters
Wireless File Transmitters EOS 50D: Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A* (firmware version 2.0.0 or later required) This Wireless File Transmitter is the same model designed for the EOS 40D, and elegantlymounts to the base of either camera It has full vertical shooting controls, enhancing itsusefulnes...
Page 51 - Canon EF 24mm
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens This new wide-angle lens offers far more than a cosmetic makeover to the highly acclaimedEF 24mm f/1.4L USM lens it replaces, and it retains the distinction of being the brightestwide-angle L-series lens in its class. Added professional characteristics include dustpr...
Page 55 - Imaging Sensor; Lens focal length factor:; Performance; Maximum Number of; Image Recording; Image Format and
Imaging Sensor Resolution: Sensor Size: Sensor Type: Pixel Size: Lens focal length factor: Sensor Dust Removal: Performance Maximum frames-per-second: Maximum Number of Frames / Burst: Shutter Speeds: Flash Sync Speed: Anticipated Shutter Durability: Computer Interface: Image Recording Storage Media...
Page 56 - Shutter Response in Live View:; LCD Monitor; LCD Monitor Brightness Levels:; Autofocus System
Image Processor: File Numbering: Folders: Data Verification: Live View Function Viewing options: Manual Focus: Auto Focus: Shutter Response in Live View: Silent Mode Live View Shooting: LCD Monitor LCD Monitor: LCD Monitor Brightness Levels: Autofocus System Number of AF Points: AF Point Selection: ...
Page 57 - Camera automatically switches between One Shot AF and AI Servo AF
AF Modes: AF Sensitivity Range: AF Microadjustment: Exposure Control Shutter Speeds: ISO Range: Auto ISO: Exposure Modes: Full Auto Modes: Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Compensation: Auto Exposure Bracketing: Automatic Image Correction Tools: Flash Compatible Flashes: Camera Menu Sets flash: E-...
Page 58 - White Balance Correction:; Interface; Wireless Transmitter:; No polarity
Built-in Flash: Sync Contacts: Viewfinder Viewfinder: Viewfinder: Dioptric Adjustment: Image Control Color Space: White Balance: White Balance Correction: White Balance Bracketing: Picture Style: Interface Computer Connection: Wireless Transmitter: Remote Control: Video-out: Guide number at ISO 100 ...
Page 59 - Direct Printing; Preview Controls on Camera’s LCD:; Power Supply; Operating Temperature Range:; PictBridge
Direct Printing Compatibility: Compatible Images: Preview Controls on Camera’s LCD: Connection to Printer: DPOF Image Marking: Power Supply Battery: Charger Unit: AC Adapter: Battery Grip: Date/Time Back-up Battery: Body Exterior Material: Chassis Material: Lens Mount: Lens Compatibility: Operating ...
Page 60 - Active removal of dust by vibrating front low-pass filter
60 VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Imaging Sensor Resolution: Sensor Size: Sensor Type: Pixel Size: Lens focal length factor: Sensor Dust Removal: Performance Maximum frames-per-second: Maximum Number of Frames / Burst: Shutter speeds: Flash Sync Speed: Anticipated Shutter Durability: Computer Interface: Start...
Page 61 - Movie Shooting and Playback; Movie Recording Size:; • JPEG; Based on set Picture Style
Image Format and Resolution Options: Analog to Digital Conversion: Image Processor: File Numbering: Folders: Data Verification: Movie Shooting and Playback Recording Format: Movie Recording Size: Frame Rate: Still Capture during Movie Shooting: Movie Retouching and Effects: 61 VIII. SPECIFICATIONS •...
Page 62 - Shutter response in Live View:
62 VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Recording: Continuous Movie Recording Time: Focusing: Exposure: Movie Exposure Compensation: Movie AE Lock: Movie Playback: Live View Function Viewing Options: Image Display: Manual Focus: Auto Focus: Shutter response in Live View: Live View Frame Rate: Silent mode Live...
Page 63 - AF Sensitivity Range:; • 9 – Visible AF Points
LCD Monitor LCD Monitor: LCD Monitor Brightness Levels: Panel Coating: Autofocus System Number of AF Points: AF Point Selection: AF Activation: AF Modes: AF Sensitivity Range: AF Microadjustment: 63 VIII. SPECIFICATIONS New Clear View LCD monitor• 3.0 inch (diagonal) TF T color; approx. 100% coverag...
Page 64 - Exposure Control; Exposure Compensation:; Flash; Camera Menu Sets Flash:
Exposure Control Shutter Speeds: ISO Range: Auto ISO: Exposure Modes: Full Auto Modes: Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Compensation: Auto Exposure Bracketing: Automatic Image Correction Tools: Flash Compatible Flashes: Camera Menu Sets Flash: E-TTL II Flash Metering: Wireless E-TTL: Flash Exposur...
Page 65 - Viewfinder; Eyepiece Accessories:; Image Control
Viewfinder Viewfinder: Focus Screen(s): Eyepiece Accessories: Dioptric Adjustment: Viewfinder Blackout: New Viewfinder Information: Image Control Color Space: White Balance: White Balance Correction: White Balance Bracketing: Picture Style: Interface Computer Connection: Wireless Transmitter: 65 VII...
Page 66 - Preview Controls on camera’s LCD:
66 VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Remote Control: Audio/Video Terminals: Direct Printing Compatibility: Compatible Images: Preview Controls on camera’s LCD: Connection to Printer: DPOF Image Marking: Power Supply Battery: Shooting Capacity: AC Charger Units: Car Charger Unit: AC Adapter: Battery Grip: Date/Ti...
Page 67 - Body
Body Exterior Material: Chassis Material: Lens Mount: Lens Compatibility: Operating Temperature Range: Operating Humidity: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight (without battery or memory card) : 67 VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Magnesium alloyStainless steel chassis, and Polycarbonate with glass fiber mirror boxCa...
Page 70 - IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS
Page 71 - EOS 50D Comparison Chart
71 IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS EOS 50D Comparison Chart EOS 50D EOS 40D Nikon D300 Pentax K20D Sony A700 Olympus E-3 Imaging Sensor Effective Pixels 15.1 (4752 x 3168) 10.1 (3888 x 2592) 12.3 (4288 x 2848) 14.6 (4672 x 3120) 12.2 (4288 x 2856) 10.1 (3648 x 2736) Image Sensor Canon CMOS CMOS CMOS C...
Page 73 - EOS 5D Mark II Comparison Chart
73 IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS EOS 5D Mark II Comparison Chart EOS 5D Mark II EOS 5D Nikon D700 Nikon D3 Nikon D90 Sony A900 Imaging Sensor Effective Pixels 21.1 12.8 12.1 12.3 24.6 Image Sensor Canon CMOS Sensor CMOS CMOS Sensor Size 1x 24 x 36mm Full Frame 1x – in FX Mode 1.5x – in DX Mode 1.5x ...
