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Reviews of the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II (body only)

  • 9.0

    digitalartsonline.co.uk

    By Joanne Carter | March 31, 2005

    Review Summary: Other changes and improvements include a more detailed screen, and the addition of an SD card slot next to the standard CF Type II bay, which can be used individually or to write files simultaneously, as back-up. Faster processing is claimed, and it's ...

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  • 9.3

    photo-i.co.uk

    Review Summary: Highly Recommended

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  • No Rating

    steves-digicams.com

    Review Summary: They say that you get what you pay for, and in the case of the 1Ds Mark II, it's very true. We've become accustomed to a trend of new digicams replacing their predecessors with a combination of more/better features and lower price. Make no mistake - ...

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  • No Rating

    kenrockwell.com

    By Ken Rockwell | December 20, 2004

    Review Summary: 16 megapixels is no big deal compared with 8 megapixels, see The Megapixel Myth.If you have work to shoot today by all means get one. It will give spectacular results. If you're not a full time pro just know that the photos you make with this are ...

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  • No Rating

    digital photography blog

    By Darren | September 21, 2004

    Review Summary: The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II (catchy name) has finally been made official. We've just received word from Canon of this 16.7 megapixel DSLR which is sure to get Canon DSLR fans around the world salivating. The Canon EOS 1Ds DSLR has one of the longest ...

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 9443a002AA

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - SLR
  • Width 6.1 in
  • Depth 3.1 in
  • Height 6.2 in
  • Weight 2.9 lbs

Main Features

  • Resolution 11.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Total Pixels 11,400,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 11,100,000 pixels
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 125, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 250, ISO 320, ISO 400, ISO 500, ISO 640, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO 1250
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
  • X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Multi-spot, Spot AF area, Partial (8.5%)
  • Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, E-TTL program flash
  • Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
  • Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
  • Exposure Metering Zones 21
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
  • White Balance Bracketing Yes
  • Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
  • Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Drive mode, Film speed, AE / FE lock, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Battery condition, Picture resolution, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
  • Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage RAW 4064 x 2704, Fine JPEG 4064 x 2704, Normal JPEG 4064 x 2704, Fine JPEG 2032 x 1352

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash None

Lens System

  • Type None
  • Auto Focus TTL phase detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 45
  • Lens System Mounting Canon EF

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
  • Additional Features AE/FE lock, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Field Coverage 100%
  • Magnification 0.70x
  • Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
  • LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, Frame counter, Shutter speed, Metering system, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 120,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser
  • Microphone Operation Mode Mono

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II

Software

  • Software Adobe PhotoShop LE, Drivers & Utilities, Canon Remote Capture

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Included Accessories Hand strap, Neck strap
  • Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394 cable, 1 x DC coupler cable kit

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1650 mAh ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 113 °F

Product Photos

  • camera on
  • top
  • sides
  • back

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