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I. Overview 4 II. Summary of New and Improved Features EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS-1Ds Mark III 8 9 10 11 III. Video Recording on EOS 5D Mark II Features and Benefits Positioning Tech Info Technology Highlight - New Video Shooting Capability 13 14 16 18 19 IV.
VI. Intelligent Bundled Software New Features in EOS Utility and DPP 46 47 VII. New Accessories and Lenses Battery Grips Wireless File Transmitters EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens 48 49 50 51 52 VIII. Specifications EOS 50D EOS 5D Mark II EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Wide Angle lens EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom lens 54 55 60 68 69 IX. Feature Comparison Charts EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D 70 71 73 X.
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I. OVERVIEW 5 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.
I. OVERVIEW 6 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.
I. OVERVIEW 7 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 horizontalline sensitive with f/5.
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II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D 9 • 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.
II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES 10 • 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).
II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES 11 • Improved AF sensor with 9 visible and 6 invisible assist AF points now automatically corrects 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.
II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES 12 • Features normal ISO range from 100–6400, expanded ISO range from ISO 50 to 25,600 • EOS 5D Mark II’s 3.0-in.
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III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II Features and Benefits 14 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.
III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II 15 to the fully zoomed-in focal length on most camcorders. And few video cameras in existence can match the the narrow depth of field that’s possible with the EF85mm 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.
III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II 16 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.
III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II 17 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 photojournalist is already holding the EOS 5D Mark II over his head in Live View mode in order to get a view of the action.
III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II Tech Info 18 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).
III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II New Video Shooting Capability Still photographers who also need to capture motion picture video will find the video recording capabilities of the EOS 5D Mark II highly useful, often eliminating the need to carry a separate camcorder. The EOS 5D Mark II can shoot video at Full HD (High Definition) at 1920 x 1080 pixels or SD (Standard Definition) at 640 x 480 pixels. The frame rate is 30 fps.
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IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 21 Advanced Sensor Designs 24mm 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 the Canon DSLR lineup. It shares many traits with the CMOS sensor found in the flagship EOS-1Ds Mark III, including its 36mm x 24mm (35mm format) size, EOS 5D Mark II Full-Frame CMOS Sensor approximately 21.1 effective megapixels with 6.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 22 advances and technology improvements to the sensor, plus countermeasures that help suppress noise from other camera circuits, are responsible for the sensor’s high signal to noise ratio, enabling higher ISO speeds and improved dynamic range at low ISOs. Those are impressive sensor improvements, considering that the original EOS 5D had larger 8.2µm pixels compared to 6.4µm pixels on the EOS 5D Mark II, and that pixel noise usually increases as size decreases.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 23 EOS 50D Gapless Microlenses Photodiode EOS 50D Several optical and electronic technology advancements debut in the EOS 50D’s CMOS sensor. For starters, a new micro manufacturing process was used in the CMOS semiconductor production phase to increase the light-sensitive photodiode area. Above the photodiode, gapless microlenses improve the light-gathering efficiency of the smaller 4.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 24 2) Higher speed image processing (1.3x faster than on the DIGIC III) that also provides superb tonal gradations during the 14-bit A/D conversion of RAW data (16,384 per channel of RGB data compared to 4,096 per channel in competitive 12-bit processors). This results in improved highlight and shadow details, extended dynamic range, and more accurate, saturated colors that maintain fine details.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY Image Recording and Processing 25 RAW, sRAW and RAW+JPEG To control image resolution and file size or to preserve RAW data, both cameras offer six choices for JPEG capture: Large (full) resolution in with fine quality or normal quality compression settings; Medium resolution (8 megapixels on EOS 50D, 16 megapixels on EOS 5D Mark II) with either fine or normal quality compression, and Small resolution (3.7 megapixels on EOS 50D, 5.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 26 Additional sRAW formats with lower resolution allow you to shoot images for use on the web, or increase the number of RAW photos you can fit on a memory card, without sacrificing the post processing advantages found in Canon’s provided Digital Photo Professional software, such as white balance adjustment, exposure compensation, Picture Style settings, and lens distortion corrections.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 27 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 5D Mark II and 6.3 fps on the EOS 50D) when the High ISO setting is set to either Standard or Low.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 28 When PIC is enabled and data is contained within the camera for the lens in use, the right amount of correction is applied automatically to JPEG images at all apertures and focal length settings. This correction is of the same nature as the correction available under the Lens Aberration Correction control panel in the DPP software. However, camera-applied vignetting correction isn’t as powerful (roughly 70% of the correction possible in DPP).
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY High resolution, 3.0-in Clear View LCD 29 The new 3.0-inch Clear View LCD found on both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II is a significant improvement over the 3.0-inch on the EOS 40D and a vast improvement over the EOS 5D’s 2.5-inch LCD. It now features 920,000-dot resolution, providing nearly four times the detail and sharpness of the EOS 40D and EOS 5D screens, and matching the VGA resolution of the SD movie-recording mode on the EOS 5D.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY Live View Shooting with AF 30 In the EOS 40D, only Quick Mode autofocus during Live View Function was available, and Live View Function itself wasn’t even possible on the EOS 5D. Now, for both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II, the Live View mode can be turned on in any normal exposure mode (including program, aperture, shutter, manual, and even A-DEP) by pressing the Live View mode activation button located to the left of the viewfinder.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 31 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 tone based on the face in the box). The multi-controller then allows you to move the box to another face as desired, after which the AF and metering system will reset for that face. E-TTL Flash photography is possible in normal Live View mode, but not when the Silent shutter mode is activated.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY EOS 5D Mark II AF Systems f/5.6-sensitive major defocus detection sensors f/2.8 / f/5.6-sensitive sensors f/5.6 sensors AF sensor configuration AF Sensor 32 The AF system on the EOS 5D Mark II includes 9 visible AF points and six invisible assist points, for a total 15 points concentrated toward the center.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 33 Improved Viewfinder Experience The optical viewfinders on both cameras has been improved slightly, although the EOS 5D Mark II boasts the majority of changes. Its newly-developed pentaprism viewfinder now features 98% coverage compared to 96% on the EOS 5D, a clearer and crisper image, and a more comfortable 21mm eye point relief (compared to 20mm on the 5D).
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 34 Cosmetic changes on the EOS 50D include the addition of a silver coated Main Control dial with knurled wheel pattern, a classier paint finish overall and a modified rubber pad next to the grip. To increase the sensors’ resistance to microscopic and larger dust particles, several improvements were made to the existing design of the Integrated Cleaning System found in the EOS 40D and in the full-frame EOS-1Ds Mark III.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY Intuitive Button and Dial Arrangement 35 Nearly all of the external controls and buttons on the EOS 50D are the same as those found on the EOS 40D, with two exceptions. The main control dial now includes only two camera user settings—one was deleted to make room for the Creative Auto activation setting. Also, the playback Jump button was removed below the LCD to make way for a Func. Button.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 36 remote operation is now possible with Canon’s small, affordable Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1 or RC-5. The optional Wireless Remote Controller RC-1 can be used to start and stop recording videos in addition to its normal still picture function. But to start and stop recording videos, it must be set to the 2-sec. timer delay mode while the camera is in Live View mode.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 37 When connected, the camera communicates with the display and determines its maximum resolution (many HDTVs actually support up to 720p resolution, while others deliver up to 1080p full resolution). Once the display resolution is identified, the camera feeds it the right format signal so you get the maximum sharpness from the display. Both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II include a standard, single-pin video-out cable for viewing images on a conventional TV.
IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 38 10x Magnified View Live View Function Canon’s spectacular Live View shooting is now available through most of the EOS Digital models. Live View Function, where the photographer can compose and shoot directly from the camera’s LCD is an indispensable feature for creative photography in any number of situations. It enables the photographer to zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size, while enabling critical focus and allowing more attention to detail.
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V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE 40 Camera Settings and Displays The 35-zone metering system, exposure controls, and white balance settings on the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II are similar to those found on their predecessors. Data displays and menus vary depending on the model. On the EOS 5D Mark II, menu items are now accessed via top-of-the-screen tabs instead of by scrolling down, which is a major improvement over the EOS 5D, now possible because of the sharper LCD.
V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE 41 Exposure compensation and Auto Exposure Bracketing can now be set using the same screen, enabling you to quickly check the overall exposure amount when combining both. The screen now shows a “Darker” and “Brighter” indication above the exposure scale, easier to read than the plus and minus signs when holding the camera at arms length in Live View mode.
V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE 42 button, and the Direct print button changed to the Live View shooting/Print/Share button. In addition, during video recording you can use the SET button to start or pause videos. Finally, activating the Live View Function is now done using the Print/Share button located next to the viewfinder instead of the SET button. This change allows the SET button to be used as normal to select menu items when the Live View mode is activated, or to start and stop video recording.
V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE My Menu and User Settings 43 Up to six frequently used menu items and Custom Functions can be registered in the My Menu custom control. It provides nearly immediate access to settings a photographer finds he or she frequently needs to access and change on-the-fly, and eliminates the need to move from one menu screen to another when changing multiple settings.
V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE 44 positioned next to the left of the power switch on the camera back. Via the Custom Function menu, you can assign a variety of controls to that button (as you could on the EOS 40D’s Jump button) including LCD Brightness, Image Quality, Exposure Compensation/AEB, Image Jump and Live View Function settings. Previously, some Live View settings were made in the Set-up Menu, and some in the camera’s Custom Function menu.
V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE Quick Control Screen 45 Aperture ISO speed Shutter speed Highlight Tone Priority Exposure level indicator Flash exposure compensation Shooting mode Metering mode Drive mode Image-recording quality AF point Picture Style White balance AF mode Quick Control Screen Faster access to a wide variety of controls is now possible using the Quick Control Screen on both cameras, activated by pressing the Multi-controller.
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VI. INTELLIGENT BUNDLED SOFTWARE New Features in EOS Utility and DPP 47 Unlike many competitive DSLR models that come with only basic download and view software applications, both the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D comes bundled with Canon’s Digital Photo Professional (DPP) version 3.5, a powerful—and free—RAW conversion and optimization utility.
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VII.NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSES Battery Grip 49 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 shooting capacity and enable vertical shooting. Constructed out of magnesium alloy with weather and dust resistant seals around the battery compartment, the grip includes a vertical shutter button, auxiliary main input dial, AF point selector button and DC coupler cord mount.
VII.NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSES Wireless File Transmitters 50 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 elegantly mounts to the base of either camera It has full vertical shooting controls, enhancing its usefulness for photographers working on location or in the studio.
VII.NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSES Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens 51 This new wide-angle lens offers far more than a cosmetic makeover to the highly acclaimed EF 24mm f/1.4L USM lens it replaces, and it retains the distinction of being the brightest wide-angle L-series lens in its class.
VII.NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSES Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens 52 This new high magnification, wide-to-telephoto EF-S zoom lens is the ideal kit lens for the EOS 50D, offering a 35mm equivalent focal length of 29mm to 320mm (11x), and featuring Canon’s advanced Optical Image Stabilizer technology. It is also available separately and is compatible with all Canon DSLRs using APS-C sized sensors, including the EOS 40D, 30D, 20D, and all versions of the EOS Digital Rebel and Rebel series cameras.
VII.NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSES 53 The advanced Image Stabilization system also senses camera motion and automatically optimizes the Image Stabilization for either normal shooting or panning (where vertical stabilization is applied, but horizontal isn’t to allow for side-to-side panning). The Image Stabilization system also has a function that detects the use of a tripod and responds accordingly.
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VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 55 EOS 50D Imaging Sensor Resolution: Sensor Size: Sensor Type: Pixel Size: Lens focal length factor: Sensor Dust Removal: Approx. 15.1 million effective pixels (4768 x 3174 pixels) 22.3 x 14.9 mm Canon CMOS Sensor 4.7 microns square 1.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Image Processor: File Numbering: Folders: Data Verification: 56 Canon DIGIC 4 DCIM standard • sRGB color space: IMG_0001.jpg, or IMG_0001.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS AF Modes: 57 • One Shot AF • AI Servo AF • AI Focus AF Camera automatically switches between One Shot AF and AI Servo AF EV -0.5 ~ 18 (measured at 73°F and ISO 100) C.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Built-in Flash: Sync Contacts: Guide number at ISO 100 = 43 feet • Accessory shoe: X-sync contact (syncs at 1/250 sec. or slower) • PC terminal X-sync at 1/125 sec. No polarity ■ ■ Both the accessory shoe and PC terminal can be used simultaneously Viewfinder Viewfinder: Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism • Coverage: approx. 95% • Magnification: approx. 0.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 59 Direct Printing Compatibility: Compatible Images: Preview Controls on Camera’s LCD: Connection to Printer: DPOF Image Marking: PictBridge RAW, sRAW, and JPEG images Paper size, Paper types, Printing effects, Layout, Trimming, Tilt-correction (±10° in 0.5° increments), Date and Time imprinting USB Complies with DPOF version 1.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 60 EOS 5D Mark II Imaging Sensor Resolution: Sensor Size: Sensor Type: Pixel Size: Lens focal length factor: Sensor Dust Removal: Approx. 21.1 million effective pixels (5616 x 3744 pixels) 24 x 36 mm Canon CMOS Sensor 6.4 microns square 1.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Image Format and Resolution Options: 61 • JPEG Large – 5616 x 3744 (approx. 21.0 million pixels) Medium – 4080 x 2720 (approx. 11.1 million pixels) Small – 2784 x 1856 (approx. 5.2 million pixels) • RAW – Canon .CR2 file format RAW – 5616 x 3744 (approx. 21.0 million pixels) sRAW1 – 3861 x 2574 (approx. 10.0 million pixels) sRAW2 – 2784 x 1586 (approx. 5.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Sound Recording: 62 • Monaural recording using the built-in microphone • Stereo recording via optional external microphone using input port Sound recording ON/Off selectable in menu Sound volume adjusted automatically Compatible with both condenser-type or dynamic external microphones • Full-HD video – approx.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 63 LCD Monitor LCD Monitor: LCD Monitor Brightness Levels: New Clear View LCD monitor • 3.0 inch (diagonal) TFT color; approx. 100% coverage • Approx. 920,000-dot resolution • Approx.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 64 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: 30 seconds ~ 1/8000, plus Bulb; x-sync at 1/250 sec.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 65 Viewfinder Viewfinder: Focus Screen(s): Fixed pentaprism Newly-designed viewfinder optics, now larger, easier to see, and clearer than EOS 5D model • Coverage: approx. 98% • Magnification: approx. 0.71x • Eye point: 21 mm (from eyepiece lens center) • Eg-A provided as standard Available options: Eg-D: Precision Matte w/Grid Lines Eg-S: Super Precision Matte • Eyecup Eb • Rubber Frame Eb • Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 • E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Adjustable from: -3.0 ~ +1.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS Remote Control: 66 • Canon N3-type terminal • Remote Control Sensor below self-timer lamp receives signals from optional Canon RC-1/RC5 Remote Controllers Sensor activated when drive mode is set to either 10 sec. or 2 sec. self-timer settings • HDMI-mini Out • Audio/Video Out Uses STV-150N Stereo Video Cable – included NTSC/PAL • External Microphone Input 3.5mm dia.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 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): Magnesium alloy Stainless steel chassis, and Polycarbonate with glass fiber mirror box Canon EF Lens mount; Metal All Canon EF lenses 0° ~ 40° C 32° ~ 104° F 85% or less 152 x 113.5 x 75 mm 6.0 x 4.5x 3.0 inches 810 g. / 28.6 oz.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 68 EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Wide Angle lens Optics Focal Length: Optical construction: Aspherical lens elements: 24mm 13 elements in 10 groups 2 (2nd and 13th elements) Ultra-low Dispersion glass elements: Multi-coating: Aperture: Aperture ratio: 2 (4th and 9th elements) Super Spectra coating (special new coating for 1st element) 8 blades with circular shape 1:1.4 Angle of view at infinity Diagonal (43.
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS 69 EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom lens Optics Focal Length: Optical construction: Aspherical lens elements: 18-200mm (equivalent to 29-320mm in 35mm format) only compatible with EOS Digital cameras that have an APS-C size sensor.
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IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS 71 EOS 50D Comparison Chart EOS 50D EOS 40D Nikon D300 Pentax K20D Sony A700 Olympus E-3 10.1 (3888 x 2592) Imaging Sensor Effective Pixels 15.1 (4752 x 3168) 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 CMOS CMOS Sensor Size 1.6x 1.5x 1.5x 1.5x N/A (approx. 2x that of 35mm) Aspect Ratio 3:2 ratio 3.2 ratio 3.2 ratio 3.
IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS EOS 50D EOS 40D Nikon D300 72 Pentax K20D Sony A700 Olympus E-3 Exposure Control Metering Zones 35 1005 16 40 49 Metering Range EV 1 ~ 20 EV 0 ~ 20 EV 0 ~ 21 EV 0 ~ 20 Ev 0 ~ 20 Metering Modes Evaluative Matrix 16 segment pattern Multi-segment Multi-patter Center Weighted Center-weighted Spot Center-weighted Spot Center-weighted Spot Center-weighted Spot Spot Highlight control Spot Shadow control Partial (center, approx.
IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS 73 EOS 5D Mark II Comparison Chart EOS 5D Mark II EOS 5D 21.1 12.8 Nikon D700 Nikon D3 Nikon D90 Sony A900 Imaging Sensor Effective Pixels Image Sensor Canon CMOSSensor Sensor Size 1x 24 x 36mm Full Frame 12.1 12.3 CMOS 1x – in FX Mode 1.5x – in DX Mode Aspect Ratio 3:2 Cleaning System EOS Integrated Cleaning System 1.5x 1x Self Clean Function Selfclean via CCD Shiftunit 3:2 Self Clean Function No 24.
IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS 74 EOS 5D Mark II EOS 5D Nikon D700 Nikon D3 Nikon D90 Sony A900 Continuous Movie Record Time Movie clips limited to 4GB in length Approx.
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X. CONCLUSION 77 Canon’s EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D are two of the most refined photographic instruments available for serious photographers. Yet, while both of these cameras share a multitude of high-performance features such as rugged, weather-resistant bodies, super-sharp 3.0-inch LCD monitors, advanced image quality controls, and an extensive software package, they have distinctive capabilities designed to appeal to a broad cross-section of advanced amateur and professional photographers.
