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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Price (MSRP): $7,999.00
Megapixel: 16.7
TYPE: Digital SLR
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Canon's top-of-the-line professional digital SLR, this model captures an exceptional level of detail with a full-frame sensor, exceeding even ISO 100 film in resolution and color accuracy. It also employs one of the fastest autofocus systems we've ever tested and provides extremely good metering and exposure tools, including multispot and AF-linked spot metering. Its large, gasket-sealed metal body is as rugged as they come and incorporates a vertical grip and dual media slots that you can record to simultaneously. Although its 2-inch LCD isn't as large as the 2.5-inch screens that Canon has started to put on SLRs recently, its viewfinder is among the best we've seen and is compatible with nine interchangeable focusing screens. This is one of the most customizable cameras money can buy. Naturally, the 1Ds Mark II takes Canon's EF lenses and EX-series Speedlites. Compatible accessories include Canon's DVK-E2 data verification kit and WFT-E1A wireless transmitter. The 1Ds Mark II doesn't capture TIFFs, but you can process its RAW images with the included Digital Photo Professional 2.1 software.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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8000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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No |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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3.8 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/250 |
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| AF Points |
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45 |
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| Metering Zones |
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21 |
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| Lens Mount |
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Canon AF |
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| Screen Size |
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2 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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230,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD |
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| Maximum ISO |
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3200 |
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| Max Continuous JPG |
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38 |
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| Max Continuous RAW |
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11 |
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| Media Type |
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SD |
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| Battery |
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NiMH Battery Pack |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 1200 shots |
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| Width |
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6.1 in |
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| Height |
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6.2 in |
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| Depth |
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3.1 in |
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| Weight |
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56 oz |
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| Release Date |
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December 2004 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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AVERAGE RATINGS |
Overall quality |
9
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Ease of use |
7
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Fit and finish |
10
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Click-to-click speed |
10
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Display quality |
6
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Flash quality |
8
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Image quality |
10
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Overall value |
9
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RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST |
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