Canon EOS-1D Mark II Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon EOS-1D Mark II accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon EOS-1D Mark II manual and always important Canon EOS-1D Mark II lens which makes the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon EOS-1D Mark II accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon EOS-1D Mark II kit or bundle, is the Canon EOS-1D Mark II leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon EOS-1D Mark II body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Canon EOS-1D Mark II Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number EOS-1D
Camera Format Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $6000.00
Price Update Date 2005-01-25
Date Available 2001-12-31
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type Wired
Tripod Mount Yes
Tripod Mount Material Metal
Weight 1585 g
55.4 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 156 x 158 x 80 mm
6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2496x1662, 2464x1648, 1232x824
Aspect Ratio 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 4.48
CCD Size (inches) 1.36
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier 1.30
Lens Digital Zoom No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Aperture Range Description Varies with lens
Lens Thread Type Lens Threads
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type SLR type, eye-level pentaprism
Optical VF Accuracy 99%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 120000
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
ISO Rating Max 3200
Number of White Balance Settings 10
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Manual (degrees K), Personal
Manual White Balance Yes
Exp Adj Range 3.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Centerweighted averaging, Center Spot, AF-linked Spot, Multi-Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash No
Ext Flash Yes
Ext Flash Connection Hotshoe (Speedlight EX), PC terminal
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types Microdrive
Uncompressed Format RAW
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPEG, WAV
Connectivity Video Out No
Other Connection DC In, Speedlight hotshoe, PC terminal
Performance Timing Startup Time 0.9 seconds
Shutdown Time 0.5 seconds
Play -> Record 0.2 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 0.9 seconds
Record -> Play (min res) 0.9 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.1 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.0 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format 0.2 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 0.2 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 0.2 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 21
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 7.7
Download speed, KB/second 920.0
Power Battery Form Factor NP-E3
Usable Battery Types NiMH
Batteries Included 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes
More Information Notes & Features More in-depth details and coverage of Canon's official US announcement can be found here.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon EOS-1D Mark II review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon EOS-1D Mark II power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon EOS-1D Mark II even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Canon EOS-1D Mark II Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Canon EOS-1D Mark II rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon EOS-1D Mark II accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon EOS-1D Mark II wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon EOS-1D Mark II, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon EOS-1D Mark II camera or Canon EOS-1D Mark II lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Canon EOS-1D Mark II camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon EOS-1D Mark II powergrip digital camera.

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