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Canon EOS1 Ds MARKII, Design And Performance

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II. SUMMARY OF FEATURES

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Software and Accessories

• Professional software bundle provides fast and easy

workflow; includes Digital Photo Professional 1.5, EOS

Viewer Utility 1.2, EOS Capture 1.2, PhotoStitch, TWAIN 

and WIA drivers

• Supports data creation for accessory Data Verification

System kit, DVK-E2

• New accessory Wireless File Transmitter, WFT-E1A, enables

transfer of images to an FTP server via wireless or wired LAN

Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A

 

Summary of Contents for EOS1 Ds MARKII

Page 1: ...C THE CANON EOS 1Ds MARK II THE ABSOLUTE PINNACLE OF D SLR DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE ...

Page 2: ...Image Processor 12 Speed of Operation 12 Recording Controls 12 Color Materials 13 Processing Parameters 13 White Balance 13 Dual Slot Memory Cards 14 Data Loss Protection 15 Reliability and Durability 15 Ease of Operation 15 Playback Features 16 High Resolution LCD 16 Camera Setting Retention 17 Image Protection Erase 17 Drive System 17 Connectivity 17 Audio Recording 18 Direct Printing 18 IPTC Co...

Page 3: ...tandard for sports news fashion wedding and portrait photographers worldwide This commonality of parts has enabled Canon to offer a vastly improved camera for the same price as its 11 1 megapixel predecessor For approximately 8 000 the 1Ds Mark II equals and surpasses in many respects the performance of digital camera backs that cost 16 000 and up plus the purchase of a medium format body Then fac...

Page 4: ...t a 1Ds Mark II can be rented when greater resolution is required Further because the two cameras share operating controls there is no learning curve involved no fear that a mistake in setting or failing to set an unfamiliar camera will have an unfortunate result Similarly everything one might buy with or for a 1D Mark II would work seamlessly should one purchase a 1Ds Mark II in the future Such i...

Page 5: ...ime lag 55ms 40ms with maximum aperture set via Personal Function and viewfinder blackout time 87ms same times as EOS 1D Mark II Increased battery performance Shorter media write times Color reproduction improved to give richer fuller colors while maintaining traditional EOS 1D series emphasis on fine color gradations False colors aliasing artifacts minimized by new 3 layer optical low pass filter...

Page 6: ...ded Fully customizable 20 Custom Functions 65 settings and 27 Personal Functions Viewfinder coverage 100 viewfinder specs the same as those in the EOS 1D Mark II New 230 000 pixel high detail LCD monitor same as in 1D Mark II has up to 10x magnification in 15 steps and built in rotated display function for vertical shots Magnesium alloy chassis and external covers top front and rear for ruggedness...

Page 7: ...ital Photo Professional 1 5 EOS Viewer Utility 1 2 EOS Capture 1 2 PhotoStitch TWAIN and WIA drivers Supports data creation for accessory Data Verification System kit DVK E2 New accessory Wireless File Transmitter WFT E1A enables transfer of images to an FTP server via wireless or wired LAN Wireless File Transmitter WFT E1A ...

Page 8: ... by eliminating transistors in each pixel making a greater portion of the surface area of each pixel sensitive to light Normally it s nearly impossible to provide both high resolution and minimal false color but the EOS 1Ds Mark II has a 3 layer optical low pass filter that works with the DIGIC II chip to reduce false colors while having minimal impact on resolution A second generation on chip noi...

Page 9: ...tive AI Servo AF which constantly tracks subject movement and focuses until the start of exposure and Manual focusing which has focus confirmation with the in focus indicator light and the superimposed AF point EOS Speedlites that have built in AF assist emit a near infrared beam when necessary to assist autofocus The AF related circuitry and the AF algorithm in the 1Ds Mark II incorporate the new...

Page 10: ...I the complete solution to flash control The EOS 1Ds Mark II shares the new E TTL II algorithm with the EOS 1D Mark II The system enables uncanny E TTL flash accuracy and reliability In previous cameras evaluative flash metering was based on the assumption that an autofocus point would cover the subject When this is not the case inaccurate flash exposures result The EOS 1Ds Mark II s evaluative fl...

Page 11: ...nction only as master units The master unit s flash can be enabled or disabled Even when disabled the flash head can still transmit wireless optical signals Except with the 420EX a modeling flash can be fired Up to 3 groups for main fill and background of slave units can be set up The slave unit s ID is set to Group A B or C The flash output ratio between Groups A and B can be adjusted automatical...

Page 12: ...per second The EOS 1Ds with 11 1 megapixels can fire off 10 frames at 3 fps The speed king the EOS 1D Mark II can fire at 8 5 fps for up to 40 JPEGs or 20 RAW consecutive frames During continuous high speed shooting mirror blackout time becomes a serious problem The faster the mirror comes down and stabilizes the clearer sharper and brighter the finder image is giving a much more accurate and less...

Page 13: ... slide film It is useful for product shots and on screen applications A Ad do ob be e R RG GB B Preserves a wider color gamut than sRGB This setting is recommended for advanced users with experience in color management L Lo ow w S Sa at tu ur ra at ti io on n sRGB compatible Makes color shades lighter or more subdued It is useful for portraits and studio shooting Like the 1D Mark II the 1Ds Mark I...

Page 14: ...entional filters the built in white balance compensation never fades and cannot be scratched White balance bracketing shared with the 1D Mark II permits three white balance bracketed images to be captured with a single shot rather than the three shots required on the 1D 1Ds Magenta standard color temp green bracketing is added to the blue standard color temp amber bracketing on the 1D 1Ds Bracketi...

Page 15: ... 1971 with the Canon F 1 SLR of reserving the 1 series designation for cameras which represent state of the art ruggedness and durability The use of magnesium alloy is continued for the top front and rear covers the memory card slot cover and the chassis The mirror box is a machined aluminum die casting The dust proofing and waterproofing seals have been improved There are nearly 100 environmental...

Page 16: ...olor temperature date time file number AF point histogram original image evaluation data memory card selection status and folder number An RGB Histogram has been added to display options enabling the user to check white balance bias color balance color saturation color gradation compression as well as other color related information that the brightness display does not show When the Highlight Aler...

Page 17: ...odes single approximately 4 fps 10 second self timer and 2 second self timer During continuous shooting images are stored in the DDR SDRAM buffer memory When the buffer becomes full further shooting is disabled until at least one frame becomes available At shutter speeds of 1 250 or faster the EOS 1Ds Mark II can fire bursts at 4 fps up to 32 JPEGs or 11 RAW frames After the image is captured the ...

Page 18: ... version of Exif 2 21 which adds Adobe RGB to Exif s color space information Of interest to 1Ds Mark II users for on site distribution the Canon Compact Photo Printer CP 220 CP 330 are small dye sub printers identical except that the CP 330 can run on a rechargeable battery pack They can make bordered or borderless prints in sizes ranging from miniature stickers and wallet to 4 x 6 photo postcards...

Page 19: ...ll as Color Management Settings using ICC profiles Among the array of processing options provided by DPP are color channels tone curves exposure compensation white balance dynamic range brightness contrast color saturation ICC Profile embedding and assignment of monitor profiles DPP allows continuous editing while batches of previously adjusted RAW files are rendered and saved in the background Pl...

Page 20: ... can send images to an FTP server by using a commercial wireless LAN access point or by connecting to a wireless LAN adapter Firmware upgrades will make the EOS 1D Mark II and the EOS 20D compatible with the WFT E1A The WFT E1A unit includes a mini antenna IEEE1394 cable a case and a camera mounting screw The battery and charger will be optional Available December 2004 The new optional DVK E2 Data...

Page 21: ...1 Approx 3 2MB 3600 x 2400 3 M1 Medium2 Approx 2 6MB 3072 x 2048 4 S Small Approx 1 9MB 2946 x 1664 5 RAW Approx 14 6MB 4992 x 3328 JPEG quality can be set from 1 min quality max compression to 10 max quality min compression Folder Setting Automatic File Numbering 1 Consecutive numbering 2 Auto reset 3 Manual reset Processing Parameters Standard parameters plus up to three custom processing parame...

Page 22: ... SIR with AF dedicated CMOS Sensor AF Points 45 AF Working Range EV 0 18 at ISO 100 Focusing Modes One Shot AF Predictive AI Servo AF AI Focus AF Automatically selects One Shot AF or AI Servo AF Manual focusing MF AF Point Selection Automatic selection manual selection home position switch to registered AF point Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel AF ass...

Page 23: ... 11 shots RAW Type TFT color LCD monitor Monitor Size 2 0 inches Pixels Approx 230 000 pixels displayed pixels Coverage Approx 100 for JPEG images Brightness Adjustment 5 levels settable with menu s LCD brightness Image Display Format 1 Single image 2 Single image with information 3 4 image index 4 9 image index 5 Magnified zoom 6 Manual automatic rotation Highlight Alert In the single image with ...

Page 24: ...0 45 C 32 113 F Working Humidity 85 or less All the specifications above are based on Canon s testing and measuring standards The camera s specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other Configuration NP E3 Normal temp 68 F 20 C Low temp 32 F 0 C 1200...

Page 25: ...ic improvements in resolution image quality speed user interface and noise It too is without peer Canon continues to offer a complete professional photographic system The high speed EOS 1D and the high resolution EOS 1Ds have now been superseded by the EOS 1D Mark II and the EOS 1Ds Mark II The new cameras are faster easier to use have astonishing improvements in detail and image quality and repre...

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