Superb Imaging Performance
• 21.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor for high resolution images of superb quality and details
• New photodiode construction, new microlens array and on-chip noise reduction circuitry on CMOS sensor minimizes interference from electrical noise; keeping image data clean for clearer images even at high ISO settings and long exposures
• DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor’s 14-bit A/D conversion gives rapid processing speeds while maintaining fine detail and accurate colour reproduction
• 2 sRAW file format settings gives you the versatility of RAW at a smaller file sizes
• Auto Lighting Optimizer function with 4 settings (Standard, low, strong and disable) - Analyzes the brightness of the photographic subject, and automatically corrects the dark parts to make them brighter
• New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting to automatically even the brightness across the image
• Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video

Quick response for stress-free shooting
• 3.9 fps continuous shooting speed, up to a maximum burst of 78 shots
• Shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. and X-sync speed of 1/200 sec.
• Fast 0.1 sec. startup time
• Live View mode
• Shooting from the LCD monitor allows easy verification of focus, composition and exposure
• Silent shooting mode for quiet environments
• Shoot remotely from your computer via a wired/wireless connection (with WFT-E4)
• Enhanced live view focusing methods, including Quick mode, Live mode and Face detection mode

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Comprehensive measures to minimize the effects of dust particles on images
• Includes Self Cleaning Sensor Unit with fluorine coating for better resistance to dust and Dust Delete Function

Durable Body with Rugged Design
• Magnesium alloy body for rugged field use
• High shutter durability of approx. 150, 000 cycles
• New 0.71x viewfinder for large and clear view of the scene
• 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) with multiple coatings for improved viewing and smudge-resistant protection
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for displaying full high-resolution images on a High Definition TV

Fast & Sharp Focus
• Precision 9-point (with 6 assist points) auto-focus (AF) system provides high degree of focusing accuracy
• Flexible setting of ISO speed to adjust camera’s sensitivity to light for best exposure (ISO 100 – 6400, expandable to L: ISO50, H1: 12800 & H2: ISO 25600)
• 4 metering modes: Evaluative, Partial, Centre-weighted average and Spot
• 9 White Balance settings to fine-tune white balance as desired:
- Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color temperature

Shooting Modes
• Mode dial for easy access to a wide range of shooting modes for different shooting conditions: 1) Full Auto
2) New! Creative Auto
3) Program AE
4) Shutter-priority AE (Tv)
5) Aperture-priority AE (Av)
6) Manual
7) Bulb
8) Custom 1
9) Custom 2
10) Custom 3

Picture Style
• Just like selecting the film type on a conventional camera, users can get the optimum image by selecting the correct setting
• 6 image composition modes available with sharpness, contrasts, color tone, saturation can be adjustable: 1) Standard- vivid and sharp images (general shooting)
2) Portrait- beautiful skin tones and clear image quality
3) Landscape- vivid blues and greens, enhanced sharpness
4) Neutral-natural color reproduction, low sharpness and moderate expression
5) Faithful-extremely accurate color reproduction in daylight
6) Monochrome- black and white or sepia images
7) Picture Style Editor lets you create your own Picture Style files for use with the EOS 5D Mark II