Canon's extraordinary EOS 5D Mark II answers the needs of professional photographers and experienced enthusiasts alike. This thoughtfully designed digital SLR camera offers precise control over virtually every aspect of shooting to help you achieve your artistic vision. It combines a powerful full-frame CMOS sensor with Canon's most sophisticated image processor to deliver stunningly detailed 21.1-megapixel photos. It's also the first full-frame SLR to record widescreen video clips in high definition. Plus, you get compatibility with over 60 Canon EF-series lenses and an extensive lineup of EOS system accessories for outstanding photographic flexibility.

Self-cleaning full-frame sensor
At the heart of this Canon's exceptional picture performance is an advanced, full-frame 21.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor. "Full-frame" means it has the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film on a traditional SLR, which is much larger in physical size than sensors found in most digital cameras. All that extra surface area has several benefits: superior light gathering, lower noise levels, and extraordinary resolution. You'll get cleaner images with breathtaking depth and clarity, even in challenging low-light shooting conditions. With so much available picture detail, you can heavily crop your photographs and still produce sharp, poster-size prints. An integrated cleaning system ensures your images remain spot-free by using ultrasonic vibration to remove dust particles from the sensor.

Get the "wide-angle" advantage
Fans of wide-angle photography will also love the 5D Mark II's full-frame sensor design. Unlike cameras with smaller sensors, a full-frame camera produces the same picture area (or angle of view) with your lenses as a 35mm film camera. That means your favorite Canon EF lens will be able to capture the entire scene before it, instead of just a portion of the image in the center of the picture. Plus, full-frame cameras such as this Canon offer exceptionally big, bright viewfinder images for easier framing and focusing.

High-res 3" LCD with live view modes
The 5D Mark II's high-resolution 3" LCD screen provides a crystal-clear window for evaluating your shots and sharing pictures or movie clips with friends. It also boasts live view modes that let you compose photos on-screen in real time — just like you would with a point-and-shoot cam. Canon even included a Face Detection autofocus mode that makes it easy to take sharp, in-focus portraits. Plus, you can connect the camera directly to your compatible HDTV with an optional mini HDMI cable to play your still shots and videos back in gorgeous detail.

Fast and flexible shooting
Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 image processor makes it possible to continuously snap 3.9 full-resolution frames per second for capturing up to 78 JPEG or 13 RAW (uncompressed) images in a row. Save your images to optional CompactFlash® memory cards (no memory included). Photo storage options include three different sized RAW modes (great for serious image editing on your PC), JPEG, or RAW+JPEG mode. Use the RAW+JPEG mode to simultaneously record a high-resolution RAW image for editing, plus a JPEG image for convenient direct photo printing or e-mailing. Comprehensive software supplied with the camera lets you fine-tune and efficiently manage your images as well as convert them from RAW to JPEG.

Built to last
Canon wraps all this versatile technology in a strong magnesium alloy body with rubberized grip surfaces. Additional environmental sealing of the 5D Mark II's body provides enhanced protection against dust and moisture. The result is a camera that's rugged, solidly built, and surprisingly easy to hold. With the 5D in hand, you'll enjoy beautiful images with more than enough detail for almost any application.