New screen
For improved image review and menu readability, the EOS-1D Mark II N is fitted with a larger, brighter 2.5-inch 230K pixel poly-silicon TFT LCD monitor, giving photographers a significantly larger viewing area. The improved screen has twice the number of backlighting LEDs so that it retains brightness and visibility throughout a wide 170-degree angle of view, both vertically and horizontally. This makes it easy to view images when camera is mounted in a fixed position. With image playback, the magnified view can now be viewed straightaway on any selected AF point, and magnification is possible during the quick review immediately after image capture.

Meeting photographers' needs, listening to the market
The EOS-1D Mark II N incorporates a host of improvements to enhance performance, operation and speed. To prevent shooting disruption, new folders are now automatically created when image number 9999 is reached in the current folder. A new memory card selection short cut makes it fast and easy to switch between card slots when choosing recording location. A Low Level Format option executes secure and permanent deletion of SD card data and increases SD card write speeds.

When shooting RAW and JPEG simultaneously, images can now be recorded separately onto a different memory card (CF or SD). In-camera file names are now customizable: Users can decide the first four characters of the filename and the camera will append the 4 digit image number--a feature particularly useful for agencies and photo libraries dealing with memory cards from multiple photographers.

Ready-to-use images as standard
New Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image quality. The camera's factory default configuration delivers more immediately usable JPEG images without need for additional menu settings. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types--each one offering a different color response. Within each easily selectable pre-set, photographers have control over sharpness, contrast, color tone, and saturation.

The pre-sets include:

• Standard--for crisp, vivid images that don't require post-processing;
• Portrait--optimizes color tone and saturation and weakens sharpening to achieve attractive skin tones;
• Landscape--for punchier greens and blues with stronger sharpening to give a crisp edge to mountain, tree, and building outlines;
• Neutral--ideal for post-processing;
• Faithful--adjusts color to match the subject color when shot under a color temperature of 5200K;
• Monochrome--for black and white shooting with a range of filter effects (yellow, orange, red, and green) and toning effects (sepia, blue, purple, and green).

Picture Style replaces internal image processing previously controlled by setting processing parameters and color matrix. Picture Style is also supported by the supplied Digital Photo Professional and RAW Image Task software.

Exceptional image quality, total reliability
Exceptionally high quality images are assured due to the combination of Canon's DIGIC II processor and 2nd generation CMOS sensor, which features an on-chip noise elimination circuit to reduce the creation of fixed pattern and random noise. A low-pass filter placed in front of the sensor reduces false color and moire effects, while the infrared filter suppresses red fringing caused by sensor reflections and fog.

The EOS-1D Mark II N has a shutter durability of 200,000 cycles, and a weather resistant magnesium-alloy casing with over 70 dust- and moisture-resistant seals protects the camera.

A new Auto option is available on the Noise reduction menu screen, which offers automatic detection and correction when necessary of noise levels in images with exposures of 1 second or longer.

Compatibility and accessories
The EOS-1D Mark II N is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and the entire EX series Speedlite flash range. Canon's E-TTL II flash system optimizes flash exposures by linking distance information from the camera/lens system to the 21-zone evaluative or averaged metering readings from the pre-flash.

The camera's focusing screens are interchangeable; an optional new "Super Precision Matte" Ec-S focusing screen enables easier manual focusing with fast lenses.

With the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1 (not included--must be purchased separately), photographers can work cable-free as images transfer automatically through a wireless LAN to a computer in seconds . Interfaces include video out (for display in both NTSC and PAL formats), IEEE1394 (Firewire), and USB. The camera is PictBridge compliant for PC-less direct printing to any brand of compatible photo printer.

The EOS-1D Mark II N supports the optional Data Verification Kit DVK-E2 v2.2 (not included--must be purchased separately), which verifies the originality of images taken with the camera.

New software
The EOS-1D Mark II N is bundled with the EOS Digital Solutions Disk v11, which includes an upgraded version of Canon's RAW image processing software Digital Photo Professional (DPP). DPP v2.0 now supports RAW images shot on all EOS digital cameras from the EOS D30 forwards, and includes support for Picture Styles. Improvements and additions are aimed at improving functionality and workflow efficiency for professionals, and include: easy image selection with three levels of check marks; real-time adjustment of sharpness; improved image correction (Copy Stamp); enhanced image transfer function--single image transfer to PhotoShop is possible; extended color space support, now including Apple RGB and ColorMatch RGB; and an enhanced CMYK simulation function.

Also provided is on the solution disk is ZoomBrowser EX (PC) and ImageBrowser (MAC) v5.5 for managing images, EOS Capture v1.5 for remote shooting, PhotoStitch v3.1, PhotoRecord v2.2 (PC), RAW ImageTask v2.2 and CameraWindow v 5.3. EOS-1D Mark II N is compatible with Canon iMAGE Gateway providing a 100 MB online photo album.

Product Description
The EOS-1D Mark II N can record 8.5 frames per second for up to 48 frames in one burst. It features Canon's sophisticated 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor with a 1.3 times conversion factor and a fast DIGIC II Image Processor. This durable camera comes in a weatherproof, all-metal body and includes a shutter rated to 200,000 cycles. The EOS-1D Mark II N can record RAW and JPEG images simultaneously on different memory cards, and it features an enhanced 2.5 inch LCD allowing immediate detailed viewing of photographs, even from extreme angles. Canon's "Picture Style" technology allows for customized control of color, contrast and sharpness settings, ensuring the camera works to a professional's exacting standards. Recording format - DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21) - JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording provided Backup image recording enabled (Same image recordable on CF card and SD memory card) Recording Medium - CF Card Type I and II, SD Memory Card (1 slot each) File Size - 1) L (Large) - Approx. 3.2MB (3,504 x 2,336), (2) M1 (Medium1) - Approx. 2.6MB (3,104 x 2,072), (3) M2 (Medium2) - Approx. 1.9MB (2,544x 1,696), (4) S (Small) - Approx. 1.1MB (1,728 x 1,152), (5) RAW - Approx. 7.9MB (3,504 x 2,336) JPEG quality - 8. Exact file sizes depend on the JPEG quality, subject, ISO speed, etc. Interface - IEEE1394 (Firewire) for image transfer, USB 1.1 for direct printing, NTSC/PAL for video output 21-zone TTL full aperture metering / Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Flash metered manual Exposure Control Systems Autofocus - TTF-AREA-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS with 45 AF points in Automatic, Manual, or Home position selection Shutter Speeds - 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec. Dimensions (Not including lens) - 6.1w x 6.2h x 3.1d

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