Canon Digital Rebel XT, EF-S 18-55 Kit, EOS-1D Mark II N Professional Brochure

Intuitive Speed, Massive Resolution and Perfect Operation.

Presenting the next generation of EOS professional digital SLRs. A stunning combination of performance, resolution and ease of use, this trio of cameras is ready for anything. All Canon EOS digital SLRs combine Canon designed high-resolution sensors with the blazingly fast DIGIC II Image Processor, for nearly instant response across the board. Canon’s renowned build quality ensures perfect operation no matter the situation. Compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses and wide variety of accessories, plus new technologies, like the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A and Canon’s wide-format printers, ensures that the EOS system is the most advanced today and is ready to be compatible with whatever tomorrow brings.

The World’s Fastest Digital SLR*Refined

Canon’s new EOS-1D Mark II N can record at 8.5 fps for up to 48 frames in one burst. It features Canon’s proven 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor with a

1.3x conversion factor, combined with the speed and intelligence of the DIGIC II Image Processor, all in a rock-solid, magnesium alloy body.

As of August 2005

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Unparalled Resolution and Performance

The EOS-1DS Mark II is a must have for those looking to capture huge, beautiful images fast. With a full-frame 16.7 Megapixel sensor, the EOS-1DS Mark II captures up to 32 consecutive frames at speeds up to

endering the largest file in Canon Digital SLR history.

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Camera: EOS-1Ds Mark I I Lens: EF 70-200mm f/2.8LUSM

My main concern with any camera system is having a wide array of lenses available

that are manufactured to professional standards. I love using extreme wide-angle lenses

and the full frame chip on the EOS-1Ds Mark II allows me to utilize all of the EOS lenses

to their full potential. The creation of this particular photograph was immeasurably faster

than previously possible thanks to Canon’s superior use of emerging technology. We

were in a studio in a controlled lighting situation, wired to the internet with the art

director hundreds of miles away. We were able to capture and send shots instantly,

and the art director evaluated

and approved the image in

minutes. The Canon EOS-1Ds

Mark II connected to a computer

or a network is a remarkable

platform for photography in this

digital age.”

The Ultimate in Resolution.

The EOS-1Ds Mark II captures more pixels than the competition, quickly delivering a high-resolution photograph without equal. The 1Ds Mark II’s 16.7 Megapixel full-size CMOS sensor captures 4992 x 3328 pixels, enough resolution for almost anything. In addition, with ISO ratings of 50-3200, combined with Canon’s noise reduction technology for an incredibly low signal to noise ratio, there’s almost nowhere this sensor won’t perform. The 1Ds Mark II can take full advantage of Canon’s array of EF lenses, as its sensor is the same size as a traditional film SLR, meaning no focal length conversion factor—lenses will have the same view they would on a 35mm camera. The 1Ds Mark II can also be shot at lower resolutions to conserve space on memory cards if large images are not the priority of the shoot.

Commercial Applications

Gil Smith

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Fashion Photography

Melvin Sokolsky

As a photographer shooting fashion I’ve found that the relationship between the

ubject and photographer requires a highly responsive camera, even more so than in

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ports or journalism photography. In fashion, the cadence of shutter releases will spur

on the models performance in a kind of dance with the photographer. In my experience,

the EOS-1Ds Mark II has proved to be the best when used in tandem with the vast

arsenal of lenses in the EOS line. I, in fact, prefer the 1Ds Mark II to any of the 22MP

medium format backs both in terms of image quality and FPS response time. For the

photo on the left, I deliberately placed the model in a cocoon of veils to create a

situation that would produce moiré and chromatic aberration problems that most

cameras could not handle. The veils envelop the model with multiple layers to amplify

the potential moiré problem; clearly the EOS-1Ds Mark II performed flawlessly.”

White Balance Controls

he EOS-1Ds Mark II has nine white balance modes plus PC-1 to PC-3, for registration of up to three temperatures. To fine-tune white balance, the 1Ds Mark II also features white balance compensation in addition to a number of different white balance bracketing options, for spot-on white balance in any number of lighting situations.

Color Matrix

Just as traditional photographers choose their film based upon considerations of light, saturation and c ture, the EOS-1Ds Mark II’s Color Matrix function allows the photographer to change characteristics as if they were changing films or filters. There are 5 preset and 2 customizable color settings, allowing photographers to fine-t space to their specifications. Whether using the camera’s preset color spaces, or customizing color settings for the shoot, photographers can expect precise, natural color, every time.

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Camera: EOS-1Ds Mark II Lens: EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro

Canon’s DIGIC II Image Processor turns information captured by the CMOS sensor into images of exceptional clarity and resolution. Photographers can expect precise, natural colors with smooth, lifelike gradations, spot-on white balance and speed in any number of lighting situations. By handling larger volumes of image data, the DIGIC II Image Processor also contributes to lower power consumption: about 1,200 shots can be taken on a full battery under normal conditions. Photographs can be recorded as JPEG images, RAW images,

or both simultaneously—

with unprecedented

control over

image quality. Canon's newly developed

proprietary

CR2 RAW type compression method offers tremendous image quality, with rich 12-bit gradation and lossless image compression. Perfect for critical applications, amazing results can be achieved when processing Canon’s RAW images on a computer.

Commercial Studio Photography

Michel Tcherevkoff

Here’s what I like about the Canon EOS system: Fast shooting, instant feedback,

instant changes in the color temperature, instant change of ISO. No more changing of

film from B&W to tungsten to daylight and everything in between, it’s all right there. No

more grain with high-speed film, no more need to shoot at low ISO to accommodate

slow tungsten film. Plus, you keep only the best shots! I love the high-resolution sensor,

and the big new LCD monitor is the best! Few corporations today have a commitment to

innovative research and development based on the demand of its customers. Canon

does. Pretty forward thinking!”

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DIGIC II: Faster, Smarter Operation from Start to Finish.

The successor to the amazing EOS-1D Mark II, the EOS-1D Mark II

N refines every facet

of the photographic process, resulting in a faster, more fluid experience for the photographer. Retaining

the EOS-1D Mark II’s

1.3x conversion factor and 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, sophisticated 45-point AF, 21-zone Evaluative Metering, superb build quality and instant 0.2 second startup time, the EOS-1D Mark II

incorporates user-

requested improvements such as an optional changeable focusing screen for critical focus in low light and a larger

2.5 inch LCD screen which provides a bigger image for playback, and can be viewed at 170° from all angles. ISO values can now be changed

in the viewfinder, allowing

photographers to

change settings

without taking the

camera from their

eye. The 1D Mark II

features these

improvements, plus,

all the shooting modes

of the EOS 1 line and

shutter speeds from

1/8000 to 30 sec.

In Photojournalism there is no such thing as a second chance - every moment is

unique and can never be reproduced. Therefore I need a camera system that is

incredibly reliable, one that does not stand in between me and a photograph. I've come

to rely on Canon cameras to not only capture the decisive moments but also to make

photographs that I could not have otherwise. After five solid days of bad weather, and

with a looming deadline, we finally got a clear sunset. I needed to

capture a dramatic shot of the Chrysler Building but did not want to

isolate it as it’s a vital part of the city and rooted to the streets below.

Since the surrounding buildings are lower, they appeared in shadow

while the Chrysler appears to be in spotlight. Flying high above

New York in a helicopter banking at 45°, with one chance to get the

shot that will tell your story, you need confidence in your equipment,

and that’s why I use Canon.”

Photojournalism

Vincent Laforet

Camera: EO S-1D Mark II N Lens: EF 16-35mm f/2.8LUSM

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EOS-1D Mark II N: You Spoke, We Listened.

Sports Photography

Peter Read Miller

Fast Capture, Faster Processing.

As the “1” designation has always been used for the flagship models in the EOS line, Canon has made no compromises with the construction and performance of the EOS-1D Mark II

Photographers can expect an exceptional degree of performance and reliability on par with any film camera they’ve ever used. In addition to lightning-fast 45-point AF, sophisticated tracking, predictive AF technology, and precise, instant metering, no matter the setting, the 1D Mark II

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shoot 8.5 JPEG images for up to 48 shots in one burst, and at least 22 consecutive RAW images. Shutter lag is a responsive 55 milliseconds. Starting up in 0.2 sec., the EOS-1D Mark II

demonstrates its speed immediately. The revolutionary DIGIC II Image Processor complements the 1D Mark II

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speed in capturing images by processing and saving them with corresponding speed and precision.

Since I started using the EOS-1 system, I’ve witnessed

Canon’s continual commitment to providing the most

advanced, adaptable, and highest quality equipment to

the professional photographer. Why did I switch to, and

continue to use, Canon EOS cameras and EF Lenses?

Durability, functionality and flexibility. As a sports

photographer, my equipment needs to be as tough and

adaptable as the athletes I cover. They don’t accept

excuses for second place and neither do my photo

editors. The Canon EOS-1D Mark II

N’s fast and accurate

auto-focus, high frame rate, plus the incredible sharp-

ness of Canon’s bright telephoto lenses were all critical to

my capturing the power and grace of Maria Sharapova.

The high quality files, the larger buffer, the 2.5 inch LCD

screen and improved playback all helped to make

everything faster and easier.”

Camera: EO S-1D Mark II N Lens: EF 70-200mm f/2.8LISUSM

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The EOS-1D Mark II N’s advanced features are complemented by Canon’s proven E-TTL II flash metering technology. Unlike older systems, E-TTL II weighs and averages the flash metering, capturing the subject as a “plane” and not as a “point”. E-TTL II incorporates distance information from compatible EF Lenses for more versatile flash exposure control, rendering consistent flash exposures even if the subject contains various colors and levels of reflection. E-TTL II also eliminates underexposure that can occur with straight reflections by ignoring sensor areas that report abnormally high levels of light from the calculated reading. In addition, E-TTL II prevents overexposure when photographers lock focus and recompose the shot. In this case, E-TTL II calculates the flash output level according to the distance information, not simply the reading off of the subject. This means more consistent flash exposure results, no matter

where the photographer

chooses to focus.

A telling, gleeful moment is there for an instant and then gone. A camera’s

ability to focus instantly and perfectly control flash exposure is often the difference

between a moment lost and one captured forever.

In dark reception halls, I often twist

the head of my Speedlite flash to

bounce off distant walls and

ceilings, trusting Canon’s

remarkable E-TTL II system to

handle the tricky exposure

challenge effortlessly. Whether

that wall is yellow or blue, any color

cast is instantly eliminated by the

celebrated automatic white balance system.

Difficult shots are now routine thanks to Canon’s

industry-leading technology. I use Canon equipment

with full confidence that I am using the finest

photographic tools available in the world today.”

Wedding Photojournalism

Denis Reggie

Camera: EO S-1D Mark II N Lens: EF 24-70mm f/2.8LUSM

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Canon’s Most Advanced Flash Metering System: E-TTL II.

Masked Focusing Screens (Ec and Ee versions available)

Ideal for portrait and wedding photographers, two new sets of focusing screens, featuring “crop lines” or “black mask”, help frame an image in a traditional 4 x 5 or square format. Compatible sets are available for the EOS-1 series cameras as well as the EOS 5D.

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