Canon EOS 1D User Manual

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The World’s Fastest Digital SLR

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• 8.5 fps for up to 40 frames at 8.2 Megapixel resolution.

• Extra-large CMOS Sensor and exclusive DIGIC II Imaging Processor
for superb image quality.

• Legendary “1-series” body construction – Weather-resistant magnesium
alloy body, upgraded shutter durability of 200,000 cycles for superior
strength and reliability.

• New and improved features: dual memory card slots (CF & SD),
magnified zoom display, video out, Exif 2.21 support, and much more.

• Fully compatible with all EF lenses and many EOS System accessories.

*Among digital SLR cameras as of February 2004 (based on Canon survey)

SPECIFICATIONSIMAGE MANAGEMENT

CONVENIENCE/

CONNECTIVITY

PRECISION/RELIABILITYPERFORMANCE/SPEEDOVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

• A New Level of High Performance

• Total Control

• A Complete System

• Major Features

PERFORMANCE/SPEED

• 8.2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor

• Autofocus System

• E-TTL II Flash Exposure System

• DIGIC II Imaging Processor

• Continuous Shooting

• Shutter Response

PRECISION/RELIABILITY

• Recording Control

• Color Matrix

• White Balance Control

• Dual Card Slots

• Data Loss Protection

• Reliability & Durability

IMAGE MANAGEMENT

• Software Solution

CONVENIENCE/CONNECTIVITY

• Easy Operation

• Playback Capability

• Folder Management

• High Resolution LCD Screen

• Camera Setting Retention

• Increased Connectivity

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SPECIFICATIONS

• System Chart/Accessories

• Design Overview

• Lens Chart

• Nomenclature/Supplied Accessories

• Viewfinder/LCD Panel Information

• Specifications

Canon has demonstrated its ability
to produce astounding digital SLRs
with its EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D, EOS 10D
and EOS Digital Rebel cameras, all of
which define their categories with
unequaled features and performance.
With the EOS-1D Mark II, the revision of
the working pros’ favorite digital camera,
Canon has taken two full leaps forward.
The Mark II features dozens of thoughtful
and significant changes that would
surely justify its designation, but Canon’s
technological and manufacturing expertise
have permitted them to combine these
changes with a wealth of advances
that could not have been anticipated.
These advances make the Canon EOS-1D
Mark II the new definition of professional
performance, the greatest digital SLR
in the world today and arguably the best
all-around professional camera to date,
film or digital. Together with its blistering
speed of 8.5 frames per second for 40
frames at an outstanding resolution of

8.2 megapixels, the Mark II’s leading
combination of image quality, handling,
control and durability make it a unique
proposition. It is fully compatible with
the entire family of Canon EF lenses
and many EOS accessories.

THE NEW DEFINITION OF

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

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A NEW LEVEL OF HIGH PERFORMANCE

NEW 8.2 MEGAPIXEL CMOS SENSOR

The heart of the EOS-1D Mark II’s stunning image quality is its all-new, Canon designed
and manufactured, CMOS sensor. Canon has doubled the resolution of the EOS-1D with
more than 8 million large pixels on a chip that measures 28.7 x 19.1mm. There is
enough resolution to satisfy professional wedding, portrait, fashion, nature and industrial
photographers – amazing in a camera fast enough to be the sports shooter’s first choice.
The lens magnification factor is only 1.3x, so your wide-angle lenses are still wide.
The large pixels mean more sensitivity to light, higher effective ISOs, better shadow
and highlight detail, less amplification required and much less noise. And CMOS means
significantly less power consumption and longer battery life than CCD.

NEW ≥II IMAGING PROCESSOR

The amazing new DIGIC II Imaging Processor is one of the key components to the
EOS-1D Mark II’s landmark performance. It places all signal processing on a single
board and it employs the world’s first DDR-SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous
Dynamic Random Access Memory) in a digital camera for ultra-high speed and
reliability. It reads image sensor data from 8 channels simultaneously for blazing
speed combined with enormous file-handling capabilities. The DIGIC II provides
superb color accuracy, wide tonal range, and exceptional detail, all with low noise
and even lower power consumption.

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HIGH-PRECISION 45-POINT AREA AF

The EOS-1D Mark II uses the same legendary 45-point Area AF focusing sensor as the
EOS-1v, -1D and -1Ds cameras. The 45 focusing points are densely packed and can
be manually or automatically selected to meet the needs of any situation. AF speed
and performance is better than ever in the EOS-1D Mark II, with significantly faster
processing of AF information in-camera. Whereas earlier models used a single CPU to
control AF as well as other operations, the Mark II uses a new dual-CPU system that
boosts AF speed and precision.

ELIMINATION OF LONG EXPOSURE NOISE

The longer a digital imaging sensor is exposed to light, the greater the likelihood that it will generate digital “noise,” similar to “snow”
on a TV with poor reception. In the EOS-1D Mark II, there is less inherent noise in the system to begin with because of revised on-chip
noise reduction circuitry and the DIGIC II Imaging Processor. For longer exposures, the camera cuts off driving and output current,
and starting at 1 second, Dark Frame Subtraction is optionally available, removing any remaining noise. The result is a digital camera
that yields long-exposure images that were previously the domain of film. This is yet another way in which the EOS-1D Mark II is
the complete professional camera.

FAST, ACCURATE AF
FOREVERY SITUATION

The EOS-1D Mark II's new AF circuitry provides faster
performance than ever in both One-Shot AF and AI
Servo AF. Compared to the EOS-1D, read-and-react
times are quicker, and the number of AF readings
between shots in an AI Servo AF sequence has been
doubled for superior focus-tracking precision.
Predictive AF control now works effectively even
for single shots or the first shot of a sequence
in AI Servo AF.

FULL RESOLUTION 8.5 FPS
WITH A 40-SHOT BURST

The world’s fastest* Digital SLR, the EOS-1D Mark II has the ability to shoot 8.5 fps
for up to 40 JPEG or 20 RAW consecutive frames at the maximum resolution of 8.2
megapixels, thanks to a new 8-channel readout from the CMOS sensor together with
the high-speed DDR-SDRAM used for buffer memory. The camera's CF card interface
now transfers data at speeds up to 5.0MB per second, 50% faster than the EOS-1D.

*Among digital SLR cameras as of February 2004 (based on Canon survey)

ACTIVE MIRROR CONTROL

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.
The EOS-1D Mark II shares with the EOS-1v, -1D and -1Ds a Canon
innovation called Active Mirror Control which replaces conventional
suppression of mirror rebound shock with a mechanical system
which incorporates a hook on the backside of the main mirror.
The hook holds the mirror in place when it flips down, reducing
mirror bounce and shake and confining it to a much shorter duration.
In addition to reducing blackout time to a mere 87ms, the finder
image stabilizes faster, giving a much more accurate and less
fatiguing view and giving the predictive AF more time to do its job.

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TOTAL CONTROL

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CUSTOM PROCESSING

PARAMETERS

By altering these parameters, you can “develop” your
images however you like. The tone curve (standard plus
3 types), sharpness (5 levels) and contrast (5 levels) are
individually controllable. The combination of custom
processing parameters and custom color matrix settings
allow photographers to create specific combinations of
sharpness, contrast, saturation and color tone for either
sRGB or Adobe RGB color spaces.

COMPREHENSIVE COLOR MATRIX FUNCTION:
LIKE CHOOSING DIFFERENT TYPES OF FILM

The EOS-1D Mark II offers a unique Color Matrix function that lets you select
different characteristics as if you were choosing different types of film.
There are 7 settings available to handle different shooting requirements:

Standard: (sRGB compatible) The basic starting point, and ideal for most general
shooting. Effective for bringing out the subject’s natural colors.

Portrait: (sRGB compatible) Provides a slightly “warmer” color palette. Effective
for rendering nice skin tones.

High Saturation: (sRGB compatible) Brighter, more vibrant colors, similar to
high-saturation slide film. Especiallyuseful for product shots and photos
for on-screen applications.

Adobe RGB: Preserves a wider color gamut than sRGB. This setting is
recommended for advanced users with experience in color management.

Low Saturation: (sRGB compatible) Reduces color saturation for more subdued
tones. A useful alternative for portraits and studio shooting.

In addition, there are two custom color matrixes for which you can select your
own mix of color space, saturation and color tone.

WHITE BALANCE

CONTROL

All digital SLRs provide white balance control, but none
provide this many options. The EOS-1D Mark II features ten
white balance modes, from totally automatic control to precise
dialing-in of the color temperature in degrees Kelvin to give
photographers unsurpassed control, even in difficult
tungsten/fluorescent mixed light.

FLEXIBLE ISO RANGE

AND ISO BRACKETING

Unlike a film camera, a digital SLR’s imaging sensor’s ISO sensitivity can be altered freely from shot to shot. The EOS-1D Mark II
provides a normal ISO range from 100 to 1600 in 1/3 stop increments. The 50 and 3200 speed settings are accessed through
the Custom Functions. The Mark II adds a fascinating kind of additional flexibility in its ISO bracketing which allows the
photographer to keep a given combination of shutter and aperture and vary exposure by having the camera alter the ISO sensitivity.

AUDIO

You can record up to 30 seconds of sound and add it to any image, ideal for photojournalists who need to make
verbal notes in the field. Sound files can be played back with the bundled software.

DATA VERIFICATION KIT

The new optional DVK-E2 Data Verification Kit is a significant
advance for the use of digital photography in forensic
and law enforcement applications. The kit consists of a
dedicated Secure Mobile Card DV-E2 (SMC), a new SMC card
reader with small USB adapter, the EOS Data Verification
Disk which is Windows 2000/XP compatible (Mac version
downloadable from Canon USA's web site) and a manual.
The system can verify that EOS-1D Mark II and EOS-1Ds image
files have not been altered. Verification data is added to images
in the camera when P.Fn-31 is switched on.

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Blackbody
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A: Amber
G: Green
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