16.7 Megapixel Creative Power Features Excellent Image Quality for Pros It breaks a record of 16.7 million effective pixel resolution. Using a full-frame 35mm-film CMOS sensor (36 x 24mm), it brings out the full potential of Canon's professional range of EF Lenses. Able to achieve smooth gradations and wide ISO speed range to effective suppression of noise and false colors. The intelligent E-TTL II autoflash system, when used with the camera's 21 evaluative metering zones, accurately assesses the ambient lights and ensures that the camera accurately captures all the various colours and levels of reflection of the object. High-speed, high-quality DIGIC II Imaging Processor This digital prodigy is fitted with Canon new generation DIGIC II imaging processor, which produces superior images with ultra-fine details and natural colour reproduction at extremely high speed. Processing Power Continuous shooting of about 4 frames per second for up to a maximum burst of 32 JPEG (11 RAW) images. Ultra fast shutter speed of 1/8000 sec and X-sync at 1/250 sec to capture fast moving subjects. With the EOS 1Ds Mark II's remarkable 0.3 sec startup time, you will be all ready whenever shutter opportunities arise. High speed IEEE1394 (Fire Wire) for fast download of images to computer Shooting is prioritized - user can return immediately to shooting during preview of images. Built Tough Protected with a robust water-resistant magnesium alloy body. Shutter durability of an impressive 200,000 cycles. For critical shooting conditions, its back-up mode allows dual recording to both CF and SD memory card Control for more Creativity Choice to select either sRGB or Adobe RGB colour space. Simultaneously shooting of RAW and JPEG allowed. White balance (WB) bias is correctable by +/-9 levels for both blue/ amber and magenta/ green bias and WB bracketing is supported up to ±3 levels. EOS IDs Mark II has the ability to produce the desired colors and skin tones under tricky lighting conditions, with its intelligent digital color filter. 5 Colour matrix modes and 2 custom modes allow photographer to choose the best colour setting for the shoot. 21 zone metering to calculate the amount of light within the frame and recommend the ideal aperture and shutter speed needed. Built-in microphone that allows audio annotation to any image. Total EOS System Compatible with Canon's wide range of EF Lenses and EX-series Speedlite, to take creativity to a greater height. Shoot and Print Direct Supports camera direct printing without requiring a PC. Compatible with both PictBridge and Canon Direct Print printers. Bundled Software Canon EOS Viewer utility Canon EOS Capture Canon Digital Photo Professional