Canon 5D Mark II FHD EF

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II improves upon the EOS 5D by increasing the resolution by about 40% to 21.1 Megapixels and adds a Live View feature that allows users to preview shots on the cameras High resolution 3.0″ LCD display.

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Description

Key features / improvements
21 megapixel CMOS sensor (very similar to the sensor in the EOS-1Ds Mark III)
Sensor dust reduction by vibration of filter
ISO 100 – 6400 calibrated range, ISO 50 – 25600 expansion (1Ds Mark III & 5D max ISO 3200)
Auto ISO (100 – 3200) in all modes except manual
3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
DIGIC 4 processor, new menus / interface as per the EOS 50D

Technical Specifications

[current firmware version on camera]:

Imaging
Sensor Resolution Actual: 22 Megapixel
Effective: 21.1 Megapixel
Bit Depth 14-Bit
Focus
Focus Mode Single-Servo AF (S), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M)
Autofocus Points 9
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Coverage 98%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.71x
Diopter Adjustment -3 to +1
Exposure Control
Mirror Lock-Up Yes
Metering Method Average, Center-Weighted Average, Spot
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Flash
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
Power
Battery 1 x LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1800 mAh

Power Consumption

⚡ Canon EOS 5D Mark II • Electrical & Power Profile

  • Operating Voltage: 7.2V DC (Internal LP-E6 Battery Slot) / 8.0V DC via DR-E6 DC Coupler
  • Power Draw (Still Photography / Optical VF): ~3.5W
  • Power Draw (Active 1080p Full HD Movie Mode): ~8.5W (While actively recording 1080p H.264 video in Live View with the 3.0-inch LCD screen and image stabilization active)
  • Internal Battery Standard: 1x Canon LP-E6 / LP-E6N (~13Wh–14Wh) 7.2V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (Supports 2x packs via BG-E6 battery grip)
  • External Supply Options: Canon DR-E6 dummy battery coupler powered from a 7.4V NP-F plate or regulated 14.4V V-Mount D-Tap step-down cable

⏱️ Estimated Operating Runtimes (8.5W Production Average @ 85% Efficiency)

  • 🔋 1x Canon LP-E6N (~14Wh): ~1.4 hours (84 minutes)
  • 🔋 NP-F 570 (26Wh via 7.4V Plate + Dummy): ~2.6 hours (2h 36m)
  • 🔋 NP-F 770 (47Wh via 7.4V Plate + Dummy): ~4.7 hours (4h 42m)
  • 🔋 NP-F 980 (74Wh via 7.4V Plate + Dummy): ~7.4 hours (7h 24m)
  • 🔋 V-Mount 98Wh (via Regulated Dummy): ~9.8 hours (9h 48m)
  • 🔋 V-Mount 150Wh (via Regulated Dummy): ~15.0 hours (15h 00m)

📊 Engineering Note: The 85% Efficiency Standard

  • Usable Energy Derating: Published calculations apply a standard 0.85 multiplier (Usable Wh = Rated Wh × 0.85). DSLR systems enforce an automated low-voltage threshold to preserve CompactFlash file-header closure and prevent clip corruption. The remaining variance accounts for thermal dissipation in step-down DC-DC voltage regulation.

⚠️ Production Advisory: Always verify that any D-Tap to LP-E6 dummy cable incorporates an inline 8.0V step-down voltage regulator before connecting to a 14.4V V-Mount battery.

🛠️ Full Rig Planning: Engineering a multi-accessory payload including wireless video, on-board monitors, or lens motors? Access the interactive FRENEL Power & Battery Runtime Calculator to model cumulative amperage draw across your complete camera build.

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Canon 5D Mark II FHD EF is available to rent at FRENEL rental.

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