Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II (2004–2007)
A second-generation full-frame professional DSLR with dual DIGIC II processors and 16.7-megapixel resolution.
Overview
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II is a digital SLR introduced in September 2004 as part of Canon’s professional EOS-1 series. It replaced the original EOS-1Ds. Canon built it for high-end work, with a full-frame CMOS sensor and a rugged magnesium alloy body. The 45-point autofocus system has 7 cross-type sensors, the viewfinder shows 100% coverage, and dual DIGIC II image processors handle speed and image quality. It can't record video, but it does put out analog NTSC/PAL. Canon discontinued it in 2007, and the EOS-1Ds Mark III followed.
Specifications
| Image Sensor | Full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.7 megapixels |
| Image Size (native) | 4,992 x 3,328 pixels |
| ISO Range | 100-1600, expandable to 50 and 3200 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 30 - 1/8000 sec, Bulb |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 4 frames per second |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| LCD Monitor | 2.0-inch TFT, approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash (Type I/II) and SD card |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion NP-E3 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 156 x 157.6 x 79.9 mm |
| Weight | 1,215 g (body only) |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 200,000 |
| Operating Environment | 0-45 °C, 85% or less humidity |
Design
The body is magnesium alloy with environmental sealing, made for professional conditions. Autofocus uses 45 points, 7 of them cross-type. Dual DIGIC II processors handle the images. Analog NTSC/PAL video output is supported, but the camera does not record video.
Context
The Mark II followed the Canon EOS-1Ds as Canon’s second-generation full-frame professional DSLR in the flagship EOS-1 series. The EOS-1Ds Mark III came after it. It was known for its tough build and for being a platform for adapting manual focus lenses, including Leica R glass.
Market
Used units sell for $285-$394 depending on condition. Reported problems include image banding, mirror lock-up, incorrect battery readings, and image write errors to memory cards - sometimes fixed by formatting in-camera or creating new folders. Shutters can also fail early, even though they are rated for 200,000 cycles.
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