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একটি কাজ এখন খুভ বেড়ে গেছে, সেটা হল আমাদের দেশে Sony NXCAM, Canon EOS C500, C100, C300, SONY PMW-F55, Red 4k camera diye shooting koreo, তার পরে সেইটা আবার তারা এডিটিং প্যানেলে ফেলে 2K Resolution এ নিয়ে আসে, কয়েক জনকে বলতে শুনলাম, আমাদের বেশীর ভাগ সিনেমা হলে নাকি 4K Resolution এর প্রোজেক্টর নেই। তাই তারা নাকি সিনেমা হলে সিনেমা গুলি প্রচার করার জন্য 2k Resolution এ Output দেয়।

4k Resolution এর প্রোজেক্টর যদি নাই থাকে তবে তা 4K Resolution দিয়ে শুটিং করে লাভকি, এতে তো অনেক টাকার খরচ হচ্ছে, এতে করে সিনেমার বাজেট বারছে,
যদি 2k Resolution এর Output ই দিতে হয়, তবে আমরা কেন এতো টাকা খরচ করে 4k Resolution এ শুটিং করি। এটাকি টাকার অপচয়না? নাকি ফিল্ডে ভাব মারার জন্যই এই দামি দামি নামকরা Camera দিয়ে সিনেমার সুটিং করি?

যদি 2K Resolution এই সিনেমা হলে প্রদর্শন করতে হয়, তবে কেন এই বড় বড় Camera ব্যবহার করেন? Full HD 1920x1080 Resolution এর কাছা কাছি কিন্তু 2k 2048 × 1080 Resolution, তো আমরা কিন্তু অল্প বাজেটে ক্যামেরা কিনে শুটিং করতে পারি, যেহেতু এখন সিনেমা হল গুলোতে 4k Resolution এর প্রদর্শনের তেমন সুযোগ নেই।
এতে করে অল্প বাজেটে ফিল্ম মেকিং সম্ভব। অনেক বড় বড় ফিল্মেই কিন্তু DSLR এর ব্যবহার দেখা যায়, এদের Full HD 1920x1080 Resolution, পরে তারা এডিটিং প্যেনেলে ফেলে তা 2k 2048 × 1080 or 4K 4096 x 2160 Resolution এ Output দেয়। এটা নিখুত করার জন্য তারা ভিবিন্ন সফটওয়ারে ব্যবহার করে, এর মধ্যে Magic Bullet Suite, Red Gain বিশেষ ভাবে উল্লেখ যোগ্য।
এই After Effect, Sony Vegas Pro, Magic Bullet Suite, Red Gain, Software গুলোর ব্যবহার শিখা দরকার। কারন এই Software গুলো দামে সস্থা, কিন্তু ভয়াবহ দরনের কাজ করতে সক্ষম, আমরা Hollywood, Bollywood follow করি, কিন্তু তাদের Technical কেউ Follow করিনা। সেই জন্যই আমরা তাদের মতো ভালো করতে পারছিনা।

শুধু শুধু আমাদের দেশের বাজেটের দোষ দিয়ে লাভ কি ? আস্ত সুটিং ইউনিট নিয়ে এতো টাকা খরচ করে বিদেশে না গিয়েও কিন্তু বিদেশী Location অনেক সহজেই ব্যবহার করা যায়, এর জন্য 3D camera Tracker, Motion Tracker এর ভালো ধারনা এবং ভালো Story Board করা থাকলেই হয়।
এতে করে আস্ত শুটিং ইউনিট না নিয়ে মাত্র ৪-৫ জন ক্রু নিয়ে গেলেই হয়। তাতে ফিল্মের বাজেট ও অনেক কমে যায়। ভালো location ও সজেই পাওয়া যায়। পরে এই সিনারি গুলই অন্য ফিল্মে ব্যবহার করা যায়। Hollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood এ ও কিন্তু একি সিনারি বার বার ব্যবহার করা হয়, আমরা তাদের উপস্থাপনার কারনে তেমন একটা লক্ষ করতে পারিনা, একটু খেয়াল করলেই তা বুজতে পারবেন।
ভালো ফিল্ম ম্যকার হতে গেলে আমার মনে হয় অনেক বেশি বেশি ফিল্ম দেখা উচিৎ, এবং ভালো ভাবে সিনেমার গল্প পরে তা নিয়ে গবেশনা Story Board তৈরি করা উচিৎ। আমাদের দেশের প্রায় ৯০% ফিল্মের ম্যকিং এ কিন্তু Story Board করা হয়না, যা হয় তা location এ গিয়ে ডাইরেক্ট shoot করা হয়। তাই পরে অনেক সময়েই দেখা যায় Full film e সিনারার পরের সিনে কোন মিলনেই। চিট্টনাট্ট ভালো হলে, যদি ভালো Story Board না থাকে তবে সিনেমার শুটিং এ তেমন ভালো ফলা ফল আশা করা যাবেনা। তাই আমাদের Story Board এর দিনে লক্ষ করতে হবে।
শুধু শুধু ভালো Camera ব্যবহার করলেই ভালো Film হয়না, একটি ভালো Film এর জন্য ভালো সিনেমা নলেজ, গল্প, ভালো চিট্টনাট্ট থাকা দরকার।

সিনেমা নলেজ, গল্প, চিট্টনাট্ট ভালো Story Board থাকলেই একটি ভালো সিনেমা তৈরি করা যায়।
এর জন্য দামি Camera এর কোন প্রয়োজন নাই। মনে রাখবেন সিনেমার পেছনের খবর কেও জানতে চায়না, তারা সিনেমা হলে পর্দায় যা দেখে তাতেই বিবেচনা করে। Tobe 4k is 4k e.
যাক অনেক কথাই লিখে ফেলেছি, আর না লিখাই ভালো। এটা শুধু মাত্র আমার মতামত। জেতুটুকু জানতে পেরেছি, তা থেকে কিছুটা শেয়ার করলাম। ভুল ত্রুটি থাকতেই পারে, সে জন্য ক্ষমা চাচ্ছি।




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Canon EOS 60D Review

Review based on a production Canon EOS 60D

Canon's X0D series has throughout its life appealed to a wide range of photographers, from enthusiasts and semi-pros through to some pros who appreciated having a lightweight option. Each model offered a high enough specification (usually in terms of build quality and AF sophistication) to ensure it was both aspirational and attainable for users who had out-grown their Rebel/XX0D series. However, the feature set always left a sizeable gap below the company's full-blown 'pro' models.

The arrival of the EOS 7D, with its highly configurable 19-point AF system and 8 frames per second continuous shooting capability changed much of this - here was a 'mini 1D' that drew the attention of many people who previously would have been X0D customers. However, the price tag (a 30% premium over the 50D at launch) pushed it beyond the reach of most people who weren't making at least a bit of money from their photography.

The 50D (and by extension the X0D range) was starting to look somewhat redundant: expensive (and in some ways outdated) compared to the rebel T2i (EOS 550D), underpowered compared to the EOS 7D. It seemed obvious that Canon needed something to balance out the EOS range to fill the big gap between the Rebel and the 7D. And so we have this, the EOS 60D.

With the 60D Canon has unashamedly moved the X0D range out of the 'semi pro' bracket and instead focused on the enthusiast photographer looking to upgrade from their Rebel. As a result, it's not the obvious continuation of the 30D - 40D - 50D pattern that its naming might suggest. Instead it sits pretty well precisely in the same market position as was once-upon-a-time occupied by the 'Elan' series of 35mm film SLRs (which in Europe were not-so-coincidentally given double-digit model numbers).

So gone is the magnesium alloy construction that featured in previous models, replaced by a lighter weight plastic shell. Naturally the 60D gains some key 'step up' features from the Rebel line (top panel LCD, rear control dial, higher burst rate), including a few that have trickled down from the EOS 7D. There's also a video- (and tripod-) friendly 3:2 ratio articulated LCD. In imaging terms it brings the EOS mid-range in line with those above and below by upping the sensor resolution to around 18MP and adding full HD movie capture.

The EOS 60D also gains a couple of brand-new features of its own. There's now a wide range of color variations (or 'Ambiences') which can be applied to the image when using the scene modes, and whose effect can be previewed on screen in Live View. The 60D also finally gains the ability to convert raw files to jpeg in-camera, including the option to correct for lens aberrations including distortion and chromatic aberration. As an added bonus, you can retrospectively apply new 'Creative Filters' to files you've shot, including 'Grainy Black and White' and 'Toy Camera' looks.

And so, from a spec and feature point of view, the EOS 60D sits almost exactly half-way between the EOS 550D and the EOS 7D, with a fe

w new tricks of its own. Which, we think, is exactly where it should be (regardless of the inevitable howls of protest at the apparent 'dumbing down' of the venerable X0D line).

Key features

• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800)
• 5.3 fps continuous shooting
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• SD / SDHC / SDXC storage
• In-camera raw development
• Subject modes with 'Ambience Selection' (Standard, Vivid, Soft, Warm, Intense, Cool, Brighter, Darker and Monochrome)
• In-camera Creative Filters (special effects)
• Fully articulated 3.0" screen (3:2)

The 60D's position in the range is immediately apparent when lined-up between the EOS 550D (Rebel T2i) and the 7D - it's a model that sits half-way between the two, without coming too close to either.

Canon EOS 60D vs 50D: Key Differences

Placing the 50D alongside the 60D it becomes clear that the new camera is not a simply a direct upgrade but a repositioned model. The most obvious difference is that it's smaller and, of course, no longer features a metal body.

The 60D is smaller than the 50D but its ergonomics are not substantially changed - it'll still feel like a big improvement over a Rebel series camera, though the loss of the metal body means the same won't be true for 50D owners. One welcome addition is signaled by the little receiver window on the handgrip - the 60D is compatible with Canon's IR remote controls.

• Higher resolution sensor (17.9MP vs. 15.1MP)
• Accepts SD, rather than CF memory cards
• No flash sync socket
• Wireless Speedlight control
• Support for optional infra-red remote release
• Articulated 3:2 high resolution LCD screen
• Plastic body shell (8% weight saving)
• Standard ISO range extends to 6400, rather than 3200
• User-definable Auto ISO upper limit
• HD video recording 1080 p30/25/24 or 720p60/50 plus cropped 640 x 480 movie mode
• New features: in-camera raw conversion, ambience settings, creative filters, more JPEG options
• No joystick, no multi-flash support, simplified top plate & info panel, only one Custom mode, no AF micro-adjust
• Slightly reduced customization options
• Redesigned control layout with slightly fewer buttons
• Lower burst rate

The camera handling has become slightly more Rebel-like too: the joystick is replaced by a multicontroller the resides within the rear dial, and several of the direct access buttons have been removed. You do, however, get the all-important second dial on the back, plus an info panel on the top.

Compared to the EOS 50D and EOS 7D: core feature and specification differences

As you can see from the table below the 60D is not an unequivocal upgrade from the 50D in the same way that previous cameras in the range have been. Essentially it's a 50D in a smaller body, the includes a flip-out screen and the sensor used in the Rebel T2i (550D) and 7D, with all the HD movie recording capability that brings.

	Canon EOS 60D	Canon EOS 7D	Canon EOS 50D
Construction	Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminum chassis	Magnesium alloy body	Magnesium alloy body
Sensor	• 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) • 19 million total pixels • 18 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio	• 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) • 19 million total pixels • 18 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio	• 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) • 15.5 million total pixels • 15.1 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio
Processor	DIGIC 4	Dual DIGIC 4	DIGIC 4
ISO range	• Auto ISO (100-6400) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments  • H (12800) expansion • Adjustable Auto ISO limit	• Auto ISO (100-3200) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments  • H (12800) expansion	• Auto ISO (100-1600) • ISO 100 - 3200 • 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments  • H1 (6400) and H2 (12800) expansion
Movie resolution	• 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)	• 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)	N/A
AF sensor	• 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)	• 19 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)	• 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
Metering sensor	• TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer (iFCL) • Metering range: EV 1 - 20 EV	• TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC • Metering range: EV 1 - 20 EV	• TTL 35 zone SPC • Metering range: EV 0.0 - 20 EV
Viewfinder	• Eye-level pentaprism • 96% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.95x • Eyepoint: 22 mm • Interchangeable focusing screen Ef-A standard (2 other types optional) • Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter	• Eye-level pentaprism • 100% frame coverage • Approx. 1.0x magnification • Eyepoint: 22 mm • Fixed screen (Transmissive LCD screen) • Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter	• Eye-level pentaprism • 95% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.95x • Eyepoint: 22 mm • Interchangeable focusing screen Ef-A standard (2 other types optional) • Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
LCD panel	• 3.0 " TFT LCD • 1040,000 dots (3:2) • 100% coverage • 160 ° viewing angle • Dual anti-reflection • Articulated	• 3.0 " TFT LCD • 920,000 dots (4:3) • 100% coverage • 160 ° viewing angle • Coating : Anti-reflection and Solid Structure	• 3.0 " TFT LCD • 920,000 dots (4:3) • 100% coverage • 160 ° viewing angle • Dual anti-reflection
Continuous shooting buffer	• Approx. 5.3 fps • Up to 58 JPEGs, 16 images (RAW)	• Approx. 8 fps • Up to 126 JPEGs (with UDMA card), 15 images (RAW)	• Approx. 6.3fps • Up to 90 frames (with UDMA card), 16 frames (RAW)
Memory format	• SD / SDHC / SDXC	• Compact Flash (I, II and UDMA)	• Compact Flash (I, II and UDMA)
Dimensions	145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1 in)	148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.3 x 2.8 in)	146 x 108 x 74 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in)
Weight (inc battery)	755 g (1.6 lb)	904 g (2.0 lb)	822 g (1.8 lb)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Review based on a production EOS 5D Mark II with firmware 1.0.7

August 2009 - Updated to reflect the additional manual control over video exposure introduced with firmware 1.10.

Back in August 2005 Canon 'defined a new DSLR category' (their words) with the EOS 5D. Unlike any previous 'full frame' sensor camera, the 5D was the first with a compact body (i.e. not having an integral vertical grip) and has since then proved to be very popular, perhaps because if you wanted a full frame DSLR to use with your Canon lenses and you didn't want the chunky EOS-1D style body then the EOS 5D has been your only choice. Three years on and two competitors have turned up in the shape of the Nikon D700 and Sony DSLR-A900, and Canon clearly believes it's time for a refresh.

So here is the 5D Mark II, which punches high in terms of both resolution and features, headlining: 21 megapixels, 1080p video, 3.0" VGA LCD, Live view, higher capacity battery. In other words, a camera that aims to leapfrog both its direct rivals, either in terms of resolution (in the case of the D700) or features (in the case of the DSLR-A900). Full detail below.

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
Image processing features:
Highlight tone priority
Auto lighting optimizer (4 levels)
High ISO noise reduction (4 levels)
Lens peripheral illumination correction (vignetting correction)
RAW and SRAW1 (10 MP) / SRAW2 (5 MP)
RAW / JPEG selection made separately
Permanent display of ISO on both top plate and viewfinder displays
AF micro adjustment (up to 20 lenses individually)
Three custom modes on command dial, Creative Auto mode
Image copyright metadata support
98% coverage viewfinder (0.71x magnification)
3.0" 920,000 dot LCD monitor with 'Clear View' cover / coatings, 170° viewing angle
Automatic LCD brightness adjustment (ambient light sensor)
Live view with three mode auto-focus (including face detection)
No mirror-flip for exposures in Live View if contrast detect AF selected
Movie recording in live view (1080p H.264 up to 12 minutes, VGA H.264 up to 24 mins per clip)
Two mode silent shooting (in live view)
New jump options in play mode
HDMI and standard composite (AV) video out
Full audio support: built-in mic and speaker, mic-in socket, audio-out over AV (although not HDMI)
IrPort (supports IR remote shutter release using optional RC1 / RC5 controllers)
UDMA CompactFlash support
New 1800 mAh battery with improved battery information / logging
New optional WFT-E4 WiFi / LAN / USB vertical grip
Water resistance: 10 mm rain in 3 minutes



Canon EOS 5D Mark II specifications

street price (body only)	• US: $ 2,699 • EU: € 2,499 • UK: £ 2,299
List price (EF 24-105 L kit)	• US: $ 3,499 • EU: € 3,299 • UK: £ 3,049
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor *	• 36 x 24 mm CMOS sensor • Full 35 mm size frame • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) • 22.0 million total pixels • 21.1 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio
Lenses	• Canon EF lens mount (does not support EF-S lenses) • No field of view crop (1.0x)
Dust reduction	• "EOS Integrated Cleaning System" • Self-cleaning sensor unit (filter in front of sensor vibrates at high frequency at start-up and shutdown - can be disabled) • Dust Delete Data - Data from a test shot is used to 'map' dust spots and can be later removed using Canon DPP Software
Image processor *	DIGIC 4
A/D conversion	14 bit
Image sizes (JPEG) *	• 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP) • 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP) • 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)
Image sizes (RAW) *	• 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP) • 3861 x 2574 (10.0 MP) • 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)
File formats *	• RAW (.CR2; 14-bit) • JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal • RAW + JPEG (separate files) • sRAW1, sRAW2 (see above) *
Auto focus	• 9-point TTL CMOS sensor • 6 "Invisible Assist AF points" • Centre point cross type F5.6 or faster • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
Focus modes	• One shot AF • AI Servo AF • AI Focus AF • Manual focus
AF micro adjustment *	• Adjust all lenses by same amount (effectively body adjustment) • Adjust up to 20 lenses individually
AF point selection	• Auto • Manual
Predictive AF	• As close as 8 m (with 300 mm F2.8L lens at 50 kph)
AF assist	No (only with external flash)
Metering	• TTL full aperture metering 35 zone SPC • Metering range: 1.0 - 20 EV
Metering modes	• Evaluative 35 zone (linked to any AF point) • Partial (8% at center) • Spot metering (approx. 3.5% at center) • Center-weighted average
AE lock	• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering • Manual: AE lock button
Exposure compensation	• +/-2.0 EV • 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Exposure bracketing	• +/- 2.0 EV • 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Sensitivity *	• ISO 100 - 6400 • 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments  • Auto ISO (100-3200) • Expansion options: ISO 50 (L1) ISO 12800 (H1) ISO 25600 (H2)
Shutter	• Focal-plane shutter • 150,000 exposure durability • 30 - 1/8000 sec • 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments • Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec • Bulb
Aperture values	• F1.0 - F91 • 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments • Actual aperture range depends on lens used
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Shade • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Flash • Custom • Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)
WB bracketing	• +/-3 levels • 3 images • Blue / Amber or Magenta / Green bias
WB shift	• Blue (-9) To Amber (+9) • Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)
Picture style	• Standard • Portrait • Landscape • Neutral • Faithful • Monochrome • User def. 1 • User def. 2 • User def. 3
Custom image parameters	• Sharpness: 0 to 7 • Contrast: -4 to +4 • Saturation: -4 to +4 • Color tone: -4 to +4 • B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G • B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G
Image processing options *	• Highlight tone priority • Auto lighting optimizer (4 settings) • Long exposure noise reduction • High ISO noise reduction (4 settings) • Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination (vignetting)
Color space	• sRGB • Adobe RGB
Viewfinder *	• Eye-level pentaprism • 98% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.71x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity) • Eyepoint: Approx. 21 mm • Interchangeable focusing screen (3 other types optional) • Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Mirror	• Quick-return half mirror (transmission:reflection ratio 40:60) • Mirror lock-up (once or multiple exposures)
Viewfinder info *	• AF information: AF points Focus confirmation light • Exposure information: Shutter speed Aperture value ISO speed (always displayed) AE lock Exposure level/compensation Spot metering circle Exposure warning AEB • Flash information: Flash ready High-speed sync FE lock Flash exposure compensation • Image information: White balance correction CF card information Monochrome shooting Maximum burst (2 digit display) Highlight tone priority (D+)
LCD monitor *	• 3.0 " TFT LCD • 920,000 pixels • Automatic 3 level brightness adjustment plus 7 manual levels • 170 ° viewing angle • Dual anti-reflection ('Clear View')
LCD Live view *	• Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor • 100% frame coverage • 30 fps • Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor • Best view or exposure simulation • Silent mode • Grid optional (x2) • Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point) • Three AF modes - Live mode / Quick mode / Face Detection • Live histogram (Luminance or RGB) • Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT)
Movie recording *	• Available optionally during Live view mode • 1920 x 1080 (16:9) up to 12 mins (Quicktime 1080p H.264; 38.6 Mbits/sec) • 640 x 480 (4:3) up to 24 mins (Quicktime 480p H.264; 17.3 Mbits/sec) • Max file size 4 GB • Quicktime MOV format (H.264 video, PCM sound) • 30 fps
Record review	• Off • On (histogram via INFO button) • Display mode same as last used Play mode • 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold
Playback modes	1. Single image with exposure, file number, storage slot 2. As 1 but also image count and quality 3. Detailed exposure information, thumbnail and luminance histogram 4. Less detailed exposure info., thumbnail, luminance and RGB histograms
Playback features	• Optional blinking highlight alert • Optional AF point display • Magnified view (up to 10x) • 2x2 or 3x3 thumbnail index • Jump (by 1, 10, 100 images, screen, date, folder, movies, stills)* • Delete / Protect
Flash	• No built-in flash unit • E-TTL II auto flash / metered manual • Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments • X-Sync: 1/200 sec • Hot-shoe & PC Terminal
External flash	• E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites • In-camera flash configuration (currently only 580 EX II) • Wireless multi-flash support • PC Sync
Shooting modes	• Auto • Creative Auto * • Program AE (P) • Shutter priority AE (Tv) • Aperture priority AE (Av) • Manual (M) • Custom 1 • Custom 2 * • Custom 3 *
Drive modes	• Single • Continuous: 3.9 fps * • Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)
Burst buffer	• Large/Fine JPEG: 78 frames (310 with UDMA card) * • RAW: 13 frames *
Orientation sensor	Yes
Auto rotation	• On (recorded and LCD display) • On (recorded only) • Off
Custom functions *	25 custom functions with 71 settings in 4 groups
Menu languages *	• 25 Languages • English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
Firmware	User upgradable
Portrait grip	• Optional WFT-E4 (WiFi / LAN / USB mass storage) • Optional BG-E6 battery grip
Connectivity *	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • AV out (video & audio *) • HDMI connector * • Microphone input * • PC Sync flash terminal • Communication terminal on base for WFT-E4 • InfraRed *
Storage *	• Compact Flash Type I or II (inc. FAT32) • Supports UDMA cards * • Copyright metatag support • Canon Original Data Security Kit supported ("Original Image Data")
Power *	• Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery (supplied & charger) • CR1616 for date & settings • Approx. 850 shots at 20°C • Battery indication 6 levels & percentage (memorized)
Dimensions *	152 x 114 x 75 mm (6.0 x 4.5 x 2.9 in)
Weight *	• No battery: 810 g (1.8 lb)
Accessories	• Viewfinder: Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Eg, Angle Finder C • Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 • Battery Grip BG-E6 • All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses) • Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2) • Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-1, Remote Controller RC-5 • Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3

* Changes or additions compared to the EOS 5D

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