Specifications

I. OVERVIEW 4
Lik
e the 1Ds and the 1D Mark II, the 1Ds Mark II is compatible with virtually the entire
C
anon EOS System. An abundance of lenses, Speedlites, transmitters and power
s
upplies is available. Conversely, the 1Ds Mark II is itself part of that system. The 1Ds
w
as very successful in the rental market and in equipment pools. The 1Ds Mark II will be
muc
h more popular. A photographer could buy, say, one or two 1D Mark IIs, secure in
the kno
wledge that a 1Ds Mark II can be rented when greater resolution is required.
F
urther, because the two cameras share operating controls, there is no learning curve
involved, no fear that a mistake in setting, or failing to set, an unfamiliar camera will
have an unfortunate result. Similarly, everything one might buy with or for a 1D Mark II
would work seamlessly should one purchase a 1Ds Mark II in the future. Such is the
confidence one can derive from a comprehensive and industry-leading system. In sum,
the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II is the benchmark against which all professional cameras and
imaging systems, film and digital, will be measured. Let the comparisons begin.