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	Canon EOS-1Ds Price (MSRP): $7,999.00 Megapixel: 16.7 TYPE: Digital SLR

Canon's top-of-the-line professional digital SLR, this model captures an exceptional level of detail with a full-frame sensor, exceeding even ISO 100 film in resolution and color accuracy. It also employs one of the fastest autofocus systems we've ever tested and provides extremely good metering and exposure tools, including multispot and AF-linked spot metering. Its large, gasket-sealed metal body is as rugged as they come and incorporates a vertical grip and dual media slots that you can record to simultaneously. Although its 2-inch LCD isn't as large as the 2.5-inch screens that Canon has started to put on SLRs recently, its viewfinder is among the best we've seen and is compatible with nine interchangeable focusing screens. This is one of the most customizable cameras money can buy. Naturally, the 1Ds Mark II takes Canon's EF lenses and EX-series Speedlites. Compatible accessories include Canon's DVK-E2 data verification kit and WFT-E1A wireless transmitter. The 1Ds Mark II doesn't capture TIFFs, but you can process its RAW images with the included Digital Photo Professional 2.1 software.

Slowest Shutter Speed		30



Built-In Flash		No



Continuous Shooting		3.8 images/sec



Flash Sync Speed		1/250



AF Points		45



Metering Zones		21



Lens Mount		Canon AF



Screen Type		LCD



Maximum ISO		3200



Max Continuous JPG		38



Max Continuous RAW		11



Media Type		Compact Flash



Battery		NiMH Battery Pack NP-E3



Width		6.1 in



Height		6.2 in



Depth		3.1 in



Weight		56 oz



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