III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II | 18 |
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Tech Info Video resolution: Capture Full HD videos (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 fps with mono sound (from camera) or stereo sound (from compatible external audio source). Captures standard SD videos (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 fps.
Video recording format: MOV using
Audio format: Sound is recorded as linear PCM without compression in mono (when recorded by monaural microphone located under camera nameplate) or in stereo (when using optional external stereo microphone). Sound levels and wind filter settings are adjusted automatically by the camera.
Recording time: The EOS 5D Mark II will record video up to 4GB per clip or a maximum continuous video capture time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds, whichever comes first. Depending on the level of detail in the scene, a 4GB memory card can record approximately 12 minutes of movies at Full HD resolution or approximately 24 minutes in standard definition.
Exposure: When shooting videos, the metering mode is set to a modified evaluative metering which uses the image sensor. Exposure is controlled using Program AE and allows exposure compensation and AE lock. ISO is automatically set by the camera (100 to 6400, expandable to 12,800), and video shutter speeds range from 1/30 to 1/125th (always set automatically by the camera).
Picture Style: Video are recorded using the Picture Style set for Live View Function still shooting (black & white video recording is possible). Picture Style sharpness, color saturation, and other parameters will be reflected in the video footage.
Input jacks: 3.5mm external stereo microphone terminal
Output jacks: HDMI output terminal (cable sold separately) and
Playback controls: Includes play, pause, stop, single frame advance, slow motion playback in forward and reverse, jump to beginning or end of clip, and audio output level. In thumbnail review mode, videos show perforation graphic to left side to differentiate them from still photos.