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High resolution, 3.0-inThe new 3.0-inch Clear View LCD found on both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II is Clear View LCD a significant improvement over the 3.0-inch on the EOS 40D and a vast improvement over the EOS 5D’s 2.5-inch LCD. It now features 920,000-dot resolution, providing nearly four times the detail and sharpness of the EOS 40D and EOS 5D screens, and matching the VGA resolution of the SD movie-recording mode on the EOS 5D. It also features improved color accuracy and a more linear color reproduction that reduces changes in hue typically found in
highlight areas. Both sides of the LCD’s protective cover feature an anti-reflective coating that reduces reflections on the LCD cover-glass, making it easier to view menus and images in bright sunlight. A third, water-repellent coating increases resistance to smudges and moisture.
Coating Layers on LCD Monitor
Sunlight
Reflected
Light
Dirt-resistant fluorine coat
Anti-reflection coat
Scratch-resistant hard coat
Resin cover 
Anti-reflection coat
Anti-reflection coat
LCD panel
In playback mode, the high screen resolution makes it possible to see extensive detail even when displaying nine thumbnail images, and allows you to check for closed eyes without zooming in on the image.
The LCD covers 100% of the sensor capture area and is viewable from a super-wide 170° angle in either vertical or horizontal directions. This wide view angle expands the use- fulness of the LCD in Live View mode, allowing you to accurately compose images while holding the camera at arms length or over your head. It also makes it possible to show off captured still images (or movies on the EOS 5D Mark II) to a group of viewers standing around the camera. In addition, when using the movie recording function on the EOS 5D Mark II, the LCD automatically displays an image with the correct 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, with unused portions of the scene partially grayed out.
Video Display (16:9)
Video Display (4:3)
Another “first” for EOS Digital SLRs: a light sensor on the EOS 5D Mark II that monitors ambient lighting controls the LCD brightness. This auto control can be set to Dark, Standard, or Bright, or you can manually set the LCD to one of seven brightness levels. You can also choose between two grid displays or set the camera to simulate exposure accuracy while in Live View mode.
