High resolution, 3.0-in
Clear View LCD
The new 3.0-inch Clear View LCD found on both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II is
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.
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 c losed 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 display s an
image with the correct 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio,with unused
portions of the scene partially grayed out.
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 manuall y 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.
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IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
Video Display(16:9)
Video Display(4:3)
Dirt-resistant fluorine coat
Sunlight
Reflected
Light
Anti-reflection coat
Scratch-resistant hard coat
Anti-reflection coat
Anti-reflection coat
Resin cover
LCD panel
Coating Layerson LCD Monitor