Canon eos5d manual IV. Performance and Reliability

IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 37

When connected, the camera communicates with the display and determines its maximum resolution (many HDTVs actually support up to 720p resolution, while others deliver up to 1080p full resolution). Once the display resolution is identified, the camera feeds it the right format signal so you get the maximum sharpness from the display.

Both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II include a standard, single-pin video-out cable for viewing images on a conventional TV. A compatible HDMI cable with “mini HDMI” connector to plug into the camera is required for hook-up to newer HDTVs; this is not included with either camera and must be purchased separately. Canon’s optional accessory mini-HDMI Cable HTC-100 or a similar third-party cable can be used.