The EOS-1Ds Mark II is a digital SLR camera body by Canon Inc. of Japan. It was the top model in the Canon EOS line of digital cameras until April 2007, with a full-frame 16.7 megapixel CMOS sensor. The EOS-1Ds Mark II had the highest pixel count available in a 35mm format digital SLR at the time of its introduction until its successor was announced in August of 2007. It uses the EF lens mount. The EOS-1Ds Mark II is a professional grade camera body and is large, ruggedly built, and dust/weather-resistant.
An optional wireless adapter which will allow IEEE802.11b/g wireless transfer will be available for the 1Ds Mark II, but no details on the price are currently available. The 1Ds MarkII should sell for just under $8000, pretty much the same as the 1Ds. It looks like Canon's current DSLR strategy is to hold prices, but give increased performance and features (10D to 20D, 1Ds to 1Ds Mark II).
I am a longtime Canon and Medium format user but fairly new to digital imaging and a bit confused... This is an question to those of you who have had experience using the EOS 1Ds and also using digital backs. How did they compare? Does anyone have a link to some info? Can we now compare the EOS 1Ds mk2 with a Leaf 17MP Back? They have almost the same MP count. What about sharpness, noise, color etc... how do they compare? I have read that digital backs are superior on all fronts but just how big is the difference on the printed page? An important question since, if I am not mistaken digital backs cost 15000 to 30000 USD depending on the number of MP and the 1Ds mk2 is 8000 USD. Ruslan Lavrentyev , November 04, 2004; 04:10 A.M.
How do you add a persistent comment about such a rapidly changing technology as digital cameras? The Canon 1DsMarkII is the current state of the art for professional DSLR camera design. It is improved in terms of higher ISO performance over the original 1Ds. Images equal the quality of scanned medium format film. For a working pro, it is a great tool that will serve for 3 years. Canon price is premium, but at this time, Nikon and the other manufacturers do not have a competitor. In terms of technology, this may be the uppper end of what can be accomplished in terms of resolution with well-controlled noise with a Bayer CMOS sensor in a 35mm-form-factor. JuanCarlos Torres , December 31, 2004; 05:37 P.M.
