Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Canon 5d Mark Ii Vs The Nikon D700

Both the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700 have interchangeable lenses.


The Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700 are both digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras designed for use by amateur and professional photographers. While the cameras have a great deal in common, there are a few features that set the two apart.


Megapixels








The Canon 5D Mark II takes pictures at a 21.1-megapixel resolution. The Nikon D700 takes pictures at a considerably smaller 12.1-megapixel resolution.


LCD Screen


Both the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon D700 have 3-inch LCD screens on the back of the camera for viewing pictures. Both cameras also have a built-in Live View mode, allowing photographers to preview a photo on the screen before taking it.








Continuous Shooting


The Canon 5D Mark II is capable of taking pictures at a rate of 3.9 frames per second. The Nikon D700 can capture photos faster, at 5 frames per second.


Movie Mode


The Canon 5D Mark II is capable of shooting high-definition video at a 1920 by 1080 resolution. The Nikon D700 is not capable of recording video.

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