EOS 5D Mark II Accessories

EOS 5D Mark II Essential Accessories

Memory cards.
8GB Compact Flash memory cards are probably the best deal right now. I have been using Sandisk Ultra II SD cards for years without a single problem. I recommend the SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CF Card or Extreme IV because they are much faster than the Ultra II's.

If you're going to shoot movies, you'll want as much memory as you can get. Consider larger 16GB CompactFlash memory cards.

Another good idea is to have at least one extra battery - this camera uses the Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack Or you may want to try out this inexpensive, non-Canon High Capacity LP-E6 Replacement Lithium-Ion Battery With Charger that is a lot less expensive than Canon's and reportedly lasts longer. The disadvantages to this setup is that there is no microchip in the battery, so you won't be able to tell how much charge remains, and you have to use their (included) charger (be sure NOT to use their charger on your original Canon batteries!)

If you want more power and the feel of a pro camera body, try the Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip

EOS 5D Mark II Lenses

Angrybats Unique Canon Camera Lens 24-105mm Coffee Mug Cup
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Canon 85mm f/1.8 Series EF Telephoto Lens USM
Amazon Price: $419.00
 
DIYP Bokeh Masters Kit, Special Effects System for Portraits
Amazon Price: $24.95
 
Canon Macrolite Adapter 67
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Canon 100mm f/2.8 EF Macro Lens USM
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens Kit, USA with Pro Optic 58mm...
Amazon Price: $359.24
 
Canon 17-40mm f/4L EF Ultra Wide Angle
Amazon Price: $707.00
 
Adorama Filter Wrench for 67mm-77mm Filters, Package of 2
Amazon Price: $4.95
 
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens Kit Includes an 82m...
Amazon Price: $1,519.00
 
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM High Grade Multi-Coated, ...
Amazon Price: $49.00
 

EOS 5D Mark II Other Accessories

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
Amazon Price: $117.95
 
Fotodiox Canon EOS Macro Extension Tube Set Kit for Extreme Close-up, fits Ca...
Amazon Price: $10.75
 
Wireless Shutter Release Remote for Canon EOS, Rebel
Amazon Price: $3.12
 
NEEWER® IR Wireless Remote Control RC-6 shutter release for Canon EOS T1i/500...
Amazon Price: $1.76
 
Macro Ring Flash LED Light! Works with Canon/Sony/Nikon/Sigma lenses!
Amazon Price: $31.97
 
Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack for Select Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Retail Package)
Amazon Price: $58.99
 
Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green...
Amazon Price: $39.95
 
Transcend 32 GB Compact Flash Card 400X (Blue)
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Amazon Price: $424.00
 
Photive RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release For Canon Digital Rebel T3i, T2i, T1i, ...
Amazon Price: $7.95
 

EOS 5D Mark II Accessory Updates

October 20, 2009 Enhanced Wireless Controller press release

Canon brings enhanced wireless control to the latest EOS-1 Series and EOS 5D Mark II

London, 20 October 2009 - Canon today announced the launch of two new Wireless File Transmitters to improve workflow efficiency and place greater control and flexibility in the hands of professional photographers using both wired and wireless networks.

The WFT-E2, designed for the newly-launched EOS-1D Mark IV, and the WFT-E4 II, designed for the award-winning EOS 5D Mark II, allow photographers to transfer image files securely to a computer or server, control the camera remotely and connect to WiFi enabled devices to view images directly from the camera.

Transfer images securely
Transferring images from the camera to a PC, external hard drive or FTP server is made simpler and more secure. Both the WFT-E2 II and WFT-E4 II support high security WPA2-PSK authentication and AES encryption over wireless networks. IPsec encryption is also used as standard in both wired and wireless networks to ensure that every photographer's personal IP is protected.

Remote control shooting
The WFT-E2 II and WFT-E4 II allow photographers to communicate with their camera remotely using a number of different methods. Using the included EOS Utility software, photographers can easily browse and control a wide range of settings on the camera body over a network connection. The EOS Utility allows photographers to control EOS cameras and capture images remotely. This is a major benefit for studio photographers who need to fine tune manual settings and shoot images for instant review on a large screen or sports photographers who may use more complex, multi-camera installations to get the shots they need.

The WFT Server takes full advantage of Java-enabled internet browsers, providing more opportunities for photographers to change camera settings like ISO, focus, aperture and shutter speed, from a computer or portable wireless device such as a PDA or smartphone. This allows photographers to control their cameras whilst on the move or when in remote areas where carrying a computer may be impractical. One camera can be accessed from up to three different computers or mobile devices, allowing photographers convenient and flexible remote control over their photography.

These new wireless file transmitters take remote capture one step further for professional photographers who want to take exciting pictures more efficiently. Through the linked shooting function, up to ten slave cameras can be wirelessly connected to a master unit up to 100m away. The master camera will then trigger the slaves, allowing specialists like wildlife and sports photographers to capture a subject from a multitude of different angles.

Connectivity
The WFT-E2 II and WFT-E4 II offer WiFi Protected Set-up (WPS) - or alternatively an easy-to-follow wizard - taking photographers through a simple step-by-step process to connect the camera to any available network in range. The WFT-E2 II and WFT-E4 II comply with 802.11b and g standards, as well as the more stable 802.11a wireless standard used at many large sporting events like the Olympic Games. They also feature an integrated Ethernet LAN port for high-speed wired connectivity.

A USB port and host function also allows photographers to connect several accessories including a Bluetooth dongle for wireless connectivity to GPS, enabling them to geo-tag images for future reference. Other connectivity options include connection directly to a compatible USB compliant GPS device or an external hard disk drive for additional image storage, improving the workflow for many photographers.

Availability
The WFT-E2 II and WFT-E4 II will be available from December 2009.

At launch, firmware updates for the EOS 5D Mark II (for the WFT-E4 II), EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III (for the WFT-E2 II) will be made available via the Canon Europe website.