EOS 5D Mark II Accessories

There are many accessories for the EOS 5D Mark II. The EF-S series of lenses are especially made to work well with this camera. An extra battery or two will come in handy if you plan on long excursions or shooting lots of video. If you're going to shoot a lot of video, you'll probably want extra memory cards as well.

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

Camera Lens Mug/Lens Coffee Cup (Creative cup design simulation to Canon EF 1...
Amazon Price: $25.00
 
Canon Ef 85Mm F/1.8 Usm Lens
Amazon Price: $389.99
Fixed focal length lenses generally offer a wider maximum aperture than zoom lenses. From ultra-wide angle lenses ideal for indoor shooting to long telephoto lenses extensively used for wildlife, sports and news photography Canon has the fixed focal ...
 
CaseCrown Drawstring / Mobile Easy-Clip Neoprene Lens Case Canon EF 70-300mm ...
Amazon Price: $14.21
Make sure you have all of your camera lenses when going out on your photo shoots or adventures. Use this nifty CaseCrown Drawstring / Mobile Easy-Clip Neoprene Lens Case to store and transport your camera case! Made from durable tear resistant neopre...
 
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras w/ 58mm M...
Amazon Price: $399.00
Focus Drive: Rear focus with Ultrasonic Elements: 7/9 View of Angle: 28 degrees Min. Focus: 2.8 ft. (0.85m) Min. Aperture: f/22 Filter (diameter): 58mm Length: 2.8 (71.5mm) Weight: 14.9 oz. (425g) A highly practical medium telephoto lens with ...
 
67mm Black Snap-On Lens Cap for Canon lens
Amazon Price: $3.99
67mm Black Snap-On Lens Cap for Canon lens . 67 mm Black Snap-On Lens Cap for your lens of the digital camera, camcorder. * Please check the diameter of your lens and order the item based on the diameter of the lens you have.Fits any lens of the same...
 
Canon E82U Lens Cap For EF 16-35 f2.8L II USM
Amazon Price: $19.90
The Canon 82mm Snap-On Lens Cap is a replacement lens cap for Canon lenses with 82mm filter threads.
 
High Definition 67mm Circular Polarizer Filter for Canon 18-135mm IS Lens + 3...
Amazon Price: $6.00

High Definition 67mm CPL Filter for Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens. Protects your lens and decreases reflections on water and glass. Increases the blue of the sky and other colors in your scene.

This CPL filter also fits on Canon:...
 
Canon 17-40mm f/4L EF Ultra Wide Angle
Amazon Price: $779.99
A new and affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics are assured by the use of three aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical co...
 
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - Grey Market
Amazon Price: $2,299.00
Improving upon one of the most celebrated lenses in the Canon EF line is no easy feat, but Canon has done just that. The all-new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM increases the speed, performance and optical quality of the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM while ma...
 
High Definition 52mm UV Filter for Canon 50mm 1.8 Lens + 3 Year Celltime Warr...
Amazon Price: $2.00

High Definition 52mm UV Filter for Canon EF 50mm 1.8 Lens. Protects lenses from dust, moisture, scratches, and other damage. These filters can be kept on the camera at all times.

This UV filter also fits on Canon: EF 28mm f/2.8, EF 35mm ...
 

EOS 5D Mark II Other Accessories

RC-1 REMOTE Wireless Shutter Release for Canon EOS, Rebel
Amazon Price: $5.99
Taking pictures remotely is even easier with a wireless shutter release, with a range of approximately 16 feet (4.8 meters).
Mount your camera and choose "delayed remote" or "quick response remote" from your camera's control panel display. Aim...
 
Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack for Select Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Retail Package)
Amazon Price: $59.99
This Canon LP-E6 Lithium-Ion Digital Camera Battery (1800 mAh) for you to keep as a reliable extra power source for your digital device. Keep the extra battery handy for use and never miss a photo opportunity or any moment you want to take picture. B...
 
NEEWERŪ IR Wireless Remote Control RC-6 shutter release for Canon EOS T1i/500...
Amazon Price: $3.36
This RC-6 remote control acts as a wireless shutter release capable of instantly triggering the shutter without disturbing the camera. It can trigger the camera shutter release remotely from a distance. The compatible camera has a built-in infrar...
 
Yongnuo YN-560 Speedlight Flash for Canon and Nikon
Amazon Price: $65.35

*Guide number:58 at ISO100, 105MM.
*Super speed of charging recycle:It only takes 3 seconds in charging after full power output. Even without new batteries, you can get the super charging speed that it only needs 4-5 seconds, y...
 
Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Controller for Canon XT/XTi, XSi, T1i and T2i Digi...
Amazon Price: $21.85
Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Controller for Canon XT/XTi, XSi, T1i and T2i Digital SLR Cameras
 
Photive RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release For Canon Digital Rebel T3i, T2i, T1i, ...
Amazon Price: $7.95

The Photive PH-RC-6 Wireless Remote for Canon Digital SLRs is a must-have tiny infrared wireless remote, and should be a part of any serious photographer's tool box. Point the PH-RC-6 Wireless Remote toward the front of the camera (line of sight...


 
SanDisk 16GB 60MB/s Extreme Compact Flash Card SDCFX-016G-A61 (US Retail Pa...
Amazon Price: $58.00

This Sandisk Extreme CompactFlash Memory Card provides 60 MB/second read/write speeds, and is UDMA enabled. You'll see it takes more than a great digital SLR camera to bring your ideas to life.

SanDisk engineered it...
 
SanDisk SDCFX-032G-A61 32 GB Extreme CompactFlash Memory Card 60MB/S
Amazon Price: $96.95
Distributes image data across the card more rapidly and efficiently this card delivers professional performance32GB storage capacity with 400x memory speedLimited lifetime warranty
 
Sandisk 8GB Extreme CF memory card - UDMA 60MB/s 400x (SDCFX-008G-A61, Retail...
Amazon Price: $39.49

This Sandisk Extreme CompactFlash Memory Card provides 60 MB/second read/write speeds, and is UDMA enabled. You'll see it takes more than a great digital SLR camera to bring your ideas to life.

SanDisk engineered it...
 
Maximal Power DB CAN LP-E6 Rechargeable Replacement Li-Ion Battery for Canon ...
Amazon Price: $22.99
Rechargeable Replacement Li-ion Battery for Canon LP-E6 LPE6, Fits Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D. Made with Info-Chip, Fully Decoded, Use same as original OEM. Shows time on LCD and charges by Canon Charger Compatible Models: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Can...
 

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.