The EOS 5D Mark II, a 21.1-megapixel SLR camera with a 25mm x 35mm CMOS sensor with a ISO Range of 100-6400 is capable of shooting 30 minutes of HD video in addition to still shots. The Camera has 3 lenses, a 24-105mm f/4 zoom, a 70-200mm f/4 zoom, and a 65mm 1 to 5X macro lens. A tripod, light kit, and background are also available. A copy stand in the image analysis room (5 IGB) is setup for macro shots. A card reader is also available for use on the Zion computer (5 IGB).
Manufacturer: Canon
Equipment Model: EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
Location: 123, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Contact Person: Austin Cyphersmith, 217-244-9654, ajcypher@igb.illinois.edu
*To reserve this camera, please go to the reservations calendar and sign up for the time you need. You will need to fill out an equipment loan form and have one of the Core Facilities staff sign this form before you can check the camera out.
Training Materials:
Examples of Still shots
Examples of plant photos
Examples using the Macro Lens
