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M2 (6.3MP), and S (4.2MP). An additional choice is CR2
RAW at 16.6MP. The recording quality, or compression
rate, is independent of the pixel count. For each of the
four pixel counts, there are ten compression rates
selectable from the menu, from 1 (minimum quality,
maximum compression) to 10 (maximum quality,
minimum compression). All the recording quality levels
and combinations, JPEG, RAW and RAW + JPEG, can now
be accessed directly with the Quality button and the
Quick Control Dial.
Color Matrix
The EOS-1Ds Mark II has five pre-set color matrixes (which have been re-tuned to control
red saturation), the same as the EOS-1D, the EOS-1Ds and the EOS-1D Mark II:
S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d : : (sRGB compatible) Provides natural-looking color shades and tones. It is the
starting point for general shooting.
P P o o r r t t r r a a i i t t : : (sRGB compatible) Provides a warmer color palette, ideal color tones for portraits.
H H i i g g h h S S a a t t u u r r a a t t i i o o n n : : (sRGB compatible) Brighter, more vibrant colors make color shades
look similar to high-saturation slide film. It is useful for product shots and on-screen
applications.
A A d d o o b b e e R R G G B B : : Preserves a wider color gamut than sRGB. This setting is recommended for
advanced users with experience in color management.
L L o o w w S S a a t t u u r r a a t t i i o o n n : : (sRGB compatible) Makes color shades lighter or more subdued. It is
useful for portraits and studio shooting.
Like the 1D Mark II, the 1Ds Mark II has two additional
matrixes that can be set by the user for color space (sRGB,
Adobe RGB), color saturation (5 levels: low, slightly low,
standard, slightly high, high) and color tone (5 levels: -2,
-1, 0, +1, +2).
Processing Parameters
In addition to the standard processing parameters applied
automatically by the camera during image recording, three
sets of parameters can be determined by the user. The tone
curve must first be set with dedicated software. Then, in
addition to standard, the options are TCD1, TCD2 and TCD3.
There are six sharpness levels, from 0 to 5 and five levels of
contrast, from –2 to +2. By altering these parameters, users
can "develop" their images however they like.
White Balance
The EOS-1Ds Mark II and the 1D Mark II feature ten white balance modes, from totally
automatic control to precise setting of the color temperature in degrees Kelvin to give
photographers unsurpassed control, even in difficult tungsten/fluorescent mixed light.
III. NEW AND IMPROVED DESIGN FEATURES
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