Canons New EOS-1D Mark II Digital SLR Delivers 8.2 Megapixels and 8.5fps Speed for Sports, Wedding and Portrait Photographers

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2004 - With Super Bowl XXXVIII as an imminent and fitting backdrop, Canon today announced its newest - and the world's fastest - professional digital SLR: the 8.2 Megapixel high-resolution, 8.5fps high-speed EOS-1D Mark II camera. This camera establishes new benchmarks for quick response, flexible control, imaging excellence and RAW image management (through included software solutions that rival costly stand-alones and plug-ins) for professional digital photographers whether they are capturing the next "immaculate reception" on the gridiron, or a team of bridesmaids attempting to pick off the bridal bouquet at a wedding reception.

Read the Canon EOS-1D Mark II press release.