Canon 1D MII weighs
1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz) and has external dimensions of
156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, Canon 1D MII is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 80mm, it has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 1D MII, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Canon 1D MII Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Canon 1D MII size with the camera that it replaced: Canon 1D. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Comparison image of Canon 1D MII and Canon 1D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 1D MII with its main competitors:
Canon 1D MII Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Canon 1D MII has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Canon 1D MII will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon 1D MII weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.