Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,499.00
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Rating:  114 reviews
Sales Rank: 5330
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 12.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.9 x 6.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 5D Body
Model: 5D Body
UPC: 013803056853
EAN: 0013803056853
ASIN: B0007Y791C
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| Features:
| • | 12.8-megapixel CCD captures images up to 4,368 x 2,912 pixels | | • | World's smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005--the sensor operates without a conversion factor | | • | New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees | | • | Consecutive shooting allows the capture of 3.0 frames per second for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst | | • | Captures images on CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards, compatible with cards of 2 GB capacity and larger |
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Product Description
The new Canon EOS 5D offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses Canon's superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. Its full-frame 12.8 Megapixel CMOS sensor combines with Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points, and "Picture Style" color control to deliver images of superior quality with enough resolution for any application. With its wide-angle capabilities, 2.5 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the 5D is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, NTSC/PAL for video output connectivity Focus Modes - Autofocus, (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF)), Manual Focus (MF) Exposure Modes - Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Full Auto, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, Manual exposure Shooting Modes - Single, Continuous (approx. 3 fps), Self-timer Pentaprism viewfinder and 2.5 LCD TFT Color Screen Uses one of these battery packs - BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511/BP-512 Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in./152 x 113 x 75mm (no lens) / Weight - 28.6 oz./810g (Body only)
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 Wonderful Camera for both professional and amateurs alike! January 5, 2007
Hidenori Inagaki
84 out of 84 found this review helpful
This is one of the greatest things ever in my opinion for both professional, and amateur photographer. Af least, it was for year 2006.
And I am very happy to tell everyone that many of my current works for magazine are actually using this wonderful camera.
There are several distinct advantage using this camera in the professional environment.
1. They are affordable full size sensor camera. Output quality will meets most of requirement given by the client.
2. Battery is interchangeable with 20/30D, so it is ideal candidate for 2 camera configuration with 20D/30D.
3. As far as Portrait photography are concern, it is currently one of the best in image quality and compared to the 1DS's older design sensor, when situation is ideal, it sometimes create superior result.
4. Very low ISO noise, it is really useful for anyone who frequently shoot for low available light situation. ISO800 was useable even for the magazine purpose.
5. Relatively lower shutter noise compared to the 20/30D that are helpful for some of noise sensitive shoot.
6. Availability of third party add on are actually important to me when I looked for camera. 5D is very good with availability and compatibility or such 3rd party equipment. And I am very happy to use many of 3rd party products with 5D.
1DS, due to the its form, has major difficulty with some of affordable 3rd party tool, most notably bellows system.
7. Weight is considerably less compared to the 1DS series and it is still full sensor size camera.
8. DOF of full size sensor camera thus great Bokeh can be archived if used with great lens.
9. Ability to shoot AdobeRGB color space RAW format
10. Fairly easy to find additional equipment at the local camera store, when you are on the road (I think
that is very important)
There are some disadvantage for this camera
1. It is 12.8M pixel despite the fact it is full sensor (or Leica format) size and it is 4M pixel smaller than 1DS MKII. And there are few occasion, it will not be enough for the given assignment(You really need to consider type of work you do)
2. It does have lower burst rate compared to 1D MKII or 20/30D that is not exactly ideal for the performance art, sports events, or outdoor bird photography.
Due to that fact, I normally bring my 20D with me, so if I need decent burst rate, I will rely upon my 20D instead.
3.It is not weather sealed, thus, you really cannot take it out when weather is not exactly ideal without shortening camera's life. So, it is not ideal camera for field photographer who shoot at challenging environment.
4. It is still expensive for the amateur and, it is still expensive for the professional photographer with rather low fee structure.
5. 9 point sensor is more than enough for the most of people. It is however, not for the some of professional who requires quick focus and shoot. It is bit frustrating to work with its AF, if you are used to with 45 point sensor of 1D/1DS series.
Major positives and minor negatives February 22, 2007
Ahamed B. Iqbal
94 out of 97 found this review helpful
Here are the basics that I considered and have found out from about 9 months of ownership. Keep in mind opinions on photography equipment varies greatly by the user and what the equipment is used for so while I think the 5D is near-perfect, others might not.
While the positives and negatives seem even in number, the positives FAR outweigh the negatives. I have no regrets about my purchase.
Positives
+Full frame sensor: allows me to acheive true wide angle photographs with no crop factor
+Image size: I have had a number of large (20"x30") prints made and the results are flawless
+Ability to shoot in RAW: While the files are huge (12MB+ each), the information and options this format provides has really expanded my technical and creative abilities.
+Build quality: While I haven't tried the true Canon Pro series (1 series), the 5D is pleasantly sturdy and feels solid in my hands. I can see how some might find it too heavy, especially with an L series lens.
Negatives-
-Lens requirements: Because of the full frame sensor, the 5D brings out the best (and worst) out of the corners and edges of your lenses. You will be able to tell a lesser quality lens more easily on the 5D than on a cropped sensor lens. The obvious negative is that better lenses like the L-series are generally much more expensive ($600+)
-No flash: Not a big deal to me but I've noticed that people are surprised when they see the 5D has no flash. This doesn't matter that much since built in flashes are rarely useful in most situations.
-Dust in sensor: Make sure you get a good sensor cleaning kit shortly after getting the 5D. There are steps you can take to minimize dust like changing lenses rarely and always indoors but you will need to clean the sensor every few months depending on use. To test if you need to clean (on any DSLR), put the camera on a tripod or flat surface, point it at a white wall , focus, and shoot with a long exposure and small aperture (5+ seconds and f/16 or smaller). If there is any junk on your sensor you should see it.
You will love it! It's real. July 11, 2007
Bruce Fields (New York, New York USA)
46 out of 46 found this review helpful
I've been shooting professionally since the 70's and most of my work has been in the still life arena. My personal interests have always been more in the area of portraits, landscapes and street shooting (Cartier-Bresson is one of my icons). View cameras and mid-format were my mainstay until I had to start using digital and I came in early, buying the then new Kodak DCS-560 which was the EOS 1N converted to digital and providing state of the art at that time (6.2 MP), for the humble sum of $25,000. Yes, that's right.
I used it as a studio camera and got decent results, pleasing most clients. In later years I rented the latest top runners for jobs as needed and the last one I used in this way was the Mark II. It was great to shoot with and I was able to produce 30x40 tack sharp portrait posters for the client with no trouble, using the RAW files it produced.
So why all this yaddayadda you might ask? Only to establish a) I have a base of experience which may be of some value and b) I am probably pretty fussy about my equipment.
With this being said I bought the 5D because I believed it would give me what I needed (and wanted). I could have bought the Mark III, but I was looking for a camera to do what the 5D does and didn't require the extra features of the Mark III, most of which are really much more technical than even most professional photographers could ever really utilize. I was concerned with what I consider "reality." The DCS-560 is the same general size, shape and weight as the Mark III. I know what it's like to carry that around the world. What would the Mark III offer me that I must have that the 5D wouldn't? Better image quality? Not really. Truth is that the 5D image quality is extraordinary and I can't think of a single purpose I will ever encounter where the supposed "improvement" of the MIII would be needed or, really, even apparent. If I were doing some really technical shot which required a feature of the MIII which the 5D lacks, I'll rent one. My opinion is it will never happen.
What about build quality? I like the fact that the MIII is weather proofed and it would be reassuring, certainly, if the 5D were as well. Again, truth is I take very good care of my equipment and always treat it with respect. I don't see myself exposing my 5D to harm by moisture (I can use a camera glove if I need to shoot in a downpour, not a very common occurrence I wouldn't think). Otherwise, the 5D is solidly built, feels very sturdy, and will not succumb to uselessness if exposed to marginal weather conditions, as long as I remain aware enough to just take proper care while using it. It's not hard to do. A journalist or someone who needs to shoot a lot in really serious weather would need to have a MIII. I don't. And that leaves burst speeds. I don't shoot sports and when I need to catch a moment in people shots where I'm looking for a particular expression, for example, the 5D speed works just fine. At a certain point, a higher burst speed is really overkill.
All cameras have strengths and weaknesses. To my thinking, the 5D's strengths are apparent: superb image quality (be sure to use the best optics. L series lenses, the 100 macro and a few others work for me), excellent build quality and finish, the best ergonomics I have ever found in a camera (shared by the EOS series as a whole) and a really great price. Compared to that $25,000 DCS I bought so many years ago (yes, the technology has advanced and the prices have come down) and even to the MIII, the price is a bargain. The only "weakness" would have to be the lack of extra insurance of a weather proofing construction.
So far my experience with this camera has been excellent. I just love it. It satisfies all my requirements and I don't feel that I am compromising any of them, simply because a higher priced and more feature filled model exists. The results I have been getting amaze me. Detail, lack of noise, color saturation and tonality, ease of operation, relative size and weight, battery life, ease of quickly changing modes and shooting parameters, the feel of it in my hands, all speak well to me. Right now it's my favorite camera. I like it so much, and it does so much of what I actually want and need, I don't think I'll be looking to replace it for quite a while. If you can embrace reality and not get sucked into hype (what you don't need), you will love it too. Highly recommended!
A real winning full frame camera in a nice form factor-finally! October 24, 2005
T. Tom (SF Bay Area, CA United States)
253 out of 280 found this review helpful
This is a great camera and brings Canon's top of the range Pro line a bit closer to amateurs. In fact, it's good enough for professional use and I know of several pros using the 5d (in addition to myself). There are 4 main advantages to the 5d:
Full frame - there is no more 1.6x or 1.3x crop factor to deal with. A 50mm lens gives the same field of view as a 50mm lens on a film camera. The focal length labelled on the lens is what the body captures.
Image quality - although not as many megapixels, the 5D is comparable to even to the top of the line 1dsMKII with regards to image quality. In fact, the 5D performs even better at high ISO speed ratings 800 and above than the more than double cost 1dsMKII.
Large LCD Screen - the screen is much larger than on previous cameras, including the 1dsMKII. It's very 'photographic' and while it's not that bright when outdoors in the sunlight, it's quite nice and usable still.
Form Factor - it has a smaller form factor than the higher pro cameras and is not very heavy. This is a plus in my book. Even if you are a pro, you don't want to necessarily look like one all the time. If you do want to look like one, you can add the optional battery grip.
I would recommend this camera to anyone. I can think of zero complaints for the pro or advanced amateur photographer.
Transition from Xt to a 5D July 22, 2007
U. Carpenter
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I first started out in DSLR's with a Canon Xt or 350D for the numerical crowd out there. Then recently upgraded to a Canon 5D.
The usual good-bad review.
First the good.
Resolution is far better than the Xt, obviously. Blowing up photos to poster size is no problem with the 5D. Even cropping at 100% still shows the detail in the photo (Warning: Zooming in at 100% of a photo to test its 'sharpness' is not wise. How many times do you take a developed photo and hold it close to your face to achieve 100% crop? Probably never.)
The controls are effective in the fact that I didnt accidently change a setting like I did many times with the Xt. And the scroll wheel is a fantastic feature to use, everything from scrolling through picture to scrolling through settings, it is very very effective.
Full frame.
Ahhh yes one of the reasons I upgraded. I had heard so much about this, and at first thought to myself it wouldnt be all that fantastic. WAS I EVER WRONG! Full frame (heard many times) is a dream. The coverage you get is astonishing when compared to a 1.6 camera body.
Perfect for landscape/cityscape photography. If you upgrade to a 5D you will immediately notice this. Also, if youre wondering if you should or shouldnt upgrade to a FF, my advice would to be just go for it.
ISO handling.
Another reason I upgraded. I shot my first wedding with the Xt and even though it performed like a champ, the one thing it was lacking was the ISo handling. Very grainy at 1600. The 5D is arguably the best at ISO handling. When exposed correctly (which is with any camera), the noise associated with high ISO numbers is hardly noticable.
Design.
Nice size and weight. Another plus going from the Xt to the 5D.
Viewfinder.
I have to watch my language when describing this, it is that amazing.
I am truely astonished by this thing. It is like nothing I have ever seen. Looking through it pleases my eye. Very bright, very large...no way there can be a complaint on the viewfinder. A extremely large noticable feature when compared to the Xt.
Now for the bad. Although I dont consider these "bad" as apposed to 'different'
A 50mm lens is exactly that, 50mm. With 1.6x crop cameras a 50mm would be equivalent to a 80mm on a FF camera. Some call it 'added reach' when refering to 1.6x crop cameras. If you are into sports or anything that requires as much zoom as possible this will hinder that added appearant "reach".
FPS.
The frame rate is 3fps which is the same as the Xt. For my style of shooting FPS is not a must have feature. If it is for you then dont get this camera.You will only get frustrated.
Conclusion.
An ugrade that I dont regret one bit. The FF is a true dream. The high ISO handling will come in extremely handy for my upcoming wedding. The size of it is perfect, although I will eventually get the battery grip.
Controls are nicely done. Canon really did a fantastic job on this. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting to upgrade from a 10D, 20D, 30D, XT, or XTi. The only body that can better this is the 1D series.
Get it, you wont be sorry.
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