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. Features: 12.8 Megapixel full-frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC II Image Processor for outstanding image quality and performance - 3.0 fps for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst. Large 2.5 LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles up to 170deg. Picture Style function for superior command of in-camera color, contrast and sharpness. High-precision 9-point AF with 6 additional Supplemental points surrounding the center point for superior focus tracking. Strong and light magnesium-alloy body with new shutter durability-tested to 100,000 exposures. Compatible with over 50 Canon EF lenses and most EOS System accessories.
Product Description
The full frame 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D. Discreet enough to avoid attention with resolution enough to keep the toughest picture editors happy. Travel light without compromise. Image Resolution: 12.8 Megapixel Lens Construction: N/A Digital Zoom: N/A Optical Zoom: N/A Maximum f/number N/A Movie Mode: N/A Internal Memory: N/A Memory Card Compatibility: CompactFlash Type I / II (Microdrive compatible) LCD Size: 2.5 Power Options: BP-511A battery supplied Power adapter ACK-E2. Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B PTP) Video output (PAL/ NTSC). Pictbridge Enabled: Yes Box Contents: Camera Body Eyecup Eb Camera Cover R-F-3 Wide Strap EW-100DGR Battery Charger CB-5L Power Cable Battery Pack BP-511A Terminal Cap for NB-2LH Video Cable VC-100 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (USB) User Manual Kit. Warranty: 1 Year.
Customer Reviews:
Why are you reading this, go get one and start shooting !.......2006-06-15
I recently upgraded from the 20D, and had read some mixed reviews about how much better the 5D was, one saying there is not much difference up to A4......well I am hear to tell you this is far from true.
The 5D has astonished me from the start. Having the same layout as the 20D made it an easy transition. I think the sharpness and color rendition are more than significanly better than the 20D....having the 24-105mm L series obviously helps though.
You also appreciate the full frame sensor...especially with scenery shots....
You won't need to spend as much time on Photoshop either, perhaps just the odd tweak here and there.
This is a fantastic camera and worth every penny.
Setting a new standard.......2006-05-15
As a keen amateur photographer and already having a range of Canon gear I was very interested when this camera came onto the market and bought it pretty much immediately.
Before then, I used an Canon 300D which in itself is an excellent camera but suffers by not having a full-size sensor, is lacking in a number of more advanced features and is generally quite slow.
The sensor size is the key feature (and being the most expensive part of the camera the key price component) so it is important to consider whether you want a full-size sensor or a smaller one (as may be found on the EOS 30D for example). There are two schools of thought re the sensor size. On one hand, you can multiply the focal length of your lens by 1.6 (in the case of the 30D) to get the new focal length and there is therefore no difference (an 8 megapixel image will print perfectly to A4 size and probably A3 size). The limitation here is on wide angle, where you cannot get as wide a landscape view as you would with a full-size sensor. At the high focal length (eg. wildlife / sporting events) you do not lose out, but you do not benefit either, since a larger sensor would in effect contain the image from the smaller one within its image.
If you are new to SLR photography then this may not too big an issue, as you can purchase a range of lenses to meet these needs. In such a case, the EOS 30D may well be a more suitable purchase, offering most the features of the 5D at a much lower price in part as a result of the smaller sensor. In that case you are limited on wide-angle lenses and there's no L-series (the highest quality lens made by Canon) available on the EF-S lenses made especially for the smaller sensor (the superzoom lenses work on EF and EF-S mounts)
Back to the 5D, the build of the camera is superb. It feels very robust, and has an interface similar to all other EOS cameras, in particular the digital models. In that regard, the LCD screen on the back is much bigger than previous models and the scrolling control is as found on the 10D and onwards. Battery and memory card slots are exactly as on previous cameras so your old batteries and memory cards will be compatible with this one, perhaps as backup.
One of the main differences I noticed in using the 5D is how much faster it is than the 10D or 300D. As soon as you switch it on (via an irritating 3 position switch for "On"/ "Off" / "On with the wheel disabled") the camera is ready to take photos and overall you do not feel limited by the number of photos it can take before needing a breather to write everything to memory (in RAW mode as well as JPEG). The viewfinder is huge (as a result of the full-size sensor) with clear indication of which focus points are in use (there are 9 focus points, with "assist points" near the centre).
In terms of features, spot metering is included (you have manual selection of this alongside normal, partial and balanced rather than automatic as on the 300D) and you can choose the focus mode re whether to follow the subject (eg. in motor sport) or to not adjust as you reframe (eg. landscapes). It is very easy to change the ISO rating for your photo, key when taking shots in poor light. The software provided to view the images is excellent, and a download is available to import the RAW files (which are a different format to the previous Canon RAW files but seemingly compatible for 3rd party backup devices) into Adobe Photoshop.
The picture modes have been removed from the main dial (I always use shutter priority or aperture priority) although you can choose the "Picture Style" (eg. indoor, landscape) via the control panel to configure contrast, saturation, brightness for each mode.
So the downsides... well, there's no flash (it is of course fully compatible with Canon Speedlite flash as well as all E-TTL flashes) although given the results of the built-in flash on the 300D you're not missing much. The on/off switch is irritating (I haven't yet needed the middle mode), the battery compartment is not that easy to open, and at times I did think the camera was too heavy.
However, as soon as I saw the results I got from the 5D, the ease with which I was able to take the photos and control pretty much everything in a easy-to-use manner, I knew this was a superb purchase and I'm delighted. My main reasons for purchasing this were improved performance and features (notably spot metering) compared to the 300D and the opportunity with a full-size sensor to move away from film photography completely. Mission accomplished - it's superb!
All in all an excellent purchase for anyone looking to turn their back on film camera once and for all, although perhaps not that worthy an upgrade from the 10D or as a first camera purchase.
Canon Eos 5D.......2006-04-03
What can I say this is a great camera. The points I like best are the dynamic range. It seems to capture more detail/colour in contrast situations and also the full frame.
Yes an improvement on the 20D. The only slight letdown is the Flash. The 20D seemed slightly better using the 580EX but still the 5D had good flash results. Lets hope it's reliable (unlike my 20D)!!!
Product Description
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Product Description
The Canon EOS 5D digital reflex camera is without doubt the most advanced model on the market. The digital equivalent of the EOS3 and EOS5 from the traditional series the EOS 5D "best reflex camera 2006" (by TIPA the Technical Imaging Press Association) is designed for experienced photographers who have yet to switch over to digital. The magnesium and polycarbonate alloy body offers all the framing conditions of a traditional reflex camera. As a top of the range digital camera the EOS 5D benefits form all the latest advances in digital technology and the accumulated experience of the EOS digital range. Including notably a full format (23.9 x 35.8 mm) second generation CMOS sensor with a resolution of over 12 megapixels to allow for the accurate reproduction of even the most subtle nuances in shadow and low light conditions. The EOS 5D features a burst mode of 3 frames per second in JPEG format. The sophisticated autofocus system works even for moving subjects. Get a good view of your work and work in progress on the 230000 pixel 2.5" LCD screen. The colour matrix and parameter settings are replaced by the new Canon image style based on 6 presets that simplify control of image production and apply the desired treatment directly to the photograph in the same way as different types of film can be used in this way in traditional cameras. In this way you can select the contrast and crispness the tint and colour saturation that you require. You can use the C button to establish an alternative set of parameters and switch quickly between two settings.
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