Reviews of the Canon EOS 5D (body only)
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: The headline specification of the 5D is the brand-new CMOS image sensor. Not only does this boast 12.8 megapixels, it's also a full-frame device, being the same size as a 35mm film negative at 36 x 24mm in comparison to the much smaller, roughly APS ...
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No Rating
bobatkins.com
Review Summary: An analysis of the issues which determine the relative image quality of Full Frame and APS-C digital sensors. Illustrated with image samples from the EOS 5D and EOS 20D.
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photographyreview.com
Review Summary: The Canon EOS 5D lives up to the hype. It breaks new ground with its full-frame sensor and huge rear panel LCD.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The EOS 5D is a bruiser and there's no mistaking it for anything than what it is-a high-priced, high-performance D-SLR
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digitalartsonline.co.uk
Review Summary: As good as the Canon EOS 5D is, many professionals are likely to feel compelled towards the speed of capture and resolution posed by the EOS 1Ds MK II. The price will inevitably dissuade hobbyists and serious amateurs. If the full-frame feature isn't ...
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 0296B002
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 6 in
- Depth 3 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
- Resolution 12.8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 13,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,800,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 3200, ISO 100-1600, ISO auto (100-400)
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Portrait mode
- Special Effects Sepia, Neutral, Faithful, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Partial (8%), Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, E-TTL II program flash
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 35
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight)
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Drive mode, Film speed, Focus area, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Manual focus mode, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None - CompactFlash Card
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 4368 x 2912 - 4.6 MB, Normal JPEG 4368 x 2912 - 2.3 MB, Fine JPEG 3168 x 2112 - 2.7 MB, Normal JPEG 3168 x 2112 - 1.4 MB, Fine JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 2 MB, Normal JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 1 MB, RAW 4368 x 2912 - 12.9 MB
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash None
- Flash Modes Red-eye reduction
Lens System
- Focus Adjustment Manual
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens System Mounting Canon EF
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 96%
- Magnification 0.71x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x Flash terminal
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon Digital Photo Professional 2.0
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Neck strap
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-511A
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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