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Canon EOS 5D
Canon EOS 5D
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"Sturdy and reliable"
  • 5 out of 5
"Fantastic DSLR camera!"
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Canon EOS 5D Reviews

  • 4.65 out of 5

Rating: 4.65 of 5
(243 user reviews)

Canon 5D Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 5 out of 5
Sturdy and reliable (Kristin Herout - 2/12/09)

Over five years old and this camera still impresses amateurs and pros alike. Very stable camera, definitely a great buy.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Fantastic DSLR camera! (Jerry Saige - 5/4/08)

I have been using my 5D for the last 6 months on a variety of assignments and have been completely satisfied with every aspect of... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Just one word: Excellent (Hamza Aytac - 5/4/07)

This camera is incredible I think. With right lenses, picture quality, color range and sharpness are excellent. I use a L series 24-105 f4 L... read more

  • 5 out of 5
This is what I have been Waiting for! (angelo caminiti - 1/19/07)

I have had the 10d and 20d and found them to be great cameras. but I have wanted to see a full frame camera for... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Have I bought a duff lens? (Gordon Faulks - 10/18/06)

Camera found to be excellent in all aspects using a 24-105mm lens. I have recently purchased the 70-300mm IS DO USM Lens and whilst it... read more

  • 5 out of 5
ONE OF THE BEST !!!!!!!!! (Fernando Salas - 10/12/06)

I own this camera for 2 months, and is one of the best cameras in the market..........you take pictures in ISO 1600 almost nothing NOISE... read more

  • 5 out of 5
omg (john - 10/1/06)

This camera has to be the best on the market, if your lookin at cameras of this price range by this one! We have to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Plastic... (Hans Nygaard - 9/8/06)

It is the same plastic as in 1D, and it focuses properly with all my Canon lenses, and it is good enough for pro use... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Superb and Great ! (Kevin K Kayani - 8/11/06)

I have used Canon D10, D20, 1Ds and now bought 5D and must say that this is the best of all. The ideal fact is... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Fantastic ( - 7/17/06)

Having traded in an EOS1n for a powershot G6 a year ago, Then getting the 5D a couple of weeks ago to persue getting images... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera- My EOS1v is going into mothballs ( - 7/17/06)

Don't understand the comment on the 100-400mm IS.
I've shot a ton of pictures with this lens and the 1.5 and 2x tele-extenders. Great results.read more

  • 5 out of 5
AF perfect, fast, silent ( - 6/19/06)

This is a fantastic camera ! I own it along with the 100-400, and the 24-105, both are absolutely fabulous.
Images definition is sharp, not... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Time to Take Pictures ( - 4/27/06)

I read about the 5D for several months before I took the plunge and bought it. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Phenomenal Photos ( - 4/21/06)

This is an expensive camera if you don't need full-frame images from your D-SLR. If you do, it's the best value anywhere! It is quick... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Exciting Camera...great compliment to my 20D (Steve Allen - 4/15/06)

I love this camera...The versatility is amazing! The ability to shoot at ISO64 shortens the time spent on sharpening photos. I get good crisp portraits... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Beautiful Pictures! ( - 1/17/06)

This is an A+ camera. Sharp wonderful pictures. Love the full frame, light body, easy to handle.
Although the 20d is a good camera, it... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing! ( - 11/23/05)

As an old film shooter, I can't express, in mere words, how happy I am to see full frame at the 5D's price point. Now... read more

  • 5 out of 5
FIVE STARS, SUPERB! ( - 11/9/05)

This camera now sets the standards. The features and facilities are put together in such a user friendly way you would think you were using... read more

  • 5 out of 5
FULL FRAME, WELCOME BACK ( - 10/3/05)

Day one, I can't believe how much I love full frame. No longer doing the new math on lens selection. Looking through the view finder... read more

  • 3 out of 5
plastik is fantastik ( - 1/9/06)

Feels like plastik in your hands...but takes nice pictures. I would not recomend it for full time professionals.read more

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