Canon EOS 5D
| 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. |
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- 13th of 44 in SLR/Professional
- 14th of 47 in 12 Megapixels
- 18th of 74 in Canon
- 6th of 57 in Over $600
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Editors' Comments
The latest digital SLR from Canon has a whole lot of muscle behind it. The Canon EOS 5D features a 'full frame' sensor, yielding a field of view identical to that of 35mm film cameras. The 5D uses the full span of your lenses to capture larger, more detailed photographs. The astounding 12.8 megapixels make this camera great for large scale reproductions... read more
Specifications
- 12.8 megapixels
- Canon EF lens mount
- auto and manual focus
- manual and program exposure
- JPEG and RAW file formats
- lithium ion battery
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Answered Questions for the 5D
- Q: Does the 5d capture raw and jpeg simultaneously at the press of the shutter, saving two files per picture?
- A: Yes. It does have that option and will capture raw+jpeg up to 12 images in continuous shooting mode at 3... read more
- Q: What does the term "live view" mean?
- A: Live view is optical (the image is displayed thru the glass) while the other option is to display the image... read more
- Q: Wil EF-S lenses work with the Canon 5D?
- A: Unfortunately not... the Canon EF lenses will fit this camera but apparently not the EF-S lenses. read more
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Open Questions for the 5D
- Q: Help!!!! Can I use Tamron lens AF 11-18mm on my new canon eos 5D mark 2?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is a used 5D a better purchase than a new 50D?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: help! i bought the tamron 28-300 vc lens, and it doesnt look like it fits my canon digital rebel xt! i thought it was compatible, what do i do?
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
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Canon EOS 5D News
8/26/05
Canon EOS 5D Breaks New Ground
In a flurry of new releases this week, the Canon EOS 5D, a 12.8 MP digital SLR, stands out among the batch.
