Canon EOS 5D
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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 and extremely detailed shots.
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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Canon EOS 5D Reviews
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Canon EOS 5D Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
Over five years old and this camera still impresses amateurs and pros alike. Very stable camera, definitely a great buy.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 this fine camera! It takes awesome pictures and is able to excell at any job!
- 5.0 out of 5
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 IS USM and I had some wonderful shots at monochrome mode. The IS is useful for low light conditions. Yes I confess that a little vignetting occurs on some shots. But I love them, too. I clearly offer that camera for semi-pro or pros. Excellent.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 some time and yes the price is high but so is the images you get. camera works fast great detail and nice to a 24mm be a 24mm lens. because of the full format the view finder is brighter. camera handles like all canons clean and fast just as good a film camera and a great screen to see the results on(but don't use it for editing) if you are not an old film guy the full frame might not mean as much to you but for us it is a dream come true. will not get rid of my 20d because of the multiplier (1.6) it is great for long lens making them a little longer but now with both bodies i have a near perfect system. might go for the 30d to replace the 20d like the spot meter. but in short this is a Great Great Camera!
- 5.0 out of 5
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 performs perfectly picture-wise the zoom feels very stiff towards the larger apertures. It frees zooming out but goes stiff when zooming in to the lower magnifications - has anyone else had this problem?
- 5.0 out of 5
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 ! great colors, easy to use. a lot of funtions. amazing !!!!!!! It����s simple.....one of the best !
- 5.0 out of 5
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 of these in my family now and there are of the greatest quality. If youve only just started thinking about buying it or are not sure about, trust me this is the best - get it!
- 5.0 out of 5
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, even a pro have to carry the camera...
- 5.0 out of 5
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 the big view which I enjoyed on Canon 1N film camera. A person said that it has a focusing screen, I dont believe that as it focuses in almost dark areas. Try lens 24-105 4L to enjoy the most. I love it. Best of luck!
- 5.0 out of 5
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 good enough to sell, I'm really pleased,the handling is superb, really responsive, and the pictures are awesome using 28-135 IS lens. I was going to keep the G6 for point and shoot usage but I haven't picked it back up yet....
- 5.0 out of 5
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.
A bit heavy, but that's the price you pay for full frame and a fairly durable body. The 5D
exposure system is usually within 1/3 f stop of
my ridiculously expensive hand held meter.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 oversaturated (like on sony sensors) tones are subtle, construction is serious, and I am like a newborn with digital full frame ... I had almost forgotten how comfortable it is.
Viewfinder is exceptionnal.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 with my 20D and I just got it for Christmas. I took some test pictures with 5D and compared to 20D, I can't see why someone would go back to 20D. Price is a factor, but you can always sacrifice a few dinners and nights out to pay for it. You'll never get a change to take that 'shot' again. I'm keeping the 5D and selling the 20D.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 — no shutter lag compared to all those "consumer" cameras I have tried. The photos are amazingly free of noise in low light situations, and it can shoot at ISO up to 1600. Colors are accurate, even in AUTO white balance mode. I also got the Canon 24-105mm L lens to use with it. Together they make a great tool — I don't have to change lenses very often and the IS works great. I love it.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 using a straight 50mm F1.8 lens! Some of my 5D photos can be seen on dailyawards.com
This camera is a must have for the wedding photographer who wants the max pixels...and the same feel as a 35mm film camera!
Love this camera!
- 1.0 out of 5
I liked the camera in all but but the one most important part - it doesn't focus properly with either my 100-400L IS, or my 17-40L. These lenses are less than a year old, and work perfectly with my D60. I was about to buy this camera until my friend stopped by with his new one. Imagine the crestfallen look on his face after our tests hots printed out! Unacceptable.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 does not match the clarity of the 5d. Now I will not have to upgrade for quite awhile. This really not a camera for weekend hobbyists. A little high priced, but if you are a working photographer it is well worth the cost.
Ny2sdphotogal
- 3.0 out of 5
Feels like plastik in your hands...but takes nice pictures. I would not recomend it for full time professionals.
- 5.0 out of 5
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, you don't need a MK II DS to shoot full frame! One look thru the viewfinder is all it'll take to hook most any photographer - especially those of us who cut our teeth shooting 35mm film cameras! What a camera!
- 5.0 out of 5
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 a 35mm standard, instead of one of the most advanced cameras on the market today.
- 5.0 out of 5
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 you notice how much you where missing with a smaller chip, the view is wide and spacious. The focusing points are easy to get to with the toggel. The display screen on the back is large enough so you can see detail without zooming, excellent screen resolution. At 12.8 MP's I don't need to go into detail on image data it's more detail than you would ever need. I took an image of my 9 year old face, took it to 100% in photoshop and was amazed to see all the fuzzy hairs on his face I never noticed before. If you have shot Canon before the learning curve is zero. This camera reminds me of the time I got my first medium formate film camera, with larger negatives or files you can get higher paying jobs. With 12.8 mp I wont have to upgrade every year, maybe I can skip a year or two.
- 3.0 out of 5
Ive only had lend this camera for two weeks now,the only thing i can say its good and ok in many aspects.Quiet ,fast ,strong easy going and takes wonderful pics ; its simply stuninng-and a 94% super camera.Very recomandable,BUT far Too expensive!i will keep my D20 -its better value,and i think the 20D is almost up there too.
christian ,Pro Photog
Canon EOS 5D Comments & Questions (write your own!)
I'd really appreciate anyone that knows advice.
Many thanks
Mike
DCHQ users have given it a 4.7 out of 5 stars, saying things like "Excellent, Superb, Fantastic, Great". Users at other sites (which you can see on that same page) have also given it high marks, 4/5.
If you want a superb (full-frame!) dSLR, the Canon 5D ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a great choice.
But remember, with the average price, it may not come with anything other than the basic body, or perhaps a basic 50mm lens. And, of course, there's Uncle Sam's cut of the mix.
And if you're going pro, you'll want a nice portrait lens capability, and with weddings, the ability to do telephone shots, the flash, and you'll also want battery backup. And always, ALWAYS make sure you purchase good 1A filters for all your lenses. They are very cheap insurance policies against impact damage.
Package deals can be a good bargain, but sometimes come with inferior lenses which make for short term savings, but long term headaches. So be mindful.
It can be easy to blow your budget when trying to get into something for the first time.
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Howard
Howard
The difference between 8 and 10 megapixels is going to be very slight; chances are good you will not even notice it unless you are printing very large photos (larger than 11x14) or unless you are zooming a LOT and then blowing the resulting image up into a larger print.
There's a really interesting discussion of the whole thing <a href="kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth... while he's a little extreme, he makes some excellent points about the role of megapixels in a camera's value.
And finally in response to your answer to Sandra, <a href="photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fe... an interesting discussion on the use of L-Series lenses with the 5D. Might help you!
I noticed that your question hasn't been responded to yet. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on www.DigitalCamera-HQ.com, so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!
A beginning pro that wants quick and easy aperture/speed changes plus the best speed for sports and fast moving objects under $2000. There is only ONE camera that fills that requirement, the Canon 40D is what you need and it's under $1,200. You will have to spend about $2,800 to get a faster camera, the next step up in speed is the Canon 1D Mk-II.
Some people may recommend the Nikon D300 which is going for about $1,900, it's a great camera but will not be as fast. Similar to it's predecessor the D200 vs. the Canon 30D, the high ISO performance is lagging behind the Canon 40D. Get into a low-light situation and the 40D will always do a better job, and it's $700 less, that leaves you money to invest in a fast lens to go along with the faster camera.
I hope you already discovered this considering how long this question has been out here.
10 Megapixels will print 3872 x 2592.
At 300ppi (highest quality) = 12.91" x 8.64",
200ppi = 19.36" x 12.96",
150ppi = 25.81" x 17.28"
12 Megapixels will print 4290 x 2800.
At 300ppi = 14.30" x 9.34",
200ppi = 21.45" x 14.00",
150ppi = 28.60" x 18.67"
ppi refers to pixels per inch, the more the better quality, higher resolution.
So basically if this chart is too technical then I can simplify it by saying that you can print larger images with a 12MP camera because of the higher resolution when expanded in print size. Only really important if you are planning on printing or publishing.
Top of the line ... well, you can't argue with the EOS 5D ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), except for the price, OUCH.
The other difference is the FOV factor on the 30D. Any lens you put on there will be lengthened by a focal multipler of 1.6 .. A 50 mm lens will shoot like a 80mm lens. The 5D is a full frame sensor and therefore, a 50mm lens will shoot like a 50mm lens. Where this is most advantageous is going to be at the wide angle. If it's telephoto you are after, the 1.6 multiplier will lengthen the zoom even more (a benefit for distance shooters).
Noise levels are cleaner on the 5D images but again, I really need to blow those images up to start seeing that.
The cost is the other factor.. I just noticed the 30D selling for 1049.00 after rebate at B&H in New York, whereas the 5D is still in the 25-2700 range after rebate. That is over double the price. That difference will buy a supreme piece of L series glass, like the 24-105mm F4 or the 24-70 F2.8 lens.
The bar graph for digital camera extinction is rising at warp speed. I bought a 5000.00 1D Mark II when it came out and have watched the evolution of digitals replace themselves within a very short period of time. No matter what you purchase, the obsolescence factor will be fast on your heels.
Weighing out cost, benefit and advantages, it would take a lot to convince me I need to spend more for the 5D, but I do want one just to be "like one of the guys".. <-- it's a guy thing I guess.
Hope this helps.
However is frames per second is not important, but getting the largest printable picture is, then obviously the 5d would be preferred due to it's higher resolution.
Also, if you like to shoot with ultra wide angle lenses then you'd greatly benefit from the 5d being a full frame sensor compared to the 30d with it's 1.6x crop. On a 5d the focal length of a 16-35mm f/2.8L would be 16-35mm, however the same lens on a 30d would have an effective field of view of about 26-56mm.
I noticed that you haven't marked a Best Answer- are you still in need of help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question at digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately questions are being answered within just one or two days. Good luck!
HOWEVER, that fact that you are considering the 5D means that you haven't ruled out a $3000 camera, so you are overlooking an obvious choice which will probably suit you well in both portrait and action. The 1D mark II is about the same money as the 5D, and is the ULTIMATE sports/ action camera. Its autofocus speed shames the others. AND, with a larger and better sensor than the 30D (the megapixels are the same, but the sensor is physically larger) you have LESS NOISE, especially in those dark indoor arena shots. It actually does beautiful portrait work as well, up to about 16x20. Kevin (above) is right that this will be subject to the quality of your lenses.
If you are a pro or turning pro, and can afford to, get the 1D Mark II or the 5D and a couple of nice "L" lenses. A good show photog will pull in $500-$1000 a show, so you'll pay it off soon enough. If you're a pony-mom or hobbyist, or turning pro and can't swing the camera AND good glass, get the 30D and some nice "L" lenses, and you can sell it in a year to help pay for an upgrade. I started with a digital rebel, upgraded to a 20D, then to the 1D Mark II. Either way, I agree with Kevin. get good lenses. Good luck.
jeff
I shoot weddings as well and have been able to maintain good shots with the Rebel XT ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). If you want to upgrade and save on money, the Rebel XTi ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) might be a good way to go. Another way to save is to look for a used Canon 20D ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) on eBay. It won't have a warranty, but you'll love the versatility.
Andrew
As for the 5D ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )- yes it's gorgeous, yes it's expensive, and it's also got a bigger sensor with less pixels 'crowded' onto it. It's a better camera. But it may not be what you need particularly if you can't afford it.
Here are some image tests that might help you decide, pay special attention to the low light shots:
<a href="imaging-resource.com/PRODS/... test</a>
<a href="imaging-resource.com/PRODS/... test</a>
I shoot weddings as well and have been able to maintain good shots with the Rebel XT. If you want to upgrade and save on money, the Rebel XTi might be a good way to go. Another way to save is to look for a used Canon 20D on eBay. They are very fast and have very clear and crisp shots. It won't have a warranty, but you'll love the versatility.
Linda
There are three popular choices for this range, all are quite good although some may claim one to be better than the other. These are
Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM
SIGMA LENS 55 - 200MM Lens for Canon SLR Camera 684-101
Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Di ll
It might be a good idea to bring your camera along to test the lens before deciding to buy and for Sigma and Tamron lens, make sure it is meant for Canon cameras.
john.
Thanks!
But the actual shutter itself is-what-it-is. It's quieter on the 5D than on any of the Rebels or the 20D & 30D. The new 40D has a MUCH quicker shutter that's not as loud, but it's still very noticable.
You would think they would have invented something for this issue by now. Seems we are all looking for a solution.
Thanks
What's the diffrence besides the ovious+
This page ( photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fe... ) does a good job of covering the issue, but what it boils down to is that the stores offering these prices ("graymarket" stores, they're called) are usually selling repackaged/refurbished foreign-market cameras that may or may not be stolen and definitely don't have a warranty. Furthermore, once you place an order with them they will harass you to no end to buy overpriced accessories and add-ons and if you refuse to do so, your order will get conveniently "lost" or the product will suddenly be out of stock.
Short answer: don't do it, not worth it.
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Thanks so much for the heads up on gray-market items.
I had no idea and you probably saved me a huge headache.
Do you think I should still persue this camera by legit dealers?
You should most definitely pursue it through legit dealers if you're serious about photography. It's an extremely good rig (as the price tag ought to tell you ;]). Honestly, all of the higher end dSLRs are very good (and even the low end ones). I can't think of a real stinker in the bunch.
Good luck!
Your right about the price.
How do you feel about the EOS 30D?
I feel that you get more for the buck, plus a built in flash with the compromise of 8.2 megapixels as opposed to 12.8.
Please let me know I value your opinion.
Robert
The 5D is definitely more of a pro/niche camera than the 30D, which is something of a pro-am rig. The main difference is the 5D's larger sensor, but it's also quicker on continuous drive (has better buffer performance). This discussion ( photography-on-the.net/foru... ) does a good job of breaking down the differences. In the end, I think that unless you're a pro the 30D is probably more than enough camera for you. ;]
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photobuff
john.
oh,the lens i love the best........canon 24 mm straight.
yours,
john.
Invest in and USE a tripod. The shutter is open more in low light photography so any movement you have while shooting will result in more blur.
Up the ISO. This is the film's, or sensor's in this case, sensitivity to light. The higher the number, the less time the shutter needs to be open, allowing less time for blurring. There is a downside however, the higher the ISO the more "noise" you have. Noise is a granulation of the image, ie. small white dots around the subjects and a slight red tint to the darker places in your photos.
Open the aperture more, the amount of light that is let in. Combined with a high iso you can have a fast shutter speed and still get a good amount of exposure.
You can manually adjust these settings on your camera. If its a little much for you to feel comfortable adjusting, you can use Aperture Priority Mode, the A on your mode selector wheel. This will let you set your aperture size (smaller the number, the larger the aperture) and the camera will automatically set for the other two settings. Combined with a tripod this should get you some lovely photos.
FINALLY, and most importantly, experiment and dont rush, your low light conditions will be unique to that event, so fiddle and be patient. Youll find the settings that relay get you good photos.
The Automatic low light settings on your camera might also be useful in these situations, but generally, movement is blurred when using that setting on a camera.
I hope it helps, its not as hard as it sounds, and be sure to experiment.
Thanks.
I'd be careful of a deal that sounds too good to be true. These cameras may be refurbished, or the site may be trying to up-sell you accessories at a very expensive price. If you dont' buy the accessories, they suddenly don't have your camera in stock.
I did some searching on the internet, and there is a bit of a "buzz" about these sites. They seem to be "bait-and-switch" sales sites. See here ( thoughts-of-dave.blogspot.c... ) for some of the issues with the site.
It seems that these sites (among many other digital camera "sales" sites) are run by the same company. Check out their 0/10 rating on ResellerRatings.com ( resellerratings.com/store/P... ) to see how they fare. I would not buy anything from these people.
Andrew
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And, that's not the only one out there. Apparently, Sonic Cameras is quite the scam - and screwing people out of money hand over fist.
Needless to say - I will NOT be purchasing anything from Sonic Cameras. I'm just thankful I found this info before I bought anything.
I understand where you're at in some respects, because I recently chose to buy the 40D over the new Rebel XSI. On the other hand, I did that to shoot a wedding, so my needs were a bit different. But I've been looking into these cameras pretty heavily recently and may be able to help.
The 5D is a very expensive, professional camera. I don't know that you need to go that route to get more functionality than what you have. That's just my opinion, but put it this way: I didn't feel I needed the 5D in order to shoot a wedding, if that gives you an idea of the level of camera it is. Not to say it's not fantastic and great for professional shooting, but you can get by with something cheaper that will make you just as happy, in my opinion.
The reason I picked the 40D over the XSI had a lot to do with the heavier, less plastic body/ greater durability. I also liked the higher ISO (40D has 3200, XSI tops out at 1600). Same with higher shutter speed, exact Kelvin settings for white balance, and a host of other flexible features. Basically, it gives you the power of more manual control over several settings of the camera and has a lot wider range of capability in many situations.
The XSI is certainly an upgrade on the XTI, in terms of having a faster/ better processor and more options. But I guess my question is, why are you upgrading? If you are happy with the operation of the XTI but just want something faster/ more capable, then the XSI might be a nice choice. But if you are ready to move on to more complex camera operations and want more manual flexibility/ to expand your skills and your shooting range, then you might want to look into the 40D.
I hope that sort of helps. Feel free to add more info if you need more specific advice.
Oh, and your XTI lenses will work on the XSI and the 40D.
I have a canon 400D
I have Sigma 18-200 ,Tamron 28-300 stabilised and 2 canon L lenses 17-40 and 70-200 both L
I am trying to decide a future with either the 5D which has come down to my budget or the 50D.
I would like to do low light photography at higher ISO's such as 1600 and am about to travel.
I dislike changing lenses unless i had to.
In my shoes would you go for the old technology full ram or the new APS?, and why?
Gid
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Well... actually, I'd tell you not to stick with Canon until you see what will they get into the market. Why? Simply because for a couple of more dollars, you are getting a far better camera nowadays... like the Nikon D700. If you cannot wait... buy a 50D, because it's just new stuff... so, you can sell it in a couple of months with very little money wasted, and then you can decide what to do in the future: stick with Canon, and buy 5D sucessor... or just sell everything and buy the Nikon D700.
Alan.
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Those are all of the file sizes for the various modes you can put the 5D on. You can blow-up any of them to any size, it more depends on if you plan to crop and edit, etc. You could probably blow the Small one up to a 20 by 40, and still have a clear non-pixelated image. I would recommend shooting in RAW mode, or at least in Large/Fine mode, because it never hurts to have a larger image, unless of course you run out of room. But it can definitely hurt having too few pixels, especially for editing, cropping, and blowing up, in the long run. So invest in bigger compact flash cards, and probably an external hard drive (both of which are very cheap, probably less than $100), you'll be thankful for it.
Enjoy.
Then there's that 21MP. Great camera.