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Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
| Price: | $2,199.00 |
| Brand | Canon |
| Model Name | 5D |
| Shooting Modes | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (1, 2, 3) |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Color | Black |
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- Captures images on CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards, compatible with cards of 2 GB capacity and larger
- Consecutive shooting allows the capture of 3.0 frames per second for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst
- World's smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005 the sensor operates without a conversion factor
- 12.8-megapixel CCD captures images up to 4,368 x 2,912 pixels
- New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees
- 12.8-megapixel CCD captures images up to 4,368 x 2,912 pixels
- World's smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005--the sensor operates without a conversion factor
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- New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees
- Consecutive shooting allows the capture of 3.0 frames per second for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst
- Captures images on CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards, compatible with cards of 2 GB capacity and larger
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| Customer Rating | 4.3 out of 5 stars (266) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (608) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (13) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (632) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (389) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (800) |
| Price | $2,199.00 | $559.00$559.00 | $799.00$799.00 | $2,499.00 | $188.00$188.00 | $999.99$999.99 |
| Sold By | Camera Wholesalers Authorized Dealer | NYT Shop Japan | Phase 3, LLC | Amazon.com | R&R Electro | 42nd Street Photo |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 14 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 7 frames_per_second | 6.3 | 8 |
| Screen Size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.2 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Focus Type | manual-and-auto-focus | Automatic with Manual | Automatic with Manual | manual-and-auto | Autofocus & Manual | Automatic with Manual |
| Image Stabilization | Dual | None | — | true | — | None |
| ISO Range | 50-1600 | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 12800, 25600 as option | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 12800, 25600 as option | 32000 ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (H),6400(H1),12800(H2) | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, (12800 with boost) |
| Item Dimensions | 9 x 4.4 x 6 inches | 5.98 x 2.95 x 4.49 inches | 5.98 x 2.95 x 4.49 inches | 3 x 5.9 x 4.6 inches | 5.75 x 2.91 x 4.25 inches | 5.83 x 2.91 x 4.37 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.79 lbs | 1.87 lbs | 1.87 lbs | 1.76 lbs | 1.81 lbs | 1.90 lbs |
| Max Resolution | 12.8 | 22 | 22 | 30.4 megapixels | 15.5 | 18 |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 12.7 megapixels | 21.1 megapixels | 21.1 megapixels | 30.4 megapixels | 15.1 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 1x | 1x | 1x | 4.8x | 5x |
| Photo Sensor Size | Full Frame (35mm) | Full Frame (35mm) | Full Frame (35mm) | Full Frame (35mm) | APS-C | APS-C |
| Style | Body Only | 5D Mark II Body | 5D Mark II Body | Body Only | Body Only | Body Only |
| Video Capture Resolution | 2160p | 1080p | 1080p | 2160p | — | 1080p |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Wi-Fi | yes | yes |
Product description
Style:Body Only
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Product Packaging:Standard Packaging
World's smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005 the sensor operates without a conversion factor.New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees.New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees.Consecutive shooting allows the capture of 3.0 frames per second for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst.
Product information
Style:Body Only | Product Packaging:Standard Packaging| Product Dimensions | 9 x 4.4 x 6 inches |
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| Item Weight | 1.79 pounds |
| ASIN | B0007Y791C |
| Item model number | 0296B002 |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium ion batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#117,026 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#620 in DSLR Cameras |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
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In-depth review from dpreview.com:The EOS 5D is unlike any previous digital SLR in that it combines a full-frame (35mm sized) high resolution sensor (12.8 megapixels) with a relatively compact body (slightly larger than the EOS 20D, although in your hand it feels noticeably "chunkier"). Read the full Canon EOS 5D review at dpreview.com.
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4.3 out of 5
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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
Style: Body OnlyProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
While a lot of people might want a newer 5D for their sharpness I think the original stands out a bit more in its personality/presentation. While 12.8 MP isn't hard to beat these days a picture that gives you a genuine feeling is. Sharpness is not going to do that for you. These are the first set of pictures I took with this camera immediately after buying with a canon 50mm 1.8 If you want a camera that breathes life into you photos, I'd say this is the one.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great first full-frame camera
By Regi Keith on August 21, 2019
While a lot of people might want a newer 5D for their sharpness I think the original stands out a bit more in its personality/presentation. While 12.8 MP isn't hard to beat these days a picture that gives you a genuine feeling is. Sharpness is not going to do that for you. These are the first set of pictures I took with this camera immediately after buying with a canon 50mm 1.8 If you want a camera that breathes life into you photos, I'd say this is the one.
By Regi Keith on August 21, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2019
Style: Body OnlyProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
I really am loving this camera. It's image quality, dynamic range, and color is better than anything i have ever owned. The camera came pretty beat up but it was loved, to be expected with a camera that is 14 years old and sold used, but for $300, i would suggest this to anyone starting out, or anyone wanting to go full-frame. Sensor needs cleaned and battery was horrible, 30 min life, but KEH Camera had no problem sending me another! Buy this used 5D over a Rebel anyday!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
I went with 5 star camera and they sent me a great 5d mark i 12.8mp. I still use it to this day as a backup!
Delivered me a solid camera body for a fair price.
Style: Body OnlyProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
I ordered 2 5d's form Adorama and they were both broken in some way.
I went with 5 star camera and they sent me a great 5d mark i 12.8mp. I still use it to this day as a backup!
Delivered me a solid camera body for a fair price.
I went with 5 star camera and they sent me a great 5d mark i 12.8mp. I still use it to this day as a backup!
Delivered me a solid camera body for a fair price.
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 star camera sent me a great camera for a good price.
By Spicy Diarrhea on October 11, 2017
I ordered 2 5d's form Adorama and they were both broken in some way.By Spicy Diarrhea on October 11, 2017
I went with 5 star camera and they sent me a great 5d mark i 12.8mp. I still use it to this day as a backup!
Delivered me a solid camera body for a fair price.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2014
Style: Body OnlyProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
If you, like me, need a bigger than aps-c optical viewfinder, full frame image caracter and don't get terrified in losing in ergonomics and camera futures, then this camera could be a good option for you.
I have some experience with aps-c cameras like canon XSI, 40D, T1I, T3, nikon D7000, D3000, D300 and micro 4/3 cameras like panasonic lumix GX1 and olympus EPL1 and none of them can deliver the image character the full frame 5d can. There's obviously something in the optical performance related to the full frame thing (a real and well documented physic fact) but ther is also a digital aspect of the image that is improved or at least transformed by this canon 5d, and that is something you will notice when editing the images coming from this camera.
Is not a camera for everybody and certainly not for geeks. Nor for GI joe photographers needing F15's precision speeded focus aim and machine gun shooter performance.
It is, perhaps, for students, hobbyist.
Characteristics:
-High digital image quality even compared with today's standard.
-Long lasting battery life (almost for ever).
-A bit bulky and heavy.
-Sensor cleaning must be performed regularly (hand sensor cleaning is the only posible option).
-Mirror sound louder than aps-c cameras.
-Menus and ergonomics are way behind with today Canon's offering in all of the posibles aspects.
I have some experience with aps-c cameras like canon XSI, 40D, T1I, T3, nikon D7000, D3000, D300 and micro 4/3 cameras like panasonic lumix GX1 and olympus EPL1 and none of them can deliver the image character the full frame 5d can. There's obviously something in the optical performance related to the full frame thing (a real and well documented physic fact) but ther is also a digital aspect of the image that is improved or at least transformed by this canon 5d, and that is something you will notice when editing the images coming from this camera.
Is not a camera for everybody and certainly not for geeks. Nor for GI joe photographers needing F15's precision speeded focus aim and machine gun shooter performance.
It is, perhaps, for students, hobbyist.
Characteristics:
-High digital image quality even compared with today's standard.
-Long lasting battery life (almost for ever).
-A bit bulky and heavy.
-Sensor cleaning must be performed regularly (hand sensor cleaning is the only posible option).
-Mirror sound louder than aps-c cameras.
-Menus and ergonomics are way behind with today Canon's offering in all of the posibles aspects.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2015
Style: Body OnlyProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
This is my first and only full frame camera. In 2015 it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of even $300 mirrorless cameras, but the files and color are as gorgeous as when this camera was first released. I've shot over 60,000 photos with this beauty and intend to shoot many more. If you can get this camera in your collection and have it serviced for free by Canon before September 2015 because Canon has already announced that they intend to stop service after that date as parts will no longer be available. You won't regret it. If you just want a pure photographic tool, this is it, and the prices recently are just great.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019
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My instructor said that I needed a full frame camera. Looked around and they are really pricey. But this is just what the doctor ordered, it wasn't out of my price range, ( i am in school) and it works like a charm. I use it more than I do my Rebel
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2008
Style: 5D with 24-105mm LensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
It was hard (and expensive) to go from Nikon to Canon, but worth it. I always felt my Nikon could be sharper. I went to Canon for the Lenses and I'm not disappointed, nor will you be. The D5 with the 24-105 L series lens is a beautiful setup, extremely versatile. This is not a compromise camera. Is it perfect, no, but a very, very good camera and lens.
Mainly I use this camera for photographing artwork. I use strobes, and sometimes available light or the 580ex flash. So the lens is plenty fast for my purposes. In fact I try not to go below 5.6 for sharpness. Be warned, if you use the widest zoom, don't fill the frame, there is definite fall off at the corners. The color rendition is beautiful, and nearly flawless right out of the camera, very little post processing is necessary. This was the most frustrating thing about Nikon. Sitting in front of Photoshop fixing bad photos simply sucks.
Then why a rating of 4 and not a 5? I would like to give it a 4.7, because it is not perfect, no camera is. I sometimes use a Hasselblad with a Phaseone digital back and that's not perfect($30,000 setup). The D5 with canon lenses is not a Hasselblad, but at a 10th the price, it is damn close. Did I want the 1ds mark iii? You bet. But for less than 1/3 the cost it is a much better value.
Things I like a lot:
Full frame, L series lenses, true wide angle, reasonable size body, good weight, buttons laid out well, easy menu, beautiful lens, great color, diopter adjust is great, high resolution for the price, good battery life, ergonomic, and a very reasonable price for a great camera.
Things that could be better:
Timer needs to be adjustable (Like a 2 second delay for tripod work), one or 2 buttons for custom settings (instead of the stupid print button). Easier white balance setup and control, confusing resolution descriptions, a pop up fill flash would be very useful in a pinch, time lapse control would be fun.
Things others find missing that I don't care about (but you might):
Not weatherproof, modest multiple capture speed, slow(ish) lens (F-4 isn't bad, and you can get very, very fast Canon lenses if you need them), weight of the lens, slight crop of the image in preview, no live viewing on the lcd, no fill flash, grainy at very high ISO (I found the camera quite impressive up to about 800).
Things that are unacceptable:
None.
A word about RAW. There are many resolution settings on this camera. From medium jpeg to Raw, and Raw with jpeg. This is mainly a studio camera for me, so burst mode is not something I use often. So I won't comment on the speed of capturing multiple images. Maybe if I do portrait work, I'll be glad it's there. But I use RAW with everything I shoot, you should too. As much as possible, anyway Yes the files are larger, but so what. A $40 extreme III card can hold hundreds of images. A 500gig hard drive can hold over 30,000! Here is the upside of raw. It gets better with age. Raw processing has improved from Photoshop cs1 to 2 to 3. Old raw files I have actually look better in the new versions. So if you keep your old raw photos untouched, you may actually get better photos in the years to come. RAW allows amazing adjustment. With jpeg or even tiff, you can't go back. They are what they are.
Summary: A camera cannot take good photographs, that is the photographer's job. That is why I like this camera so much, it gets out of my way easily, so I can do my part. This is a beautiful camera, with a beautiful lens at a GREAT price. Do buy a good UV filter to protect your lens, and a few CF cards and you are good to go.
Mainly I use this camera for photographing artwork. I use strobes, and sometimes available light or the 580ex flash. So the lens is plenty fast for my purposes. In fact I try not to go below 5.6 for sharpness. Be warned, if you use the widest zoom, don't fill the frame, there is definite fall off at the corners. The color rendition is beautiful, and nearly flawless right out of the camera, very little post processing is necessary. This was the most frustrating thing about Nikon. Sitting in front of Photoshop fixing bad photos simply sucks.
Then why a rating of 4 and not a 5? I would like to give it a 4.7, because it is not perfect, no camera is. I sometimes use a Hasselblad with a Phaseone digital back and that's not perfect($30,000 setup). The D5 with canon lenses is not a Hasselblad, but at a 10th the price, it is damn close. Did I want the 1ds mark iii? You bet. But for less than 1/3 the cost it is a much better value.
Things I like a lot:
Full frame, L series lenses, true wide angle, reasonable size body, good weight, buttons laid out well, easy menu, beautiful lens, great color, diopter adjust is great, high resolution for the price, good battery life, ergonomic, and a very reasonable price for a great camera.
Things that could be better:
Timer needs to be adjustable (Like a 2 second delay for tripod work), one or 2 buttons for custom settings (instead of the stupid print button). Easier white balance setup and control, confusing resolution descriptions, a pop up fill flash would be very useful in a pinch, time lapse control would be fun.
Things others find missing that I don't care about (but you might):
Not weatherproof, modest multiple capture speed, slow(ish) lens (F-4 isn't bad, and you can get very, very fast Canon lenses if you need them), weight of the lens, slight crop of the image in preview, no live viewing on the lcd, no fill flash, grainy at very high ISO (I found the camera quite impressive up to about 800).
Things that are unacceptable:
None.
A word about RAW. There are many resolution settings on this camera. From medium jpeg to Raw, and Raw with jpeg. This is mainly a studio camera for me, so burst mode is not something I use often. So I won't comment on the speed of capturing multiple images. Maybe if I do portrait work, I'll be glad it's there. But I use RAW with everything I shoot, you should too. As much as possible, anyway Yes the files are larger, but so what. A $40 extreme III card can hold hundreds of images. A 500gig hard drive can hold over 30,000! Here is the upside of raw. It gets better with age. Raw processing has improved from Photoshop cs1 to 2 to 3. Old raw files I have actually look better in the new versions. So if you keep your old raw photos untouched, you may actually get better photos in the years to come. RAW allows amazing adjustment. With jpeg or even tiff, you can't go back. They are what they are.
Summary: A camera cannot take good photographs, that is the photographer's job. That is why I like this camera so much, it gets out of my way easily, so I can do my part. This is a beautiful camera, with a beautiful lens at a GREAT price. Do buy a good UV filter to protect your lens, and a few CF cards and you are good to go.
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I like the look and feel of the raw files!
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