Product Description

The new Canon EOS 5D offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses Canon's superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. Its full-frame 12.8 Megapixel CMOS sensor combines with Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points, and "Picture Style" color control to deliver images of superior quality with enough resolution for any application. With its wide-angle capabilities, 2.5 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the 5D is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, NTSC/PAL for video output connectivity Focus Modes - Autofocus, (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF)), Manual Focus (MF) Exposure Modes - Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Full Auto, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, Manual exposure Shooting Modes - Single, Continuous (approx. 3 fps), Self-timer Pentaprism viewfinder and 2.5 LCD TFT Color Screen Uses one of these battery packs - BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511/BP-512 Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in./152 x 113 x 75mm (no lens) / Weight - 28.6 oz./810g (Body only)

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Product Features

*  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
*  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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Will Always Be a Great Camera        Rating:

Regardless of where technology takes photography in the next 5/10 years, this will always be a great camera. I have a feeling it will be one of those 'classics' that some people will carry around forever.

Love this camera!        Rating:

This camera is awesome. It is great in low light and I can still ghost images which I prefer doing. I've gone to the dark side (digital) and I really enjoy it. This is my first DSLR.

Performed as Expected        Rating:

The first time I saw the Canon EOS 5D was back in 2005, shortly after it was released. To me, it represented the logical digital version of a full-frame 35mm SLR at a fraction of the cost of the top-of-the-line offerings from Canon and Nikon. I purchased the kit, which includes the EF 24-105mm zoom lens, for a trip to Japan, with the intent of using this as my primary walk around camera. It performed as expected: the 24mm wide angle was very useful, as was the 105mm. Resolution, color balance, etc. were very good to excellent. Indoor exposures with ISO 400 were excellent, and IS system worked well, since I did not bring a tripod. (I also brought the 100mm macro lens and 100-400mm zoom lens from Canon for the trip).

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