Canon EOS 5D

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12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful

buyer991

Living with a 5D after a 20D 26/08/2006

User recommends the product

Advantages Full frame sensor, very high resolution, excellent operation
Disadvantages Costs double the price of a 30D, hidden extra costs

I owned a 20D before this and so my view is relative to that camera. The 5D feels very much like the 20D and 30D in that it is pretty much the same size and operationally very similar except for not having any kind of built-in flash. Pro users argue that not having the pop-up flash is not a disadvantage because nobody would seriously use such a weak flash but I miss not having it on the 5D. While the flash on the 20D is indeed very weak (GN12), it often found use for quick, last resort use when there wasn't time to dig out the "proper" flash unit. It also serves a more important function as a ... more
13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful

LittleCharlie85

I wouldn't change it for the world. 23/01/2009

User recommends the product

Advantages Fantastic picture quality.
Disadvantages None.

Just wow. What a camera. I bought this a year ago as an upgrade to my previous entry level 350D. I had started getting paid for my photography and so decided that I needed something more reliable to take me across that daunting gap between amateur and professional. This was really the cheapest option available to me, I grabbed a bargain at just over £1000 for just the body only. What a step up it was from my previous camera. The images just scream quality. The bigger full frame sensor not only means that you can shoot true 35mm wide angle, but also means that the interference from nearby light ... more
16 of 18 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Quick review of Canon EOS 5D by 79stuart 11/10/2007

Lovely camera. Great with 1:1 sensor. You use all your old canon lenses and they work as they should. The pictures generated are great. Like taking film again for me. Full of life, not too sharp and not over saturated. Body strong and not too heavy and if you can source from Hong Kong seller via Ebay - not that much. (£1200). First sensibly priced full frame sensor D slr. Shouldn't be out-of-date in a hurry. less
4 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful

chrisplatt999

wowza.....! I love it 08/03/2007

User recommends the product

Advantages Superb handling 1st class quality pictures. Real feel good factors
Disadvantages bit heavy compared to other lightweight DSLR and a bit more complicated

Got this for my Christmas self pressie as an upgrade from 350D. Probably not 4 times as good (comparing price to price) but so much better nevertheless. Seemed a better upgrade than going to 20D or 30D. More complicated to set up and use but thats half the fun of photography for an amateur like me. I just love gadgets and playing - great!! If you take in RAW then everything can be improved after all. I am still learning on this camera The picture quality is first class even up to 1600 ISO. The colours are sharp and crisp The full frame is more than a bonus. With a wide angle lens you can ... more
3 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful

samsu84

canon 5d---- good or bad 09/11/2008

User recommends the product

Advantages full frame
Disadvantages new cameras have better features

i have a canon 5d and has 12.8 mp full frame cmos sensor,9 points af, digic 2 processor, records raw/jpegs, compact magnesium alloy body etc. If you don't know the difference between full frame and cropped frame is that the full frame standard size is 35mm the cropped frame can range from sizes but smaller than 35mm. Obviously there new cameras that have new feature but if you want the cheapest camera that has good pro quality and also light and discreet this is the 1. I will say that it lacks in a few thing that the new cameras have like live view, auto sensor cleaning, hd video recorder ... more
5 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Sean888

An excellent full frame DSLR 13/04/2006

User recommends the product

Advantages Excellent picture quality, full frame sensor at affordable price, and low noise even at high ISO settings
Disadvantages None

The Canon EOS 5D is an excellent full frame (12.8 Mega pixels CMOS sensor) digital SLR that delivers excellent image quality. It has been the first affordable full frame DSLR with 1.0 multiplication factor. It is good for low light condition since it could provides surprisingly low noise image even at high ISO settings. With the 5D, very fine details can be captured. Beside, it is also very convenient to hold since it has a smaller body when compared to the 1D series DSLR. The Autofocus is very accurate. All the implemented features and functions are also very easy to access. To be honest, I ... more
0 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful

steve1462

canon eos 5d - a photographers camera 02/03/2007

User recommends the product

Advantages full frame sensor and latest ccd technology creates stunning images
Disadvantages not having an in-built flash

the canon eos 5d in short is a superb camera. to get a full frame, 12 megapixel semi-pro DSLR at under £1800 looks amazing on paper and in reviews, thats why i bought one. not only am i a photographer, i work in a camera shop, so i spend my days playing with the lates and greatest technology around, i tested nikond d200's, d2x's, canon 30d's.. all of them failed on a few small things, i then tested the 5d, after two days i was hooked. anyone who has used the Canon EOS system (whether in 35mm or digital) or even on of the powershot range of cameras, will find this camera a dream to use and easy ... more
0 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful

steve1462

possibly the best camera you'll ever buy 02/03/2007

User recommends the product

Advantages full frame sensor with 12 megapixels all at under £1800
Disadvantages higher frame rate would be nice

the canon eos 5d in short is a superb camera. to get a full frame, 12 megapixel semi-pro DSLR at under £1800 looks amazing on paper and in reviews, thats why i bought one. not only am i a photographer, i work in a camera shop, so i spend my days playing with the lates and greatest technology around, i tested nikond d200's, d2x's, canon 30d's.. all of them failed on a few small things, i then tested the 5d, after two days i was hooked. anyone who has used the Canon EOS system (whether in 35mm or digital) or even on of the powershot range of cameras, will find this camera a dream to use and easy ... more