Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Digital camera Review: Great
Summary: 5 Stars
Has help up well through 80+ weddings and is still going strong - has been replaced by the Mark II but my 2nd shooters still use this camera and enjoy it.Digital camera Review: Great Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
While the 5D may be less expensive than the so-called professional grade, the camera is more oriented toward the Pro end than the 20D (or 30D) with fewer of dial settings but more capability. Others have covered some other areas, so I'll try to avoid repetition.
The full frame makes a great deal of difference to me. I like to print large images and I like to use L or other higher end Canon lenses (with a couple of knockoffs). There's no tradeoff in weight of consequence or compactness. The truth is that I prefer the recent glass that isn't computed for the smaller sensor.
I liked the 20D, a lot, and most of my gear carries over to the 5D. I now have three cameras that take the same card and battery. The 5D if anything feels and looks more rugged that the 20D while being very compact.
But the pictures? Great. The 20D was and is a first rate camera at 8.2 and its ability to use all Canon lenses, plus the EF-S for the smaller digital image.
One person cited slowness over the 20D. I won't disagree with that, but it isn't a big deal to me. I typically use the drive for bracketing on the fly, but almost never for anything just to do a fast sequence, e.g. sports. I've owned motorr drives going back to my days as a pro in the 60s and 70s and they have their uses. Esssential sometimes.But they are like autofocus. On occasion, you need to be manual. Whenever possible, I prefer to single shot or on occasion, a three shot burst. I find there's less chance of missing what I'm shooting.
The "Decisive Moment" too often falls between the frames on motor driving. But that's to everyone's taste. I really am impressed with the camera and having tried it, look forward to a trip with it, with the trusty 20D as the second.
Digital camera Review: Great Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this as an upgrade from my 350d (rebel xt) and it is fantastic. If you have a good collection of lenses, you will notice the upgrade in performance, though on my 28 1.8 prime, the distortion was a little more pronounced than it was on the 350d.
Another thing I wish I had considered was the 5d kit (with 24-105) which offers a significant discount on the lens.
Digital camera Review: Great Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Went from a 6MP Rebel to the 20D to this and all have been great, but this is the best.
Be warned, you will be very tempted to buy better glass. This camera is so sharp you notice the softness in your lenses.A perfect example is my 28-70 f2.8 Sigma It is the sharpest lens I have and I have made some wonderful 11&14 prints with the 20D. On this camera the images look almost soft. So I have a 17-40L on order, and want the 70-200 also, If the wife doesn't kill me first. [Both tried at the local camera shop]
Learn to clean your sensor - this is a dust magnet. I am always very careful when changing lenses and have already had to clean this one in the first week!
Images are the bottom line, and this camera really shines there. I cann't imagine better resolution then this.[At least not in a camera I can afford!]
I recently purchased the Canon 9500 printer and have done a couple of 13&19 prints with no grain. You can almost count the pores on peoples faces, and my macro flowers are so real you can almost smell them.
Digital camera Review: Great Camera - minor flaws
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't usually write reviews but I was fortunate enough to be in a position to purchase this camera as soon as it's available and their aren't that many user reviews out yet so I'll add mine:
This camera is a fantastic pro machine. It makes me wonder if Canon et al will eventually offer their top of the line 1Ds etc. in the same form factor (ie: without the depth). It's light and the image quality is as good as everyone says it is.
I particularly wanted to add some negative comments to balance out everyone's positive ravings(!) which is usual with new tech gear. And 4 stars too.
There are mentions of the screen being too glary in sunlight. Be warned, it's almost unusable. Even if you shade it with your hand. I guess making the screen more viewable from any angle menas that it also reflects light from more angles... On the plus side, it has encouraged me to use the screen less to check my shots. If you know what you're doing (and you should if you're spending money like this) and you spot meter on good sources, then you should learn to trust your instincts. Yes there are always times you need to check the screen and I sometimes find myself excusing myself to walk over to the shade. That's good too - it can slow a professional shoot down!
The other thing that irks me is the lack of dust seals. Read up on charged sensors and you'll learn that they make your camera a vaccuum - very hard to clean too. Bearing in mind that most users will likely afford Canon's 'L' series lenses (that ARE dust, moisture sealed) I wonder why Canon left this out of the camera. It's a pain. Nikon's new budget D200 DOES have seals. At 10mp and only $1700-1900 I would have gone with Nikon in a heartbeat - if I hadn't already invested thousands in Canon lenses!!!
That's it really - it's a little slow (shutter speed) but if you want a faster camera get the 1DII (or again the Nikon). And it's expensive(!). It has however, TRANSFORMED the way I shoot by focusing so DAMN FAST in even low light. Which is why I bought it in the first place. Happy shooting.