Canon EOS 5D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: An impressive full-frame SLR at something approaching an affordable price

Pros: Stunning image quality, Superb low light performance, No lens multiplier

Cons: Chunky proportions, Highlights can blow out in JPEG mode, Metering can be too literal

Verdict: You'll love the EOS 5D if you're an art director or graphics pro who is used to using medium format photography in your projects. The stunning image quality, reduced depth-of-field and superb colour fidelity on offer are all great reasons to buy this ...

Review summary: The only full frame DSLR that can be bought new for less than the price of a second hand BMW. Is it the camera you need?

Pros: 35mm-equivalent sensor produces excellent high-resolution images with exceptionally low noise

Cons: Neither the convenience of consumer camera controls nor the locked settings of high-end pro cameras.

Verdict: The EOS 5D isn't the ideal camera for everyone and there are some minor compromises as well as some excellent features. It isn't a point and shoot camera by any means and both the body and the price tag are substantial - but it's smaller and better ...

Review summary: The photograph Gaze above tells the whole story of the 5D's image quality. It has been slightly cropped at the bottom and right side, and white balance was set using the fur of the stuffed animal. It has been sharpened using Photokit Sharpener. That's ...