Canon EOS 5D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: But before kicking off, what exactly's the fuss about? Well it's all down to the sensor, which by measuring the same shape and area as a frame of 35mm film, allows lenses to deliver exactly the same field-of-view as they would when used with a 35mm ...

Pros: Most affordable full-frame body yet, Very high resolution, Very low noise levels, Good build quality (similar to 20D), Most affordable full-frame body yet, Very high resolution, Very low noise levels, Good build quality (similar to 20D)

Cons: High price premium for full-frame sensor, Full-frame coverage is unforgiving on optics, No voice memo or GPS option, High price premium for full-frame sensor, Full-frame coverage is unforgiving on optics, No voice memo or GPS option

Verdict: Full-frame sensors deliver the solution, but unfortunately their cost of manufacture is very high and until the 5D came along you were looking at spending a considerable sum on one of Canon's top-of-the-range 1Ds models. So while the 5D body at a UK ...

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Pros: Full-frame sensor gives 1:1 crop factor, true wide angle with 35mm lenses, Very compact and relatively lightweight for a full-frame d-SLR, Dramatically less expensive than the only other full-frame d-SLR currently on the market, Canon's own 1Ds Mark ...

Cons: Full-frame, high resolution sensor is very demanding of lenses, even high-end lenses can have trouble in the corners (Plan on spending serious $$ on lenses to keep up with this body!), Color is generally good, but reds are significantly oversaturated, ...

Award: TIPA Award!

Review summary: The EOS 5D is the first digital camera that offers a full-frame, 24x36mm sensor at a realistic price, and there's no compromise on image quality. With 12.8 million pixels available, there's plenty of resolution for huge prints, and they're big pixels, ...

Verdict: The EOS 5D is a good compromise for a significant number of photographers. It combines high image quality with the ability to fully utilize EF series wideangle lenses (like the EF 16-35/2.8L).

Review summary: The midsize Canon EOS 5D is a D-SLR blockbuster, giving you full-frame coverage and super-high resolution for way less money than its only 12-megapixel competitor.