Canon EOS 5D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A lightweight, robust full-frame 12.8 Megapixel digital SLR with Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist po

Pros: 24x36mm sensor maintains normal viewpoint of wide anglewide-angle lenses for group, architecture, and landscape., 12.8 megapixel sensor captures images capable of being enlarged to 11" x 22" prints., Smaller and lighter than other full-frame DSLRs., ...

Cons: Minimal weather resistance., No vertical shutter release., LCD display needs to be adjusted to max brightness in sunny settings., No built-in flash., Slow 1/200th second flash synch., Slow, 3 FPS capture rate., $3300 price tag., RAW images require ...

Verdict: The Canon EOS 5D lives up to the hype. It breaks new ground with its full-frame sensor and huge rear panel LCD.

Review summary: The EOS 5D is a bruiser and there's no mistaking it for anything than what it is-a high-priced, high-performance D-SLR

Pros: First 'affordable? full frame D-SLR

Cons: Definition of 'affordable? is for Bill Gates

Award: Best Buy!

Review summary: The new EOS 5D is now the least expensive full-frame digital SLR available. At £1,958 plus VAT, it's still pricey compared to the mass-market EOS 350D and the mid-range EOS 20D, but only half that of Canon's other full-frame device, the EOS 1Ds MK II.

Pros: Canon's full-frame CMOS sensor allows you to make use of the company's extensive range of wide-angle lenses without any magnification factor.

Cons: The EOS 5D is the cheapest full-frame digital SLR, but at £1,958 it's still pricey. There are few handling niggles too.

Verdict: As good as the Canon EOS 5D is, many professionals are likely to feel compelled towards the speed of capture and resolution posed by the EOS 1Ds MK II. The price will inevitably dissuade hobbyists and serious amateurs. If the full-frame feature isn't ...

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: Canon's press material for the EOS 5D states that it 'defines (a) new D-SLR category', while we're not typically too concerned with marketing talk this particular statement is clearly pretty accurate. The EOS 5D is unlike any previous digital SLR in ...

Pros: Excellent resolution, a real upgrade for eight megapixel Canon owners (EOS 20D), Full frame 35 mm size sensor delivers film-like shooting experience, real wide angle, Very large, bright viewfinder really fills your vision, Very low noise even at ...

Cons: Edge softness / falloff / chromatic aberrations, needs good lenses, AI Servo (continuous AF) interference banding issue (certain lenses, high sensitivities), Same old 'CF compartment door shuts camera down' issue, Picture Style differences between RAW ...

Verdict: A lower-priced full-frame digital SLR was a logical step for Canon, the only thing we weren't sure of was how that camera would look when it arrived.

Review summary: A powerful DSLR that worked its way up the ranks.