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| Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,499.00
Buy Used: $1,440.00
You Save: $1059.00 (42%)
New (17) Used (11) Refurbished (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 2737
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 12.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.9 x 6.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 5D Body
Model: 5D Body
UPC: 013803056853
EAN: 0013803056853
ASIN: B0007Y791C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great upgrade! February 16, 2008
I upgraded from the Canon 20D, and I am enjoying the additional bulwark of size and detail from my new images. The body is slightly bigger, feeling more robust. The 24-105 lens in this kit is wonderful, sharp, and responsive.
Originally, I was not thrilled about the increased size in LCD display, concerned for the vulnerability. Now, I am grateful for the True preview of my images while shooting.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? February 13, 2008
It's a great camera. My first full frame and I'm hooked already. Can't wait for the replacement to come out. My photos are taking on a whole new dimension with full frame.
UPDATE: After 8 months of ownership, this camera simply stopped working. It would power on, but wouldn't take a shot. Wouldn't shot any aperture value in the LCD. I can't even get to the menu. So I sent it back to Canon for warranty repair. It only has ~2500 shutter actuations, so I'm a bit upset that something like this can happen when the camera is practically like new and well cared for (read: babied). It's never been in wet weather and never been to the beach. Though, I am glad that this at least happened while it is still under warranty!
Wonderful camera February 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
wonderful camera. I've been using it for almost a year now. No real complaints. The controls are easier to use than previous digital cameras that I've owned. Excellent pictures even with crazy ISO of 1600. I love to take indoor pictures with no flash using the high ISO and the canon 85mm/f1.2 lens. It can do things I didn't think possible. Highly recommended.
A rewarding camera to use January 31, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been using this camera since December and carried it on a month-long trip abroad. I previously used two other Canon DSLRs, the Canon 10D and 350D. So far I have found the 5D a very rewarding camera to use. As others have suggested, it is a great camera for fine art photography, but maybe not so much for sports or journalism.
I read many reviews to compare the 5D the 40D. Because the 5D has come down so far in price, they are somewhat comparable. However, they are significantly different cameras with different strengths. What it came down to for me is that the 5D is full-frame, whereas the 40D is has more current-generation features such as dust reduction and faster shooting rate. I decided to go for the full-frame, for the reasons below.
I haven't used the 40D so I can't make a hands-on comparison. But here are the reasons why I like using the 5D compared with my previous DSLRs, the 10D and 350D:
+ The frame seen through the viewfinder is much larger. It is easier to compose the shot and see what's in focus.
+ Lenses work at their normal focal length, without a multiplier. This makes more professional lenses (Canon L lenses) practical to use. For example the 24-105 L included in the kit is an outstanding walkaround/travel lens on the 5D (useful range, stabilization, sharp, good color). There is no comparable Canon L lens for cropped-frame cameras with this effective range. (I used the EF-S 17-85 on the 350D for years and it is not as good; the EF-S 17-55 is not as wide or as long).
+ Greater control over depth of field. Cropped-frame sensors effectively increase the minimum depth of field of a lens. It is much easier to create an image with selective focus using the 5D. In other words, it is easier to pick a subject out of the background by blurring the background.
+ Excellent metering. All the other Canon cameras I have used over-expose (blow out) highlights in contrasty scenes. The 5D meters for the highlights, rarely blows them, and has plenty of shadow detail to recover if needed.
+ Amazing low noise performance. I can go up to ISO 800 without thinking about it; I can go to ISO 1600 and still use the results for most purposes.
+ Excellent low light autofocus and fast overall autofocus. Seems to be able to focus on pretty much anything. Of course, if you let the camera select a focus point and the depth of field is shallow (wide open for low light), then you may not get the result you want.
+ The RAW files respond really well to processing such as curves and fill light; they seem to have more slightly more dynamic range, and definitely less noise, than my previous cameras.
In addition, I find the 5D rewarding to use because it makes me think more about photography again. Specifically, I have to pay more attention to the combination of aperture, focus point, and depth of field, which didn't matter as much on cropped-frame cameras. This may be why some reviewers have found the 5D harder to use. I find it's teaching me more about photography.
One reviewer mentioned vignetting (dark corners). Many wide angle lenses exhibit some vignetting and the 24-105 L does too; you will find it described in any good review of the lens. Cropped-frame cameras hide the vignetting. It is also very easy to remove vignetting in a good image editor (such as Lightroom). In my opinion I'd rather get the full benefit of the lens (at its designed focal range and depth of field) in return for a few seconds spent moving a slider to compensate for vignetting.
Another reviewer mentioned needing the battery grip to hold this camera easily. I have big hands and I find the 5D easy to handle with a hand strap such as the one made by Sunpak. One end attaches to the right eyelet and the other screws to the tripod mount; the padded strap holds the camera securely to your hand.
Of course I had some concerns about buying this camera when it has been out for two years and may be replaced this year. But then someone pointed out: realistically, what is Canon going to improve on this camera and still keep the price point between a 40D and a 1D? I don't need more resolution. A few up-to-date features (dust reduction, auto ISO) would be nice but aren't essential. The 5D will continue to be a competitive camera at least through the lifetime of the current 40D.
Shooting in the dim January 8, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I give this camera and lens combination HIGH marks for dim light shooting. ISO 1000 and higher, and 1/4 - 1/6 sec (and slower too). Lovely results. Just lovely. One session was in the hospital shortly after delivery of the brand new nephew. The other session was at the other niece's apt with her 4 day old. The camera focuses quickly and is useable down to 1/4 sec and slower. This is the best camera I've ever handled.
I also give Amazon high marks. The first 5D I received had a problem and I returned it. Amazon replaced it quickly and squared up the $. The return was fair and very quick. I am a delighted customer.
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