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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:
 The best camera I've ever owned! February 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Canon 5D is the best camera I've ever owned, hands down. I've owned Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and Minolta cameras and this is the best. The size, weight, build quality, everything is just right. Most of all the image quality is unparralled. The Full frame sensor really does make a big difference. The pictures are sharper, with better color and less noise than any camera I've ever used. There is enough resolution to make gorgeous 24x36 in. prints that look better and sharper than 35mm film. I took some shots at ISO 3200 and underexposed by one stop and pushed them back in RAW, and they noise was invisible on a 8x10 in print, you still probably wouldn't see it unless you were looking from an inch away on a 16x20 in print. I love the viewfinder and its great big view, no more tunnel vision for me. I can't even stand to look in a olympus viewfinder anymore, let alone try to manual focus on it. With the 5D the view is so big manual focus becomes easy and enjoyable again. this camera has really brought back the joy of photography for me. I was getting tired of all the photoshopping with other cameras to get what i wanted. But with the 5D I shoot and print, not worrying about post processing anything,it's that good. Try one out, rent or go to the local Wolf camera and play with one you will fall in love with it, guaranteed.
My New Best Friend February 21, 2008
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I researched a number of digital slr cameras recently, and evaluated a number of factors before taking the plunge and going with a system. I looked at Nikon and Canon seriously, and thought about:
1. full-frame v.s. crop sensor
2. build quality
3. pixel size
4. cost-benefit ratio
5. lens availability
When I purchased the Canon 5D it was the only full-frame sensor at a reasonable price point. It still is! The Nikon full-frame 12 megapixel is astronomically costly, and the professional-series Canons are way, way outta my range. My verdict? Good cost-benefit ratio.
(What does full frame mean? For me it meant silky, creamy images with a big dynamic range and no visual noise. Within an hour of opening the box, I had breathtaking results. My ugly dog looked charming and loveable. The flowers on the patio looked wedding-worthy. My freaking lawn furniture seemed so inviting...! I'm telling 'ya that a camera should be able to show you the world...even your familiar world in a new and exciting way...and it seems like magic that, even while learning to use the 5D, it allowed me to re-discover the beauty of my world!) Full-frame also means no conversion factor with lenses. If you loved your old 35 slr film experiences, this will be like falling in love all over again. You can get for-real wide angle, and an 85 mm portrait lens shoots true. (As for Vignetting...schmingetting...get yourself some darn software if it's a problem. You're gonna shoot the good stuff in RAW anyway, so spring for Photoshop CS3.)
2. Build quality-feels substantial. I understand there aren't the weather seals that exist on the pro series, so be a little kind to your camera.
3. Pixel size: the 12 plus megapixels make for amazing quality images.
4. Cost-benefit: best price for the features!
5. Lenses: Canon has a wide range of lenses, including the excellent fixed focal length primes. My personal faves are the 50mm and 85mm. The first gives you a "transparent" view of the world. The lens sees pretty much what you see, but records every detail crisply. The 85mm wide open gives the soft out-of-focus background blur called "bokeh" that makes everything you shoot look tender, and focusses on the details you want to capture: the whiskers on a kitten, the bright eyes of a child...all in an environment of softness. Great lenses and a lot of bang for the buck. And, Canon has a huge and growing number of image-stabilized lenses, as well as "l" glass super-high quality lenses.
I love my 5D. It's my new best friend for gadding about town, and for "seeing" my world in a new way.
The downside of the 5D: I wish that I were more quick and adept at changing settings. It may be partly product design, it may be partly me, but it is difficult for me to get to a comfort level with making quick decisions and changes. Fumbling with controls is not creativity. I guess though, that if I practice enough, and get familiar enough, that I will gain more competence in making quick adjustments and getting those golden shots.
Final Analysis: 5D rocks. Yes, they will be developing cheaper, smarter, easier-to-set cameras with more megapixels...technology is improving all the time. But, there is such a thing as a "sweet spot"-and 12 plus megapixels on a full-frame seems to get it almost every time. So, go ahead, do the research, and while you are at it, consider the 5D. It's a beaut!
Canon has done it again - Great Camera! February 19, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got this camera last year for my husband and he really likes it. It takes beautiful pictures. For portraits, I'd also recommend getting the Canon 85mm 1.2 lens and for landscapes and sports, get the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS zoom lens. I know it's pricey, but well worth your money. I just wish this camera had its own self-cleaning sensor. Thanks Canon for making another great camera.
Superb camera -- Buy it now! February 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've used this camera now for 6 months and own 3, 5D bodies! I've used it with the following Canon lenses:
24-70mm f/2.8
70-200mm f/2.8
85mm f/1.2
200mm f/1.8
300mm f/2.8
I've shot EXTENSIVELY with all lenses WIDE OPEN and have not seen ANY vignettely indicated by a couple of other reviews. Are you kidding me? This thing is super sharp from center to edge.
The full-frame censor comes in mighty handy when you need to crop and don't think this is an insignificant thing. If you can perfectly frame all your shots then maybe you don't need this capability.
I would highly recommend this camera as the absolute be value out there in a DSLR regardless of brand.
 Canon 5D Full Frame Wonder February 17, 2008
Full frame capability is a must for indoor photography where a wide angle is necessary to capture all of the area desired. A definite improvement if you are upgrading from a Canon 10D camera. I would recommend using Canon L lenses to take the best quality pictures from this camera. Full frame makes it a lot easier to see through the camera lens since you get a lot larger viewing area compared to the cameras with a cropped sensor. I found the brightness of the LCD Display tolerable in day light. The camera takes the same high quality pictures you expect from Canon and the sharpness settings are acceptable.
I gave it a four star just because Canon should have at least included a flash or infrared beam for low light auto focusing. Also Canon omitted the standard basic zone programmed settings as in their less expensive cameras. These are minor complaints but helpful for a lot of shooting situations. I would unquestionably choose a full frame over any cropped sensor camera unless my majority of pictures are for long range subjects.
I extremely enjoy using this camera and would not hesitate to recommend this camera. I think the new lower price is very attractive to many buyers since there are rumors that a new version will be out in August 2008.
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