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The Canon EOS 5D is a 12.7 megapixel digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera body produced by Canon. The EOS 5D was announced by Canon on 22 August 2005,[2] and at the time was priced above the EOS 20D but below the EOS-1D Mark II and EOS-1Ds Mark II in Canon's EOS digital SLR series. The camera accepts EF lens mount lenses.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex |
| Released | October 2005 |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable (EF) |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame) |
| Maximum resolution | 4,368 × 2,912 (12.7 effective megapixels) |
| Film speed | 100-1600 expandable to 50 (L) and 3200 (H) |
| Storage media | CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II) |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | One-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual |
| Focus areas | 9 user points + 6 assist points |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual |
| Exposure metering | TTL, full aperture, 35 zones |
| Metering modes | Evaluative,, Spot, C/Wgt Average |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | electronic focal-plane |
| Shutter speed range | 30 to 1/8000 s and Bulb |
| Continuous shooting | up to 3 frame/s. |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical, pentaprism |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.5 in (63 mm), 230,000 pixels |
| Battery | Li-Ion BP-511A Rechargeable |
| Optional battery packs | BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, BP-512. BG-E4 grip allows use of AA cells. |
| Dimensions | 152×113×75 mm (6.0×4.4×3.0 in) |
| Weight | 810 g (body only) |
| Made in | Japan |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Canon EOS 5D Mark II[1] |
The EOS 5D is notable for being the first full-frame DSLR camera with a standard body size (as opposed to the taller, double-grip "professional" camera body style). It is also notable for its price, suggested at US$3299 without lens,[2] which set a significant new low price point for full-frame DSLRs; its only full-frame competition at the time was the Canon 1Ds Mark II, which cost more than twice as much.[3]
On 17 September 2008, Canon announced the camera's successor, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.[4]
Features
editSensor and image processing
editThe 5D has a DIGIC II processor and a 35.8 x 23.9 mm full-frame CMOS sensor with 13.3 million pixels (12.7 megapixel effective) and a pixel density of 1.5 megapixels per square centimetre. ISO speeds from 100 to 1600 are provided, adjustable in 1/3 steps (ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 with a menu function). The ISO 50 setting reduces dynamic range by a stop in the highlights.
Autofocus and metering
editThe 5D has nine autofocus points (plus six "invisible assist AF points" available only during continuous-focus tracking) arranged in a horizontal diamond pattern. The AF system was a minor upgrade to the one on the 20D.[citation needed] The camera uses TTL 35-zone SPC metering with four variations (evaluative, center-weighted, partial, spot) and exposure compensation of −2 EV to +2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.E-TTL II flash metering is provided.
Shutter
editThe shutter is rated to 100,000 shots,[5] and is capable of speeds up to 1/8000 sec, with a flash sync speed of 1/200 sec.
Ergonomics
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The 5D is very similar in design to the 20D, and most of the controls are identical or nearly so. Differences include:
- A much larger and brighter pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 96% coverage. This arrangement, borrowed from the 1D range, omits the pop-up flash of the consumer range.
- A larger, 230,000 pixel, 2.5" (63 mm) colour TFT liquid-crystal monitor
Speed
editThe 5D can shoot up to 3 frames per second, with a buffer that can store up to 60 frames in large JPEG mode, and up to 17 frames in RAW.
Physical dimensions
edit- Size (LxHxW): 152 x 113 x 75 mm (6.0 x 4.4 x 2.9 in)
- Weight (body only w/battery): 895 g
File numbering
editThe 5D is the first prosumer Canon DSLR where 9,999 images are stored to one folder (which was exclusive to the EOS-1D series), unlike its predecessors where 100 images are stored.
Software
editThe package includes the following software:[6]
- Digital Photo Professional
- ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
- PhotoStitch
- EOS Utility
- Picture Style Editor
The EOS 5D is compatible with Magic Lantern firmware (old versions only).
See also
edit- Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c, an earlier Canon EF-compatible full-frame digital SLR
References
edit- ^ "EOS 5D Mark II". Canon Camera Museum.
- ^ a b "NEW CANON EOS 5D IS A PREMIUM DIGITAL SLR AT AN AFFORDABLE..." (Press release). Canon. 22 August 2005. Archived from the original on 18 February 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ Askey, Phil (November 2005). "Canon EOS 5D Review". Dpreview.com. p. 32. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EOS 5D MARK II DSLR..." (Press release). Canon. 17 September 2008. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ Canon's Official Website: Canon EOS 5D Digital SLR Archived 8 December 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "EOS 5D Support – Download drivers, software & manuals". canon-europe.com. Canon Europe.
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