Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideManufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 0296B002
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 6.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 9.0
Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 42 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Canon EOS 5D (body only)
price range: $2,999.99
A decent midrange digital SLR camera built around a superb sensor, the Canon EOS 5D delivers great images and the familiar 35mm-film-format shooting experience for a comparatively low (though still hefty) price.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 42 reviews
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32 out of 35 people found this review helpful
"What was he thinking (Eamon Hickey, CNET.com's 5D reviewer)?"
by samscott on March 16, 2006
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33 out of 43 people found this review helpful
"This isn't the EOS 20D killer expected"
by Chiatzu on August 24, 2005
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20 out of 22 people found this review helpful
"Excellent full frame DSLR for the money"
by edinburghphoto on September 26, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 0296B002
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 6 in
- Depth 3 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
- Resolution 12.8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 13,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,800,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 3200, ISO 100-1600, ISO auto (100-400)
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Portrait mode
- Special Effects Sepia, Neutral, Faithful, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Partial (8%), Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, E-TTL II program flash
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 35
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight)
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Drive mode, Film speed, Focus area, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Manual focus mode, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None - CompactFlash Card
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 4368 x 2912 - 4.6 MB, Normal JPEG 4368 x 2912 - 2.3 MB, Fine JPEG 3168 x 2112 - 2.7 MB, Normal JPEG 3168 x 2112 - 1.4 MB, Fine JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 2 MB, Normal JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 1 MB, RAW 4368 x 2912 - 12.9 MB
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash None
- Flash Modes Red-eye reduction
Lens System
- Focus Adjustment Manual
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens System Mounting Canon EF
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 96%
- Magnification 0.71x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x Flash terminal
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon Digital Photo Professional 2.0
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Neck strap
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-511A
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Price: $2,999.99
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 12.8 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display, - CompactFlash Card
Accessories
- Battery BP-511A For D-Rebel 10/20D D30/60
- EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Canon zoom lens - 70 mm - 200 mm
- BP-511A Battery Pack for Select Canon EOS/PowerShot Digital Cameras / Optura Pi Camcorder
- Speedlite 580EX
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF lens (A061, Canon EF mount)
- Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-f/6.3 XR Di II (A14, Canon EF mount)
- BP-511CL - 1300 MAH BP-511/BP-512 for Canon Digital Cameras and Camcorders
- Canon BG-E4 Vertical Grip/Battery Holder for EOS 5D Digital Camera
- Tamron A017 - macro zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm
- PIXMA IP6310D PHOTO PR-10PPM/12PPM
- Adorama camera accessory kit
- Battery BP-511A For D-Rebel 10/20D D30/60
- EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Canon zoom lens - 70 mm - 200 mm
- BP-511A Battery Pack for Select Canon EOS/PowerShot Digital Cameras / Optura Pi Camcorder
- Speedlite 580EX
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF lens (A061, Canon EF mount)
- Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-f/6.3 XR Di II (A14, Canon EF mount)
- BP-511CL - 1300 MAH BP-511/BP-512 for Canon Digital Cameras and Camcorders
- Canon BG-E4 Vertical Grip/Battery Holder for EOS 5D Digital Camera
- Tamron A017 - macro zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm
- PIXMA IP6310D PHOTO PR-10PPM/12PPM
- Adorama camera accessory kit
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
- Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
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