The Canon EOS 5D digital SLR is a premium digital SLR designed for a wide range of photographers. Boasting a 12.8 megapixel, 35mm full-size image sensor in a magnesium alloy body weighing just 28.6 ounces (810 grams), the EOS 5D digital SLR is a petite but powerful imaging machine. The camera features a Canon-designed & manufactured CMOS image sensor. At 12.8 megapixels, there is enough resolution for a double-page spread in a magazine, a large print of the bride & groom, facial detail in group shots or a landscape of impressive dimensions. The sensor's 35.8 x 23.9mm size means that each pixel can be a generous 8.2mm, resulting in exceptionally low shadow noise, & increases the light-sensitive area of each pixel & improves dynamic range as well.
The full-size sensor maximizes performance of the world's largest selection of autofocus lenses. Even wide-angle lenses have the same look & feel they have with conventional SLR cameras, preserving their optical signatures. The addition of the DIGIC II image processor, provides detailed & natural color reproduction & fast image processing, including an incredible burst performance of 60 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images at 3 fps. It also enhances start-up time bringing it down to a lightning fast 0.2 seconds.
A new feature called Picture Styles combines processing parameters & color matrix settings into easy settings designed to obtain the desired effect, almost like choosing a type of film to obtain a specific result, to avoid confusion of digital effects on the image. The Canon EOS 5D digital SLR has a new 9 point AF system with 6 Supplemental AF points, a new AF algorithm & a new AF circuitry.
The new AF system improves subject detection & focusing precision at the center, the most frequently used area, & significantly enhances subject tracking performance. The EOS 5D digital SLR has a newly developed, high-speed & highly durable shutter unit that was designed to meet the demanding requirements of a full-frame sensor in a relatively compact body.
The EOS 5D digital SLR has a solid, substantial & organic feel along with its compact dimensions & relatively light weight. The EOS 5D model has a 2.5" polysilicon TFT LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels. At 170 degrees, it has an exceptionally wide viewing angle. Brightness on the monitor is also adjustable in 5 levels & the screen's backlight feature uses six LED modules.
The EOS 5D DSLR has a bevy of other high-end features including the same ISO range as the 1Ds Mark II ISO 100-1600 in 1/3-step increments & ISO speed extended at L:50, H:3200. Also included on the camera is ultra-precise white balance with 9 types of white balance settings, white balance bracketing, & white balance correction, enhanced 35-zone exposure metering, & spot metering in approximately 3.5 percent of the viewfinder area.
Features:
- Full frame CMOS sensor offering 1:1 lens conversion and capturing detailed 12.8 Megapixel images
- Large 2.5 inch LCD monitor and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface enabling high speed image transfer
- DiG!C II image processor for lightening quick response, low image noise with natural colour
- High speed 9-point wide-area AF and 3 fps continuous shooting for up to 60 frames in a burst
- Super tough and light weight magnesium alloy body providing exceptional durability
- Compatible with the range of over 50 Canon EF lenses and EX-series Speedlites
- Complete Creative Control
- 35-zone metering with options including Evaluative, Partial, Spot and Center-weighted Average
- Selectable ISO from 100-1600 with ISO expansion to ISO 50-3,200 via Custom Function
- White Balance control including Auto, Preset, Custom, Colour Temperature, Correction and Bracketing
- Picture Style settings for simpler image colour control & consistency offering 6 preset looks including Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful & Monochrome plus 3 User Defined settings
- High speed 9-point AF with 6 additional Assist Points for even greater high speed focus accuracy
- High speed shutter with 1/8000 sec shutter speed and 1/200 sec flash synchronisation
- Critically accurate E-TTL II flash metering for high flash exposure consistency and accuracy
- 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings allowing customisation of operation to suitshooting style
Specifications:
| Type | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera | | Recording Medium | Type I or II CF card Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards | | Image Format | 35.8 x 23.9mm | | Lens Mount | Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) Canon EF mount | | Image Sensor | | Sensor Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor | | Effective Pixels | Approx. 12.80 megapixels | | Total Pixels | Approx. 13.30 megapixels | | Image Ratio | 3:2 | | Color Depth | RGB primary color filter
Low-pass filter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable | | Recording System | | Image File Format | Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type JPEG, RAW (12bit) Folder setting Folder creation/selection enabled
File numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
Picture Style Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1, 2, 3 | | File Size | (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.6MB (4368 x 2912 pixels) (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.3MB (4368 x 2912 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.7MB (3168 x 2112 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.4MB (3168 x 2112 pixels) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.0MB (2496 x 1664 pixels) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2496 x 1664 pixels) (7) RAW: Approx. 12.9MB (4368 x 2912 pixels) * Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. | | Sound Recording | N/A | | Video Recording | N/A | | Display | | Viewfinder | Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 96% Magnification 0.71x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity) Eyepoint 20 mm
Built-in dioptric adjustment -3.0 - +1.0 diopter Focusing screen Interchangeable (two types optional), Ee-A (Precision Matte) focusing screen provided
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter lenses) | | Viewfinder Information | AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), white balance correction, maximum burst, CF card information | | LCD Monitor | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
2.5 in
Brightness adjustment Five levels provided | | LCD Information | Pixels Approx. 230,000
Coverage 100% with respect to the effective pixels | | Depth-of-Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button | | Language | 15 | | Playback | Image display format: Single image, shooting information, 9-image index, magnified view (Approx. 1.5x - 10x), autoplay, image rotation, and Jump (by 10 or 100 images, by date, by folder)
Highlight warning: In the shooting information mode, any overexposed highlight areas with no image information will blink.
Histogram Brightness: RGB
AF point display: Enabled | | Image Erase | Protect Single images can be erase-protected or not.
Erase One image or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images). | | Auto focus | | Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) | | AF Working Range | AF points 9 plus 6 Assist AF points Metering range EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20 Deg C/68 Deg F, ISO 100) | | Focusing Modes | One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF point selection Auto, manual
Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist beam Emitted by the dedicated external Speedlite | | Exposure Control | | Metering Modes | 35-zone TTL full aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted Average Metering | | Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 20?C/68?F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) | | Exposure Control Systems | Full auto, program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash | | ISO Sensitivity | Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200.Full auto: ISO 100-400 set automatically | | Exposure Compensation | Manual: 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) AEB: 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus isachieved Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes ..Shutter | | White Balance | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting
Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Color temperature compensation White balance correction: ?9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ?3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible
Color temperature information transmission: Provided | | Flash | | External Flash | EOS-dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
Flash exposure: compensation ?2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments. | | PC Terminal | Provided
FE lock: Provided
Zooming to match lens focal length: Provided | | Drive System | | Drive Modes | Single, continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec.) | | Continuous Shooting Speed | Max. 3 shots per sec. | | Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting | JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 60, RAW: Approx. 17 * With a Canon 512MB CF card. * Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, CF card, etc. | | Output | | Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Print/PTP, PC connection selectable) | | Video Output | NTSC/PAL | | Power Source | | Battery | One Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. * AC power can also be supplied with the DC Coupler. * With Battery Grip BG-E4, size-AA batteries can be used.
Battery life At 20?C / 68?F: Approx. 800 shots At 0?C / 32?F: Approx. 400 shots * The above figures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used.
Battery check Automatic
Power saving Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min. | | Dimensions and Weight | | Dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75 mm / 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in. | | Dimensions & Weight | | Weight | Approx. 810g / 28.6 oz. (body only) | | Operating Environment | | Operating Temperature Range | 0 Deg C - 40 Deg C / 32 Deg F - 104 Deg F | | Operating Humidity Range | 85% or less | | | | | |
