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Canon EOS 5D Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon EOS 5D digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon EOS 5D accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon EOS 5D manual and always important Canon EOS 5D lens which makes the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon EOS 5D accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon EOS 5D kit or bundle, is the Canon EOS 5D leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon EOS 5D body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Canon EOS 5D Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
5D |
| Camera Format |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Street Price |
$3017.71 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-21 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Remote w/ N3-type contact |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
810 g
28.3 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
152 x 113 x 75 mm
6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
4368x2912, 3168x2112, 2496x1664 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
13.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1.69 |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Canon |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
1.00 |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Digital Zoom |
No |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
9-point (plus 6 invisible assist points), TTL-CT-SIR CMOS |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.0625 |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
SLR type, eye-level pentaprism |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
96% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
230000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
10.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 1600, 3200 |
| ISO Rating Max |
3200 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
9 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
TTL full-aperture w/ 35-zone SPC: AF-linked Evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted avg. |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
No |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Uncompressed Format |
RAW (.CR2) |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
No |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowserEX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Remote Capture,TWAIN and WIA drivers |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
0.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.0 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
1.0 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
0.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
0.4 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
50 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
3.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
1216.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
1 x BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514, 1 x CR2016 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon EOS 5D review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon EOS 5D power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon EOS 5D digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon EOS 5D even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Canon EOS 5D Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Canon EOS 5D rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon EOS 5D accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon EOS 5D wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon EOS 5D, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon EOS 5D camera or Canon EOS 5D lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Canon EOS 5D camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon EOS 5D digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon EOS 5D powergrip digital camera.
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