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from Cincinnati, Oh on 11/4/2007
Over all a work horse, full frame, large file, reliable camera. The only draw back is the auto focus can be fickle and slow.
from Knob Noster, MO on 5/14/2007
This camera is lightweight (until you add the battery grip), comfortable in your hand, and very adapt to wedding photographing. The ability to shift white balance settings, use a custom registered list of camera settings, and the film mimic profiles make this a great on the go wedding camera. It also has the unbeatable image quality of a full frame sensor. No lens conversion factor! It renders skin tones well and appears to have better dynamic range than any aps-c sized digital camera I have ever used. If your looking for good quality and don't want to spend the [$] for the 1ds mk 11 look no further.
from South FLA on 5/3/2007
Alright already -- we know its a great camera by the previous 60+ reviewers, so heres what I wish it had if I wrote a letter to Mr. Canon himself:- Can we see an ultrasonic dust removal system like the Rebel Xti ? Probablly in the works as we speak.- I know some pros turn their noses up at a built-in flash, but its no fun carrying this around all day w/a speedlite flash protruding from the top either.- No weather-sealing ? How about me trading in that "Print" button on the camera body no one uses and giving me some seals ?- Tough time with accurate focusing in low-light situations w/o an external flash. Other than the above, what more can you ask for. Most everyone who owns that thing loves it.
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from Portland, Or. on 4/14/2007
A great camera for the money. I would like it to be a faster and better sealed but then again, it's not $[...]. I use it everyday with a problem so far.
from Atlanta, GA on 4/10/2007
I've spent over a week with my Canon 5D now....it's not a steep learning curve in getting used to all its features. The most important exposure and focus controls are all at your fingertips. And I love how you can have lots of manual control: even setting up your own custom exposure and color temp settings. This is my forray into digital: before, I just had my old Canon AE-1 from high school and college photo classes. There was no reason to upgrade to film based EOS system with the simple and tough AE-1. With the full sized digital sensor, I knew that this would be the digital camera that could better it!
from Iowa City, IA on 4/1/2007
With the 70-200 2.8f IS lense it is a bit Heavy, but it takes great photos.
I'm able to extend the ASA to 3200 for great indoor action shots with no flash.
The outdoor Track & Soccer season is about to begin, I can't wait.
Great Camera, with lots of options.
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from Boston, MA on 3/28/2007
Great camera and at 12.8 megapixels is excellent for enlargements. Big LCD panel is nice, easy to use. Only negative is it does not have it's own built in flash (and professional cameras can include this!) which is nice for fill and so on.
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from San Diego, CA on 3/26/2007
I bought this camera for my wife who uses it professionally. The 30D just could not hold a candle to the noise handling or skin-tone rendering of the 5D. There are, however, things I would have liked to see with this camera. Weather sealing for a $[...] camera should have been a no-brainer. I also think that Canon should get creative and include radio transmitters in their high-end bodies to trigger flash units remotely. (That isnt a flaw of the camera...just thought I would throw that out there, as it's hard to find many flaws with this camera). With that said...there is not much out there that can compete with the image quality that this camera can produce.
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ME - awesome dynamic range (un-altered photo)
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from Sacramento, CA on 3/26/2007
The reason to buy a 5D is for its smooth tonality and color rendition, very much like med. format images. Resolution is very fine too. Available light photographers will love this camera! I hate PP, I prefer to shoot perfect JPEGs in the camera. No need to clean up 5D JPEGs for noise, color, Hurray! Nothing else up to this price level comes close, NOTHING! I say this after owning Nikons for 39 years and having owned no less than 3 Nikon DLRs.
from westcentral Florida on 3/5/2007
all this camera in a light package and priced right to boot.
from Aldie, Virginia on 2/19/2007
Resolution is top notch, color saturation is very good, camera is fast and easy to use. I found dust spects in the view finder of all cameras sent to me (3), luckily they do not appear on the image. Focusing is better than the 10D, but still has some trouble in low light situations.
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from SC on 2/17/2007
Great camera!!! We use this mostly for on-site portrait sessions, and have had unbelievable results. Do not put cheap glass on this camera, you will not see what it can really do.
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from Spring, TX on 2/15/2007
This is probably the best full frame digital camera on the market today for the price. Quality product and easy to use. This camera is a great compliment to the EOS 1D I use for my sports/action photography.
from Phoenix on 2/14/2007
Exceeds expectations. Full frame sensor makes all my lenses (which are still compatible) just like my days of using film. Color reproduction is fantastic. The camera is complicated (easier if you've had a Canon SLR digital before). Like Photoshop, I first master the basics then add new skills.
from Boston on 2/14/2007
There is a 'smoothness' to the images that this camera produces that rivals (or beats) the results I got with my 645. The files are big enough for all of my uses, but not so big that they pose storage or workflow issues. The camera body has a feel that is really solid (compared to the 20D and 30D) and the controls are obvious and ergonomic (like the other Canon DSLRs). For some reason the focusing screen and viewfinder seem especially susceptible to dust... and the sensor is also very attractive to dust... moreso than any other DSLRs I've used. All in all, a really amazing camera. If Canon included the anti-dust mechanisms (like the Rebel has) to this camera it would be flawless.
from Baltimore on 2/13/2007
Love everything about this camera except when changing lenses it seems to suck in loads of dust into the center, getting on the sensor and in the view finder, much more than in the Canon 20d.
from Austell, Georgia on 2/13/2007
This camera exceeded all my expectations. The resolution is superb, I love the way it renders colors, the speed of response and generally the feel and substance of its balance in my hands. I bought the battery grip accessory so that bulks it up some more, adds to the weight and looks very professional
from Orinda, CA on 2/13/2007
Have used this camera for several months now and it performs flawlessly. Sensitivity on colors is better then the 1DS Mark II. 2.5 inch back screen is bright and good for most quick reviews. Little or no noise even up to 800 ISO and it is FULL frame which is great for those wide shots. Now that the Contax N series glass can be adapted to Canon EOS there may be no better landscape camera unless you want to pop for an H3.
from Hartford, CT on 2/13/2007
[...] this one is phenomenal, works as described, shoot travel, high school sports with non L and L primes, every lens that was "soft" before on previous 5D bodies, now was critically sharp again, easily make 20x30 or bigger on my 7600 printer. Shot well over 10K images so far, and going strong. Glad I stuck with it, but really feel either the chip registration in body was off, or there are defective focusing engines out there, either way a product quality control issue to say the least. [...] this should not be happening, Canon you should be ashamed....anyway great camera if you get a good body....
from Athens, Ohio on 2/13/2007
Camera is small to hold for large hands. Need to get a battery grip for more stable handling especially with heavy lens.
from Union, Ohio on 2/12/2007
i would like to have medium format resolution, this camera isn't quite there but is the most i could spring for. plus, i am really inpressed with the super clean images.
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from Jackson, MS on 2/12/2007
I bought this camera after I had been the happy owner of an EOS 10D for several years. I did not expect the huge increase in spead powering up and focusing and the tremendously improved image sensor (over a camera I tought was very good already). Even at high ISO speeds, there is virtually no color noise. Low light image quality is good, but the camera does have problems focusing in that circumstance. The previously included IR sensor has been omitted from this camera since it has no build in flash. When using the dedicated Canon 580EX speedlite though, this problem is completely overcome.
I took this camera on an extended trip to Europe last summer, and had no technical or photographic problems.
I highly recommend this camera for anybody with more then just a casual interest in photography.
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Hut in the Swiss Alps. High contrast image.
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from New Orleans, LA on 2/12/2007
Expectations beyond of what I was looking for on a camera
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from Iowa on 2/12/2007
This camera is out standing. It does everything I need and more if I ever need it. I haven't tried every bell and whistle yet but everthing I have used has been amazing.
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from Houston, tx on 2/12/2007
It has exceed my expectations
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from Evanston, IL on 2/12/2007
This is the first Canon camera I've owned (always had Nikon) and I love it. Easy to use; very intuitive if you're used to digital. A lot of camera for the price.
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from Palo Alto, CA on 2/12/2007
The Olympus E-1 has much better ergonomics however the resolution, high ISO capability, and "full frame" sensor make the 5D well worth its cost. Ultra-wide digital lenses have limited availability (Zuiko 7-14 is an incredible lens) making the 5D a valuable way to use lenses such as Nikon 15/3.5, Zuiko 18mm, and Zuiko 24mm perspective control.
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from San Antonio, TX on 2/12/2007
[Please keep in mind that my comments are relative to top of the line Canon and Nion camera bodies.]The 5D lives up to it's name as a great value as a possiable professional's backup camera. The E-TTL II flash system is similar (not identical) to Nikon i-TTL system of flexible wireless flash systems. I wish they were radio, WiFi or Bluetooth insted of IR controlled.If this had more than 5 frames per second fire rate, and as good a battery life as the EOS 1D series, it would have gotten top marks as an entry level pro camera. The two-thumb manipulation of the buttons in back are a bit clumsy -- I give Nikon better marks for their toggle button.The monitor is big and bright, with easy zoom navigation, but is not sharp enough to judge true sharpness of an image [...], nor does it show blown out highlight warning in the full screen view. :-(Gaffer tape keeps the eyepiece rubber in place.These comments may seem trivial, but the fact is that it does produce great image files.
from Sacramento. CA on 2/12/2007
I love the 5D. The picture quality as compared to my old 10D is night and day. The noise, even when shooting at ISO 1600, is very manageable. I've even had ISO 3200 shots turn out useable after a session with noise ninja.
The fact that it has a full frame sensor is both good and bad. Good, in that wide angle shots are not artificially zoomed, which is great for landscapes. Also the relatively huge sensor is one reason that noise is so low. Bad, in that I find I miss the extra reach when shooting wildlife. On my 10D, my 100-400 was really a 160-640. That's a lot of extra reach. I am toying with the idea of getting a 30D to add to my camera bag for long telephoto work.
from Berkeley CA on 2/12/2007
Hasn't solved the instrinsic problems of low-light photography with a digital sensor (too easy to introduce artifacting via the needed processing of dim shots). But everything else else fine for an emerging pro shooter: big bright viewfinder and LCD screen, very accessible fine-tuning controls (such as for exposure and flash compensation), and excellent uncorrected image quality. Given 12+ MP, and a more compact package, there's little need to be tempted by the larger, heavier models.
from San Antonio, TX on 2/12/2007
[Please keep in mind that my comments are relative to top of the line Canon and Nion camera bodies.]
The 5D lives up to it's name as a great value as a possiable professional's backup camera.
The E-TTL II flash system is similar (not identical) to Nikon i-TTL system of flexible wireless flash systems. I wish they were radio, WiFi or Bluetooth insted of IR controlled.
The monitor is big and bright, with easy zoom navigation, but is not sharp enough to judge true sharpness of an image (see photo), nor does it show blown out highlight warning in the full screen view. :-(
If this had more than 5 frames per second fire rate, and as good a battery life as the EOS 1D series, it would have gotten top marks as an entry level pro camera.
The two-thumb manipulation of the button in back is a bit clumsy -- I give Nikon better marks for their toggle button.
Gaffer tape keeps the eyepiece rubber in place.
These comments are trivial to the fact that it does great image quality.
from Hico, Texas on 2/12/2007
I love this camera. It even takes great aerial photos without having to adjust settings. The only downside is learning how to take great pictures in low lighting environments.
from Phoenix, AZ on 2/12/2007
The Canon EOS 5D has many of the features of Canon's top of the line camera at about 1/3 the price. It also has the same dimensions as a traditional SLR. Somewhat make me miss my old A-1. Has many features that aren't too difficult to understand.
from Pembroke Pines, FL on 2/12/2007
The Canon 5D is truly remarkable. Although it is not cheap, it is far more affordable than the other full sensor Canon digital cameras. Finally the avid photographer with a stable full of quality Canon lenses can use them to their full potential. The 5D has a solid feel that just seems to exude quality. I love it.
from Cincinnati, OH on 2/12/2007
Great camera for a professional or an avid hobbyist.
from Newport VT on 2/12/2007
Great Camera and a Great price for a pro camera.
From the moment I opened the box I could not wait to give it a try. With very simular controls of Canon SLR's the learning curve was short. Great color, Great images
from LOS ANGELES, CA on 2/9/2007
TOO EXPENSIVE FOR A HOBBY. MAKE SURE IT PAYS FOR ITSELF.
from South Carolina on 2/9/2007
Great value and high quality images. This full-size sensor will reveal the weaknesses in your bets "L" lenses.
from St. Louis, Missouri on 2/8/2007
The high resolution allows tight cropping, giving the equivalent of using a telephoto lens , or effectively increasing the focal length of the lens in use by a factor of 2 or 3.
I especially like the larger lcd screen and the use of the joystick for examining zoomed images on the screen.
The only downside I have found is that there are so many features I must carry the user manual "just in case".
from Houston, TX on 2/7/2007
This camera produces beautiful images. It should have been priced in the Nikon D200 range however.
from Fort Collins, CO on 2/6/2007
I have a 20D as well and I like the added megapixels (4.8 more) and the 1.0 sensor for those wide angle shots. The body is very rugged which is good for nature and wildlife work. The colors are very nice too.
The price is a little high if you compare it to some of the other nice DSLRs on the market, like the Rebel XTI and the Nikon D80, but I'm happy with mine.
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from sterling,ma on 2/6/2007
great camera but it should be feels solid and rugged most iso speeds are usable this as much camera as i need plenty of resolution
from Harrisburg, Pa on 2/6/2007
Having spent 15 years shotting slide film...and the last 5 years with the 10D and 20D it's great to be shooting with a full size sensor again. Image quality is outstanding with the 12.8 megs and the controls are just where you would expect them to be. The only thing I could ask for would be a few more fps shooting speed.
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from Dallas, TX on 2/6/2007
Fabulous camera, [...] Anyway, the camera is awesome. Creamy skin tones, fast, quiet, great resolution. Seamless transition from my 20d to this. Love the full frame
from Mexico City on 2/6/2007
A great product, from the outside to the inside. I love the though construction and the looks and of course the fact that you have a full size sensor which lets you use your lens without adding focal distance. It may be great if it had a flash, but wouldn't change it ig this meant making a smaller pentaprism.
from Macon, GA on 2/6/2007
Dropped in a stream (only 2" deep water). Let dry out for a week. Absolutely no problems since. I was amazed.
from Lake Arrowhead, CA on 2/5/2007
While my Rebel XT is so good that it has drawn me back to photography, the 5D is significantly better. Yes, it's a bit on the hefty side, but its capabilities far outweigh the increase in size and weight. I would like the option for taking the occasional shot with a flash without the need to mount one, however this lack seems to be driven by design and is not a serious limitation. Menu features are excellent and intuitive, and the camera has a solid feel.
from Melbourne, Florida on 2/5/2007
Great camera. Pop up flash would have been great.
from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 2/5/2007
The ONLY improvement I could suggest is an auto Sensor Cleaner.
from Huntsville, Al on 2/5/2007
This is a great camera. No problems with it whatsoever!
from Lynnwood, WA on 2/5/2007
The camera is great, but of course it still requires expensive lenses to obtain quality photos. I miss the built-in flash (like the Canon 20D has) for times when shooting casual snapshots.
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from Berkley Mich. on 2/5/2007
Love It!!
from Massachusetts on 2/5/2007
I own two of these, and use them for wedding photography. I love them! The screen is big, the resolution is big, the camera just plain rocks!
from Los Angeles, CA on 2/5/2007
This is the great product I have ever met before. For professional purpose, it's not expensive, but it has very good quality compared with other professional products.
from Nashville, TN on 2/5/2007
Lens release button is too exposed resulted in an accidental release of the lens in my case it went out tne window of an aircraft.
from Lompoc, CA on 2/5/2007
I have been using the Canon EOS system since it was introduced and recently purchased the 5D and enjoy in compatability with all of my existing EOS equipment.
from Northern California on 2/5/2007
This is the finest camera I've ever owned or used. I use it with the grip attached because I have big hands. High ISO noise is extraordinarily low. I only wish mirror lockup were not so hard to do.
from San Jose, CA on 2/5/2007
This is one of the best cameras around right now. The pictures are superb in both resolution and color. However, you really need to take the time to understand the controls to get the most out of it.
from Colorado on 2/5/2007
This camera produces some incredible results. Shooting RAW you get excellent control over your images and even the JPEGS are great. Overall a great camera for anyone who needs or wants a full-frame DSLR.