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Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 75 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(26), Photo enthusiast(4), Professional(33), Pro photographer(4), Semi-pro photographer(4)
Pros:
Accurate colors(54), Easy to use(8), Fast shutter speed(5), Full frame sensor(5), Great picture quality(11)
Cons:
Complicated controls(4)
Best Uses:
Art(12), Documentary(5), Everyday(34), Fun(9), Landscape/scenery(10)
 
The Best Camera I Have Ever Owned-!
By BigDaddyDog from PA on 1/23/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Image Quality, High ISO Performance, Large Clear LCD, Quiet
Best Uses:
Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Macro Photography, Sports/Action, Travel, Video, Weddings/Events, Wildlife photos
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Just an incredible camera. Picked mine up on [...]. In Mint condition and saved a lot.No regrets

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great camera, but quality?
By yc361Verified Reviewer from Seaside, CA on 8/17/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Great Image Quality, High ISO performance, Strong Construction
Cons:
Loud, No build-in flash, no live view, Slow processor
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Landscape, Low light, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

[$] Was fine till about a month ago - it started to shoot blanks - everything sounds fine when taking the picture, only turns out to be blanks (picture file has no data but a black screen, probably malfunction of the shutter/aperture). Had similar problem with my old Canon EOS 630 film camera, was able to fix it myself easily. But with this digital camera, I don't know if I can do the same. This camera is way better than my 40D except 3 things:1. Excrusiatingly slow processing speed - making shooting anything moves really painful, in RAW format that is. JPEG is better of course. 40D is lightling fast in comparison.2. No buildin flash, which really can be handy for quick fill in shots under strong sunlight.3. No live view - a handy cap for quick macro shots.The price for the refurbished 5D is outstanding but mines starts to have problem only after 1 short year, without abuse and drop of any kind. This worries me. I also bought several refurbished Canon lenses and have no problem so far. Buy if you dare :)

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Product
By Trailrider_77Verified Purchaser from Calgary Alberta on 4/20/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Cons:
Poor In Low Light
Best Uses:
Fun, Landscape, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

2 weeks in Hawaii and over 500 shutter actuations. The 5D performed flawlessly. It went everywhere with me. I love it.

 
GREAT CAMERA
By classic ImagerVerified Purchaser from Northern mich. on 3/31/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Landscape, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Great camera very good image quality. Not the blistering burst rate of some of the other D family but a far more superior processor. At 13mp plenty for all your print needs unless you are shooting billboards. If you can justify the cost buy one and I would expect the prices to come down now that the mark II is out.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
5D Refurbished
By PeasapVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Landscape, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Love this camera, like new, couple of small marks on the body but otherwise, you can't tell it's refurbished and at a great price.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great choice in this crazy time
By Oleg BuglovVerified Reviewer from Moscow, Russia on 3/21/2009
Pros:
Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Landscape, Photojournalism, Portraits, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Thanks Adorama for great opportunity to have a choice between new and refurbished camera. No problems with body - it looks like new one. No one of friends of my could recognize that it's refurbished camera. Only sticker on the bottom panel shows it :) I've strongly recommended to friends of my to buy it. I've no illusions - 5d MarkII is better but it costs $1200 more expensive that this one. In future it will be my second camera - i'd like to buy 1Ds Mark III because sometimes i hate very long delay between pressing "Shoot" and making the first picture.

 
Great camera & great value
By Phil of RivermistVerified Purchaser from Houston, TX on 3/6/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Landscape, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

This is my second 5D, I hesitated getting a 5D MkII but when you can get a reconditioned 5D [$] the choice is easy. No doubt the MkII is better - faster - everything, but the 5D MkI does amazing pictures as it is, and I prefer having 2 identical bodies to avoid confusion and second-guessing. No doubt I will switch to the MK II in a year or two, but for now the 5D is all I need.

 
Canon Refurb 5D
By AccoladeVerified Purchaser from San Jose, CA on 3/6/2009
Pros:
Great Image Quality
Best Uses:
Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

This was such a great investment! I've been renting the 5D for weddings I shoot throughout the year but saw the price for the refurbs and had to take a chance. I'm glad I did. The camera basically looks like a new camera when it arrives. New strap, old manual and old camera/charger. I'd definitely get the camera again and will get it from Adorama when I need a 2nd 5D body.

 
Great image quality
By FlooderVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 3/6/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Landscape, Photojournalism, Portraits, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

I own a Canon 30D for 3 years before jumping to the full frame sensor camera- the Canon 5D. The Canon 30D work great and fast. I decided to move up to the full sensor camera because I am asked often to take wedding pictures. I am glad I did, the full frame sensor has more pixels and I get more detail from the images. On the Canon 5D, images come out sharper esp. printing to big poster size. The Canon 5D seem quieter during the shooting. I noticed the 5D raw images process a little bit faster to the memory card. So far, I am happy to use the Canon 5D as my primary camera and use the Canon 30D as my backup camera.

 
Canon refurb as good as new
By yc from Seaside, CA on 3/5/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Full Frame Sensor, Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Cons:
Loud, No auto dust cleaning, No live view for macro
Best Uses:
Art, Landscape, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

At half of the price of 5D mark II, this is a great deal indeed. Wish it had the more recent features such as dust cleaning and live-view (for macro). Coming from 40D, everything is familiar except the FOV of the full frame. Wide angles are fantastic, but I do miss the longer reach of the lenses I am getting used to on the cropped sensor. The view finder is bigger and brighter, but not by much. The high ISO IQ is better than on 40D, but not by much either. I got the Sigma 12-24 with this 5D, just blows away the 10-20 and 11-16 lenses on 40D! One thing I must add is that buying refurb stuff from Adorama has been great for me so far. Got an 24-105 and this 5D, both refurb, both as good as new, literally, at 3/4 price or less. Wish Adorama has more variety of refurb items...Thanks Adorama! [...]

 
The refurbished 5D the best deal ever...
By JCJVerified Purchaser from Columbia MO on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Fast Shutter Speed, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Photojournalism, Portraits, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Adorama got it going, great deals for 35 years. Bought my first Nikon in 1977. this 5D is full frame and more pixels then you need. Gota get the grip, make the camera balance out perfect.

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Solid Workhorse
By Dan BuslerVerified Purchaser from Walpole, MA on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Great Image Quality, Solid Quality
Best Uses:
Landscape, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

There is no question about the 5D being the right camera at the right price for the job. For me it was a replacement for the Canon 20D, which has served me well. What I found with the 5D was a huge difference is image quality and clarity of my portrait and landscape shots. I love the camera

 
Great Lightweight Wedding camera
By Diamond Light PhotographyVerified Reviewer from Knob Noster, MO on 5/14/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Cons:
Useless Print Button
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Wedding Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great camera, but wish it had......
By MeVerified Reviewer from South FLA on 5/3/2007
Pros:
Custom features
Describe Yourself:
Casual user

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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Very nice!!
By CrystalVueVerified Reviewer from Portland, Or. on 4/14/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls
Best Uses:
Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
The digital equivalent to the AE-1!
By DaveVerified Reviewer from Atlanta, GA on 4/10/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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!

 
Nice Camera, Nice Service
By A Lover of Good PhotosVerified Purchaser from Iowa City, IA on 4/1/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Fast Focus, Small Lag Time
Cons:
Lense can make it heavy
Best Uses:
Documentary, Photojournalism, Sportsaction
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great deal for a camera of this caliper
By the Red WitchVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 3/28/2007
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Believe it or not, it's worth the money!
By Shawnie-BoyVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 3/26/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Low noise in high ISOs, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction, Versatile
Cons:
Deceiving image preview, MUST check histogram
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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My daughter sniffing the flowers

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ME - awesome dynamic range (un-altered photo)

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The DSLR That I Have Been Looking For!
By RAHVerified Purchaser from Sacramento, CA on 3/26/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Fantastic Color Rendition, Full Frame Sensor, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Smooth M Format Tonality, Very Low Noise High ISO
Cons:
Large, No ISO in Viewfinder, Relatively Heavy
Best Uses:
Art, Available Light Images, Documentary, Fun, JPEG Users Who Hate RAW, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hate PP RAW, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
a dozen megapixels
By outdoorsman ALVerified Purchaser from westcentral Florida on 3/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Cons:
None that I can find
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

all this camera in a light package and priced right to boot.

 
Definitely a step above others
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Aldie, Virginia on 2/19/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Dust spects in viewfinder
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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Great camera- buy 2 ;-)
By center-of-the-universeVerified Purchaser from SC on 2/17/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
none found yet
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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Paris from Notre Dame

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Great Camera
By EdVerified Purchaser from Spring, TX on 2/15/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
None I have found
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Greatest camera ever from a great place.
By LesIsMoreVerified Purchaser from Phoenix on 2/14/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast, My 3rd SLR digital, My 7th canon
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Amazing low light quality, Big view screen, Full Frame Sensor, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
learning curve
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, When you need the best
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Makes better photos than I do
By AMVerified Purchaser from Boston on 2/14/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Full frame for less, Great Resolution, Rugged
Cons:
A dust magnet
Best Uses:
Documentary, Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Incredible quality in a small package
By hotmasVerified Purchaser from Baltimore on 2/13/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Dust in viewfinder, Dust prevalent on sensor
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Canon 5D- 3rd time is a charm...
By DonW.Verified Purchaser from Hartford, CT on 2/13/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast, sell fine art prints
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged enough for mesee, Simple Controls
Cons:
No weather sealing but
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

[...] 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....

 
Best 35mm Digital for Landscapes
By ContaxManVerified Purchaser from Orinda, CA on 2/13/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Rugged
Cons:
Mirror LU in custom only
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
This is one sweet machine!
By metallic1Verified Purchaser from Austell, Georgia on 2/13/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Complicated Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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

 
Great Camera
By OHPHOTOVerified Purchaser from Athens, Ohio on 2/13/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Camera is small to hold for large hands. Need to get a battery grip for more stable handling especially with heavy lens.

 
"Form follows function"
By Austin W.Verified Purchaser from Pembroke Pines, FL on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Freelance Photographer, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
5D for ultrawide & general use
By Still-ZuikoVerified Purchaser from Palo Alto, CA on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution
Cons:
Adequate ergonomics
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Ultrawide
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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Workhorse of a Picture Machine
By lancecheungmedia[...]Verified Purchaser from San Antonio, TX on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Cons:
Flimsy Construction, Lacks Voice Captioning, Plastic CF door, Rubber Eyepiece Pops Off
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

[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.

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Very fast, compact, precise and simple.
By Hartmut der DeutscheVerified Purchaser from Jackson, MS on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
Very low light focusing
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low lighting with flash, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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London Bridge May 2006 in full sun.

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Hut in the Swiss Alps. High contrast image.

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Great Value
By [...]Verified Purchaser from San Antonio, TX on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great for Low Light, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Eyepiece rubber pops off, Flimsy CF door, Flimsy Construction, Slow Shutter Response, Very Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

[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.

 
I already own three!
By SherryVerified Purchaser from Cincinnati, OH on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Large LCD, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Great camera for a professional or an avid hobbyist.

 
Excellent professional product
By DeborahVerified Purchaser from Hico, Texas on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
Not Good In Low Light
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Awesome Camera!!
By Studio GVerified Purchaser from Evanston, IL on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Portraits, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Exceptional product.
By mitsucrazyVerified Purchaser from Phoenix, AZ on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Best Uses:
Everyday, Portraits, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

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Shoot tethered with the included DPP Sof
By G manVerified Purchaser from Houston, tx on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Senior Level Photographer
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
No cons
Best Uses:
Corporate Advertising

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

It has exceed my expectations

 
Beautiful Results
By gbasdenVerified Purchaser from Sacramento. CA on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Semi-professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Excellent RAW output, Full Frame Sensor, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Very low noise
Cons:
Expensive to a degree, Full frame sensor
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

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Highly recommended
By PaquitoVerified Purchaser from New Orleans, LA on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Expectations beyond of what I was looking for on a camera

 
Great step-up to pro level
By aflashVerified Purchaser from Berkeley CA on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
Menu Hard to Navigate
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
great upgrade for better resolution!
By PicklespixelsVerified Purchaser from Union, Ohio on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
ex pro getting back to it, Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, everything so far, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
L series lens costly
Best Uses:
all around great, Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Great Camera
By ZachVerified Purchaser from Newport VT on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Out standing camera
By PhotoshooterVerified Purchaser from Iowa on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Great Value in a Full Size DLSR
By douggieVerified Purchaser from South Carolina on 2/9/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Portraits, Sports/Action, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Great value and high quality images. This full-size sensor will reveal the weaknesses in your bets "L" lenses.

 
GREAT PICTURES, BUT IS A DUST MAGNET
By DDVerified Purchaser from LOS ANGELES, CA on 2/9/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Rugged
Cons:
Complicated Controls, EXPENSIVE, SENSOR ATTRACTS DUST
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

TOO EXPENSIVE FOR A HOBBY. MAKE SURE IT PAYS FOR ITSELF.

 
I love it
By ShelVerified Purchaser from St. Louis, Missouri on 2/8/2007
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Amateur, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
Lots to remember
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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".

 
Canon EOS 5D
By Astro WolfVerified Purchaser from Houston, TX on 2/7/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, User control
Cons:
Expensive for features, Should have had seals
Best Uses:
Photography
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

This camera produces beautiful images. It should have been priced in the Nikon D200 range however.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best purchase I've Made Yet!
By JOM IIIVerified Purchaser from Macon, GA on 2/6/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Perfect, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Dropped in a stream (only 2" deep water). Let dry out for a week. Absolutely no problems since. I was amazed.

 
As good as it gets
By Sergio SFVerified Purchaser from Mexico City on 2/6/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Cons:
Nicer if it had flash
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
good if pricey
By jpoVerified Purchaser from sterling,ma on 2/6/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Rugged
Cons:
Dont beleive canon rebate
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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

 
great transaction but...
By TVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 2/6/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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

 
Slide and print photographers rejouice..
By CarbsVerified Purchaser from Harrisburg, Pa on 2/6/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Full Frame Sensor, Great Resolution, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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A little pricey but overall worth it
By AJVerified Purchaser from Fort Collins, CO on 2/6/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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Dripping Mallard

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PB and J

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Superb Camera, a must buy!
By mrorange002Verified Reviewer from Massachusetts on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Everything you could want!
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

The ONLY improvement I could suggest is an auto Sensor Cleaner.

 
Great camera
By salrashVerified Purchaser from Melbourne, Florida on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Cons:
None i can find
Best Uses:
Everyday
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Great camera. Pop up flash would have been great.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Superb digital SLR
By Ben GVerified Purchaser from Lynnwood, WA on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Graphic artist/designer
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
Watch out for sensor dust
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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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Turkey Dinner

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Glacier National Park

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I would buy this product again and again
By JackVerified Purchaser from Berkley Mich. on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Love It!!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy handling and great photos!
By HeatherVerified Purchaser from Colorado on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Professional Camera
By customimagesVerified Purchaser from Huntsville, Al on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

This is a great camera. No problems with it whatsoever!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Noise Free Images
By D C PhotoVerified Purchaser from Nashville, TN on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Cons:
Lens release button to
Best Uses:
Aerial, Everyday, Low Lighting, Sports/Action
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Canon 5D
By ThekayakerVerified Purchaser from Lake Arrowhead, CA on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Lack of built in flash
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Portraits, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
Nearly perfect
By JC KirkVerified Purchaser from Northern California on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Serious Amateur
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Control Choices, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
No easy mirror lockup
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
The Great Choice!!! for anyone
By AustinVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Not built in flash
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Portraits
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

 
You've got to love a full size sensor
By BrianVerified Purchaser from Cedar Rapids, IA on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

I would of liked to see this camera body weather proof like it's big brother, but you can't get everthing. Overall, this camera has been wonderfull.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice camera. Superb pictures
By DavyBoyVerified Purchaser from San Jose, CA on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Complicated Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Canon EOS-5D Excelent camera
By NormVerified Purchaser from Lompoc, CA on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Full frame, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls, Small and light weight
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

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.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I love my 5D.
By db waltonVerified Purchaser from Pittsburg, California on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
Price
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

I love my 5D. Previous to this I've owned several Canon film cameras, the original digital Rebel, and the 10D. But, even on a 4x6 proof, the difference between the 5D and the 10D are obvious.

What I love most about the 5D is the full-frame (35mm) sized sensor. No more lens conversion factor. My 28mm is now a 28mm. My 15mm is now a 15mm. I simply think this is the best camera available for the price.

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[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Aspires confidence
By AlVerified Reviewer from Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 12/6/2006
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

Sold my loyal 20D for the 5D and have been blown away with the results this camera produces. The quality, sharpness and colour reproduction is amazing. You know that when you are about to set out on a project, you have the right tool by your side. Highly recommended.

[18 of 19 customers found this review helpful]

 
Durable, Precise, Crisp
By Sean Ward, [...]Verified Reviewer from Wichita, KS on 8/20/2006
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Performance, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Semi-Complicated Controls
Best Uses:
Professional Work, Sports/Action, Travel

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

This camera is great! I have been shooting with it since January and it has never ceased to amaze me how spectacular of a camera it is for the price. It does me well for portraits, weddings and event photojournalism. This is not a beginner's camera though, as you will find the controls and settings to be a little tricky if you do not know what you are doing. Overall, though, this camera is amazing!

[27 of 27 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Camera
By wimmervanVerified Reviewer from Rutherford, New Jersey on 8/4/2006
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
None i can find
Best Uses:
Home, Professional Work, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Comments about Canon Canon EOS-5D Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.8 Megapixels, Interchangeable Lens Camera - Refurbished:

I have the camera a couple of weeks now and shot a lot of pictures with it. This camera with a couple of "L" lenses can't be beat. The color & sharpness quality is great. The controls are easy to use and understand. And most of all it is a full frame camera (35mm). Even at 800 ISO is has very little noise. The only drawback I find is the price and you have to take care to keep the sensor clean. I also have the 350D and it has the same problem, you have to keep the sensor clean, which is normal with digital camera's. I have had a few camera's in my lifetime, however, I find the 5D just awesome. I found the 350D a teriffic camera when I first purchased it, however, the 5D will just blow it away. In my estimation Canon certainly has a winner with this camera.

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