Canon EOS 5D with 24-105mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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Score: 9.4/10

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+ This digital camera scores high on image quality. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Excellent image quality, the ism lens is fantastic allowing hand held images at…” Victoria, Sheffield View all 30 real customer reviews

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30 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
100% of people recommend it.

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Build Quality9.2
Ease of use8.8
Features8.9
Image quality9.7
Value for money (at time of purchase)8.6
Overall rating9.4
 

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Score 10.0/10

Victoria, Sheffield

+ Excellent image quality, the ISM lens is fantastic allowing hand held images at much slower shutter speeds than you would ever think possible. Fast smooth action for focusing and no delay time between pressing the shutter and taking the picture. A real joy to use and whilst expensive, worth every penny.

- Would struggle to find any bad points, the Raw converter software isn't the greatest in the world but is more than adequate.

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purchased 17 Aug 2006

Score 9.0/10

Rich, Leeds

+ Solid build, easy to use and fantastic quality pictures. The L series lenses are worth the money

- Would like the option to write images to an SD card for backup - nothing else.

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purchased 26 Jul 2006

Score 10.0/10

David, Colchester, Essex

+ The full-frame sensor, pin-point accuracy in focussing, heavy enough to hold securely and firmly (compared to my previous 350D), fast multiple shots, easy-to-use menu and great range of high-quality lenses.

- Can't use my EF-S lenses, but that's about it.

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purchased 27 Jul 2007

Score 9.0/10

Alistair, Carnoustie

+ Very sturdy and great images. I managed to pick up most of the functions quickly. The included software is also quite good.

- No built in flash.

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purchased 11 Jul 2007

Score 9.0/10

MC, London

+ Superb image quality, and excellent build quality. View finder is clear and bright

- Only 3fps which is a bit slow. Focus points are too clustered in the centre - set-up more for a small size sensor. Better spaced out in my 40D (& 20D)

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purchased 22 Jul 2007

Score 9.0/10

Susie, Glasgow

+ Picture quality, low light performance. Wonderful full frame sensor, so wide angle lenses are actually wide angle again!

- Weight....and price, obviously.

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purchased 31 Dec 2005

Score 8.0/10

Scott, Dundee

+ Image resolution, image quality, fits well in hand.

- Still a bit expensive.

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purchased 25 Oct 2006

Score 10.0/10

Christopher, Bolton

+ Speed, Image clarity, Full Frame, good colour and tonenal range. Many features and expandable. Feels like a proper camera in weight and size.

- Would like firmware modified to support lcd preview.
Prefer viewfinder to have a greater dioptic correction range. Have to find a diaoptic to slot in to support the correction for my short sightedness.

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purchased 27 Feb 2007

Score 9.0/10

Nick, Braintree, Essex

+ Full frame sensor
low noise even at high ISO
Screen is nice compared to my 20D
Nice build quality and feel

- For me, none, I love it.

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purchased 06 Aug 2007

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Build quality. Picture quality.

- Tends to over-expose by around a third of a stop.

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purchased 18 Aug 2007

Score 10.0/10

Vanessa, Sussex

+ Full frame sensor good sturdy feel excellent image quality. Good quality lens.

- Need to budget for flash gun and camera is quite heavy but I would expect that for this quality build.

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purchased 29 Dec 2007

Score 9.0/10

Paul, Birmingham , “I like gadgets”

+ Everything about the camera is quality - I am really impressed.

- Nothing so far

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purchased 30 Mar 2008

Score 10.0/10

Lyndon, Lymington

+ An excellent camera, with loads of features. The image quality this camera produces is outstanding.

- None

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purchased 28 Mar 2008

Score 9.0/10

Ryan, Cambridgeshire , “Serious, experienced photgrapher”

+ The best image quality I've seen from a digital camera. Much better than most cameras realeased in the three years since the 5D was released.

- No sensor cleaner.

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purchased 10 Jul 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “photographer”

+ Its a great camera, the quality is brilliant and it is easy to use.

- Prices

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purchased 10 May 2008

Score 9.0/10

Matthew, Bristol

+ I was impressed by the very fast power-up, sharpe image and good range of feaures. The menu is easy to navigate and well laid out.

- If upgrading from a 300/350D you'll notice the weight difference and lack of built-in flash. Direct print button, why did they bother?

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purchased 26 Dec 2005

Score 9.0/10

Colin, Caithness

+ Image quality and range of options together with ease of use and compatibility with my existing Canon lenses. Full size display is superb.

- Haven't found them yet. I suppose its not the most attractive camera on the block.

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purchased 19 Jan 2006

Score 9.0/10

IAN , BEVERLEY

+ ISO PERFORMANCE
IMAGE QUALITY

- PRICE OF LENSES
COULD DO WITH 3" LCD

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2 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Jul 2007

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Easy to use, stunning picture quality (RAW).

- Very heavy. Build quality not as good as Nikon.

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purchased 26 Jul 2006

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Product Features

Camera Type SLR
resolution (Megapixel) 13.3
Optical Zoom Ratio 1
Screen Size in Inches 2.5
Digital Zoom Ratio 1
Face Recognition No
Image Stabilisation Yes
Colour Black
Memory Card Slot Yes
Media Format SD Card
Media Format SDHC Card
PictBridge Yes
Macro Mode No
Video Recorder No
Manual Focus Yes
Timer Yes
Under Water No
Dimensions (mm) 152x113x75
Weight (g) 810
Flash Yes
Body Only No
Resolution (Pixels) 4368x2912
Shortest Shutter Speed 8000
Longest Shutter Speed 30"
USB Port Yes
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Manufacturer's Description

The full frame 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D. Discreet enough to avoid attention, with resolution enough to keep the toughest picture editors happy. Travel light without compromise.

Features

* 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor * 3 fps 60 JPEG image burst * 9-point AF with 6 Assist AF points * 2.5" LCD * Picture Style image processing * DIGIC II * Records RAW/JPEG images * Digital Photo Professional software * Compact magnesium alloy body * Connectivity options

One sensitive eye deserves another.

Full frame
With no cropping or magnification effect, the EOS 5D’s 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor (35.8 × 23.9mm) offers full freedom of expression. Wide lenses stay wide and the viewfinder is bright and open. Subtle tonal gradations are reproduced in shadow, midtone and highlights. A low-pass filter and on-chip circuitry suppress false colours and noise. Low (L:50) and high (H:3200) ISO settings extend the standard 100-1600 range.

3 fps
The EOS 5D can shoot a 60 large JPEG image burst at 3 fps.

Auto focus and flash
9-point AF is supported with 6 Assist AF points to improve subject tracking. AF modes include One Shot AF, AI SERVO AF and AI FOCUS AF. E-TTL II communicates with EX series Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures, even with reflective or off-centre subjects.

Large LCD
Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5" 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85° in almost all directions.

Picture Style
Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image processing, including a Monochrome mode supporting Black & White shooting with filter and toning effects. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types – each one offering a different colour response. Each pre-set has control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation.

DIGIC II
DIGIC II renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC II minimises power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.2 second start up time.

JPEG and RAW
JPEG and RAW images can be written simultaneously.

Digital Photo Professional software
The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.

Compact and robust
The EOS 5D’s tough, compact magnesium alloy body weighs just 810 grams; ideal for assignments requiring discretion.

Options and connectivity
The EOS 5D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (excl. EF-S) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Untethered shooting is available with the optional WFT-E1 Wireless File Transmitter. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed permits fast file uploads, while Video Out allows review on a regular TV. An optional magnesium alloy battery grip extends shooting time and offers comfortable portrait shooting with a vertical shutter release. A Precision Matte focusing screen is interchangeable with Grid and Easy Manual Focus screen options.


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