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Canon EOS 5D review

Canon's latest full-frame device is the cheapest of its kind

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2006-02-01February 1st 2006

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EOS 5D

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£1785.52

from Novatech.co.uk

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Saverstore com £1732.52

Product Summary

For

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Full-frame view (incompatible with EF-S)

Great image quality

Good low-light performance

Against

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Heavy Some handling niggles

Bit pricey

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