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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

Price at launch £1,445.85
MPN 0296B038
Colour Black
Dimensions 152 x 112 x 76
Weight (g) 810
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Camera Type Digital SLR
Connectivity USB 2.0
Continuous Shooting Speed 3
Display Size 2.5
Display Technology LCD
Exposure Modes Automatic, Manual
Flash Modes Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Terminal Hot Shoe
Focusing Modes Manual
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 2500, 3200, 400, 50, 600, 800
Image Formats JPEG, RAW
Image Sensor Dimensions 35.8 x 23.9
Image Sensor Resolution 12.8
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Lens Canon EF lens mount (not EF-S)
Lens Type Fixed Length
Longest Shutter Speed 30
Max Focal Length 105
Max. Captured Image Resolution 4368 x 2912
Memory Types Compact flash
Min Focal Length 24
Min Shutter Speed 8000
Movie Mode Yes
Shooting Modes Auto
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Manual, Preset, Shade
Zoom Adjustment Manual
LCD Display Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 4368
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 2912

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EOS 5D

On sale for

£1785.52

from Novatech.co.uk

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Saverstore com £1732.52
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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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