Canon EOS 5D

The EOS 5D is a 12.8 megapixel digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera body produced by Canon. The EOS 5D was announced by Canon on 22 August 2005,[2] and at the time was priced above the EOS 20D but below the EOS-1D Mark II and EOS-1Ds Mark II in Canon's EOS digital SLR series. The camera accepts EF lens mount lenses.

Canon EOS 5D
Overview
TypeDigital single-lens reflex
ReleasedOctober 2005
Lens
LensInterchangeable (EF)
Sensor/medium
Sensor35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame)
Maximum resolution4,368 × 2,912
(12.8 effective megapixels)
Film speed100-1600 expandable to 50 (L) and 3200 (H)
Storage mediaCompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II)
Focusing
Focus modesOne-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual
Focus areas9 user points + 6 assist points
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesFull auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual
Exposure meteringTTL, full aperture, 35 zones
Metering modesEvaluative,, Spot, C/Wgt Average
Shutter
Shutterelectronic focal-plane
Shutter speed range30 to 1/8000 s and Bulb
Continuous shootingup to 3 frame/s.
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical, pentaprism
General
LCD screen2.5 in (63 mm), 230,000 pixels
BatteryLi-Ion BP-511A Rechargeable
Optional battery packsBP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, BP-512.
BG-E4 grip allows use of AA cells.
Dimensions152×113×75 mm (6.0×4.4×3.0 in)
Weight810 g (body only)
Made inJapan
Chronology
SuccessorCanon EOS-5D Mark II[1]

The EOS 5D is notable for being the first full-frame DSLR camera with a standard body size (as opposed to the taller, double-grip "professional" camera body style). It is also notable for its price, suggested at US$3299 without lens,[2] which set a significant new low price point for full-frame DSLRs; its only full-frame competition at the time was the Canon 1Ds Mark II, which cost more than twice as much.[3]

On 17 September 2008, Canon announced the camera's successor, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.[4]

Features

Sensor and image processing

The 5D has a DIGIC II processor and a 35.8 x 23.9 mm full-frame CMOS sensor with 13.3 million pixels (12.7 megapixel effective) and a pixel density of 1.5 megapixels per square centimetre. ISO speeds from 100 to 1600 are provided, adjustable in 1/3 steps (ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 with a menu function). The ISO 50 setting reduces dynamic range by a stop in the highlights.

Autofocus and metering

The 5D has nine autofocus points (plus six "invisible assist AF points" available only during continuous-focus tracking) arranged in a horizontal diamond pattern. The AF system was a minor upgrade to the one on the 20D. The camera uses TTL 35-zone SPC metering with four variations (evaluative, center-weighted, partial, spot) and exposure compensation of −2 EV to +2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.E-TTL II flash metering is provided.

Shutter

The shutter is rated to 100,000 shots,[5] and is capable of speeds up to 1/8000 sec, with a flash sync speed of 1/200 sec.

Ergonomics
Back of the Canon EOS 5D camera

The 5D is very similar in design to the 20D, and most of the controls are identical or nearly so. Differences include:

  • A much larger and brighter pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 96% coverage. This arrangement, borrowed from the 1D range, omits the pop-up flash of the consumer range.
  • A larger, 230,000 pixel, 2.5" (63 mm) colour TFT liquid-crystal monitor

Speed

The 5D can shoot up to 3 frames per second, with a buffer that can store up to 60 frames in large JPEG mode, and up to 17 frames in RAW.

Physical dimensions
  • Size (LxHxW): 152 x 113 x 75 mm (6.0 x 4.4 x 2.9 in)
  • Weight (body only w/battery): 895 g

File numbering

The 5D is the first prosumer Canon DSLR where 9,999 images are stored to one folder (which was exclusive to the EOS-1D series), unlike its predecessors where 100 images are stored.

Software

The package includes the following software:[6]

The EOS 5D is compatible with Magic Lantern firmware (old versions only).

See also

References
  1. "EOS 5D Mark II". Canon Camera Museum.
  2. "NEW CANON EOS 5D IS A PREMIUM DIGITAL SLR AT AN AFFORDABLE..." (Press release). Canon. 22 August 2005.
  3. Askey, Phil (November 2005). "Canon EOS 5D Review". Dpreview.com. p. 32. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  4. "CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EOS 5D MARK II DSLR..." (Press release). Canon. 17 September 2008.
  5. Canon's Official Website: Canon EOS 5D Digital SLR
  6. "EOS 5D Support – Download drivers, software & manuals". www.canon-europe.com. Canon Europe.
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