Nov 06
Typical price: £2,000
What is it: Digital SLR with 12.8-megapixel, full-frame sensor and 64mm LCD
What we think: The Canon EOS 5D delivers great images and the familiar 35mm-film-format shooting experience for a comparatively low (though still hefty) price
Canon EOS 5D Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Digital SLR |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 152 x 112 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 810 g |
| Body material | Magnesium alloy |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Batteries included | 1 |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 12.8 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CMOS |
| Effective sensor resolution | 12,800,000 pixels |
| Gross sensor resolution | 13,300,000 pixels |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Special effects | Neutral |
| Analog video format | PAL |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Min shutter speed | 30 s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3 fps |
| Exposure metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure modes | Manual, Automatic |
| White balance | Automatic, Presets, Manual |
| White balance presets | Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash |
| Still image format | JPEG, RAW |
Lens Systems
| Auto focus | TTL phase detection |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Fixed focal length |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes |
| Focus adjustment | Manual |
| Zoom adjustment | Manual |
Camera Flash
| External flash terminal | Hot shoe |
|---|---|
| Flash modes | Red-eye reduction |
| Red-eye reduction | No |
Viewfinder / Display
| Display type | LCD display - TFT active matrix |
|---|---|
| Display mounting | Fixed |
| Display size | 64 mm |
| Display resolution | 230,000 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Expansion slots | 1x CompactFlash Card |
|---|
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Self timer delay | 10 |
| Remote control | No |
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