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The Canon 5D is a reflex camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 12.7 megapixels manufactured from 2005 to 2008 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 3200 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 3 FPS x 17 RAW / 60 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 2500 €;
172 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10
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Pros:Robust, reliable and still churns out excellent Raw
Cons:Considering that it is a 20-year-old camera, I would say nothing.
Opinion:Sturdy and heavy, a real tank as befits a professional camera. The 12.7 Mpx FF sensor still churns out beautiful, very "crunchy" photographic files, which return a nice color and a decent dynamic range, provided, however, that you use quality lenses and do not do extreme crops. Being a camera from about 20 years ago, you shouldn't expect too many frills and automatisms: you have to have an almost analog approach. Basically, it should not exceed values of 800 ISO, but it is normal for cameras of that period (even if the grain effect, especially on B/W has its own charm, which almost resembles film). The burst and the autofocus system are obviously not comparable to the later models, but if you have a good hand and a good eye, you can do anything with it, without problems. Personally, today I consider it an excellent travel camera, almost a solid and resistant "compact" (so to speak), to put a good glass on it, perhaps a nice bright fixary, and go anywhere, without worries.
Pros:Excellent color quality, with rich, true-to-life colors. Robust and reliable construction, ideal even in harsh conditions. Wide dynamic range to handle complex highlights and shadows. Precise and versatile autofocus system. Compatibility with a wide range of EF lenses.
Cons:Limited continuous shooting speed for action photography. Nothing else to add
Opinion:I had the opportunity to use the Canon 5D in Madagascar in 2019, and I must say that, despite being used more for leisure than for work, it positively surprised me. The color rendering is exceptional: the colors are vibrant but natural, an aspect that has enriched my shots of landscapes and scenes of everyday life. The robustness of the camera body allowed me to work without worries even in less favorable environments, while the dynamic range proved to be essential to manage the bright light of Madagascar without sacrificing detail in the shadows. While not the ideal choice for those looking for high performance in video or action photography, 5D remains a great option for reportage and work where quality and color fidelity are priorities. It is a camera that, even today, offers satisfaction, especially for those who love authenticity in images.
Pros:It doesn't have as many facilities as it does today
Cons:Nothing
Opinion:It's a no-frills reflex. The photos it pulls out are great, lightweight, and are very sharp. It's a reflex that entertains and makes you think before shooting. If you're good at it, you'll still take home some great photos today. I recommend it to those who are starting to take real photographs but also to those who are advanced amateur photographers because they will take home fantastic photos. I have several SLRs but that's a whole other story.
Pros:Eternal, heavy, wonderfully built, has a fantastic sound at the shot, fabulous grain to maximum iso, very effective jpg settings in the room, fits in hand with a brush, made especially for portraits, light files, CF slots.
Cons:Too bad it has the EOS bayonet and not FD ;)
Opinion:Welcome to paradise ... Or in hell: with this camera you will see if you are really a photographer. Zero help, zero advanced automatisms, zero recoveries in post, zero prodigious raw, zero supersonic burst. Expose yourself well and trust his direct in-camera jpg: you will be rewarded by wonderful portraits, fairytale landscapes and delicate photos such as oriental fairy tales. No computer after shooting, no posts, no photo editing: everything you need is there in your hands. Attach bright lenses such as the 85 mm 1.8, or use it manually with the old M42 via adapter and have fun like children. I've had 2 of them, and together with the Nikon D200 they are the most beautiful digital ever created by the human being. Do not be afraid to fiddle with the jpg settings, exaggerate and experiment: it will show you wonders forbidden to modern mirrorless from the false and plastic superpixellated rendering. Dare backlight, high contrasts and underexposure: explore unknown photographic terrain with this incredible travel companion: it will NEVER disappoint you and will surprise you with results beyond all expectations. You buy it for little money, but it is worth as much gold as it weighs. Warnings: always remember a spare battery and be careful if it falls in any church, you could seriously damage the floor mosaics ;)
Pros:solidity, ease of use, very similar to a film SLR
Cons:weight, AF, sensor gets dirty easily
Opinion:I have used this car for several years especially on the road, I have always felt good even in critical environmental situations such as in Iceland or in the rain. The construction is very solid and reasonably waterproof, I have always used it without hesitation. The quality of the raw is excellent even at high sensitivities (max1600 ISO) and requires little work in post production, the files give a very "analog" feeling and I think it is one of the reasons why it is still so appreciated today. It remains an excellent machine to learn how to photograph and I recommend it to any aspiring photographer given the prices at which it is now
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