Canon EOS 5D
January 10th, 2006 | by David Elrich
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Average user rating from 10 users |
A worthy upgrade
by Jimmy Chen on Feb 10th, 2006 at 6:23 PM:
I have been a Canon EOS camera user for over 13 years. It is hard for me to move digital without substantial consideration due to my large collection of lenses and accessories. I was looking for a worthy DSLR for a while but the only viable option was the EOS 1Ds and the later 1Ds MkII. Simple reason, full size CMOS and a body I was familiar with (I use EOS 1v). However, at such a high price, I couldn't justify the purchase. Then Canon released 10D and then 20D, its functions allowed me to think twice about upgrading from film to digital... yet the only downsize was its APS-C size CMOS. Some of my older and 3rd party lenses such as Sigma EX range were not compatible with it. The good news is that the wait is finally finished. 5D really gives me the chance to enjoy not only full frame high resolution pictures, but it also allows me to use my entire collection of lenses. The comments from other users were right however, with such resolution, a good lens is needed to produce reasonable results. Canon's L series and Sigma's EX series are virtually the only options in my opinion. I tested my other lenses and some produced below-par quality. Therefore, it pushes me to the next level. When it's hard to see in film, it's very obvious on computer screen. It's now time to fully experience high quality pictures. A suggestion to other users or potential buyers, each DLSR is different. Nikon, Canon, Konica Minota... etc, they all have their advantages. Therefore, some reviews are simply not useful. To judge yourself, depending on your experience in photography, brands that you are familiar with, body type, your usage, and more importantly, the OS in the camera (that's the menu interface)... the easier to understand the better. I do prefer Canon's menu system, very direct and simple to adjust but it's your choice. Two complaints for this camera and that's why I couldn't give 10 points: I am so used to 1v's 100% view finder coverage and the weather protection seals from my 1v. In this respect, Nikon's D200 wins.
A great camera
by James on Jan 17th, 2006 at 6:06 AM:
I had an EOS 10D for nudging three years, and the money I saved on film and processing helped offset the inital outlay. I tend to print less these days too; modern computer storage is getting cheaper and is easier to access than transparancies. I sold the 10D to help pay for a 5D plus 24-135 'L' lens. This new combination produces wonderful results straight from the camera. Color reproduction is as faithful as you want it to be and exposure in shadow breathtaking. I will never knock Nikon kit, but having tried a D200 I will just beg to differ from the previous poster. The best question will be is a 5D better than a 20D and its likely sucessor? Can't comment on the latter, but a 5D is better than a 10D for me. If the 20D is just a bit better than a 10D then draw your own conclusion. By the way, a 5D and a cheap Canon EF lens will produce less than perfect results. I tried my old EF 28-80 MkII and was staggered by how badly the combination performed. So if you want the best from a 5D you will need some decent glass to go with it.
EOS 5D Blows the Nikon D200 Away
by ProPhoto on Jan 16th, 2006 at 2:15 PM:
The Canon 5D and the Nikon D200 are not even in the same class. Don't listen to the Nikon fanboy bashing posted here. It is amazing how some folks have to try to tear down one product to justify their selection. Noise on the D200 above iso 400 is terrible. Don't take my word; read the unbiased reviews and you'll see. Image quality on the 5D is awesome at all iso settings. Image quality and fine detail is second to none at this price.
Canon 5D is not justified
by Francis on Jan 11th, 2006 at 11:29 AM:
I read the review and cannot agree. I thoroughly tested on site both the Canon 5D and the Nikon D200 for 1 full month. It's a no brainer that the Nikon D200 is more flexible, faster, more accurate in colors, crisper, has less tangible noise (Canon still produces a heavy chrominance noise while Nikon shows a film-like noise, only grainy). Well, the full frame here has no justification, nor has the price. Honestly, I have chosen to buy the Nikon to have better lenses for less and no distortion in colors. Unless you are looking for average-customer saturated colors and a cheap-feeling body, you couldn't go for Canon 5D.
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5D is more better then D200
by Hong Kong on Apr 16th, 2006 at 1:14 PM:
Yesterday, I sold all of my Nikon equipments to my friend and keep the Canon's equipments only.
The price of D200 is more attractive then 5D. nearly just the half price of 5D . In this price D200 is worth and give you a great pics.