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Overview | |
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Type | Digital single-lens reflex |
Released | October 2005 |
Lens | |
Lens | Interchangeable (EF) |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | 35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame) |
Maximum resolution | 4,368 × 2,912 (12.7 effective megapixels) |
Film speed | 100-1600 expandable to 50 (L) and 3200 (H) |
Storage media | CompactFlash (CF) (Type I or Type II) |
Focusing | |
Focus modes | One-shot, AI Servo, AI-Focus, Manual |
Focus areas | 9 user points + 6 assist points |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure modes | Full auto, programmed, shutter-priority, aperture priority, manual |
Exposure metering | TTL, full aperture, 35 zones |
Metering modes | Evaluative,, Spot, C/Wgt Average |
Shutter | |
Shutter | electronic focal-plane |
Shutter speed range | 30 to 1/8000 s and Bulb |
Continuous shooting | up to 3 frame/s. |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Optical, pentaprism |
General | |
LCD screen | 2.5 in (63 mm), 230,000 pixels |
Battery | Li-Ion BP-511A Rechargeable |
Optional battery packs | BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, BP-512. BG-E4 grip allows use of AA cells. |
Dimensions | 152×113×75 mm (6.0×4.4×3.0 in) |
Weight | 810 g (body only) |
Made in | Japan |
Chronology | |
Successor | Canon EOS 5D Mark II[1] |
The Canon EOS 5D is a 12.7 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.
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]