Combining the high-end specifications of the EOS-1 Line and the operational easeof the EOS 20D model, the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR is a premium digital SLR designed for a wide range of photographers. Boasting a 12.8 megapixel, 35mm full-size image sensor in a magnesium alloy body weighing just 28.6 ounces (810 grams), the EOS 5D digital SLR is a petite but powerful imaging machine.

The camera features a Canon-designed & manufactured CMOS image sensor. At 12.8 megapixels, there is enough resolution for a double-page spread in a magazine, a large print of the bride & groom, facial detail in group shots or a landscape of impressive dimensions. The sensor's 35.8 x 23.9mm size means that each pixel can be a generous 8.2mm, resulting in exceptionally low shadow noise, & increases the light-sensitive area of each pixel & improves dynamic range as well.

The full-size sensor maximizes performance of the world's largest selection of autofocus lenses. Even wide-angle lenses have the same look & feel they have with conventional SLR cameras, preserving their optical signatures. The addition of the DIGIC II image processor, provides detailed & natural color reproduction & fast image processing, including an incredible burst performance of 60 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images at 3 fps. It also enhances start-up time bringing it down to a lightning fast 0.2 seconds.

A new feature called Picture Styles combines processing parameters & color matrix settings into easy settings designed to obtain the desired effect, almost like choosing a type of film to obtain a specific result, to avoid confusion of digital effects on the image. The Canon EOS 5D digital SLR has a new 9 point AF system with 6 Supplemental AF points, a new AF algorithm & a new AF circuitry.

The new AF system improves subject detection & focusing precision at the center, the most frequently used area, & significantly enhances subject tracking performance. The EOS 5D digital SLR has a newly developed, high-speed & highly durable shutter unit that was designed to meet the demanding requirements of a full-frame sensor in a relatively compact body.

The EOS 5D digital SLR has a solid, substantial & organic feel along with its compact dimensions & relatively light weight. The EOS 5D model has a 2.5" polysilicon TFT LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels. At 170 degrees, it has an exceptionally wide viewing angle. Brightness on the monitor is also adjustable in 5 levels & the screen's backlight feature uses six LED modules.

The EOS 5D DSLR has a bevy of other high-end features including the same ISO range as the 1Ds Mark II ISO 100-1600 in 1/3-step increments & ISO speed extended at L:50, H:3200. Also included on the camera is ultra-precise white balance with 9 types of white balance settings, white balance bracketing, & white balance correction, enhanced 35-zone exposure metering, & spot metering in approximately 3.5 percent of the viewfinder area.

Features

• Full frame CMOS sensor offering 1:1 lens conversion and capturing detailed 12.8 Megapixel images
• DiG!C II image processor for lightening quick response, low image noise with natural colour
• High speed 9-point wide-area AF and 3 fps continuous shooting for up to 60 frames in a burst
• Super tough and light weight magnesium alloy body providing exceptional durability
• Compatible with the range of over 50 Canon EF lenses and EX-series Speedlites
• Complete Creative Control
• 35-zone metering with options including Evaluative, Partial, Spot and Center-weighted Average
• Selectable ISO from 100-1600 with ISO expansion to ISO 50-3,200 via Custom Function
• White Balance control including Auto, Preset, Custom, Colour Temperature, Correction and Bracketing
• Picture Style settings for simpler image colour control & consistency offering 6 preset looks including Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful & Monochrome plus 3 User Defined settings
• Advanced features
• High speed 9-point AF with 6 additional Assist Points for even greater high speed focus accuracy
• High speed shutter with 1/8000 sec shutter speed and 1/200 sec flash synchronisation
• Critically accurate E-TTL II flash metering for high flash exposure consistency and accuracy
• 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings allowing customisation of operation to suitshooting style
• Large 2.5 inch LCD monitor and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface enabling high speed image transfer
• Huge Range of Standard Accessories + Software