Canon EOS 5D

Overview
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]

The 5D has a DIGIC II processor and a 35.8 x 23.9 mm full-frame CMOS sensor with 13.3 million pixels (12.7 megapixel effective) and a pixel density of 1.5 megapixels per square centimetre. ISO speeds from 100 to 1600 are provided, adjustable in 1/3 steps (ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 with a menu function). The ISO 50 setting reduces dynamic range by a stop in the highlights.

The 5D has nine autofocus points (plus six "invisible assist AF points" available only during continuous-focus tracking) arranged in a horizontal diamond pattern. The AF system was a minor upgrade to the one on the 20D.^{[citation needed]} The camera uses TTL 35-zone SPC metering with four variations (evaluative, center-weighted, partial, spot) and exposure compensation of −2 EV to +2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.E-TTL II flash metering is provided.

The shutter is rated to 100,000 shots,^[5] and is capable of speeds up to 1/8000 sec, with a flash sync speed of 1/200 sec.

The 5D is very similar in design to the 20D, and most of the controls are identical or nearly so. Differences include:

• A much larger and brighter pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 96% coverage. This arrangement, borrowed from the 1D range, omits the pop-up flash of the consumer range.
• A larger, 230,000 pixel, 2.5" (63 mm) colour TFT liquid-crystal monitor

The 5D can shoot up to 3 frames per second, with a buffer that can store up to 60 frames in large JPEG mode, and up to 17 frames in RAW.

• Size (LxHxW): 152 x 113 x 75 mm (6.0 x 4.4 x 2.9 in)
• Weight (body only w/battery): 895 g

The 5D is the first prosumer Canon DSLR where 9,999 images are stored to one folder (which was exclusive to the EOS-1D series), unlike its predecessors where 100 images are stored.

The package includes the following software:^[6]

• Digital Photo Professional
• ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
• PhotoStitch
• EOS Utility
• Picture Style Editor

The EOS 5D is compatible with Magic Lantern firmware (old versions only).

• Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c, an earlier Canon EF-compatible full-frame digital SLR

• Canon EOS 5D Product Page (Japan)
• 5D Product page (USA)