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12.7 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/II, 2.5 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 19 expert reviews, the average rating for Canon EOS 5D Black + 24-105mm Lens Kit is 4.3/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Canon EOS 5D

(10/12/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 44479 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
82.0 / 100.0
Testseek US Title:

Canon EOS 5D

(6/2/08)
Summary: 47 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 83 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
83.0 / 100.0
Testwinner 8/23/07
Summary: 17 experts have reviewed the , giving it an average score of 87 out of 100 and a total of 6 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
87.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Canon EOS 5D Black + 24-105mm Lens Kit

(8/23/07)
Summary: 17 experts have reviewed the Canon EOS 5D Black + 24-105mm Lens Kit, giving it an average score of 87 out of 100 and a total of 6 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: US
87.0 / 100.0
Camera Labs Title:

Canon EOS 5D review - long term test Gordon Laing, May 2006

(5/1/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Most affordable full-frame body yet * Very high resolution * Very low noise levels * Good build quality (similar to 20D)
Cons: ; High price premium for full-frame sensor * Full-frame coverage is unforgiving on optics * No voice memo or GPS option * No popup flash
Country: US
88.0 / 100.0
I4U Title:

Canon EOS 5D

(1/10/06)
Summary: Let’s get it right on the table. The Canon EOS 5D is ridiculously expensive when compared to the 200-plus digital cameras currently available. At $3,299 for the body only, this D-SLR is for... Read the full review
Country: US
9.5
Digital Photography Review Title:

Canon EOS 5D

(12/11/05)
Summary: A lower-priced full-frame digital SLR was a logical step for Canon, the only thing we weren't sure of was how that camera would look when it arrived. Up until now if you wanted a Canon mount full frame camera you would go for the EOS-1Ds / Mark II or the now discontinued Kodak Pro SLR/c. Since the advent of the digital SLR many... Read the full review
Pros: ; Wide range of ISO sensitivities, ISO 50 - 3200 (with 'ISO Expansion' enabled); Wide range of image parameter adjustment (-4 to +4 for most); Spot metering (wasn't available on the EOS 20D); About a third of a stop more sensitive than indicated; Very low noise even at higher sensitivities; Optional WFT-E1 wireless transmitter (802.11
Cons: ; Edge softness / falloff / chromatic aberrations, needs good lenses; No built-in flash, no built-in AF assist lamp; AI Servo (continuous AF) interference banding issue (certain lenses, high sensitivities); No anti-reflective coating on LCD monitor; No GPS support; Picture Style differences between RAW Image Task/Camera and DPP; No mass
Country: US
Highly Recommended
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(11/13/05)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US
N/A
Digital Camera Magazine Title:

Canon EOS 5D


Summary: The EOS 5D is Canon¿s ¿entry-level¿ full frame SLR. It¿s a stunning camera that has many advantages but it does require the very best lens in order to make the most of its features. Unless you¿re printing up very large photos this camera could be a case of overkill. Consider the Nikon D200 or Canon EOS 30D instead. Read the full review
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Canon EOS 5D review


Summary: : The Canon EOS 5D delivers great images and the familiar 35mm-film-format shooting experience for a comparatively low (though still hefty) price... Read the full review
Verdict: A decent midrange digital SLR camera built around a superb sensor, the Canon EOS 5D delivers great images and the familiar 35mm-film-format shooting experience for a comparatively low (though still hefty) price
Pros: ; Top-notch, high-resolution images; 35mm-size sensor obviates focal-length conversions; big 64mm LCD; unmatched low-noise images at ISO 1,600 and 3,200
Cons: ; Overall build quality and performance typical of much cheaper cameras; no constant ISO display; images show occasional red fringing around highlight transitions; automatic white balance occasionally inconsistent
Country: UK
7.9 / 10.0
Computer Arts Title:

EOS 5D


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: You’ll love the EOS 5D if you’re an art director or graphics pro who is used to using medium format photography in your projects. The stunning image quality, reduced depth-of-field and superb colour fidelity on offer are all great reasons to buy this amazing camera
Pros: ; No lens multiplier; Stunning image quality; Superb low light performance
Cons: ; Metering can be too literal; Chunky proportions; Highlights can blow out in JPEG mode
Country: UK
100.0 / 100.0
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; A large 2.5in colour screen and a nice, ergonomic control layout
Cons: ; no water or dust resistance and there’s no sound memo feature
Country: UK
N/A
PC Advisor Title:

Canon EOS 5D


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Canon's EOS 5D is the most affordable full-frame D-SLR yet, allowing lenses to be used without affecting their field of view. At £2,539 for the body alone, it's quite a premium to pay even considering the 12.8Mp resolution. But if you curse the cropped view of cheaper D-SLRs, this could be the camera you've been waiting for.
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Canon EOS 5D


Summary: The new Canon EOS 5D has 13million pixels spread out in a lovely rectangular grid in a full-frame sensor. Read the full review
Country: UK
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PopPhoto.com Title:

Field Test: Canon EOS 5D


Summary: The midsize Canon EOS 5D is a D-SLR blockbuster, giving you full-frame coverage and super-high resolution for way less money than its only 12-megapixel competitor. Read the full review
Country: US
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NeoCamera Title:

Canon EOS 5D


Summary: At the time of its introduction, the Canon 5D became the cheapest full-frame DSLR on the market. By all measures, this is a great camera which succeeds exceptionally well at taking great pictures. One notably lacking feature in the Canon 5D is a built-in flash. Read the full review
Pros: ; Fantastic resolution * Extremely low noise * Wide dynamic range * Large viewfinder * Excellemt focus accuracy * Image parameters adjustable in fine steps * Sturdy build * Fast operation
Cons: ; Color cast with automatic white balance * Slight color inaccuracy * Weird ergonomics * No built-in flash * LCD difficult to see in bright light * Viewfinder shows only 96% * Very demanading on lenses
Country: US
Excellent
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Canon EOS-5D


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Full manual controls; All the expandability you'd expect from a D-SLR; USB 2.0 High Speed support; Impressive software bundle; camera can be controlled from Mac or PC; Excellent battery life; Full-frame sensor means no more focal length conversion to worry about; Large 2.5" LCD display; Built like a tank; Very low noise, even at high
Cons: ; No AF-assist lamp; Slower continuous shooting mode than EOS-20D; Expensive; Requires nice lenses for best results; EF-S lenses not supported; No built-in flash
Country: US
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PopPhoto.com Title:

Meet the New Boss: The Canon EOS 5D


Summary: A powerful DSLR that worked its way up the ranks. Read the full review
Country: US
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PopPhoto.com Title:

First Look: Canon EOS 5D


Summary: 12.8MP, and no 35mm "lens factor." Amen!... Read the full review
Country: US
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