The original 'affordable' full-frame DSLR. The 5D was the first single-grip DSLR to enable the use of EF-mount lenses with the same field-of-view as they offered on film cameras. This 13MP camera, despite a relatively lowly 96% coverage viewfinder, found a home in the hearts and kit-bags of many professional and enthusiast photographers. Technology has moved on a long way and prices have fallen considerably since its launch but the 5D will remain, for many people, the first accessible route to the shallow-depth-of-field and low-light performance that full-frame cameras can bring.

Product timeline

Canon EOS 5D review

Review, Nov 12, 2005

Canon EOS 5D, full-frame 12.8 megapixel

News story, Aug 22, 2005

Quick specs

Body type	Mid-size SLR
Max resolution	4368 x 2912
Effective pixels	12.7 megapixels
Sensor size	Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
ISO	100 - 1600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 3200 as option
Lens mount	Canon EF mount
Focal length mult.	1×
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	2.5″
Screen dots	230,000
Min shutter speed	30 sec
Max shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Storage types	Compact Flash (Type I or II)
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries)	895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
Dimensions	152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95″)
GPS	None