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Canon EOS 5D Specifications
| Specifications | Canon EOS 5D | |
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| Year Introduced | 2005 | |
| Megapixels | 12.8 | |
| Total Pixels | 13.3 | |
| Sensor Size | 35.8 x 23.9mm | |
| Pixel Dimensions | 4368 x 2912 | |
| Pixel Size | 8.20µm | |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/13.2 | |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | N | |
| Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S lenses) | |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC II | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor | |
| Points | 9-point AF (plus 6 Assist AF points) | |
| Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20°C & ISO 100) | |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection | |
| Microadjustment | No | |
| Touch & Drag AF | ||
| Eye Detection AF | ||
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: (approx. 3.5% viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering | |
| Metering Range | EV 1 - 20 (at 20°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100) | |
| Exposure Comp | +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). | |
| AEB | +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments | |
| Light Flicker Mode | ||
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 | |
| Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Pentaprism | |
| Coverage | Approx. 96% | |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.71x | |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 20mm | |
| Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, partial metering circle, exposure warning Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation Image information: White balance correction, maximum burst (2 digit display), CF card information | |
| DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 2.5" TFT, approx. 230k dots | |
| Coating | ||
| Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of five levels | |
| Display Options | (1) Camera settings | |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | |
| Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | |
| X-Sync | 1/200sec | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 EV in 1/3-stop increments | |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support. | |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom | |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | |
| Image Processing | Long exposure noise reduction | |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self timer (10s) | |
| Continuous Shooting | 3fps (speed maintained for up to 60 images (JPEG)/17 images (RAW)) | |
| Shutter Lag | 75ms | |
| Viewfinder Blackout | 145ms | |
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | N/A | |
| Focusing | N/A | |
| Metering | N/A | |
| Display Options | N/A | |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW (12bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 4368x2912, (M) 3168x2112, (S) 2496x1664 RAW: (RAW) 4368x2912 | |
| Movie Type | N/A | |
| Movie Size | N/A | |
| Movie Length | N/A | |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | ||
| GPS | ||
| Custom Functions | 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings | |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | |
| Water & Dust Resistance | ||
| Sound Memo | No | |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) | |
| Other Interface | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I / II (Microdrive compatible) | |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 (BP-511A battery supplied), 1xCR2016 for date & settings | |
| Battery Life | Approx. 800 (at 20°C) Approx. 400 (at 0°C) | |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2, Compact power adapter CA-PS400, Battery charger CB-5L, Battery charger CG-570, Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 | |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy/Plastic | |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 100,000 | |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity | |
| Dimensions Inches | 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 (152 x 113 x 75) | |
| CIPA Weight | 32.0 oz (906g) | |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Ee, Angle Finder C | |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1 | |
| Compatible Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses) | |
| Battery Grip | BG-E4 Buy ► | |
| Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 | |
| Other | Original Data Security Kit OSK-E4 | |
| Review | Canon EOS 5D | |
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