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Canon EOS 5D

Type
Type Digital AF/AE SLR
Recording Medium CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and II
Image Format 1.41 x 0.94 in./35.8 x 23.9mm
Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount Canon EF mount
Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor 1.0x
Image Sensor
Type High-sensitivity, High-resolution, Single-plate CMOS Sensor
Pixels Approx. 12.8 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 13.3 megapixels
Aspect Ratio 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter Fixed position in front of the image sensor
Recording System
Recording Format JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording provided. Backup image recording enabled (Same image recordable on CF card standards)
Image Format JPEG, RAW
File Size (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.6MB (4,368 x 2,912) (2) Large/Normal 2.3MB (4,368 x 2,912) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.7MB (3,168 x 2,112) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.4MB (3,168 x 2,112) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (7) RAW: Approx. 12.9MB (4,368 x 2,912)
Folders Folder creation/selection enabled
File Numbering (1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset
Color Space Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Image-processing Parameters Six preset Picture Style settings plus three user-defined custom Picture Style function with individual adjustments for sharpness, contrast, saturation and color tone
Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, NTSC/PAL for video output
White Balance
Settings Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Manual (Custom, Color Temperature)
Auto White Balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
White Balance Correction: Blue/Amber bias +/- 9 levels
Magenta/Green bias +/- 9 levels

Blue/Amber bias and Magenta/Green bias cannot be set together during White Balance Bracketing
Viewfinder
Type Eye-level SLR with fixed pentamirror
Coverage Approx. 96% horizontally and vertically (coverage against JPEG Large)
Magnification 0.71x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint 20mm
Dioptric Adjustment Correction -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen Standard focusing screen: Ee-A
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens)
Viewfinder Information AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, spot metering circle, exposure level, AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB level), Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, FEB shooting, flash exposure compensation, insufficient flash warning during FE lock), White balance correction, Maximum burst, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, No CF card warning
Depth-of-Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, MR-14EX, or MT-24EX, pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash)
Eyepiece Shutter None (eyepiece cover provided on strap)
Autofocus
Type TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor
AF Points 9 AF points (plus 6 invisible Supplemental AF points)
AF Working Range EV -0.5-18 (at ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focusing Modes Autofocus, (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF)), Manual Focus (MF)
AF Point Selection Manual selection, Automatic selection
Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD screen
AF-assist Beam Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite
Exposure Control
Metering Modes Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (link to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range EV 1-20 (at 68°F/20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Full Auto, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, Manual exposure
ISO Speed Range Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200
Exposure Compensation (1) Manual, (2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)Bracketing range: ±2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments
AE Lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
Shutter
Type Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
Shutter Speeds 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer 10 sec. or 2 sec. delay
Remote Control Remote control with N3 type terminal
External Speedlite
EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
PC Terminal Provided
Drive System
Drive Modes Single, Continuous (approx. 3 fps), Self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed Approx. 3 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster for all recording quality settings)
Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting JPEG: Approx. 60 frames (JPEG/Large)
RAW: Approx. 17 frames
RAW+JPEG: Approx. 12 frames
LCD Monitor
Type TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Screen Monitor size 2.5 in.
Pixels Approx. 230,000
Coverage 100% for JPEG images
Brightness Control 5 levels provided
Playback
Image Display Format Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Auto play, Auto play right after shooting, Rotated, Jump
Highlight Alert In the single image (INFO) mode, the highlight portions containing no image information will blink
Image Protection and Erase
Protection A single image can be protected or unprotected
Erase A single image or all images stored in a CF card can be erased if they are unprotected
Direct Printing from the Camera Enabled
Compatible Printers CP Direct, Inkjet direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers
Settings Printable images: JPEG images (Print ordering enabled with DPOF version 1.1)
Sound Recording
Recording Methods None
File Format N/A
Recording Time N/A
Power Source
Battery One Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511/BP-512
Number of Shots Approx. 800 (68°F/20°C), approx. 400 (32°F/0°C)
* The above figures comply with CIPA standard and apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used.
Battery Check Automatic
Power Saving Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
Back-up Battery One CR2016 Lithium Battery
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in./152 x 113 x 75mm
Weight 28.6 oz./810g (Body only. Battery: 2.9 oz./82g)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature Range 32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity Range 85% or less

Review source: usa.canon.com

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