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Rent NowCanon EOS 5D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
The Canon EOS 5D is a landmark digital SLR camera that brings full-frame photography out of the exclusive realm of oversized flagship studio bodies and into a lightweight, robust, and accessible form factor. Built around a dedicated 12.8-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and Canon’s powerful DIGIC II image processor, the EOS 5D allows serious enthusiasts and working professionals to utilize world-class EF-mount lenses at their true focal lengths without a crop factor. Housed in a rigid magnesium-alloy chassis, it provides the precise manual command, tonal graduation, and dependable build quality demanded by legacy film purists and modern digital creators alike.
12.8MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor & DIGIC II Processing
True 35mm Full-Frame Format: The custom-developed 12.8-megapixel CMOS sensor sets an industry benchmark, outputting clean, low-noise files at a maximum resolution of 4368 x 2912 pixels. Because it eliminates the sensor conversion factor, wide-angle lenses maintain their exact intended field of view.
DIGIC II Architecture: Canon’s high-speed imaging engine rapidly processes massive data streams from the full-frame sensor. It delivers natural color reproduction, nuanced highlight-to-shadow gradations, and ultra-precise automatic white balance while operating with minimal power consumption.
On-Chip Noise Reduction: Features second-generation on-chip noise suppression with two customizable modes. The Auto setting engages suppression dynamically when artifacts are detected, while the On setting applies targeted noise reduction to all exposure timelines lasting 1 second or longer.
Unified Picture Styles: Seamlessly adapt your camera rendering to match your subject matter—much like picking a specific film stock. Choose from 6 pre-configured styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, and Monochrome) alongside 3 distinct user-defined profiles to fine-tune sharpness, contrast, and color saturation in-camera.
Enhanced Focusing & Shutter Durability
15-Point Autofocus Matrix: The intelligent AF array features 9 primary phase-detection points supplemented by 6 hidden Assist AF points clustered inside the spot metering circle. This expanded layout dramatically accelerates subject tracking velocity when shooting in AI Servo AF mode.
High-Precision Cross Center Point: The primary center autofocus point functions as a high-precision cross-type sensor compatible with both f/2.8 and f/5.6 optics, while two of the assist points offer heightened f/2.8 sensitivity for critical manual focus validation.
100,000-Cycle Heavy-Duty Shutter: A high-torque focal-plane shutter unit has been specifically engineered to clear the massive 35mm full-frame window. It is rated to 100,000 shots, reliably spanning exposures from 1/8000 second down to 30 seconds and bulb.
Contactless Optically Detected X-Sync: The flash synchronization circuit replaces traditional mechanical leaf points with a contactless optical switch, eliminating physical wear-and-tear while providing an x-sync speed of 1/200 second with compatible Speedlites.
Performance Bursts & Custom Focusing Screens
3 fps Continuous Frame Rates: Driven by the processing efficiency of DIGIC II, the camera maintains a continuous capture speed of 3 frames per second for a maximum burst depth of up to 60 consecutive JPEGs or 17 RAW files when using high-speed CompactFlash media.
Ultra-Responsive Timing: Designed to capture spontaneous action with a near-instantaneous startup sequence of just 0.2 seconds and a short shutter release time lag of only 75 milliseconds.
Interchangeable Viewfinder Screens: The bright optical pentaprism viewfinder supports interchangeable focusing screens (sold separately) to facilitate custom workflows. Swap out the standard screen for the Ee-S Super Precision Matte (optimized for critical manual focus tracking with fast lenses) or the Ee-D Precision Matte (featuring an architectural alignment grid).
Robust Magnesium Body & Pro Flash Metering
Rigid Magnesium Alloy Exterior: Built to endure heavy daily fieldwork, the camera outer shell is constructed from high-strength magnesium alloy. This protective armor envelops a solid stainless steel internal structural chassis and a high-strength engineered plastic mirror box.
Ergonomic Tactile Controls: Features a re-contoured grip profile with a front index-finger groove for secure handling, an enhanced metallic-texture exposure mode dial, and full compatibility with the optional BG-E4 Battery Grip.
2.5-Inch Wide-Viewing LCD: The 230,000-dot polysilicon TFT color LCD screen offers five levels of adjustable brightness and maintains a wide 170-degree viewing angle from any direction. The display panel hosts easy-to-read menus and an informative playback overlay complete with an RGB histogram and active AF frame indicators.
E-TTL II Exposure Management: Natively pairs with Canon’s E-TTL II flash algorithm to evaluate distance and ambient lighting metadata for accurate, balanced flash exposures. When coupled with Speedlites like the 580EX or 430EX, the flash sends color temperature data directly to the DIGIC II processor to perfect auto white balance rendering.
Native EF Lens Compatibility & Studio Workflows
Legendary EF Lens Ecosystem: Natively interfaces with all premium optics within Canon’s iconic EF lens catalog (excluding EF-S crop-sensor lenses). This unlocks instant compatibility with world-renowned L-series glass, advanced fluorite and aspherical optical elements, and hardware-based Image Stabilization (IS).
Advanced PictBridge Direct Printing: Supports streamlined studio proofing directly from the camera over a high-speed USB 2.0 interface. When connected to a compatible PictBridge printer, users can instantly output 35-up contact sheets with photo numbers, 20-up index prints with embedded Exif metadata parameters, or utilize the automated Face Brightener optimization effect.
WFT-E1A Wireless Integration: Supports studio and sports venue workflows via the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A, enabling immediate, secure image data transfers over a local area network (LAN) directly to a remote computer station.
Technical Specifications
Sensor Type: 12.8 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Image Processing Engine: DIGIC II
Autofocus Layout: 9 Primary Phase-Detection Points / 6 Assist Points
Shutter Speed Range: 1/8000 to 30 Seconds, Bulb (Rated to 100,000 Cycles)
Flash Synchronization: Max X-Sync at 1/200 Second (E-TTL II Metering)
Rear Screen Monitor: 2.5″ 230k-Dot TFT Color LCD (170° Viewing Angle)
Media Bay: Single Slot for Type I / II CompactFlash (CF) Cards
Interface Ports: USB 2.0 High-Speed, NTSC/PAL Video Out, PC Flash Terminal
Weight: Approx. 28.6 oz (810 grams) Body Only without Battery
