I wouldn't change it for the world. (Canon EOS 5D)

Member Name: LittleCharlie

Product:	Canon EOS 5D
Date:	23/01/09 (45 review reads)
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Advantages: Great image quality.

Disadvantages: Slightly out of date now.

Just wow. What a camera.

I bought this a year ago as an upgrade to my previous entry level 350D. I had started getting paid for my photography and so decided that I needed something more reliable to take me across that daunting gap between amateur and professional.

This was really the cheapest option available to me, I grabbed a bargain at just over £1000 for just the body only. What a step up it was from my previous camera.

The images just scream quality. The bigger full frame sensor not only means that you can shoot true 35mm wide angle, but also means that the interference from nearby light receptors on the sensor is far less instrusive than on lower grade cameras with smaller sensors. There is less CA when compared like for like with the 350D and the same lenses.

For shooting stock, this camera is great. The exceptional quality at lowish ISO's means that images can be interpolated up with east to suit the needs of most modern photolibraries.

I also shoot alot of music gigs, and the low level light performance is great. You still get easily usable images at ISO3200, although this is an area where the new MkII apparently beats this version hands down - however the new version does cost twice as much!

Another advantage to this camera is it's relatively small size. Being a small female I often find it hard to get my hands around the ergonomics of the camera which is my main reason for staying away from Nikons. This camera is perfectly suited for me in this respect, and of course for larger hands you can add the optional battery grip.

Simply put, I wouldn't change it for the world.

Summary: Fabulous camera.

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