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I've been a "professional" photographer who used a Canon t3i for 7 years. I've used other cameras in between but for what I needed, I always stuck to my basic camera and did actor headshots every few months and earned enough money that I paid the camera and lenses back multiple times. Never been interested in a full frame camera over a crop as there's really no huge difference with bokeh if you know what your doing, also, if full frame is so much better with crop why not just go medium format which crushes both? But, I decided I wanted to wade in the waters of full frame without paying thousands. After all I am semi professional, not a full time job. So I decided to go old school, get the Canon 5d. It's used so there's lots of risk. But right away, I love it. You take pictures with it. You can barely review them on camera. But it's a photography tool. No special tracking focus. No video. No insane see the night. But what it does, it does very, very well. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Just because it's an older camera doesn't mean it isn't good this model still has life left in it. This is my first full frame camera and I couldn't be more happy with it. It does have limitations on it but still is very useful in learning about photography. 12MP ,Full frame the Canon colors that's a plus,battery life I can shoot an easy 100 or more pics and not worry about the better dieing, there's cons but you can live with them easily. So if you see this camera up for sell get it.I am happy w it...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Canon EOS 5D is the cheapest way to get into the game of full-frame photography. Although there are not features found in today's modern full-frame DSLR, this camera offers just what you need - photography. Awesome image quality. Built like a tank, works great even after THIRTEEN YEARS! And, of course, that mystical "canon color" is yet another special trait of the 5D classic. If you are looking for full-frame DSLR and on a budget, this one should not be missed.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought a second 5D I liked my first one so much! I cannot compare this camera to the newer cameras today, that would be like comparing apples and oranges. This camera has a unique feel and produces beautiful images with film like quality and colors that are absolutely gorgeous. The controls are simple and focused on the core activities of true photography. My photography skills have improved greatly since I purchased my first 5D and it's a joy to use. ironically the 12 MB file size is really a good balance and doesn't take up massive amounts of storage space on your CD card or your computer's hard drive. Unless you're printing extremely large prints you don't need more than this. I crop some and still end up with plenty of megapixels. almost all photographs now days are displayed online, and even if you're viewing on a 4K you will never need more than eight megapixels and most pics display beautifully with 3 mega pixels. sure a 50 megapixel file lets you crop more but 12 megapixels is perfectly fine for the photographer who takes their time and tries to fill the frame with their subject. I paid $320 for each of my 5D's, an amazing value for the money! I am not a professional and do not make my living taking pictures, so frames per second, improved focusing abilities, live view, video, and all the other bells and whistle's are totally unnecessary for someone who just takes pictures for the joy of it. Read full review
Verified purchase: No
You will not get much support from Canon for these old cameras. However, repair for Any Full Frame camera would usually cost more than a Used Classic 5D anyways. A Full Frame camera for less than $500.. or even $1000 is extremely rare, and incredible. the UI is a bit archaic, but at 12 MPx, you can make fairly large prints. Highest ISO settings do become quite grainy, compared to newer versions. Yet even still, Hardly any affordable camera these days are able to utilize the full projection of your lenses, wether those are Canon EF, FD lenses, or universal M42. Also, The camera has no video, If you are Only doing Still Photography, this is a Great Camera! The only thing I don't like about this camera is the lack of Live-View (which is a function I personally rarely use, anyways.)
Verified purchase: No
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