Full Frame on a Budget: Why the Canon 5D Classic Is a Steal Under $200

Welcome to my channel! In this video, I dive deep into the iconic Canon 5D Classic, a camera that revolutionized the world of digital photography. Join me as I explore its features, image quality, and overall performance to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.

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[diegoskt]

Nice video and Nice Camera!
Please do a video of how you edit the 5d classic files, show us the files limitation, please.

[Gitareur]

Please inform us about the serial number range of which you have to take care of. Thanks.

[rickfensch]

Interesting that your video was suggested. I just purchased a mint 5D from my local camera shop about 2 weeks ago. They had a mint 5D and a really nice 18k shutter 5D MII. They were $200 each! I rushed over and snagged them both. I shoot professionally with an R6 and I do raw video with the Panasonic S5. I just wanted these two cameras just for my collection and to sometimes casually walk around and snap personal pics with. I like them both. I will say that the 5D color is so very different from every other Canon after it. I actually don't like the skin tones at all. Warm yes, but not a warm that I think looks good. More like a burnt orange. But none the less, I love the camera.

[codyallen]

I never get tired of a new 5D classic review; it's my second favorite camera (only behind the Nikon DF I recently picked up). Anyone that comes into the comments to rave about the MKii instead completely misses the point. I love my 5Dc because of the limitations, lack of video (which I wouldn't use), as well as the unique sensor rendering (which is not the same on the MKii). Great review; my mirror has fallen out twice now but hopefully sticks around for the foreseeable future lol. More 5D content is always welcomed!

[esppics]

I have owned this camera multiple times. My last copy I bought in 2020 and it's a keeper. Other copies had issues with from or back focus. This one seems to nail focus 90 percent of the time. I take it out and shoot with it when the weather is nice and sunny. Still produces amazing photos with good glass. 12MP is more than enough for most users. Will continue using this camera and LOVE it because it's a true photography camera. No fancy video or any other bells and whistles you don't need. It's down to the basics of photography like it was intended. I wish camera manufactures would produce at least one body in their offerings that would be photo centric like this camera.

[noseyparker]

You can buy a compact flash to sd card slip your sd card in it, then use the converter in your camera just like a CF of problems.

[superbug]

Good video. I own three bodies. Not sure I'll ever sell them. Had the mirror fall out of one; glued it back same day. They were trying to sell these to film pros and the filmic sensor has never been surpassed in my opinion. I'm a Canon mirrorless user today, but it was the Canon 5D Classic that got me out of medium format film into digital.

[alexSpunkt.]

Great video! I use an adapter piece for my sd card so i can use my regular card reader. What settings do u use? AV? What photo style to get the nice canon colors? Neutral? Thanks

[ASTActionCam]

I bought one of these in the last months after seeing videos like yours on here. I came from shooting an Eos R, but the 5dc really is incredible. I have been loving it and it has really driven me to shoot much more than I usually would. I've bought a few M42 lenses and OM mount to use with it which is great fun too. Just like you my mirror fell out on my first day with it, but superglue has held since!

[GordonCato]

I have actually printed up to 18X24 using my 5D Classic. They look awesome!

[reynaldohernandez]

I love the 5D classic for its limitations. It makes me put more thought into the pictures I take.

[solabujen]

Mine did the same thing with the mirror. Quick fix tho, a little super glue and it has been working perfect.

[jimmay]

This video is making me reconsider selling my 5D classic.

I also didn't know about the mirror issue, I'll have to check mine as I haven't used it in years.

[wearetrackclub]

Nice perspective! Really like how you put this together and the points you touched on 👌

[davidgregory]

Great cameras and an informative video. I got mine for £150 and I use it with the magic drainpipe aka ef 80-200 mm f2.8 L and get great images. My only issue is that my canon software does not recognise the camera so i have use card reader as an interface to download to my laptop. great channel & thanks😀

[artsmodelstation]

Q: do you recommend using spot or evaluate metering ? also, do you recommend exposing to the right ?

[SpainBoy]

I absolutely 100 percent concur with your review. Every point was on point. I've welcomed the limitations and I'm SO happy with the images that I've gotten. There is a 5D look and when I get the composition right, it looks incredible. Sometimes people have a hard time figuring out which is the 12.8 and the 24.2 that I have. I'm about to procure a 6D, just for the modern conveniences, but I think that I'll always have a 5D in my kit for the rest of my life! Thanks for your affirming review!

[gohumberto]

I bought a used on in 2018 and traded for a 6D ( a very underrated camera). I regretted selling it immediately.
Last month (2024) I bought an immaculate one for $220. I forgot how much I loved shooting it. I have a 40mm f/2.8 attached, shoot Monochrome jpg + RAW, and use it as my daily carry.
(To be honest my daily carry is an X100V but this is my other daily carry). The sheer simplicity of it makes it a joy to use.
Forget the rear screen it's junk (remember film cameras never had them for 100 years). Use the histogram.
Re. Compact Flash Cards. Buy a $10 CF-SD adapter and use your SD cards. (You simply push an SD card into a CF adapter.)
As for the weight, it's no worse than my 5D-SR (or any other 5D version). I keep to the 40mm lens so it's lighter than my usual 5D-SR setup (24-105, 70-200, 16-35).

[timotheemohr]

Interestingly I don't have any issues with the screen. It just doesn't serve the same purpose as newer cameras as it was never intended to be used to frame in live view. It's more of a quick review screen. I'd recommend trying the 10d, 20d or 1Ds to realize the 5D screen is actually pretty okay!

[HansKeesom]

Regarding battery's, I believe bp-511-a Is that the same as the 30-50D are found my answer on dpreview

Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
• Supports BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514

So I can use all those batteries I have for cool.