Canon 5D Classic - Has my opinion changed?

In this episode, I'm revisiting my initial review of the Canon 5D classic to see if my feelings have changed since I made my first impressions. Tune in!

#photography #photographer #streetphotographer #streetphotography #canon #canon5d #5dclassic #sydney

NOTE* Apologies for the talking clips being slightly out of focus! I hate my Panasonic S5 😭 😭

[andrewwilkin]

Hi Ben, have been using a 5D Classic for 8 years. Very happy with it, only major bugbear is dust on the sensor, they seem to attract a lot of it. So don't change lenses often, usually have the 40mm/f2.8 pancake on it. Excellent source of 5D C info on YouTube is Richard Barley Photography, UK Wedding photographer who has been using the original 5D since 2005. Lots of videos on how he uses it and the custom functions available.

[DI-cmxc]

Thanks Dan. If I was still teaching photo school these days (long retired) I would consider the 5D Classic as the camera I would require new students to learn on. Very difficult to hide your shortcomings with a 5D.

[thetubeinsideyou]

canon 5d 12.8 is a gem. The color straight out of the camera is beautiful. when I did own it, it was rare that I did any editing.

[greenoceansky]

I have a 70D and about two years back I bought a 5D C. Since then I have reached out to the 5D more than the 70. I use the 50 1.8 STM, 28-75 2.8 Tamaron, 50 1.4 Asahi Super Takumar with this. The colors that this camera gives is mind blowing. It’s true that you don’t need much post work with this one.

[codyallen]

I am always happy to see there continues to be more 5D love vids posted as time goes on. You had some great street examples in this video as well as your other ones. One thing I was gonna note though, it kind of negates the complaint for dynamic range when you mention in the beginning of the video you are shooting jpgs, DR with jpgs is going to be lower than raw files on any camera. If you like the look of the jpg SOOC, why not just shoot raw then add the native color profile you picked back to the image in Lightroom? That's my basic workflow to get the most out of the 5D images. I also highly recommend the 40mm pancake lens as it always gets mentioned for a reason! Great content!

[kbarrett]

I have had the The 5DC for a little over the year now. Paired with the 40mm f/2.8 pancake is a wonderful kit!

[elephantbraindesign]

Great video. Just picked up a 5D iii. Mainly going to shot with the 50. Can’t wait to explore

[QKvox]

It’s cool to see another photographers work in sydney. Im hoping to get one at some point to use my M42 lenses on in a way that looks less silly (compared to mirrorless) along with being a way to slow me down even more as a photographer.

[Donaldpoephotography]

Great video! I recently got a 5d classic and I’m in love

[SAMUELSTRONG-pi]

This has made me want to dig out my old Canon dslr when I'm back in Melbourne! Cool vid bro 👌

[julioespana]

I bought my 5D classic about 5 weeks ago now. I’ve been wanting a full frame for a while and once I read about this camera from reviews and other’s experiences I was sold. I found the perfect package: camera, 50 1.4, grip, two batteries, and sd card for $440. I’m big on film photography and enjoy how it captures colors as well. Just like you said it’s been a learning experience especially with how you gotta sacrifice on what you want to be dark and light. I’ve hardly used my Fuji XPro3 since getting it. I’m wanting to get a 35 f2 eventually, it’s an awesome camera!

[dwill]

I enjoyed your post. Keep up the good work. I picket up my 5d classic about 7 month ago and I love it. I also have a 90d (a beast of a camera) and I find that I grab the 5d as much as the 90d. I paired my 5d with a 40mm f/2.8 pancake and Nifty Fifty. I also bought a 28-135mm, works great together. Keep the videos coming.

[jlojlojlo]

No low ball... 😅😅😅 hilarious man. Nice follow up vid, great to hear that you're still enjoying this camera. Interesting to hear that the large size of the camera doesn't hinder your ability to get up close. I def believe the bigger the camera or straight up not hiding what you're doing helps out on the street.

[dj_amos]

Great Soundtrack and thanks for the heads up ....

[andyglobe]

Thanks for your report ! Greetings Andy

[icameforthemoshpit]

I accidentally bought the classic instead of the mark 3, when I was so deep in eBay and the likes that I did not pay enough attention anymore except to the price 😂 I'm glad I found your video as I was unsure whether to try to return it or to keep it. Now I'm definitely gonna try it out! Thank you and keep it up!

[byronjackson]

keep pushing Dan, I enjoyed seeing your approach to gear, many people fall into the trap of chasing the latest model camera or lens. I believe that the biggest thing between you and award winning image is you, not the gear.

[PedroPedro-jmlk]

Thank you for a good informative overview. I really enjoyed it. Also, loved the Jazz at around 3 mins. COuld you give me information on that track which you used? Many Thanx. Pedro.

[N.Sem.]

you talk so relaxed and the photos are great, you can see that you have taste, thanks for the video my friend

[juanmanueldiaz]

the first coming here...jeje. From Córdoba, Argentina. I buy a 5dmkii by the same idea, the analog film price. The image quality is pretty good. But i miss the wind lever and the manual focus. Shoot vintage lenses without focus assistance is annoying. I preffer mirrorles to shoot vintage. The big form factor is also a contra in street, everybody realize im shooting. I have a sony A5100 and is much more ninja camera. But apsc dont get the boke. Great videos! Sorry my english