Viewers view images, not cameras. I bought one in July 2021. When images shot with this camera is placed side by side with EOS R5 or Sony A1 images; no one is going to be able to tell which image is from which camera. Moreover, images captured with 5D Classic will stand out and shine to impress real lovers of quality images. I love and use it every day.

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

It is a fantastic camera to use, still take mine out from time to time too

@ericjhaber

2 жыл бұрын

Do you find the 5d Classic really does have that ‘special filmic’ quality that so many people rave about? Genuinely curious as I’m looking to pick one up

@quazisanjeed6395

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericjhaber, the answer lies in your question. "so many people rave about" is the catch phrase. Kindly note, if something is claimed by a large portion of users; it is always fully or partly true. Otherwise, that idea wouldn't have been around. I own six Canon DSLRs. None of those produce the lovely smooth filmic look that 5D Classic produces. Also please note, digital is always too clear and crisp kind of, synthetic. But the 5D Classic images are very much organic.

@msbrownbeast

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 5D Classic and I use it regularly (though not as primary camera). I like it very much but if I were to have a complaint, it would be the poor quality of the LCD display on the back. The LCD is simply terrible.

@kevrosas1

Жыл бұрын

@@msbrownbeast a good quality LCD isn’t really necessary since there is no live view. I get your point, but it’s not Canon’s fault - it was the best screen at the time. Not a valid complaint.

Great video mate! 5D classic is the first and the only Canon camera equipped with a sensor designed and developed by Kodak.

I love the 5D. Image quality in subsequent cameras hasn't gotten any better, in fact the 5D has a timeless look and color science that blows away pretty much everything else in the digital photography space. What you do get with newer gear are more features that might make your work flow a bit more convenient (so, what?), higher iso (which really is irrelevant), more megapixels (again, irrelevant), and video capabilities. For pure photography, there really isn't anything in the same league as the 5D still, nearly twenty years after it was released. I highly recommend to anyone that has a 5D to pick up another one (two or three is even better!) and put it away in storage just in case something malfunctions on the one you have. The value for the price is unbeatable.

Good video. That camera is still my favorite for portraiture. Even with the simple and inexpensive 50mm f1.8 lens, the 5D can produce amazing portraits. After that, I'd say the 6D classic comes next. I've compared them against my Sony a7RII and my Canon R. The 5D simply produces a more pleasant portrait. I love it and own three. Combine a 5D with one of the old L-series lenses (fast or not) and you've got a winning combination. Thanks for sharing this video.

@gavtakesphotos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I do enjoy the tones of the 5d and the 6d has been on my radar for a while now They come down in price so much recently that I think I may have to just get one

A great camera, which takes cracking pictures, as you say, it teaches you the basics (E/Triangle) . Instead of letting the Modern cameras do It all for you .. Keep banging the drum.. 👍🏻

Stunning camera. Im on my third. All three were like new when bought second hand. Images are sublime, particularly for portraits.

I own it since 2019 and I love this camera.

This camera is friggin awesome

I actually prefer it to the image quality from my A7III. Anybody who doesn't print their photos, or doesn't shoot wildlife, and thinks 12MP is too small needs a reality check

I had it as main and only camera for some years. With 50L. I'm still pleased with outcome. But I let it go after its shutter started to acting up and Canon ended support for it. On my second MKII now and thinking of getting 50L back. It was really only lens I need.

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

I’m yet to use the 50L always interested me as I weirdly like the lens flares it gives Also on the market for a 5D mk ii as it seems like a fun camera to use

@kostyafedot551

2 жыл бұрын

@@gavtakesphotos Just be aware what 50L EF 1.2 has entire front seating on the lens block via glue on gasket. So, try to get as fresh copy as possible. I have to send my old copy to Canon service, but they were not able to restore front attachment to be as tight as from factory. I also think what if hood is not in use, it will have less stress on the front and its glue on gasket.

Hi Gavin. I agree with everything you've said during this video. The majority of people will take nice, everyday photos and this camera is good for that. However, it's also a good stepping stone to the next level of photography if you want to get a bit more serious about taking pictures. Finally, and regardless of how robust those older cameras might be, you have gone outside and shot without a strap on the camera!!! that's like cyclists who don't wear protective helmets, doh. Enjoy the rest of your day

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5D in 2022 Its best Weapon.

I just got one of these to use with my Lensbaby at lenses. I did try the focus assist for manual focusing with a cabin lens and it works fine. I would have liked to see you take some photos of people.

@gavtakesphotos

Жыл бұрын

Always wanted to try lensbaby lenses, any recommendations? If you check out my em1 mark iii in the forest video I show some photos of a wedding celebration I shot using the 5d and a couple of lenses, it’s somewhere around 3/4 the way in the video

@thomassantomartino7337

Жыл бұрын

@@gavtakesphotos it depends on what type of effect you want. The optic swap system can turn your optic into a tilt shit lens. I recommend going to Lensbaby's website and checking out their collection. I don't recommend the Spark. They have some prime lenses that are very solid and well built. There are videos showing what the lens effects look like. They are having a big Black Friday Sale event. You may want to check that out. They are offering 25-35% off depending on the price point.

I took a ton of 3200 ISOs photos. I think ISO 3200 in a 5Dc is quite unique look. :)

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely more film like than newer cameras when it comes to grain

A superb and pretty much the crop sensor version of the 5D is the Canon 30D which can be bought for £50 and less depending on condition. Gives lovely images and the body is almost identical with same layout and screen. Also doesn't have the dreaded mirror problem of the 5D. I've always wanted a 5D but couldn't get one in nice condition, I therefore bought another Legend the Nikon D700 which is an awesome camera.

@gavtakesphotos

10 ай бұрын

I have looked at those too 😄, if I get another camera I'll probably get told off though 😂

"It’s a ball thing with fish on it" 😂😂

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

Saying what I see 😂

5d ii-5diii-R6- and now bought the 5d classic.

@gavtakesphotos

Жыл бұрын

It's a good old camera, hope you enjoy it

Why would you not be able to use it?

I never tried one of these though I'm really curious. By today's standards, a 12.8 megapixel sensor is considered extremely low resolution; however, I was just going through some photos I took back in 2015 with a Nikon D90 which has a 12mp sensor and the bottom line is that a good picture is a good picture! Looking at the photos on my 1080P monitor they were more than good and I could see a lot of details. I started learning photography properly with a Canon 5D MKII back in 2011 but I was always intrigued by the first 5D which started the prosumer lineup of digital bodies from Canon. Nice pic BTW.

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly that, good composition and knowledge on how to use your camera can beat megapixel count There’s something fun about these older bodies so I’ll always recommend picking one up if you find a good deal

@sauravbasu8805

2 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion about the 5d ii as you have used it ? Only in terms of image quality and colour-rendition compared to modern mirrorless cameras ?

@kaminobatto

2 жыл бұрын

@@sauravbasu8805 it stacks up very well as long as you're shooting at ISO 1600 max, otherwise, there is excessive grain (I find images taken ISO 3200 unusable, at least IMO). As for the colors, I am a fan of Canon colors, so if you plan to get your exposure right as much as you can while shooting (I would not recommend pulling highlights or shadows in post beyond 1 to 2 stops max to get a clean file) and you don't need to shoot with fast shutter speeds in low light or don't mind the other limitations like the lack of IBIS and a basic autofocus system, then this thing is still capable of taking award winning photos and deliver great results time and time again! Provided you get a good deal (I wouldn't pay more than $450 for a super clean and a relatively low shutter count body, the shutter is tested for 150k actuations, although it might continue to work beyond that).

@sauravbasu8805

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaminobatto Short and precise , that has helped a lot. Thank you.

@kaminobatto

2 жыл бұрын

@@sauravbasu8805 you bet👍 if you end up getting one and you're into videography as well, then make sure to install Magic Lantern CFW, it will turn the camera into a video beast and get you at least 3 more times the vanilla firmware value👌

I just picked up a 5D classic from ebay for $200, still trying to decide which lens I should get first. I'm just getting into photography, I want to be able to do some street photography while traveling in Asia this summer.

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite ef mount lenses is the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 SP It’s light weight and good image quality

@daniellamarche689

2 жыл бұрын

The canon EF 50mm f1.8 or nifty fifty is a must have lens. Go to thrift stores and hunt down late generation FILM cameras, most used a compatible EF mount lens and they sell very cheap. The 40mm pancake lens is another cheap lens from Canon that would be a great choice.

@msbrownbeast

2 жыл бұрын

You should also consider the Canon EF 40mm F2.8. It's a pancake lens, super small, reasonably priced, and excellent optics.

@superbug1977

Жыл бұрын

@@daniellamarche689 The nifty 50 for sure (the f1.8 version).

Lovely video, Gav. I watched the whole thing. You're really natural, it felt like I was just there hanging with you. Cheers from Denver, and yeah the 5D is my fav. even though I own the r6 and a few others.

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, that’s the feel I hoped these videos would achieve

I own one! Wanting to get another one as a backup

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

Do it sooner rather than later, they are only getting rarer

@kenneth_mirez

2 жыл бұрын

@@gavtakesphotos definitely! of all the cameras ive owned, the 5d classic is the most special for me. The best camera for portraits

That’s where my full frame journey started. Loved my 5D, realised quite quickly that the 17-40mm was a bit unnecessary, especially since the AF is just not great. 1Ds mkII is an interesting low cost option for full frame wildlife, really felt the difference using the AF on that, actually the 5D3 is meant to have better AF (from the 1DX) yet doesn’t feel as crisp as the 45-point system of the older 1-series. Definitely worth trying one of them out, if you find a 1D with the original charger for the NP-E3, the charger is often worth about the same as the body these days lol.

@gavtakesphotos

Жыл бұрын

The older 1d series cameras have definitely been on my radar for a while It the low light capability is better than the 5d then I would definitely be interested as I shot a wedding with the 5d recently and the high iso performance was extremely lacking

@chaoringmeister

Жыл бұрын

@@gavtakesphotos 1Ds mkII is utter rubbish in low light, worse than the 5dc also the ergonomics are from the 90s and you can’t get the original batteries any more, so will have to be some third party affair which may or may not fit the charger properly. Absolutely indestructible feeling though and great as a bad weather camera thanks to the weather sealing.

I have been a Canon geek for decades, I also once had a 5D classic,,,, BUT the mirror fell out in the middle of a wedding... and after that, I felt I could not trust this model anymore. I have owned many other models that never failed me, but the 5D classic left me a "sour taste" and after my mirror experience, so I never used it again to shoot paid jobs after that.

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

That is a very common problem on early models of these for sure Seen people glue theirs back in as the free repair canon offered expired years ago but it is a design flaw Later models have the problem fixed from factory but I can see why you’d feel distrust in the model after that

@kostyafedot551

2 жыл бұрын

@@gavtakesphotos It was free recall and fix (re-enforce) by Canon once they realized it was the problem. But as with any recalls, not all owners did it.

@Imagezone61

Жыл бұрын

​@@gavtakesphotosMy 5D, which I purchased 2nd hand has not had the mirror update, so I still have my fingers crossed when I use it, even though I don't use it to make money. But, that being said, I have super glue and the ability to fix it, so not that concerned. Great camera for sure.

How many shutter actuations did your 5D have when you bought it?

@gavtakesphotos

Жыл бұрын

I don't actually know and haven't bothered to check as it's one of my forever cameras so I'll just use it until it breaks, repair it and continue

@steveadrehel

Жыл бұрын

@@gavtakesphotos I bought a Canon 5D recently with several accessories. The lens and flash unit were both toast. The camera seems to work but no functioning lens to really test. But. Everything thing else was working.

I cannot find/get the software for the D5 as Canon has stopped it. How can I get the software?

@gavtakesphotos

Жыл бұрын

I don't have the link myself anymore but there's a 5d classic Facebook group that I remember someone had a download link to it Called canon Eos 5d classic fan club on Facebook

I may be able to afford it this year ... 🙃 After more then 15 years

@gavtakesphotos

Жыл бұрын

Better late than never

Hey. In Germany , in my region, it's very hard at the moment to get one. The image quality and the" massive Advertisement" that has been made for this camera makes it hard to find. But i do not give up, to get one on the side to my 6D. Does it make sense? I don't know! But at a good price, i may buy one, just to have it!

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that makes sense My 5d is my side camera to my Sony, so I just use the 5d for fun I have noticed the price is going up recently too so might be a good time to get one

@kostyafedot551

2 жыл бұрын

You could try 5D MKII instead. Not the same rendering as 5D, but it is not as bad :) as modern sensors where rendering on low iso is not as good due to support of higher ISO, "dynamic range" and so on, IMO.

Where you find the battery pack grip

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

I found mine cheap on eBay Have to search around for a legit canon one but they are worth the search

I just bought the 6d for 280$ what y’all think

@gavtakesphotos

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good price, it’s a very capable camera

@kostyafedot551

2 жыл бұрын

Another classic with great high ISO.

@superbug1977

Жыл бұрын

You got a good full-frame for not much money. The 6D is amazing.