I purchased the 5D new in 2005 with kit 24-105L for over $3000 , still have it. I recently purchased 2 more 5D bodies for $30 each in mint condition. Time may have changed the cost but it didn't change a great camera.
I recently bought a 30D from a thrift store, and I miss how the big DSLR’S felt when you held it in your hands. The images I can make now with the older cameras combined with all the knowledge I’ve learned make for some beautiful imagery now.
I bought my 5d classic in July of 2023, and I like it. A lot. But that's not why I'm writing this comment. No. I'm commenting because this video took me home. I grew up in a Norman Rockwell painting, a small Maple-lined-street village in Michigan where our neighbor Bud Gilmour delivered our milk, where we played in the woods and fields and rode our bikes until the streetlights came on and we had to go inside for the night. Where I would lie on my back in the tick-free tall grass to watch the summertime clouds drift and dance and make bunnies and lions and... I like my 5d very much. But you took me home, to a distant time and place that is the very core of who I am, all these decades hence. And I'm grateful. Thank you Chris.
Agree it is such a great camera for its simplicity and image quality. Something about not seeing the image on the back screen due to its low resolution and then the surprise you get when you see the photo result on a monitor. Also have the 6D and that is a great camera too (with close but not same colour as 5D Classic) and few extra features for those times you need to get the shot.
Forced myself to consolidate gear as too many options (batteries, chargers, lenses, adapters, filters, flashes...) were becoming an impediment to the process of just getting out and doing some shooting. Ditched my 5D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, Lumix G85, etc. I will miss the 5D classic the most. It brings me pain to see any of my old shots with it. The 5D classic renders files so good it's almost stupid. One day, maybe when my kids are older and out of the house and there's more time for me, I'll be able to find a copy as nice as the one I sold. Such a fabulous camera that delivered wow routinely.
Nice video. I bought the D30 when it first came out, then the 10D, then the 5D in 2005. I stopped there because it just felt like the right one for me. It still does nearly 20 years later. Wishing you success.
Damn I don’t have a memory like this with a certain camera body being that I’m new to photography but last year my Gf and I took a trip to CDMX (amazing city btw) and I took a pic of this pay phone in the neighborhood of Condesa and man it brought me back to my childhood no doubt. I shot it with ilford HP5 and when I got my scans back I was instantly transported to the time when I would call my mom to pick me up from the movies from a pay phone. Much simpler simpler times then. She trusted me to call her. I had 50 cents to make the call. It was so nice back then. She’s gone from this world but that photos takes me there every time I see it.
I love that man. So so much. What a great memory. I have a whole instazine I made from my time in CDMX and Oaxaca on my second Instagram account @_cjtz Would be cool to compare shots!
I've spent probably months fantasizing about upgrading my a6000 to an a6700 or an a7c to match the new Sigma Art lens I just bought. Yesterday I saw a Canon 5D and a 17-40mm L lens on facebook marketplace for cheap and I felt compelled to buy it, so I am. This video made me nostalgic for a camera and an experience I've never felt before, but this video got me excited for an almost 20 year old camera and a whole untapped amount of new experiences to feel.
@@Christellezphoto Marketplace fell through unfortunately. Tell me why I send messages to people telling them I will buy their stuff for their asking price and I get left on read. Either way, I just won a 5D on eBay earlier today so I'm stoked.
I love mine! It’s battered, dented and the mirror is superglued in after it fell out. I usually shoot it with a 35mm f1.4, but your video has made me consider the smaller 40mm f2.8. You’re right though, it loves light. The files are a dream to edit, and it’s ‘just’ a photo camera. No frills. Slow and steady. Great vid - Hope to see more!
I had the original 5D a few years ago. Really loved shooting with it. Simple. No video. No frill, jus satisfying photography. I enjoyed your take on this camera, well done.
The 5D was my first Canon. I got it when already was a "classic" in 2014. Nice color output. You have to learn to walk around it's corks because camera's technology was different back then. I don't see it as a negative thing, I take it more like a challenge, it makes you think and slow you down -- in a good way -- so you can enjoy more the process. Great review, Chris.
I learned everything I know about photography with this camera. My first street photograph, first long exposure photograph, first paid photo shoot. Broke the back screen and treated it like a film camera. It was paired with a Helios 55 f2. Bought another one in 2021 and that was paired with a petzval lens. Now I’m contemplating on whether I should buy a a7s mki or the 5dc. Leaning towards the 5dc but the focus peaking on the a7s is a plus. I highly recommend the 5dc. The shutter is crisp!
I've not used the original 5D, but I've got a mkii, as the old adage goes, it's not what you've got but what you do with it. As an experienced photographer, I would be happy to take on an inexperienced photographer with the latest Hassleblad and be quite sure I would get a better image. As the old saying goes, it's not what you've got, it's what you do with it. As an owner of both the 5Dmkii and the mkiv, I'm more than aware of the exceptional image quality that they can achieve, thank you for keeping these incredible cameras alive
Best video I have seen for this camera. To me, this camera has the feel of 35mm film but uses a Compact Flash card. This camera makes you think about your shot. I also use the 40mm pancake as well as a bunch of m42 mounts. Talk about nostalgic.
UA-cam algorithm strikes again. Just subscribed and this video made me pick a camera up to take some shots during this afternoon. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep it coming.
Wonderful take on a classic camera. It’s slow, somewhat challenging to use but rewarding nevertheless. I got mine back in 2007. Years of its professional use are far gone but I’ll never leave my good friend behind…great camera and awesome video!
Such a cool video …that’s really cheered me up - I,ve owned this camera twice in the past ..not really sure why I sold twice in the past ? ..it’s delivers simple ,honest images with proper colours ..I’m going to buy one again …Thankyou Benj
I've been a photographer since 1976 ... mostly a film user but the 5D is so much like a film camera ... the images have a wonderful film-like quality but still are tack sharp ..... I have several Canon lenses and they are top notch ... all new digital cameras have a precise almost too real look .... the 5D is my B+W camera
I use the 40mm f/2.8 on my 5D as well. It's a great combination. It's exactly what my eye sees. I shoot Monochrome jpegs + RAW mostly. I paid $220 for a like-new model. It seems untouched by human hand. I mean $220 !!!!! It takes images a $1,000 Smartphone can only dream of. Why would you not own one?
A fantastic camera with awesome image quality. I actually prefer the colours over the Canon R5, which I also own. I've been shooting with the 5D since 2009, and the IQ (in good light) has never been surpassed, in my opinion.
I understand, but I somewhat disagree with a little of what you said. I have used many cameras over the years, starting from the 300D all the way to mirrorless of today. I have been lucky to use a lot of expensive equipment and lenses. I bought myself a 5D Classic a few years back and its almost the perfect camera for landscapes and portraits for me. I would struggle with sports and wildlife, and anything that moves fast, but generally its fantastic at what it does. I have a range of lenses from the cheaper nifty 50 through to some expensive L glass. The only two complaints I have are that only the middle auto focus point is consistently tact sharp, where the other ones can sometimes miss, and that I wish I had just a couple more megapixels on occasion - just 4-6 more maybe? When I crop sometimes I know I am starting with only 12 and if I want a larger print this can cause issues. Other than that, I love how analogue it feels to me, rather than EVFs, touch screens focusing etc. I feel I have to work for the shot rather than relying on the camera so much. The thing I love most though is the colours from the 5D classic. I have not yet found a camera that matches the colours I enjoy so much. I adore this sensor. It is obviously personal choice, but as I am a slower paced photographer and not shooting off 1000s a photos each time I go out, maybe the 5D suits me more that it does you? I would recommend anyone starting photography as a hobby to pick up a 5D classic, and maybe a 35, 40 or 50mm lens, and just learn by doing. All that said, I love the story telling and the video mate.
Appreciate you! I actually think we’re right on the same page. I would recommend this in a heartbeat for anyone starting out for sure. Except for maybe sports and wildlife, like you mentioned! The 5D mark ii might get those extra few Megapixels too. I love that camera also :)
@Christellezphoto I'm actually looking at the original 1dx for sports and wildlife. I feel that as dslr get cheaper, the opportunity for people to buy older professional cameras is expanding and it's really exciting.
I had the Canon 1000D, Canon 30D, Canon 100D I sold all of them but after a while I felt like missing the Canon vibes so I bought the 20D And after all these years I do believe that there is nothing that can beat the Canon,s Color Style I do hope to find a good used 5D because its a legendary camera Here in Germany it’s really hard to find a one with a good shape Thank you for this video …
Jpeg, classic, good color, simple, no fancy dial or feature, no stressful menu, just put lens on it, turn on, take a pic, u get nice and calming sexy picture
@@Christellezphoto I have been literally reusing them for the last 6 years. Greatest water bottles. Ever. As for the 5D? I use mine all the time too with the 40mm. Its great.
I have two Canon cameras: a 5Dmk2 and an R8. I don't really feel the R8 would be THAT much better. And the EVF is clearly much worse. So overall I don't really share your sentiment, but I do feel similarly with cameras made in the 1950's and 1960's... :)
Careful now. The guy who collects your empty milk bottle will collect your camera as well - lol! I'm old enough to have lived in the days of milk deliveries. Great vid. Love your content, duly subscribed
I think it sort of depends what your use case is. I would absolutely do a portrait session with this camera, if the intention of the session was to capture something with more rich but subtle tonality… I love skin tones and the falloff on this sensor so I think it still has applications!
Not a big fan of the canon 50mm f/1.4. The sigma is lovely but very big. The point of this camera for me is to have a fun camera to take on dog walks and family outings. Something that gives pretty pictures without any work that feel nostalgic for me. A big lens and shooting raw takes that away from me. Turns it into another work camera, which is what my R5 is for
@@Christellezphoto I have both cameras too. Sigma F1.4 could have focusing issues.My client never know what camera i use for my session.My main point is to be well above the cell phone level photography and have 3 dimensional photos. .
I used to shoot weddings. When I got my first 5D, everything just 'clicked' (pun intended). Brings back exciting memories!
I purchased the 5D new in 2005 with kit 24-105L for over $3000 , still have it. I recently purchased 2 more 5D bodies for $30 each in mint condition. Time may have changed the cost but it didn't change a great camera.
30$?
I recently bought a 30D from a thrift store, and I miss how the big DSLR’S felt when you held it in your hands. The images I can make now with the older cameras combined with all the knowledge I’ve learned make for some beautiful imagery now.
I bought my 5d classic in July of 2023, and I like it. A lot. But that's not why I'm writing this comment. No. I'm commenting because this video took me home. I grew up in a Norman Rockwell painting, a small Maple-lined-street village in Michigan where our neighbor Bud Gilmour delivered our milk, where we played in the woods and fields and rode our bikes until the streetlights came on and we had to go inside for the night. Where I would lie on my back in the tick-free tall grass to watch the summertime clouds drift and dance and make bunnies and lions and... I like my 5d very much. But you took me home, to a distant time and place that is the very core of who I am, all these decades hence. And I'm grateful. Thank you Chris.
This might be the most meaningful and special I’ve ever gotten. Thank you for taking the time to say this, truly.
Agree it is such a great camera for its simplicity and image quality. Something about not seeing the image on the back screen due to its low resolution and then the surprise you get when you see the photo result on a monitor. Also have the 6D and that is a great camera too (with close but not same colour as 5D Classic) and few extra features for those times you need to get the shot.
Forced myself to consolidate gear as too many options (batteries, chargers, lenses, adapters, filters, flashes...) were becoming an impediment to the process of just getting out and doing some shooting. Ditched my 5D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, Lumix G85, etc. I will miss the 5D classic the most. It brings me pain to see any of my old shots with it. The 5D classic renders files so good it's almost stupid. One day, maybe when my kids are older and out of the house and there's more time for me, I'll be able to find a copy as nice as the one I sold. Such a fabulous camera that delivered wow routinely.
Nice video. I bought the D30 when it first came out, then the 10D, then the 5D in 2005. I stopped there because it just felt like the right one for me. It still does nearly 20 years later. Wishing you success.
Damn I don’t have a memory like this with a certain camera body being that I’m new to photography but last year my Gf and I took a trip to CDMX (amazing city btw) and I took a pic of this pay phone in the neighborhood of Condesa and man it brought me back to my childhood no doubt. I shot it with ilford HP5 and when I got my scans back I was instantly transported to the time when I would call my mom to pick me up from the movies from a pay phone. Much simpler simpler times then. She trusted me to call her. I had 50 cents to make the call. It was so nice back then. She’s gone from this world but that photos takes me there every time I see it.
I love that man. So so much. What a great memory. I have a whole instazine I made from my time in CDMX and Oaxaca on my second Instagram account @_cjtz
Would be cool to compare shots!
Beautiful story.... this is photography. The emotion. ❤
I've spent probably months fantasizing about upgrading my a6000 to an a6700 or an a7c to match the new Sigma Art lens I just bought. Yesterday I saw a Canon 5D and a 17-40mm L lens on facebook marketplace for cheap and I felt compelled to buy it, so I am. This video made me nostalgic for a camera and an experience I've never felt before, but this video got me excited for an almost 20 year old camera and a whole untapped amount of new experiences to feel.
Have you taken it out yet??
@@Christellezphoto Marketplace fell through unfortunately. Tell me why I send messages to people telling them I will buy their stuff for their asking price and I get left on read. Either way, I just won a 5D on eBay earlier today so I'm stoked.
Love how you put this together, Chris! Great content and shots 🙌
Thank you!!
I love mine! It’s battered, dented and the mirror is superglued in after it fell out.
I usually shoot it with a 35mm f1.4, but your video has made me consider the smaller 40mm f2.8.
You’re right though, it loves light. The files are a dream to edit, and it’s ‘just’ a photo camera. No frills. Slow and steady.
Great vid - Hope to see more!
I had the original 5D a few years ago. Really loved shooting with it. Simple. No video. No frill, jus satisfying photography. I enjoyed your take on this camera, well done.
Thank you!!
Great approach to the classic. I'm currently working on a video for the Canon 10D, cant believe it's still holding up
The 5D was my first Canon. I got it when already was a "classic" in 2014. Nice color output. You have to learn to walk around it's corks because camera's technology was different back then. I don't see it as a negative thing, I take it more like a challenge, it makes you think and slow you down -- in a good way -- so you can enjoy more the process. Great review, Chris.
I learned everything I know about photography with this camera. My first street photograph, first long exposure photograph, first paid photo shoot. Broke the back screen and treated it like a film camera. It was paired with a Helios 55 f2. Bought another one in 2021 and that was paired with a petzval lens. Now I’m contemplating on whether I should buy a a7s mki or the 5dc. Leaning towards the 5dc but the focus peaking on the a7s is a plus. I highly recommend the 5dc. The shutter is crisp!
just look at the ridiculously good images coming out of the 5d. the color is just magic!
Great video, thanks. I might charge my old 5D up and put on that hardly ever used 40mm after seeing this, interested to see how it performs now.
I've not used the original 5D, but I've got a mkii, as the old adage goes, it's not what you've got but what you do with it. As an experienced photographer, I would be happy to take on an inexperienced photographer with the latest Hassleblad and be quite sure I would get a better image. As the old saying goes, it's not what you've got, it's what you do with it. As an owner of both the 5Dmkii and the mkiv, I'm more than aware of the exceptional image quality that they can achieve, thank you for keeping these incredible cameras alive
Best video I have seen for this camera. To me, this camera has the feel of 35mm film but uses a Compact Flash card. This camera makes you think about your shot. I also use the 40mm pancake as well as a bunch of m42 mounts. Talk about nostalgic.
UA-cam algorithm strikes again. Just subscribed and this video made me pick a camera up to take some shots during this afternoon. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep it coming.
I absolutely love this. Thank you thank you. This comment made my day!
Great video and well scripted! 5Dc and the 40 is my favorite for EDC as well.
What a lovely little video essay. Love my 5D…. such a simple camera with amazing image quality.
Thank you ☺️
I LOVE this video! It’s like photography therapy and I appreciate you making this👍. Please continue with more
good for a little bit action?
Wonderful take on a classic camera. It’s slow, somewhat challenging to use but rewarding nevertheless. I got mine back in 2007. Years of its professional use are far gone but I’ll never leave my good friend behind…great camera and awesome video!
That’s great to hear! I love when people really get to know their gear and cherish it. And thank you for the kind words and for watching!
Such a cool video …that’s really cheered me up - I,ve owned this camera twice in the past ..not really sure why I sold twice in the past ? ..it’s delivers simple ,honest images with proper colours ..I’m going to buy one again …Thankyou Benj
I've been a photographer since 1976 ... mostly a film user but the 5D is so much like a film camera ... the images have a wonderful film-like quality but still are tack sharp ..... I have several Canon lenses and they are top notch ... all new digital cameras have a precise almost too real look .... the 5D is my B+W camera
I feel the same way with my Minolta 7D....using it every day hoping it doesn't die on me.
Beautifully said! Love the video!
I use the 40mm f/2.8 on my 5D as well. It's a great combination. It's exactly what my eye sees. I shoot Monochrome jpegs + RAW mostly.
I paid $220 for a like-new model. It seems untouched by human hand. I mean $220 !!!!! It takes images a $1,000 Smartphone can only dream of. Why would you not own one?
I bought one 2nd hand years ago. Lovely camera
A fantastic camera with awesome image quality. I actually prefer the colours over the Canon R5, which I also own. I've been shooting with the 5D since 2009, and the IQ (in good light) has never been surpassed, in my opinion.
That video made my trouble disappear for 10 minutes bro, great stuff. I love my milk jug to.
I understand, but I somewhat disagree with a little of what you said.
I have used many cameras over the years, starting from the 300D all the way to mirrorless of today. I have been lucky to use a lot of expensive equipment and lenses.
I bought myself a 5D Classic a few years back and its almost the perfect camera for landscapes and portraits for me. I would struggle with sports and wildlife, and anything that moves fast, but generally its fantastic at what it does. I have a range of lenses from the cheaper nifty 50 through to some expensive L glass.
The only two complaints I have are that only the middle auto focus point is consistently tact sharp, where the other ones can sometimes miss, and that I wish I had just a couple more megapixels on occasion - just 4-6 more maybe? When I crop sometimes I know I am starting with only 12 and if I want a larger print this can cause issues. Other than that, I love how analogue it feels to me, rather than EVFs, touch screens focusing etc. I feel I have to work for the shot rather than relying on the camera so much.
The thing I love most though is the colours from the 5D classic. I have not yet found a camera that matches the colours I enjoy so much. I adore this sensor.
It is obviously personal choice, but as I am a slower paced photographer and not shooting off 1000s a photos each time I go out, maybe the 5D suits me more that it does you? I would recommend anyone starting photography as a hobby to pick up a 5D classic, and maybe a 35, 40 or 50mm lens, and just learn by doing.
All that said, I love the story telling and the video mate.
Appreciate you! I actually think we’re right on the same page. I would recommend this in a heartbeat for anyone starting out for sure. Except for maybe sports and wildlife, like you mentioned!
The 5D mark ii might get those extra few
Megapixels too. I love that camera also :)
@Christellezphoto I'm actually looking at the original 1dx for sports and wildlife.
I feel that as dslr get cheaper, the opportunity for people to buy older professional cameras is expanding and it's really exciting.
I had the Canon 1000D, Canon 30D, Canon 100D
I sold all of them but after a while I felt like missing the Canon vibes so I bought the 20D
And after all these years I do believe that there is nothing that can beat the Canon,s Color Style
I do hope to find a good used 5D because its a legendary camera
Here in Germany it’s really hard to find a one with a good shape
Thank you for this video …
The 20D is on my list of fun cameras I want to buy!
@@Christellezphoto the CCD sensor of the 20D is magical…
Jpeg, classic, good color, simple, no fancy dial or feature, no stressful menu, just put lens on it, turn on, take a pic, u get nice and calming sexy picture
Really love this one! It brought a smile to my face 🥰
The Glass Milk Jugs make for the best water bottles as long as you keep the lids.
Love that! Not child or dog proof enough for our household but maybe in a few years 😅
@@Christellezphoto I have been literally reusing them for the last 6 years. Greatest water bottles. Ever. As for the 5D? I use mine all the time too with the 40mm. Its great.
I have two Canon cameras: a 5Dmk2 and an R8. I don't really feel the R8 would be THAT much better. And the EVF is clearly much worse. So overall I don't really share your sentiment, but I do feel similarly with cameras made in the 1950's and 1960's... :)
Inspired me to take my 'milk jug' for a walk later today. Great video!
Strangely inspirational :)
Great video. Honestly, older digital cameras are still super solid. Just throw some good glass on there and you're good!
Hell ya! Just depends on what you need! There’s an old camera for every kind of shooting 👌🏽
Very nice honest presentation!
Great video!! I love the b-roll and that you kept the mic!
Yay! Thank you!
Careful now. The guy who collects your empty milk bottle will collect your camera as well - lol! I'm old enough to have lived in the days of milk deliveries. Great vid. Love your content, duly subscribed
Good point. That would be a sad morning haha! And Thank you!
Just an amazing camera. Iconic Canon
It is useful in 2024?
I think it sort of depends what your use case is. I would absolutely do a portrait session with this camera, if the intention of the session was to capture something with more rich but subtle tonality… I love skin tones and the falloff on this sensor so I think it still has applications!
Check Tamron 45mm 1.8 ... you will glue it to 5DC like me :)
🫙📸 you’re back baybeee
Thank you, very good!
Thank you so much! I really love making this kind of stuff!
I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 😊
I feel the exact same way about my Nikon D700.
Heck ya! That camera rules
Lovely video, love the milk jug metaphor. Oh to have time like the good old days!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment :)
What a beautiful video 🥹
Thanks my friend!!
Such a good video
Thank you! I honestly really loved this one so it makes me really happy to hear that it resonates :)
You would be way happier if you will use it on RAW and use at least 50mm F1.4
Not a big fan of the canon 50mm f/1.4. The sigma is lovely but very big. The point of this camera for me is to have a fun camera to take on dog walks and family outings. Something that gives pretty pictures without any work that feel nostalgic for me.
A big lens and shooting raw takes that away from me. Turns it into another work camera, which is what my R5 is for
@@Christellezphoto I have both cameras too. Sigma F1.4 could have focusing issues.My client never know what camera i use for my session.My main point is to be well above the cell phone level photography and have 3 dimensional photos. .