Using the Canon 5D Classic in 2023!
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Full Frame for under $200 - Canon 5D Classic in 2023
You know how I love older cameras and so getting myself a Canon 5D Classic was inevitable. If You're looking to get into Full Frame and don't want to break the bank, this might be the camera for you!
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Canon 5D Classic is the best DSLR ever made for real still photographers. This is NOT a camera for tech seekers. I would advise the latter group to stay away from this video.
Now, still photographers please note, as you have to buy this DSLR used; you will have to adjust with a few whims of this camera that you may come across. I'm using it for last three years and encounter issues that are not difficult to resolve for thinking photographers.
Enjoy shooting with this legend, you're gonna love it.
Don’t you just love the sound of the 5D shutter?
I switched from Canon full frame to M43 about a year and a half ago. But I had this classic 5D with a broken rear screen that no one was interested in. I also still have a Canon 40 mm f2.8 lens that I couldn’t sell. The broken screen displays menus and the histogram, but the images are 4 bit colour.
A couple of weeks ago I thought, I don’t need to image Chimp, I can use the histogram to confirm my captures. I dusted off the camera and took some test shots. The rest of the camera functioned as it should.
I used this camera for some street photography and determined that I really love the images that I captured. Like you I came from a focus and recompose era, so that’s not foreign to me. In fact I struggled at first to embrace all of the multi focus points in modern cameras. I think in a lot of situations I can focus and recompose faster over moving a focus point into position.
The 5D/40mm pancake setup is a great street combo. I love using it because it simplifies decision making and I love the images that I’m getting.
I was recently given a Lumix GF1 with the 20mm f1.7 lens. I’m thinking about doing a shoot out between these two setups.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and images.
Yes 100% the shutter sound is glorious. So many people have good things to say about the 40mm f2.8 yet I still lean towards the 50. Any idea how it compares? I mainly bought the 5d to use with some of my vintage lenses like the Helios 44m which look great, but the amount of praise the 40mm gets does have me curious.
Thanks for watching 🖖
@@DavidFlowerOfficial The 40 is of course slower so that’s a factor. I’m fine with the speed though. It’s slightly sharper than the 50 and the slightly wider field of view can be useful. I love that it’s a pancake lens which brings a more compact appearance to the 5D and slides into a smaller space in the bag.
Just picked up a 5d mark II and a 50mm 1.8 stm for 177 quid. Camera in good to very good condition, I’m thrilled to start shooting!
The classic has this creamy colors and the mark II had more of earthy tones and looks as good as the classic but slightly different 👍🏻
I bought one in 2023 as well. The colours and look are far, far more attractive than every Nikon I've ever used. But Ken Rockwell has it right: the 5D mk I is best for subjects that don't move.
Thank you for the great video ... I picked up the 5D classic a few months ago. After watching it for a while in a local Cash Converter store, the price dropped to clear ... I pulled the trigger and swallowed my conscience. Packaged with 2 x batteries, bag, strap and 24-105 f4 lens. Generally, very clean but no idea of actual shutter count. Swapped the lens out to match with another camera and slapped on the plastic 50mm f1.8 which has become pretty much a permanent fixture. So simple to use and the images I have so far are clean and sharp with minimal correction in Lightroom, gives me exactly what I look for out of this camera. Love it!!! ... So far, all I've done to the camera is replace the auxiliary rubbers which have become brittle and starting to break apart. Functionality wise, it is near perfect except for the rear buttons on the left-hand side being sticky on first press after sitting for any length of time. Wondering if anyone else has had this and if a puff of graphite powder would help?
Replaced a Nikon D200 and D90 with a 5D Mark 1 (and Mark 2). Love them. Try the 5D Classic with a Pentacon 50mm f1.8 for landscape, woods, parks, gardens and towns. Beautiful. NEVER selling mine!
I actually have that lens and I’ve used it on the Sony A7 and 6D , but not the 5D yet.
I’ll give it a whirl this week 🖖
I love my 5D classic , it's magical. I also have the RP and a T2i but the 5D pictures are magical
Yeah it’s a real gem. I’m hoping to get out tomorrow with it using my old Carl zeiss Jena 50mm.
Thanks for watching 🖖
The Canon 5D and 5D Mark II were Canon's prime for digital cameras IMO. Thats when their color science was top notch. The 5D is one of the few digital cameras with a filmic look. Too bad they have gone downhill with colors with the R system. I just picked up a 5D again, used one back in the day a ton. Great camera.
I love this camera! One of the best things is the sound of that shutter *sigh*.
Proof positive that less is more. 😎👍
Yeah it’s got quite the satisfying sound hasn’t it😁
Thanks for watching 🖖
My first camera was a 5d classic. I had it for years, the mirror fell off and needed repairing but other than that it was an awesome camera. I sold it last year and regretted it ever since. If you can find one grab it you won't be disappointed.
The mirror fell off mine yesterday. I’ve glued it back on and it seems to be working ok so I’m keeping my fingers crossed
@@andreasphotiou1886 I glued mine back on and left it without the lens attached for 24hrs to vent any glue fumes and it worked just fine afterwards.
Ah that sucks. Hopefully your repair holds up 🖖
@@DavidFlowerOfficial like you I didn’t pay much for the camera and it’s otherwise in great condition. The mirror design is definitely the Achilles heel of the camera as it is only held on with 4 tiny blobs of glue
@andreasphotiou1886 I areas quite a lot of accounts of mirror issues so I’m hoping mine holds on, but as you said, they’re not super expensive at this point so replacing it wouldn’t be the end of the world 🖖
I bought min two years ago. i was amazed by the picture quality and the film like character of this dinosaur. I also like the solid and mechanical feeling of the body. I have to use it more often. Thank you for your inspiration.
Thanks for watching. I’m really enjoying using it🖖
4:11 The 400D and the 5D Classic actually have the same image processor, the DIGIC II, and that’s why the images look so much alike. Many people’s favorite image processor.
Yeah I’ve been thinking about adding the 1Ds ii to the collection too (also the DIGIC II).
The 5d really does feel like a big 400d and I love it.
Thanks for watching 🖖
I would recommend the 5D classic to anyone. I’ve had mine for about 6 years and there’s something really special about the images from it. Got a nifty fifty and 3 older kit zooms - if you know what to look for you can find some older tack sharp kit zooms - and the entire kit has cost me less than £400. As much as I enjoy my Oly E-M1 the 5D is something special.
Yeah I love the em1 mkii and GH5 I use for my daily work, but the Canon cameras are great to use. The 5d is a gorgeous piece of kit even at 18 years old🖖
I agree, it's a great camera, even today. Colors and sharpness/contrast are first rate. From an image quality standpoint, it's still very competitive. Handling and features are a little bit clunky compared to modern cameras, though.
Great video thanks. I picked one up a couple of years ago matched with a Nikon Nikkor 1.4 ai-s 50mm. OMG whoever put that combination together was a genius!
Thanks a lot. I’m looking into some nice manual 50 options and I’ll add this one to the list. Have a good one🖖
@@DavidFlowerOfficial just watched someone doing some street with the same lens on an R6 and for me it just doesn’t have the same magic even if manual focus can be a bit hit and miss!
@vintagevantics At the moment my go-to manual lenses are the Helios 44m and the Pentacon 50mm f1.8, but there seems to be a lot of great options that I want to try in the future.
I’m wondering if the difference between the 5D and R6 look is a combination of lower resolution and the older canon colours giving that less digital look.
Regardless, I’m more than happy with what I get from both the 5d and 6d🖖😁
@@DavidFlowerOfficial great lenses! I’ve got both. I tried the Pentacon pb mount 50mm 1.8 on my 5D with an adapter but got a horrible mirror crunch so only use it now in my 7d.
Hey man! That was really interesting. I have been thinking exploring older flagship cameras myself because people used to take amazing photos with them some years back. So, I don't see why you can't get awesome shots with them today. Plus, they are quite cheap. So for someone who is just getting started and wants to get really good quality photos from the get-go this is an excellent solution. Nice one David! Keep them coming!
Yeah I learned on dslrs so going back to them feels very natural and having something like the 5d that has nothing fancy going on really allows you just just enjoy taking photos. Canon is a great system to have a look at given they have the largest selection of lenses and as you say, it’s pretty inexpensive to get into.
Thanks for watching, Aris 🖖
I have two "fool frames" I am interested in, the 5D MkII and the Nikon D700 and that is primarily for their sensors, but then again I have what I need and then some in M43. If you are keen on a nice DSLR, which is compact and light, check out the Oly E-400 4/3, with its rather nice Kodak CCD sensor, a model that was only markedet in Europe and for a very brief time being replaced by the E-410 overall with a Panasonic Live MOS sensor.
I have its APS-C sibling the 40D which physically looks identical (I imagine the menus are at least very similar if not the same). You really do feel like you’re using a premium, semi-pro device from a few years back 👍
Yeah I had the 40d a while back and the only reason I sold it on was because I had my dad’s 400d which is pretty much the same 10mpx sensor but with the previous generation processor and none of the premium build.
I really liked the 40d though and there’s no taking away from the build quality, it’s a tank of a thing🖖
Nice video pal. I always assumed that a DSLR would never be a good fit for me… not sure why. So used to using mirrorless I guess. I’ve been seeing a lot of UA-camrs like yourself extolling the virtues of this camera, so took a plunge on one for just over 100 quid. The best 100 quid I’ve ever spent! Sure it’s bigger than what I’m used too, but it’s been a revelation! The colours, the simplicity of use, the build quality, all excellent. Interesting that you mention the Sony A7S, as I’ve always felt that sensor was superb, and the 5DC is very similar. Like my Leica M9, it’s as close to shooting film as you can get, but with added digital convenience. Just shot a wedding with it, and a few gigs, and quality is superb.
It really is a gem of a camera and I’m very tempted to once again add an A7s to the collection. I learned on Nikon dslrs and the major difference I saw when switching to mirrorless was the complexity of the cameras which took away the joy I got from my much simpler D800. I absolutely appreciate the functionality that mirrorless offers, but for a pure photography experience I think cameras like the 5D are way better. Thanks for watching 🖖
@@DavidFlowerOfficial nail > head! Far too complex really. I have the Fuji XH1 and it’s incredible, but I find it a chore to use. The 5DC has been a real eye opener.
I use my Canon 5D Classic with lots of fun! It forces me to use my instinct-feeling of light and composition. No snap shots.. (therefore a cellphone is a way better option) but try to be a real photographer who focusses on what he sees and trying to isolate to make a good photo. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Thanks for watching, have a great weekend 🖖
Good video, your shadow on the wall with the cap looks like a Golden Retriever 😂😂😂
Woof!😂
Love my 5D so much so that I've also got another as a backup. paired with a canon 420ex speedlight it takes lovely pics. With denoise programs whacking the iso up is no problem nowadays.
Yeah I had no worries with the iso at max and with NR at about 30% the images are great. Looking forward to more fun with the 5d🖖
Here in Germany it’s really hard and rare to find the Canon 5D classic used in a good condition
I have tried many times to get this camera but it’s a hard one to get
The 5D classic is without a doubt a great camera and even though in 2023 it is still a solid choice for any Street Photographer…
Yeah it’s not easy to find one in decent condition here. I first started looking over a year ago and kept finding a lot with shutter issues or the mirror assembly broken. Recently though it looks like there are a few in decent condition around so I snapped one up. Thanks for watching 🖖
Love mine! Just listen to the shutter sound ❤🖖🏻
Yeah I love it. I’m looking forward to using it more with the vintage lenses 🖖
Keep some super glue nearby, easy fix for when the mirror flies off.
Bought one used back in 2008 for $2200 with the 24-105 L lens. A fantastic camera and still have it. Picked up a 5D mark 2 this year for $250 to use with a used 100-400mm L glass telephoto. Mainly shoot Sony full frame but enjoy the heck out of the Canon 5d’s.
I did a little research and it turns out that based on the serial number, mine is a later model with a different mirror mechanism. Hopefully it’s true and I don’t encounter the problem 🤞😁
@@DavidFlowerOfficial actually you can spot the metal enforcerment bars at the sides of the mirror. check it out.
Good one Dave 👍 blimey the volume of that shutter could be an issue 😂 oh and I still haven't managed to catch hairy helmet guy!
Haha, it’s ace isn’t it. I’m pretty sure the spidermen washing the flats windows heard it over the traffic noise😂
Loved the video. I like collecting and using old cameras, but I have to limit myself (budget and all). I have a range of options and love using all of them for different reasons. I agree that you just have to moderate expectations for a camera like the 5D Classic. I'm considering it, though.
A camera like this takes you back to way before digital cameras were the computers with a lens they are today. I love all the refinements of my mirrorless cameras, but there’s no frills with the 5d and it just gets out of the way and does its job.
Thanks for watching 🖖
Mine's definitely coming out soon I think with the 50 on for a walk!
Yeah, why not. It’s a lovely beast isn’t it 😁
@@DavidFlowerOfficial it's a slice of history that's just glorious!
Enjoyable videos David! Funny coincidence, I just purchased a 5D Classic and a G10 here in Japan, in as new state together for 162 pounds.
What a great combo! I’d love to see what you capture with them, tag me on IG 🖖
I still love my 5D. I've been using it for 18 years.
It’s an awesome camera. Here’s hoping mine lasts that long🤞😁
BEst camera i have for sunset and sunrise. if you know it´s limitations and how to control them you will have outastanding colours.
Years ago i was in Stanley Park in Vancouver. I'd just bought an ice-cream cone. There was a squirrel on a low branch of a tree - i carefully approached. Slowly... very slowly... i extended my arm with the ice-cream. Squirrel did similar, lightly grasping the cone before leaning in for a taste. In the next five milli-seconds, squirrel had snatched the booty from my grasp and had relocated to a branch twenty-feet above my head, there to delicately and deliberately consume my ice-cream. I had my Minolta XD7 withe me, so i shot the little bastard. Just be cautious out there, David.
Squirrels are deceptive little buggers for sure. We have a park here with tons of them and one day the wife and myself were there getting all snap happy and one of them started getting close to the wife, we think it’s awesome and keep shooting and then the little shit is running up her leg trying to gnaw on the camera thinking it was grub.
If the gulls and squirrels ever team up the human race is done🖖
@@DavidFlowerOfficial It'll work for me - I have a squirrel Onesie... and 'til now i was never sure why. What's your disguise?
@@luzr6613 I have a fluffy chewbacca bath robe, hopefully it’ll be sufficient to make me an unattractive target come the squirrel uprising 😂
Did you say aperture priority? Not something I thought I’d ever hear Mr Manual say.
I’m not gonna lie, it took me a minute to get there. I just don’t trust cameras😂
I have got a used camera, an old 5d mkII with a fixed lens on 35mm and 1/1.4 and I would learn to take photos but I wonder if it is too old and I have been offered to trade it with a much newer more compact canon camera with 4 x zoom , however my gf think I nshould keep the old one. Now I am in doubt.
In my opinion no camera is too old to learn with and I think you’ll find you learn more from the 5d mkii than you will from a compact camera. The 5d mkii is still a fantastic camera and still more than enough for professional work, I’d stick with it.
Thanks for watching 🖖
Did you use a particular preset or edit for those colour raw files David? They look very 'filmic' to me and those colours really are lovely.
Yeah the colour ones were edited with my free Clearly Autumn preset at about 50% and adjusted from there. The bnw ones were edited with my Salt and Pepper preset from my new preset pack that I will get around to finishing and putting out there one day😁
@DavidFlowerOfficial haha! I had been wondering whether that might be making an appearance 😁
Yeah I’m a proper slacker, I can’t even pretend I’m not 😂
@@DavidFlowerOfficial 🤣🤣
Just bought one of a friend for €50, it has a broken flash. Looking for a lens. Any recomendations up to about €150?
I’ve been using mine mostly with vintage m42 lenses, but also a cheap 28-70f2.8 from sigma that cost me about £100 used
I bought this hype camera. To be honest, it is way too yellow. But some people love over yellowed pictures I guess. So is it "filmic"? Well, it's got that filmic grain at higher ISO, so to a degree. The other characteristic of it is it's saturated, or "creamy". So it's definitely got a style. But, ultimately, my Nikon CCD s are a lot more filmic, and produce more neutral White Balanced pictures that I prefer. Now, they say Canon is good for skin tones, and that is true. For other stuff, I like my Nikon D80 a lot more.
Be careful with that eBay camera strap. The working end of it has a habit of wanting to slip through the fixings. I tossed mine in the bin and went back to propriety straps.
It’s an Amazon camera strap and I’ve been using it for well over a year with no issues and it’s the same connection I use for my wrist strap that I’ve been using for even longer. Maybe you just got a bad one but this has been spot on🖖
my biggest complaint is the weight
Yeah it’s a heavy boy, but I used a Nikon d800 for years so I don’t find it that bad. The lumix gh5 that I use for video is only about 15% lighter and that’s m4/3 so I guess I’m just used to using fairly heavy cameras🖖
The camera takes nice pictures but the town is boring and ugly.
I happen to quite like it🖖