Canon EOS 5D User Manual Guide Pdf - Canon's press material for the EOS 5D states that it defines (a) new D-SLR category ', while we're not typically too concerned with marketing talk this particular statement is obviously quite accurate. EOS 5D DSLR is not like before because it combines a full-frame (35 mm sized) high resolution sensor (12.8 megapixels) with a relatively compact body (slightly larger than the EOS 20D, although in your hand it feels noticeably 'chunkier'). The EOS 5D is aimed to slot in between the EOS 20D and the EOS-1D professional digital SLR, an important difference when compared with the latter is that the EOS 5D does not have the environmental seal. While Canon do not specifically refer to the EOS 5D as a 'professional' digital SLR will have obvious appeal to professionals who want a high quality digital SLR in a body lighter than the EOS-1D. It will also no doubt appeal to current EOS 20D owners (although lets hope they've not bought too many EF-S lenses ...)
