Νέα Canon EOS 5D

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Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 22 August, 2005 - Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, announces the 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D, creating a new D-SLR category combining a full frame CMOS sensor with a lightweight, compact magnesium alloy body. Weighing just 810 grams, it features a second generation 35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor, 3 frame per second, 60 Large JPEG frame burst and 0.2 second start up time operation.

“The discreet full frame EOS 5D is the camera many photojournalists and agencies have been asking us for,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “It will be an indispensable piece of equipment for a wide range of professionals – from contemporary wedding to reportage photographers.”

Marking five years since Canon’s first CMOS image sensor appeared in the EOS D30, the release represents Canon’s fifth new CMOS sensor to be released since April 2004. “CMOS sensors are a critical technology advantage driving Canon’s rapid digital SLR development,” remarked Jensen.

Equivalent in size to a frame of 35mm film, the camera’s 35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor gives photographers a full angle of view without magnification or cropping effect. It provides tighter control over depth of field and improves image quality by capturing more light with its large pixels.

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Canon EOS 5D Key features

Super responsive, the EOS 5D is driven by the same DIGIC II processor found in Canon’s EOS-1D professional range cameras.

Protected with a rugged yet lightweight magnesium alloy exterior, the camera also features new Picture Style pre-sets, a new hi-resolution 2.5” LCD monitor, 9-point auto focus with 6 invisible Assist AF points to improve tracking performance, compatibility with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1, custom mode for fast recall of user defined camera set-ups, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for fast downloads and 1/8000 – 30 second shutter speed with X-sync at 1/200s.

The CMOS advantage

With five years of in-house CMOS development since the original EOS D30, Canon’s latest CMOS sensor features 12.8 Megapixels, and the same second-generation on-chip noise reduction circuitry used on the EOS-1Ds Mark II. This effectively suppresses random noise and eliminates fixed-pattern noise for extremely clean, hi-fidelity images. Wide 100-1600 ISO speed range is extendable to L:50 and H:3200. Large 8.2 m pixels allow the capture of a superior dynamic range, enabling the reproduction of subtle tonal gradations in shadow, midtone and highlight areas.

Improved in-camera control

New Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image quality. Delivering more immediately usable JPEG images straight out of the camera without need for post-production, Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types – each one offering a different colour response. Within each easily selectable pre-set, photographers have control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation.

The pre-sets include:

* Standard – for crisp, vivid images that don’t require post-processing;
* Portrait – optimises colour tone and saturation and weakens sharpening to achieve attractive skin tones;
* Landscape – for deep greens and blues with stronger sharpening to give a crisp edge to mountain, tree and building outlines);
* Neutral – ideal for post-processing;
* Faithful – adjusts colour to match the subject colour when shot under a colour temperature of 5200K;
* Monochrome – for black and white shooting with a range of filter effects (yellow, orange, red and green) and toning effects (sepia, blue, purple and green)

Additionally, 3 user-defined entries allow the possibility to create additional variations on the in-camera styles or install additional custom Picture Style files. Additional custom Picture Style files may be downloaded from Canon’s web site.

Picture Style replaces internal image processing previously controlled by setting processing parameters and colour matrix. Picture Style is also supported by the supplied Digital Photo Professional and RAW Image Task software.

New LCD monitor

For improved image review and menu readability, the EOS 5D is fitted with a new large-size high-resolution 2.5” 230K pixel poly-silicon TFT LCD monitor. The improved screen retains brightness and visibility throughout a wide 170° angle of view, both vertically and horizontally, making it easy to view images when the camera is mounted in a fixed position.

Auto focus

A newly developed 9-point auto focus system features 6 additional invisible Assist AF points located inside the spot-metering circle. These points come into effect when the camera is switched to AI SERVO AF with the centre focus point selected and are automatically used to improve the camera’s subject tracking performance.

Ergonomics and control

The ‘Premium EOS’ design features a magnesium alloy exterior with rubberized grip surfaces. The discreet and lightweight compact body measures just 152 x 113 x 75 mm and weighs only 810 g making it two thirds the volume and weight of the EOS-1Ds Mark II.

In a handy new feature, current camera settings can be stored and assigned to the C (camera settings) position on the Mode Dial. This allows photographers to switch quickly between two completely different camera set-ups without having to switch bodies – ideal for photographers who need to rapidly switch their cameras from an indoor to outdoor shooting condition, for example. Exposure mode, ISO speed, AF mode, drive mode, Picture Style, white balance and custom functions are all stored in the custom setting. There are 21 custom functions with 57 user-definable settings to enable photographers to configure the camera for their preferred way of working.

Connectivity

With the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1, photographers can work cable-free as full-frame image files can be transferred automatically through a wireless LAN to a computer in seconds .

A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface allows rapid transfer of images from camera to computer, ideal for shooting straight-to-hard-drive with the camera tethered to a computer in a studio environment, thus providing full screen previews of images as they are shot. The EOS 5D also has a Video out interface to allow playback and review on a TV monitor, and is PictBridge compliant to support direct printing to any compatible photo printer without the need for a computer. It takes both CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards, including cards of 2 Gb capacity and larger.

Compatibility and accessories

The EOS 5D offers complete compatibility with all Canon EF lenses , providing photographers with access to a vast range of lenses with focal lengths from 14 to 600 mm.

The camera’s launch coincides with the release of the high performance EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM a lightweight Image Stabilizer lens. Completing Canon’s f/4L-series zoom lens range, the new lens complements the EF17-40mm f/4L USM and EF70-200mm f/4L USM lenses. An ideal match for the lightweight EOS 5D, these lenses are designed for professional photographers requiring high quality lightweight lenses with a fixed aperture throughout the zoom range.

Also compatible with EX series Speedlites and other EOS accessories, the camera provides photographers with a highly adaptable and flexible camera system. Canon’s E-TTL II flash metering ensures accurate flash exposures by taking into account such factors as lens distance information, ambient light readings and the detection of reflective objects in order to calculate flash output.

The BG-E4 is a new battery grip designed especially for the EOS 5D. Constructed with the same magnesium alloy as the camera’s exterior, it has a solid and comfortable hold. The grip can accommodate two BP-511A/514/512/511 battery packs or six AA batteries . The Battery Grip BG-E4 features a shutter release button, AE/FE lock button, AF point selector and main dial to enable comfortable use of the camera when held vertically.

The camera’s focussing screens are interchangeable: in addition to the “Standard Precision Matte” (Ee-A) focussing screen supplied with the camera, “Precision Matte with Grid” (Ee-D) and Super Precision Matte (Ee-S) screens are available.

The EOS 5D supports the optional Data Verification Kit DVK-E2 v2.2, which verifies the authenticity of images taken with the camera.

New software

The EOS 5D is supplied with the EOS Digital Solution Disk v11, which includes a new version of Canon’s Digital Photo Professional (DPP) RAW processing software – now at version 2.0. DPP now supports RAW images shot on all EOS digital cameras from the EOS D30 onwards, and includes support for Picture Styles. Improvements and additions are aimed at improving functionality and workflow efficiency for professionals, and include: easy image selection with three levels of check marks; real-time adjustment of sharpness; improved image correction (Copy Stamp); enhanced image transfer function –single image transfer to PhotoShop is possible; extended colour space support, now including Apple RGB and ColorMatch RGB; and improved usability of the CMYK simulation function.

Also provided is on the EOS Digital Solution Disk v11 is ZoomBrowser EX (PC) and ImageBrowser (MAC) v5.5 for managing images, EOS Capture v1.5 for remote shooting, PhotoStitch v3.1, PhotoRecord v2.2 (PC) and RAW ImageTask v2.2. The EOS 5D is compatible with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY , which provides a 100 MB online photo album.

Comprehensive range

This new category camera adds to Canon’s already comprehensive D-SLR range. In terms of speed and resolution, Canon has the leading performance camera in every D-SLR segment, all launched since April last year:

* EOS-1Ds Mark II – 16.7 Megapixel full frame 35 mm sensor, 4 fps
* EOS-1D Mark II N – 8.2 Megapixel APS-H size sensor, 8.5 fps
* EOS 5D – 12.8 Megapixel full frame sensor, 3 fps
* EOS 20D – 8.2 Megapixel APS-C size sensor, 5 fps
* EOS 350D Digital – 8.0 Megapixel APS-C size sensor, 3 fps

 

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The camera’s chief noteworthy component, its 35.8mm x 23.9mm 12.8 megapixel full-frame single-plate CMOS sensor, contains enough surface area to house pixels roughly the same size as the 1D Mark II’s, at 8.2 micros. Canon expects the enlarged pixels to produce images with richer color tones and increased dynamic range from the EOS 20D, which had 22% smaller pixels at 6.4 microns. Considering the physical size of the 5D’s sensor, the camera’s relatively portable 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0-inch (79.2 inch3), 28.6 oz. magnesium alloy frame should appeal to commercial photographers, as well as advanced enthusiasts, in search of a more physically manageable full-frame alternative.

“Wedding and portrait photographers who need facial detail in their group shots require the large file sizes the EOS 5D model can provide. For landscape and nature photographers who want to enjoy the entire range of their wide angle lenses, the EOS 5D DSLR’s full-frame sensor is a dream come true. And for those photographers who hesitate at carrying around EOS-1 Series heft, they will love the EOS
5D digital SLR’s lightweight feel,” said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc.

To accommodate the camera’s full-frame sensor, Canon applied what they deem a rugged, “professional-quality,” vertical travel focal plane type shutter, designed to sustain roughly 100,000 exposures. The available shutter range extends from 1/8000 to 30 seconds with a Bulb exposure setting included. The mirror box, formed out of “high-strength engineering plastic,” was crafted to stay securely fastened to the chassis to minimize flange focal distance alteration, which can result from frequent lens application. The camera’s multi-function anti-aliasing filter consists of an infrared-blocking filter, primary low-pass filter, secondary low-pass filter, and phase plate, which also does double duty the sensor’s cover glass. The anti-aliasing filter’s unique design keeps down the camera’s price and size.

While the EOS 5D will not accept EF-S lenses, the full-frame sensor will make for seamless compatibility with the wide array of EF glass offerings currently on the market. In fact, Canon seems convinced that the full lens compatibility, coupled with the manageable body and increased tonal qualities, will lure remaining film loyalists who have an investment in Canon optics over to the digital realm. Hashimoto remarked, “the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR is the camera that will make quality-minded 35mm and medium format film shooters switch to digital once and for all.”

 

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THE EOS 5D: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK
While the 5D’s full-frame sensor is certainly the aspect most likely to draw attention, the camera boasts an extensive list of other updated features. They are discussed more in depth below, and concluded with a chart that summarizes how the new 5D compares with the EOS 20D, which it was loosely based off and a similarly priced, competing DLSR made by Nikon, the D2H, on a few critical specs.

Design
The design of the 5D appears quite similar to the 20D, but slightly larger, physically fitting between the EOS 1D models and 20D. The camera is roughly 4 oz. heavier than the 20D, while 33 percent lighter and 35 percent smaller than the 1Ds Mark II. The control layout and basic interface remains consistent with the EOS 20D, but omits the pop-up flash and picture icons on the mode dial. The 5D also applies a Print and Share button, expediting communication with PictBridge-enabled printers. The camera accepts either NiMH or AA cells and has a selection of optional battery grips to choose from.

The various battery grips crafted to fit the EOS 5D body are all constructed out of the same magnesium alloy used to form the camera’s shell. This is to maintain a cohesive look and feel, while remaining lightweight and durable. Canon estimates the stamina of the BP-511A and BP-514 packs at 800 shots on a full charge, while the BP-E4 accessory grip contains a separate mode dial and shutter release to optimize vertical shooting.

Auto Focus

To match the standards of top quality EF lenses, the EOS 5D will feature a modified variation of the 20D’s automatic focusing system. The revised AF design of the 5D is based off the 9-point horizontal diamond-shaped array found in the 20D, but adds 6 supplemental AF points to increase focusing capability. The supplemental AF points are not visible within the viewfinder or manually selectable by the user, but are distributed near the center of the frame. The increased coverage situates 7 total AF points within the spot metering circle; the high precision sensor in middle, and two rows of three supplemental AF points on the top and bottom. The additional coverage is designed to improve subject tracking capabilities and increase accuracy at the center of the composition. When using the camera’s continuous, predictive AI SERVO mode, the additional reference points help follow moving subjects. The supplemental points are also used to help determine proper exposure values in high contrast situations, as well as improve the camera’s focusing potential from a defocused state.

Along with the revised point configuration, the 5D’s AF system features new circuitry and a new AF algorithm that will reportedly track a moving subject up to 66 feet away, at 186 mph when using Predictive AF and an EF 300mm

Canon ascribes different responsibilities to the various types of AF points. The 6 supplemental AF points are broken in 2 and 4 point groupings, with the 4 external supplemental AF points placed at the corners of the spot metering circle and sensitive to f/5.6. The 2 supplemental AF points are centered at the top and bottom of the spot circle and sensitive to f/2.8. The top and bottom supplemental points overlap core f/5.6-sensitive AF points to create the same cross-type “zigzag” pattern characteristic of the central AF point. The central AF point is dualistic in nature, taking on the duties of both core and
supplemental AF points in certain situations. When shooting with an f/2.8 lens or faster, essentially two successive focusing processes take place; first, the cross-type sensor, sensitive to f/5.6 achieves focus. Shortly after, the horizontal line-sensitive AF sensor, sensitive to f/2.8 takes over and fine-tunes focus to increase accuracy. The center AF’s f/5.6-sensitive vertical and horizontal-line sensitive sensors each contain two lines, arranged in what Canon describes as a “zigzag pattern.” The four lines intersect in the center to create a cross-type focusing pattern.

 

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Exposure metering
The metering system on the EOS 5D falls between the EOS 20D and 1D models, blending the 20D’s 35-zone metering pattern with the functionality of the 1D cameras. The 5D also adds a spot metering mode to apply concentrated focus to the center of the composition when desired. Functionally, the 5D’s metering system is created to maximize communication between the AF points and metering zones.

ISO / Noise Reduction
The full-frame sensor brings high expectations for the EOS 5D’s ability to surpass noise and produce images with impressive clarity. The camera offers a general sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 100-1600 in 1/3-step increments, with ISO expansion of ISO 50 and ISO 3200. Canon does not expect a noticeable increase in noise between the 50 and 100 ISO settings, but rather includes it as a tool to grant studio photographers increased control of F-stop settings in flat studio lighting setups; however, shooting at the expanded ISO 50 option will likely truncate some of the camera’s dynamic range.

Beyond the general sensitivity controls, the 5D offers multiple measures for noise reduction. Along with the large light gathering microlenses enabled by the 8.2 micron pixels, the EOS 5D contains a second-generation on-chip noise reduction circuit to minimize “random and fixed pattern” noise. There is also a long exposure noise reduction mechanism that is controllable by the user through the manipulation of the C.Fn-2 custom function. Users can determine whether the long exposure noise reduction feature is On (active for all exposures exceeding 1 second), Off (not performed), or Automatically controlled. When set to Auto, the camera will engage the long exposure noise reduction function for all exposures over 1 second when noise resulting from the exposure duration or high temperatures is detected
(Canon cites “spotty noise” and “reddish corners”).

Burst / Speed
With 4-channel reading per line, the EOS 5D maintains its 3 frames per second max burst rate at full resolution and can shoot continuously while utilizing noise reduction. Paired with the DIGIC II processor, the EOS 5D displays a considerable burst capacity; extending to 60 consecutive JPEG captures and 17 subsequent RAW images at 3 fps, the 5D will record nearly three times the number of images attainable with the 20D (23 JPEGS). Canon also reports the 5D’s start-up time at 0.2 seconds.

White Balance
White balance might be the area in which the 5D bears the most resemblance to the EOS 20D. The 5D includes nine white balance modes in all: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, and Color Temperature in degrees Kelvin (2,800K – 10,000K in 100 degree adjustments), with an automatic setting that utilizes the 1Ds Mark II’s AWB algorithm. Additionally, there is a white balance correction feature available in all white balance settings, adjustable in +/- 9 steps to increase or reduce the level of blue/amber or magenta/green color representation. The EOS 5D also provides a white balance bracketing option available up to +/- 3 stops in whole step increments that can be applied to RAW captures.

Custom Settings / Options
The 5D provides 21 custom options for 57 settings. Three additions have been made that were not available on the EOS 20D: a custom option to match the utilized focusing screen; a setting to control how users return to shooting (i.e. shutter control, etc.); and a performance addition when selecting the central focusing point in AI SERVO AF mode.

Users can also store one customized set of frequently used settings (Shooting and Menu) to adapt functionality and control accessibility to their personal style and shooting preferences.

 

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LCD Screen

Canon capitalized on the additional space available on the EOS 5D’s frame by applying a 2.5” 230,000 pixel polysilicon TFT LCD – the same monitor fixed to the back of the new 1D Mark II n. Along with the increased screen dimensions, the improved LCD display will offer visibility of up to 170 degrees in all directions. This is a significant improvement from the EOS 20D, providing twice the viewing area and more than two times the screen visibility. Like the EOS 20D, the 5D’s screen will be adjustable in 5 brightness levels; also, the display will be illuminated by six LEDs, rather than the three used on the 20D.

With the enlarged screen, Canon is naturally implementing a larger font face to make menu options easier to discern. According to Canon, the informational display is now “full featured” with file size information and AF display visible, while also adding a RGB histogram. Playback accessed with the quick review function will also be enlargeable on the 5D.

Viewfinder
In terms of viewfinder functionality, the EOS 5D falls directly in-between the EOS 20D and 1D series models. The viewfinder contains 0.71x magnification, a 20mm eyepoint, and offers dioptric adjustment from -3 to +1. Like the 1D models, the viewfinder on the EOS 5D is functional with multiple focusing screens. There are three interchangeable Ee series focusing screens offered, however, the Ec series screens available for the 1D cameras are not compatible. All three Ee series screens offer 96 percent frame coverage, which is far closer to the 95 percent coverage of the 20D, rather than the 100 percent coverage available on the 1Ds Mark II. The three precision matte screens all contain random micro lens construction with varying elements.

The three Ee series focusing screens offered for the EOS 5D are customized to various lenses and shooting situations. The Ee-A standard screen and Ee-D grid-type focusing screen are both optimized for f/5.6 EF lenses and slower, while the Ee-S screen is designed to facilitate manual focusing with high-speed lenses (f/2.8 or faster). The Ee-S screen has finer microlenses than the Ee-A or Ee-D
options, along with a steeper parabola of focus to make the image pop in and out of focus more vividly in the viewfinder; however, the Ee-S focusing screen is not recommended for slower lenses because it’s not very bright. Canon approximates the difference in illumination to be roughly the same brightness with fast lenses (f/2.8 or faster) as the normal screen with slower lenses (f/5.6 and slower).

Below the focusing screen, the informational display on the 5D is roughly parallel to the EOS 20D, but adds an FE lock indication. Canon reports viewfinder blackout to be roughly 145 ms at shutter speeds of 1/60 and faster.

Interface
Along with the larger LCD display, the 5D will also bring with it some formidable interface alterations. Like the 1D Mark II n, the EOS 5D will group image parameters into the new standardized Picture Styles format. According to Westfall, the concept behind the modified image options is to “create a central place on the menu to control sharpening, contrast, saturation, and color tone; key elements that control the ‘look’ of the image.” Picture Styles options are designed to process the image and shape
the look and feel of the photo in much the same way that various films have distinguishable colors, looks, and emotive qualities. On previous EOS digital models, the various default settings differed from EOS model to model. Westfall explained that the 5D's interface is designed to “create a unified, mid-scale type approach to standard default settings.” Future EOS models will be set to mid-tone out of the box, with options to revert back to the default look of previous models available. Access to Picture Style parameters will be available in all modes, including presets.

Canon’s new release also emphasizes increased image organization by reconfiguring means of folder creation and image accessibility. Users can manually create folders and manipulate file numbering. The 20D was structured to store 100 images per folder, while the 5D increases that capacity to 9999 images per folder. Once 9999 images are recorded, the camera will automatically create a new folder.

To help make reviewing large numbers of images more palatable, the 5D also implements an improved Jump function. On the 5D, users will be able to “jump” forward or back by 10 images, 100 images, by date, or by folder. The jump feature will also function in thumbnail and magnified views.

Connectivity
The EOS 5D seems to have been made with some notion of cross-media compatibility. Along with the addition of a Print and Share button, the 5D uses the same high-speed USB interface as the 20D, contains a PC port for non-dedicated flash units, an N3 socket for Canon remote controls, and a video out port for interaction with analogue-based applications. Users can also purchase a WFT-E1/E1A, to make the 5D compatible with wireless/wired LAN image transmission.

The camera ships with EOS Digital Solutions Disk v.11, which includes ZoomBrowser EX 5.5, ImageBrowser 5.5, EOS Capture 1.5 (for both Windows and Mac platforms), PhotoStitch 3.1 (Windows and Mac), Digital Photo Professional v. 2.0, and a set of PTP, WIA, and TWAIN drivers.

 

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