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5D
- Pro
- Con
- Pro
- Con

Nov 2011 - Camera Review
There’s not much new in the low end for camera performance, and sensors haven't improved much, the same 18MP sensor is in the 7D, 60D and 600D T3i. (Original 5D still has great picture quality) From the 400D XTi, some things missing: LiveView, video, microphone, high iso 6400, highlight priority, wireless flash control. The 60D has 9 cross AF points and 600D only has one. 600D has articulating screen!!! It’s the better price deal for T3i for all of the features, though basic. Other “Camera Only” items for sale?

Canon 600D/Rebel T3i: $800 June 2011, $650 Oct 2011, $660 Nov 2011 (includes $50 rebate)
Canon 60D: $1100 Oct 2010, $870 Oct 2011
Canon 5D: $1800-1900 on amazon, Used: $700/800 Dec 2008, 2011
Canon 5Dmk2: $2700 Nov 2009, $2300 Nov 2011

5D

Pro

Wide angle: There is no crop factor with a full frame censor. This might appeal to... those who shoot at or below the 28mm range. It doesn’t mean you’ll be impressed
Noise performance: There is none, almost. Shooting at ISO 1600 or 3200 is no problem with this camera. Noise levels at ISO 3200 look like that of a Nikon at ISO 400-800. This is a huge advantage of Canon’s Full frame CMOS chip, as well as the resolution listed above.

Con

Vignetting is a serious problem for the 5D. Like to shoot wide open, say at f/2.8? Think again, because you’ll wind up with soft and dark corners every time. Canon’s own media rep Chuck Westfall discussed this problem rather briefly in the June 06 issue of PCPhoto magazine. If you won’t sharp results with a full frame, you need to stop down, a lot.
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