Are the Canon 5D Mk1's any good?

[thebullet]

I am after a full frame camera at a decent price and with the 5D Mk1's going at about 300 quid this would seem ideal and a very good price for a full frame camera. I want it for portrait and car shots etc.

Worth a go?

 

[PeteMo]

In short, yes.

Ideal for portraits, probably the "industry standard" for portrait togs several years ago.

I had 2 before moving to Nikon, just make sure you source a tidy example.

 

[thebullet]

ah, just realised how silly my question was, ofcourse they would be good. It would do me, I won't be using it massilvly but aslong as it does the job when I get asked to do a portrait.

 

[grotty]

They do produce lovely images, worth noting that it will feel very sluggish in operation compared to your 7D.

 

[thebullet]

Thanks for the info guys, I've found one for £599, 5000 shots since the mirror and shutter was replaced and it comes with a 28-135 IS lens.

I will try and knock him down a bit too. He is just sending more photos across.

 

[BacktotheFuji]

Seems like a decent enough deal. The 5D still produces amazing images, just be aware that the LCD screen isn't very good, so you won't get a real feel for image sharpness and colour until you get them on your screen I've kept mine as a backup to my 6D.

 

[tijuana taxi]

Certainly are good, use mine all the time now after selling my 7D

Bit prone to sensor/viewfinder dust, but the end result is excellent and enjoy the simplicity of using it. File sizes aren't too big either and 8gb card gives about 400 RAW and jpegs.

Mirror lock up is buried in the menu so got mine saved on the one custom setting along with a few other favourites.

The later ones with a serial number beginning with two are supposed to have a better LCD. Not seen an earlier one to compare, but that seems to be the general consensus of users, battery lasts for ages too.

Not had the mirror fix done on mine, getting on for 20,000 clicks and alls well although I believe it's still available free from Canon

 

[thebullet]

Cheers guys, I will see what deal I could get. Pics make it look alright, looks very good condition.

 

[thebullet]

He has knocked it down to £585, 3 batteries and that lens.

He said there is one minor wear mark from the tripod plate.

I just don't want to be mugged off as I know they are old. He is selling because he wants a Mk2. I'm sure it is fine.

 

[grotty]

If you want peace of mind MPB usually have them in, 6 months warranty and the option to return.

 

[thebullet]

Ah ofcourse yes,

He seems fair though, he said he wants to sell it but dosen't think it would be any good for Motorsport as it is slow.

Now the shots I would take are now going to be machined off like most motorsport photographers. One or two at a time and portrait shots. Aslong as it is wide i will be happy.

 

[macvisual]

Matthew I've owned my 5D Mk1 for around 18 months now and getting into it ok, I mainly use manual focus primes with mine, here's a few examples of what it can do;




Red floral by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr





Landscape image by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr





Autumn leaves by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr





Petal close up by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

 

[Soulman]

I really like the 5d, nearly bought one recently (again!) and saw a really nice one in Harrison cameras for £425 with a years warranty.

I got a great deal on a Sony A77 but will happily buy a 5d if I can't get on with the sony. Add an 85/1.8 and you have a brilliant bit of kit for portraits...