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 clearly pretty accurate. The EOS 5D is
unlike any previous digital SLR in that 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's, an important
difference when compared to the latter is that the EOS 5D doesn't have
any environmental seals. While Canon don't specifically refer to the EOS
5D as a 'professional' digital SLR it 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...) äë
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