‘That limitation makes the photography exciting’. This is deep for me. Im chasing more and more gear to find happiness in photography and in this point of my photography journey after lot of money goes away for changing camera, lens, switching system... I say, no it’s exactly opposite to approach happiness in photography, just like what you say. Limitation is key one of my gate to be gratitude in photography. Love your content.
Thank you! It took a little bit of time for me to come to that conclusion as well. For the longest time I stopped taking photos or videos because I felt like my "stuff" could never match up to everyone else's so that meant my art would never match up either. I stopped taking photos/making videos for a little while because of it too, but luckily my love for it never went away and I came back to it.
I got here from this video: th-cam.com/video/AxGh6UKqGus/w-d-xo.html At around the 18:00 mark, he said something in congruent to what you said. He said "When you have an expensive camera you expect great results, of course, thats why you paid much money. But when you pay little money and get great results, its something very very interesting you get a really great feeling" I think its the challenge, that even with the limitations of the camera, you still get great results, at a low price, is what makes it exciting.
Great video and analysis ...You're not weird at all but you nailed it. Going retro simplicity is where it's at. There's something exciting about going backwards in tech especially in photography.
@@akaKhanhsame thing happened to me!!! Now I bought a Sony A100 (my first camera) for 50€ with lens, and a Nikon D40 for 35€ (both cameras from 2006) and I'm happier than ever, just focus on taking pictures. My next goal is to get a 5D to go full frame.
Same here!!My Father passed away few months ago,And he had ALOT of cameras!!AND Video cameras because he owned a Photo business.Some of his cams were NEVER USED!!I gave the 5D away to my Sisters BF(He begged)LOL.But I kept A never used Nikon D300 AND a barely used Nikon D90 And a Canon XSI EOS Rebel=An that one is still n the box!!I have atleast 10 lenses for the niks and 5-6 for the canon!I love photography too!I kno exactly how you feel!Be proud and LOUD!!I used my fathers 5D a bit&It is awesome beautiful//Well built,FUN TO USE!!Stay creative My friend I just subbed!And yes 12+mega pixels is more than enough,Even in 22!Unless your making huge posters!Haha....Take care an keep shooting!
Although I sold all my canon gear years ago and switched to Fuji, I kept the 5d because there was just something special that no other digital camera has like this camera. I’m so glad I never sold it. I kept it for a reason and you’re right with everything you say! Honestly it’s the most film like digital camera ever made IMO
Excellent video. I'm 74 years old and bought my 5D in 2006 while I was still flying for the airlines and it went everywhere with me. I loved it then, but as phone cameras got more sophisticated and certainly more convenient and I got more lazy, my poor 5D sat in the closet for about 12 years. I just recently got the bug again. I broke it out of jail, bought some new batteries and a new button battery for the date/time and am back shooting with it. I still have the Canon SpeedLite 420EX flash I bought with it and several L lenses that are phenomenal.
I really like your story telling. And honestly, this is a true unbiased review of a camera ! not everybody is capable of being unbiased at this level. I really enjoyed your content!
What a joy to see that a young person like you manages to appreciate the colors offered by one of the noblest cameras ever made. I like everything you say, congratulations.
Great review! You can hear the excitement in your voice that you have for this camera. I bought one in 2009 and I still enjoy using it to this day. It is so simplistic compared to modern digital cameras but for me, that is part of the appeal. The camera with prime lenses like the 50mm and 85mm is fantastic. Attach the 135L and the magic factor goes up even more.
Thank you, that means a lot! Life gets in the way sometimes, but I've been trying to make more time for TH-cam recently. Encouraging words like yours makes it a lot easier to keep at it!
Great vid! I picked up a 5d classic a few weeks ago, and was also previously using a 600d (t3i). My only lens that i had that would fit was the f1.8 50mm, but i don't think i'll need another lens with how versatile the 50mm is. Despite having less megapixels than the 600d, the images from the 5d looked far richer and less digital, which I love. I got one of the earlier models with the low res display which means i have to rely more on my own intuition when it comes to exposure and focusing, but i also love that because it means i spend more time taking the right photo instead of taking heaps and deleting most of them. Keep up the great work :)
Holy moly I love the sound of the 5D shutter clicking. Bought a used one in 2013 and used it for 5 years professionally. I like it better than the Mk II. I miss mine.
Hi Khanh, finally I got a 5D Classic yesterday after a long search. It was worth the wait as it's in excellent condition. The main reasons I bought it for are eye-soothing colors and the unique film look. Took some test shots in RAW and processed in DPP. Those justified my choice. Yeah, the shutter sound is sweet.
it's 2021 and I still got two Canon 5d Mark 1s. The photos it creates are just amazing. I have a 3k dollar mirrorless camera with all the bells and whistles but nothing beats the canon 5d mark 1 color straight out of the camera. It's film-like.
im researching about this camera over a year and this video was first video that i watched after 6-7 month im here again bcs she explaining this camera soo deep she tell what u need to know i loved it how u experienced about this camera.
I don't have a 5D, but I do have a 5DMKII which I purchased new shortly after it was released in 2008. I'm a professional photographer and have shot many weddings, portraits, graduating seniors, etc., with it. It's slightly more advanced than the original 5D, it has 21MP and the ISO ranges from 100-6400, expandable to 50 to 25,600. Canon digital cameras from their first, the EOS 10D, have been known for their color rendition--which to this day is not matched by any other camera manufacturer. You can't really see the difference on Instagram, or the internet, but you can definitely tell the difference when you post process and print your images. I still have the 5DMKII and shoot with it on occasion, even though I have several newer pro DSLR's and the R and R6. I'm glad you're enjoying your camera; you did a good job of explaining why you enjoy the 5D. I hope you're capturing some awesome images with the 5D.
I bought a Canon 5d a couple of years ago and instantly fell in love with the images it produced. To this day I still think its an amazing camera, especially for the price you can pick one up for these days. The lack of features makes photography fun again!
+1! I also found myself in a place where I wasn't going out just to take pictures for fun anymore, the limitations "challenged" me to go out and take some pictures! A photographer's dream :)
My favorite camera, after being a Mark 4 owner I decided to go with it as my second body I would just drag around.. Few months later I bought a second one and thinking to sell my mk 4. The colors are amazing, especially for portraiture, the camera is so easy to use. I love this minimalistic approach it gives you. You only have a few color profiles and one menu. The monochrome is also really really good and contrasty sooc. I think the reason why the colors look so nice is that back in 2005 they were trying to compete with film photographers, they were trying to convince people over to digital so they had to make something that looked as good as film - hence base the emulsion on film stocks (probably Kodak) while it still being digital. And they made it!
and I'm forever grateful to whoever made that decision! The 5D is easily going to be in the rotation for me in the foreseeable future just because of it!
@@akaKhanh Having got the 550D myself for several years now (and honestly, getting a bit bored with it), I have recently looked at the pictures the 5D can output, and fell in love instantly. I found one here under 200 USD (after conversion) and already got the f 1.8/50 mm lens from earlier, plus a Carl Zeiss Sonar 135 mm from the 60s and a Helios 44-2...so what could possibly go wrong? I am sure it will be a thrilling experience (and yes, I love to have limitations to overcome).
Same !!! Used to have the MK1, then upgraded each time. MK2, MK3, and MK4. Used all of them, sold all of them. Looking to buy the MK1 again lol. There is just a certain soul and energy in that sensor and camera, I also...can't explain it lol.
I enjoyed this video a lot. I really liked your attitude towards the limitations of the camera and how it excites you to get the best out of it. Subscribed!!
Hey, Never commented a Video before. I bought a 5d a week ago and I loved it immediately. Concerning the shutter sound: Satisfying is true for me, too. I would add the word „natural“. It’s so good. Love the way you talk about you and photography :) best wishes :)
Your enthusiasm and explanation about this Canon 5D classic is really the reason I just purchased one today, so you did a fantastic job and I basically bought this for the curiosity of how well you say the colors saturation’s comes out in your shots. I’ll let you know how this goes. I also bought a canon 6D markII today to see how it compares to all my other cameras. I usually shoot fast action sports so at 3 FPS the canon 5D CLASSIC will not be the camera of choice but for those Rembrandt type portraits this camera might be a winner thanks again
You got me convinced out of all the You Tube reviews I've watched concerning the Canon 5D camera. I bought one also from KEH. Thanks! Now let's see if I can take photos as good as this Camera.
This is the first time this has happened to me. Your video came up in search I just click for no reason and as soon as I saw your smile I laughed so hard and subscribed immediately. You look so much like my girlfriend and you two have the same smile!!!!!! I love you already !
Excellent video! My dad just let me borrow his 5D classic and that old school analog sounding shutter was the first thing I noticed! I found a CF to SD adapter so I can insert my collection of SD cards into the CF card and use them in the 5Dc 👍
Yes! I actually like 5D so much I have two of them! :D I used them for shooting a wedding last summer - no problems whatsoever despite age, and the client was really happy with the results :) I think if you can't make great pictures with 5D Classic, no camera is going to help you with that ;) But for me I love how simple these cameras are: no extra (useless) features or even video. Just great working tools for any photographic task you might throw at them. Except maybe pro sports haha. I have to disagree though on one thing - you mentioned EF lenses being expensive. In reality (used) EF lenses are among the cheapest you can find and there's lots of them available! So definitely not expensive. I have the Canon EF 70-210mm f4, which everyone seems to hate, but I just love it. Super sharp and can be had for pennies! I actually got mine for free with a another camera! But like you, I use the 50mm 1.8 for almost anything: it's just that good and the focal length is so useful. Thanks for the nice video, let's stay connected us 5D lovers! :D
That's a fair disagreement! Coming from the T3i, I could always get EF-S lenses on the "cheaper" side (only photographers could call a $250 lens cheap haha) compared to those nice red ring lenses :)
My first DSLR camera. Got it from ebay. I had zero knowledge in using one but with just trial and error technique, then BOOM! First shot was so magical. The melted background was so yummy and the subject popped out like 3D which I never achieve in my point and shoot and smartphone. I paired it with 50mm 1.8 STM like yours. My profile picture here was one of my first shots in manual mode.
Trial and error is the best way to learn photography, after all :) "Magical" is SUCH a good word to describe the photos from this camera. Love that you're rocking the 50mm 1.8's shallow depth of field in that photo!
I bought the 5dc and a 50 1.8 stm (300$!) and it’s honestly amazing. Love the colors of every single shot I’ve taken. I’ve been shooting Nikon ff for years.
Great presentation of the highlights and shortcomings of the 5D. It is still a great tool to use even in this present day. As they always say, it is the archer and not the bow and arrow that matters.
I think the words you might be looking for when referring to the images is "creamy" and "film-like'. That is how it was explained to me which was one of the reasons I picked mine up. It's affordable, it makes you work for your images and it never disappoints. I've had the latest and greatest right up to the 5D4 and a 1DX, both of which I sold because they were too much camera for what I shoot. Mine is also paired with the Canon 50mm STM and it's like they were made for each other. This is an awesome video and you rock the 5D!!!! Great job!
I learned photography in high school, used medium format and 35mm, gave them up reluctantly. The 5D classic gives me film-like images and I love it. I'm 57 and your observations are spot on; you sound like older photographers who went from analog to digital. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! That's so awesome that you learned photography on medium format AND 35mm! I admire every single photographer who's able to shoot film. I've tried it myself and realized very quickly that you really have to know your stuff. Not having a display to peep at and set exposure from was a huge learning curve!
I am a 5d classic lover. Now i have a 80d and a 6d mk and... i miss it! the sound is the best, with an Helios 58mm f2 you can take awesome pictures whith a crazy bokeh. grettings from Argentina!
Loved your video. Thanks so much for sharing. I've never owned a 5D but I did get a great buy on a 5D MKII and absolutely love it. These things are built like tanks. I make my prints at home on a Canon professional printer. I do mostly landscapes, and the prints are amazing, they almost look like they're printed on fine art paper even though they're not. The MKII prints beautifully up to 17x22 with absolutely no loss of details. I highly recommend either camera to anyone who just want's to make stunning images.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video! I really appreciate it. I'm hoping some time in the future I'll be able to snag the 5D MKII as well :) If the 5D revolutionized digital photography, the 5D MKII absolutely revolutionized digital video. How do you like printing at home on your professional Canon printer vs using a dedicated printing service? I've been thinking about getting a printer myself, but I'm not sure about the cost efficiency...
@@akaKhanh The key to efficiency printing at home is to print a lot. several times a week at least. And the bigger the print the better. I shoot mostly landscapes and often make large prints, so this helps. I also live 1/2 hour drive from any store that does prints. so it helps when I want to see my results right away. If you would decide to try home printing I would recommend buying the cheapest photo printer you can find that has at least 4 individual color ink tanks. So if it's not for you, you haven't wasted much money. That being said, the higher end 13" and wider Canon photo printers print quality is amazing.
Hi Khanh! Thank you for your review on the "5D Classic. I have a " 6D" and I am planning to add the classic to my list to buy in the near future. Thank you! 😊
Girl I am totally with you when it comes to the mirror slap, it makes taking photos feel "legit" somewhat. I started with a mirrorless (m100) and now find myself enjoying old Canon DSLRs more because of the ergonomics and the shutter sound. I also agree with the color science on older Canon cameras, when paired with vintage lenses they give off a really authentic looking "filmic" vibe.
Thanks for the great video. It's nice to see younger photographers discovering this magical camera! I have a 5D classic and also a Sony A7 III, but I use the 5D more. My favorite lens for the 5D is the 40 mm 2.8 "pancake" lens. It is super sharp and it's the perfect lens for street photography and outdoor events. I have a 50 MM 1.8, but I hardly ever use it since I got the 40 mm. I also use the 5D exclusively for all my portrait work, using a 80-200 F4 L IS.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I've had the 40mm 2.8 at the top of my list for so long and you just made such a good case for it haha Might have to pull the trigger on it now XD Do you find the f/4 limiting? I always compare 70-200 f/2.8 and f/4 and wonder if the weight & price difference is justified.
@@akaKhanh Hello Khanh - The 70-200 F4 L IS lens is the only lens I use for portraits. I also use it for outdoor shots where I need to zoom in. I don't find it limiting. I have done indoor portraits with it where my subject is lit only by light coming in from a window with great results. I never felt I needed a 2.8. I borrowed one from a friend for a while, but I felt it was too big and heavy, and I didn't get any shots that I couldn't have gotten with my F4. For the price, you really can't beat the 70-200 F4 L.
@@pcc678 Hi Paul, thanks for the update! I was looking at the 70-200 F4 L actually. Another perk is the weight! I've heard that the F4 version is night and day lighter than the F2.8 so also good for our backs!
Love your enthusiasm =D. I recently got a second had 5D Mk 4 and absolutely love it. But, I am thinking of getting a mk1 or mk2 for a secondary camera, just for photo.
pretty neat and well done. I have to agree with you.. when you fall in love with a camera.. you actually pay more attention to everything it does. i do value mine even though its old.. and thats what makes it better.
hey! Firstly brilliant video, you have a lovely natural passion, which is very refreshing. I have a 5D mkii, I am so happy with it. I really couldn’t recommend it more for the money, the picture quality is just beautiful after coming from having a 700D for 10 years. It wouldn’t replace the 5D classic at all, and I hope to pick up a 5D classic one for the unique look it gives in its pictures. But I do recommend a 5D mkii to maybeeee add to your collection haha.
Goodness! A 5D classic and all you have is a Nifty 50 Plastic Fantastic lens. I feel like I want to send you some of my old EF L series that I don't use anymore. Great review, thanks and keep up the good work. :-)
Great vid, I also wanted to get into full frame photography. I was able to pick up a Canon 1ds mk2 for £234 and I was amazed it looked like new when I got it, although it had passed its manufacturers actuations limit by 20 percent. Although the pictures are amazing for this camera. I thought my 50d was good, but the amount of cropping I can do with the images from the 1ds mk 2 are so much better. Thanks for sharing.
hey there! i just moved to the UK and Im really in love with the quality of canon 5D classic. Im wondering where do you buy this kind of classic camera here in the uk?
I had the 5d when it come out and the only reason I sold it was because it didn't have lens calibration in the camera. At the time I had the 85/1.8 and 70-200 2.8 which I couldn't get sharp images when shot wide open. I've been through a few cameras since but still have a Canon 5d Mk II which I love using. Enjoy the 5d :)
Pretty lovely when I see the person who still use canon 5D classic. Its sexy camera and make a quite good image quality. I have been using it. I love it a lot. My body 5d is not perfect as yours. Finally , i love your camera. Sorry for my English is not so good. P/S : Chào bạn. Bạn là người Việt Nam ah.
If I remember correctly, you can expand the capability of this camer's ISO to 3200. You just simply unlock it in the menu like the other cameras. Also, if you get an image stabilized lens you can use lower shutter speeds to get better low light shots.
All the shots posted throughout the video are amazingggg. Such a different look. I enjoy my Sony a6000 but I think I’m gonna get a 5D classic to switch it up! Great video.
She just said "I love sound of shutter in this camera" means she really love it.
True story. 😊
@@akaKhanh is it still sounds like this 06:20 ? my 5D shutter sound changed a lot, now its loud :(
@@korosiur Yes it does! To be honest, I might just have gotten lucky with mine, it is a 16 year old camera after all!
@@akaKhanh Yeah, if it ain't broke, Why upgrade?
‘That limitation makes the photography exciting’. This is deep for me. Im chasing more and more gear to find happiness in photography and in this point of my photography journey after lot of money goes away for changing camera, lens, switching system... I say, no it’s exactly opposite to approach happiness in photography, just like what you say. Limitation is key one of my gate to be gratitude in photography. Love your content.
Thank you! It took a little bit of time for me to come to that conclusion as well. For the longest time I stopped taking photos or videos because I felt like my "stuff" could never match up to everyone else's so that meant my art would never match up either. I stopped taking photos/making videos for a little while because of it too, but luckily my love for it never went away and I came back to it.
I got here from this video: th-cam.com/video/AxGh6UKqGus/w-d-xo.html
At around the 18:00 mark, he said something in congruent to what you said. He said "When you have an expensive camera you expect great results, of course, thats why you paid much money. But when you pay little money and get great results, its something very very interesting you get a really great feeling"
I think its the challenge, that even with the limitations of the camera, you still get great results, at a low price, is what makes it exciting.
Great video and analysis ...You're not weird at all but you nailed it. Going retro simplicity is where it's at. There's something exciting about going backwards in tech especially in photography.
@@akaKhanhsame thing happened to me!!! Now I bought a Sony A100 (my first camera) for 50€ with lens, and a Nikon D40 for 35€ (both cameras from 2006) and I'm happier than ever, just focus on taking pictures. My next goal is to get a 5D to go full frame.
As a photographer myself, I watched this video smiling. Totally get the love and weirdness when you talk about cameras.
Haha I'm glad I'm not alone! My friends are always looking at me like I'm crazy when I talk about my love of cameras ;) Thank you for watching!
Same here!!My Father passed away few months ago,And he had ALOT of cameras!!AND Video cameras because he owned a Photo business.Some of his cams were NEVER USED!!I gave the 5D away to my Sisters BF(He begged)LOL.But I kept A never used Nikon D300 AND a barely used Nikon D90 And a Canon XSI EOS Rebel=An that one is still n the box!!I have atleast 10 lenses for the niks and 5-6 for the canon!I love photography too!I kno exactly how you feel!Be proud and LOUD!!I used my fathers 5D a bit&It is awesome beautiful//Well built,FUN TO USE!!Stay creative My friend I just subbed!And yes 12+mega pixels is more than enough,Even in 22!Unless your making huge posters!Haha....Take care an keep shooting!
It really is a magic camera. I have every 5D and you’re right there’s something special about the classic’s colors
Magic is exactly the word to describe it! I don't think there's a better word for it :)
Yeah, built for snapping. Not upgrading every few years.
That crunchy shutter sound
It's such a calming sound...
Although I sold all my canon gear years ago and switched to Fuji, I kept the 5d because there was just something special that no other digital camera has like this camera. I’m so glad I never sold it. I kept it for a reason and you’re right with everything you say! Honestly it’s the most film like digital camera ever made IMO
this is the magic of photography, the enjoyment and the smiles it gives. The learning and sharing with others.
Excellent video. I'm 74 years old and bought my 5D in 2006 while I was still flying for the airlines and it went everywhere with me. I loved it then, but as phone cameras got more sophisticated and certainly more convenient and I got more lazy, my poor 5D sat in the closet for about 12 years. I just recently got the bug again. I broke it out of jail, bought some new batteries and a new button battery for the date/time and am back shooting with it. I still have the Canon SpeedLite 420EX flash I bought with it and several L lenses that are phenomenal.
I really like your story telling. And honestly, this is a true unbiased review of a camera ! not everybody is capable of being unbiased at this level. I really enjoyed your content!
What a joy to see that a young person like you manages to appreciate the colors offered by one of the noblest cameras ever made. I like everything you say, congratulations.
Great review! You can hear the excitement in your voice that you have for this camera. I bought one in 2009 and I still enjoy using it to this day. It is so simplistic compared to modern digital cameras but for me, that is part of the appeal. The camera with prime lenses like the 50mm and 85mm is fantastic. Attach the 135L and the magic factor goes up even more.
Great review. I bought one off of eBay last week and it comes in the mail today. Thank you. I’m excited.
Thanks! Hope you love it as much as I do!!
I love your straight forward authenticity, its refreshing amongst all the hot air photographic channels. Please keep on making more videos :-)
Thank you, that means a lot! Life gets in the way sometimes, but I've been trying to make more time for TH-cam recently. Encouraging words like yours makes it a lot easier to keep at it!
I bought mine because of you. And now I'm in love with it!
What a lovely video to watch. I enjoy seeing photographers that enjoy the older cameras plus enjoy the art of photography.
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Great vid! I picked up a 5d classic a few weeks ago, and was also previously using a 600d (t3i). My only lens that i had that would fit was the f1.8 50mm, but i don't think i'll need another lens with how versatile the 50mm is. Despite having less megapixels than the 600d, the images from the 5d looked far richer and less digital, which I love. I got one of the earlier models with the low res display which means i have to rely more on my own intuition when it comes to exposure and focusing, but i also love that because it means i spend more time taking the right photo instead of taking heaps and deleting most of them. Keep up the great work :)
Thanks! I absolutely second that! It's a totally different (amazing) experience taking photos with the 5D and both its limitations and strengths.
2023 and for me this video is better than any PRO reviwers video. actually got me a Classic thx to your review. thank you so much.
this is one of the best reviews on youtube u should do more of this .....!! btw great notebook review enjoyed that too!
Holy moly I love the sound of the 5D shutter clicking. Bought a used one in 2013 and used it for 5 years professionally. I like it better than the Mk II. I miss mine.
Can I use 5d for landscape photography?
@@yusufal-kathiri3693 Yes. Just couple it with a wide angle lens. You'll get gorgeous colors out of it.
No better time than the present to get another 5D :)
@@yusufal-kathiri3693 Sigma EX-DG 15mm & 24mm. : )
Been looking at this camera. You’ve sold me completely! Definitely getting me a 5D!
Man, Canon should really give me a commission, huh? 😆 Hope you love it!!
Love Love Love your enthusiasm. It kept me watching. Loved my 5D too; agree with all you've said.
Thank you so much!!
Hi Khanh, finally I got a 5D Classic yesterday after a long search. It was worth the wait as it's in excellent condition. The main reasons I bought it for are eye-soothing colors and the unique film look. Took some test shots in RAW and processed in DPP. Those justified my choice. Yeah, the shutter sound is sweet.
Just ran across your video and enjoyed it immensely. I love classic cameras. I have the legendary Nikon D700 and I'm in the hunt for a 5D as well.
it's 2021 and I still got two Canon 5d Mark 1s. The photos it creates are just amazing. I have a 3k dollar mirrorless camera with all the bells and whistles but nothing beats the canon 5d mark 1 color straight out of the camera. It's film-like.
Agree on the sound of the shutter! Love it.
I quite agree with you saying the analogish click is so soothing to my ears, reminds me of 80's "clicky" keyboard.
im researching about this camera over a year and this video was first video that i watched after 6-7 month im here again bcs she explaining this camera soo deep she tell what u need to know i loved it how u experienced about this camera.
Thank you! I'm so glad you found the video helpful!
I don't have a 5D, but I do have a 5DMKII which I purchased new shortly after it was released in 2008. I'm a professional photographer and have shot many weddings, portraits, graduating seniors, etc., with it. It's slightly more advanced than the original 5D, it has 21MP and the ISO ranges from 100-6400, expandable to 50 to 25,600. Canon digital cameras from their first, the EOS 10D, have been known for their color rendition--which to this day is not matched by any other camera manufacturer. You can't really see the difference on Instagram, or the internet, but you can definitely tell the difference when you post process and print your images. I still have the 5DMKII and shoot with it on occasion, even though I have several newer pro DSLR's and the R and R6. I'm glad you're enjoying your camera; you did a good job of explaining why you enjoy the 5D. I hope you're capturing some awesome images with the 5D.
I bought a Canon 5d a couple of years ago and instantly fell in love with the images it produced. To this day I still think its an amazing camera, especially for the price you can pick one up for these days. The lack of features makes photography fun again!
+1! I also found myself in a place where I wasn't going out just to take pictures for fun anymore, the limitations "challenged" me to go out and take some pictures! A photographer's dream :)
Love your enthusiasm for the camera.
Interesting review.
Thanks!
My favorite camera, after being a Mark 4 owner I decided to go with it as my second body I would just drag around.. Few months later I bought a second one and thinking to sell my mk 4. The colors are amazing, especially for portraiture, the camera is so easy to use. I love this minimalistic approach it gives you. You only have a few color profiles and one menu. The monochrome is also really really good and contrasty sooc. I think the reason why the colors look so nice is that back in 2005 they were trying to compete with film photographers, they were trying to convince people over to digital so they had to make something that looked as good as film - hence base the emulsion on film stocks (probably Kodak) while it still being digital. And they made it!
and I'm forever grateful to whoever made that decision! The 5D is easily going to be in the rotation for me in the foreseeable future just because of it!
@@akaKhanh Having got the 550D myself for several years now (and honestly, getting a bit bored with it), I have recently looked at the pictures the 5D can output, and fell in love instantly.
I found one here under 200 USD (after conversion) and already got the f 1.8/50 mm lens from earlier, plus a Carl Zeiss Sonar 135 mm from the 60s and a Helios 44-2...so what could possibly go wrong?
I am sure it will be a thrilling experience (and yes, I love to have limitations to overcome).
Same !!! Used to have the MK1, then upgraded each time. MK2, MK3, and MK4. Used all of them, sold all of them. Looking to buy the MK1 again lol. There is just a certain soul and energy in that sensor and camera, I also...can't explain it lol.
@@TopshelfJunior This camera 5D is wonderful, amazing the colors
You said 'the colors are amazing': did you mean in JPEG? (SOOC)
I enjoyed this video a lot. I really liked your attitude towards the limitations of the camera and how it excites you to get the best out of it. Subscribed!!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
As a 5d mk4 user... That 5d classic shutter sound is so soothing 😍
I couldn't agree more!
Everything you said was perfect, I can't believe you feel exactly the same way I do about the original 5D. Great video! :)
Thank you so much for your kind words :)
I love that You have noticet the Fantastic sound of that 5D classic SHUTTER :)
I still Love my Canon 5d Classic in 2022. From all the cameras I have I still comeback to this because it is pure magic.
Shout out to you from Viet Nam. I use the same 5D at the moment, it has been 5 years being in love with this masterpiece!
Chào bạn! Here's to another 5 years! 🥂
Hey, Never commented a Video before. I bought a 5d a week ago and I loved it immediately. Concerning the shutter sound: Satisfying is true for me, too. I would add the word „natural“. It’s so good. Love the way you talk about you and photography :) best wishes :)
I' am personally love this 5D, the color tone and simplicity menu
Agreed!
Your enthusiasm and explanation about this Canon 5D classic is really the reason I just purchased one today, so you did a fantastic job and I basically bought this for the curiosity of how well you say the colors saturation’s comes out in your shots. I’ll let you know how this goes. I also bought a canon 6D markII today to see how it compares to all my other cameras. I usually shoot fast action sports so at 3 FPS the canon 5D CLASSIC will not be the camera of choice but for those Rembrandt type portraits this camera might be a winner thanks again
Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm seeing this comment about 3 months too late, hopefully you're enjoying the camera as I have?
I just got mine. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw the first photo I took with it
You got me convinced out of all the You Tube reviews I've watched concerning the Canon 5D camera. I bought one also from KEH. Thanks! Now let's see if I can take photos as good as this Camera.
The sound is very relaxing!! Love mine. Great vid btw keep it up
Thanks!!
I was about to bought the mrk iii but saw this one! Damn I’m happy with classic 5d right now! Thanks anyway!👍🏻
Got mine last week from local market. Loving it!
This is the first time this has happened to me. Your video came up in search I just click for no reason and as soon as I saw your smile I laughed so hard and subscribed immediately. You look so much like my girlfriend and you two have the same smile!!!!!! I love you already !
Haha just made my day. Thanks for the subscribing!
love this video, keep doing what you're doing, you've got the goods to make it on here
Thank you for your kind words! I've been trying to put up more videos recently and really appreciate the encouragement!
Excellent video! My dad just let me borrow his 5D classic and that old school analog sounding shutter was the first thing I noticed! I found a CF to SD adapter so I can insert my collection of SD cards into the CF card and use them in the 5Dc 👍
Thank you! I need to get myself one of those CF to SD card adapters, everyone keeps telling me about them!
Yes! I actually like 5D so much I have two of them! :D I used them for shooting a wedding last summer - no problems whatsoever despite age, and the client was really happy with the results :) I think if you can't make great pictures with 5D Classic, no camera is going to help you with that ;) But for me I love how simple these cameras are: no extra (useless) features or even video. Just great working tools for any photographic task you might throw at them. Except maybe pro sports haha.
I have to disagree though on one thing - you mentioned EF lenses being expensive. In reality (used) EF lenses are among the cheapest you can find and there's lots of them available! So definitely not expensive. I have the Canon EF 70-210mm f4, which everyone seems to hate, but I just love it. Super sharp and can be had for pennies! I actually got mine for free with a another camera! But like you, I use the 50mm 1.8 for almost anything: it's just that good and the focal length is so useful.
Thanks for the nice video, let's stay connected us 5D lovers! :D
That's a fair disagreement! Coming from the T3i, I could always get EF-S lenses on the "cheaper" side (only photographers could call a $250 lens cheap haha) compared to those nice red ring lenses :)
My first DSLR camera. Got it from ebay. I had zero knowledge in using one but with just trial and error technique, then BOOM! First shot was so magical. The melted background was so yummy and the subject popped out like 3D which I never achieve in my point and shoot and smartphone. I paired it with 50mm 1.8 STM like yours. My profile picture here was one of my first shots in manual mode.
Trial and error is the best way to learn photography, after all :) "Magical" is SUCH a good word to describe the photos from this camera. Love that you're rocking the 50mm 1.8's shallow depth of field in that photo!
I bought the 5dc and a 50 1.8 stm (300$!) and it’s honestly amazing. Love the colors of every single shot I’ve taken. I’ve been shooting Nikon ff for years.
Same here. I don't use this camera for professional work, only for fun. I just take .jpg and never adjust anything and I'm sooo happy with the result.
Right? It continues to blow my mind how the colors are already amazing straight out of camera without any editing!
Bless your heart. You get it! Thanks for the nice chat.
Thanks so much for watching! :) Happy New Year!
Great presentation of the highlights and shortcomings of the 5D. It is still a great tool to use even in this present day. As they always say, it is the archer and not the bow and arrow that matters.
Thank you for watching! That's a great saying, surprisingly I hadn't heard of that one before... I'll have to steal it from you for my notebook!
I think the words you might be looking for when referring to the images is "creamy" and "film-like'. That is how it was explained to me which was one of the reasons I picked mine up. It's affordable, it makes you work for your images and it never disappoints. I've had the latest and greatest right up to the 5D4 and a 1DX, both of which I sold because they were too much camera for what I shoot. Mine is also paired with the Canon 50mm STM and it's like they were made for each other. This is an awesome video and you rock the 5D!!!! Great job!
110% the words I was looking for! Also, thank you for such kind words. It means a lot! :)
I learned photography in high school, used medium format and 35mm, gave them up reluctantly. The 5D classic gives me film-like images and I love it. I'm 57 and your observations are spot on; you sound like older photographers who went from analog to digital. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! That's so awesome that you learned photography on medium format AND 35mm! I admire every single photographer who's able to shoot film. I've tried it myself and realized very quickly that you really have to know your stuff. Not having a display to peep at and set exposure from was a huge learning curve!
@@akaKhanh Pentax MX, LX & Hasselblad 503CX + 5D Mrk iii. : )
I am a 5d classic lover. Now i have a 80d and a 6d mk and... i miss it! the sound is the best, with an Helios 58mm f2 you can take awesome pictures whith a crazy bokeh. grettings from Argentina!
I have a 5D M1 that's broken.... but after watching your enthusiastic review I think I'll fix it.
I have the 5D and the 50mm f1.4 and it's so enough, i am loving it too. Best!
It really is!
Loved your video. Thanks so much for sharing. I've never owned a 5D but I did get a great buy on a 5D MKII and absolutely love it. These things are built like tanks. I make my prints at home on a Canon professional printer. I do mostly landscapes, and the prints are amazing, they almost look like they're printed on fine art paper even though they're not. The MKII prints beautifully up to 17x22 with absolutely no loss of details. I highly recommend either camera to anyone who just want's to make stunning images.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video! I really appreciate it. I'm hoping some time in the future I'll be able to snag the 5D MKII as well :) If the 5D revolutionized digital photography, the 5D MKII absolutely revolutionized digital video. How do you like printing at home on your professional Canon printer vs using a dedicated printing service? I've been thinking about getting a printer myself, but I'm not sure about the cost efficiency...
@@akaKhanh The key to efficiency printing at home is to print a lot. several times a week at least. And the bigger the print the better. I shoot mostly landscapes and often make large prints, so this helps. I also live 1/2 hour drive from any store that does prints. so it helps when I want to see my results right away. If you would decide to try home printing I would recommend buying the cheapest photo printer you can find that has at least 4 individual color ink tanks. So if it's not for you, you haven't wasted much money. That being said, the higher end 13" and wider Canon photo printers print quality is amazing.
Woww love this video, and you are great on camera 🎥 thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🏽
Thank you for your kind words! It's my pleasure :) Glad you enjoyed the video!
love your review and your enthusiastic with the 5D….
Hi Khanh!
Thank you for your review on the "5D Classic. I have a " 6D" and I am planning to add the classic to my list to buy in the near future. Thank you! 😊
Hi Yohadji! No problem at all, I'm glad you liked the video :) Hope you enjoy the 5D once you get it!!
Best matter of fact review on the Canon 5 from Khanh that i have seen so far.
Haha thank you, thank you :)
Great video! Your review & photos inspired me to buy this camera :)) . tkx so much.
No problem, glad I was able to help! Thank you for watching and the kind words!
Girl I am totally with you when it comes to the mirror slap, it makes taking photos feel "legit" somewhat. I started with a mirrorless (m100) and now find myself enjoying old Canon DSLRs more because of the ergonomics and the shutter sound. I also agree with the color science on older Canon cameras, when paired with vintage lenses they give off a really authentic looking "filmic" vibe.
I've shot w/Canon for 46 years. I got the 5D in 2009 and have enjoyed it immensely.
It's such a lovely camera!
i love the sound of that shutter!
Solid input on the 5d.
Great video, love your enthusiasm. Haven't used the 5d classic, but had a mkii, and the colours in that were great.
Thank you so much! The MKII is on the list of cameras that I want to acquire. It's such an iconic camera!
Great review -- love that camera!
Great camera,I love Canon 5D classic ❤️
It's the best!
Canon lifer here . The 5D is spectacular and simple to use like it should be. Great images 👍... Never get rid of it!!
I could never get rid of it! It will forever be a part of my camera collection.
Thanks for the great video. It's nice to see younger photographers discovering this magical camera! I have a 5D classic and also a Sony A7 III, but I use the 5D more. My favorite lens for the 5D is the 40 mm 2.8 "pancake" lens. It is super sharp and it's the perfect lens for street photography and outdoor events. I have a 50 MM 1.8, but I hardly ever use it since I got the 40 mm. I also use the 5D exclusively for all my portrait work, using a 80-200 F4 L IS.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I've had the 40mm 2.8 at the top of my list for so long and you just made such a good case for it haha Might have to pull the trigger on it now XD Do you find the f/4 limiting? I always compare 70-200 f/2.8 and f/4 and wonder if the weight & price difference is justified.
@@akaKhanh Hello Khanh - The 70-200 F4 L IS lens is the only lens I use for portraits. I also use it for outdoor shots where I need to zoom in. I don't find it limiting. I have done indoor portraits with it where my subject is lit only by light coming in from a window with great results. I never felt I needed a 2.8. I borrowed one from a friend for a while, but I felt it was too big and heavy, and I didn't get any shots that I couldn't have gotten with my F4. For the price, you really can't beat the 70-200 F4 L.
@@pcc678 Hi Paul, thanks for the update! I was looking at the 70-200 F4 L actually. Another perk is the weight! I've heard that the F4 version is night and day lighter than the F2.8 so also good for our backs!
Very sincere review. I'm now looking forwards to getting one.
- Thank You for this video!
I'm going to get a Canon 5D Classic, so watching this video was very useful!
😃😃😃
I love my 5D2! The Classic is great too!
Love the Classic 5D. Just bought my 2nd.
By the way, you can just use a SD-CF card adapter (like £5 on eBay) works fine!
love that camera, I've had 3 of them, so amazing
Ive just bought a secondhand unit cant wait to get my hands on it. Good video. Thanks.
Hope you love it! and thank you for the kind words!
great video - i just bought the 5D classic!
Love your enthusiasm =D.
I recently got a second had 5D Mk 4 and absolutely love it. But, I am thinking of getting a mk1 or mk2 for a secondary camera, just for photo.
Exactly same combo I've taken to over 20 countries. Still totally relevant in 2020. Nice video, subscribing was easy decision 👍
Thank you so much!
pretty neat and well done. I have to agree with you.. when you fall in love with a camera.. you actually pay more attention to everything it does. i do value mine even though its old.. and thats what makes it better.
Thanks! I think you worded that perfectly :)
hey! Firstly brilliant video, you have a lovely natural passion, which is very refreshing. I have a 5D mkii, I am so happy with it. I really couldn’t recommend it more for the money, the picture quality is just beautiful after coming from having a 700D for 10 years. It wouldn’t replace the 5D classic at all, and I hope to pick up a 5D classic one for the unique look it gives in its pictures. But I do recommend a 5D mkii to maybeeee add to your collection haha.
Goodness! A 5D classic and all you have is a Nifty 50 Plastic Fantastic lens. I feel like I want to send you some of my old EF L series that I don't use anymore. Great review, thanks and keep up the good work. :-)
Hahaha I have to save up for those dang L lenses! They're so expensive! Thank you so much for the kind words :)
aww you looks very excited, made want to buy it too!
Haha I'm glad my excitement comes through the video! I absolutely love the camera, no doubt you will too if you decide to get it :)
Thank you so much! I am just about to get one.
Great vid, I also wanted to get into full frame photography. I was able to pick up a Canon 1ds mk2 for £234 and I was amazed it looked like new when I got it, although it had passed its manufacturers actuations limit by 20 percent. Although the pictures are amazing for this camera. I thought my 50d was good, but the amount of cropping I can do with the images from the 1ds mk 2 are so much better. Thanks for sharing.
hey there! i just moved to the UK and Im really in love with the quality of canon 5D classic. Im wondering where do you buy this kind of classic camera here in the uk?
Thank you for you review! I think I watched it 5 times before buying my Canon 5D. And yeah, that click tho (WOW!)
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you were able to find the video to be helpful!
I Love this camera, is simple, is heavy, thake amazing photos, for me the beast!!!
Agreed!
I had the 5d when it come out and the only reason I sold it was because it didn't have lens calibration in the camera. At the time I had the 85/1.8 and 70-200 2.8 which I couldn't get sharp images when shot wide open. I've been through a few cameras since but still have a Canon 5d Mk II which I love using. Enjoy the 5d :)
Pretty lovely when I see the person who still use canon 5D classic. Its sexy camera and make a quite good image quality. I have been using it. I love it a lot. My body 5d is not perfect as yours. Finally , i love your camera. Sorry for my English is not so good. P/S : Chào bạn. Bạn là người Việt Nam ah.
Phenomenal camera! No worries, your English is fantastic! Chào!! Proudly Vietnamese-American :)
@@akaKhanh Thanks for reply me. Nice to meet you. Good days mateys. Enjoying with your camera. Can you speak Vietnamese ?
Legendary camera.
I got myself a 5DII for $400 recently. Same experience. It's mind blowing what values exist on the used market now.
Loved this video, but cannot find any of your other videos.
If I remember correctly, you can expand the capability of this camer's ISO to 3200. You just simply unlock it in the menu like the other cameras. Also, if you get an image stabilized lens you can use lower shutter speeds to get better low light shots.
I absolutely love the 5d, it just has a certain looks that’s almost like film
Without the cost of film ;)
such a cool video! thanks for showing us!
Happy to share! Thanks for watching! :)
Your voice is music to my ears.
Hahaha 😂
All the shots posted throughout the video are amazingggg. Such a different look. I enjoy my Sony a6000 but I think I’m gonna get a 5D classic to switch it up! Great video.
Thank you so much!!! I'd love to hear what you think of it if you end up grabbing the 5D classic!