Canon EOS 5DS

Canon EOS 5DS

Canon EOS 5DS

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 5DS, made by Canon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 6, 2015. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 51 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 61 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E6

The battery of this camera can last up to 700 shots per charge with the included LP-E6 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points 41
Number of focus points 61

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 24.7
DXO dynamic range 12.4
DXO low light ISO 2381.0
DXO overall score 87.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
Yes
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 6, 2015
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Canon
msrp $3,699.00
model Canon EOS 5DS
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Canon EF
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 257

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Storage slots 2
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 700 shots
Battery model LP-E6
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
Yes
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 930 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 12800
Max image resolution 8688 x 5792
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 51
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder