Canon EOS 5DS Specifications

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Product
Name Canon EOS 5DS
Manufacturer Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2015
Release Date 2015-02-06
MSRP 3699 USD
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Camera Type
Camera Type DSLR
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
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Sensor Type CMOS
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Resolution 8688 x 5792 pixels
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Megapixels 51 MP (50320896 total pixels)
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Image Processor DUAL DIGIC 6
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Image
ISO Range 100 - 6400
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White Balance Presets 8
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format RAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView

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Focus Points 61
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Lens Mount Canon EF

List of all compatible lenses
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Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000
Touchscreen No
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Screen Type ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view Yes
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Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism)
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Viewfinder Coverage 100%
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Viewfinder Magnification 0.71×
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Viewfinder Resolution N/A
Photography features
Frames per second 5 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds
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Built-in Flash No
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse Yes
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial

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Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording Yes
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Video Format H.264

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Video Resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080

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Built-in Microphone Yes
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Built-in Speakers Yes
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Storage
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC

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Connectivity
HDMI Output Yes
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Microphone Port Yes
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Headphone Port No
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Wireless No
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Remote Control Yes (Wired and wireless)
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GPS No
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Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed Yes
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery SKU LP-E6
Battery Life 700 shots according to CIPA
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Issues with Battery life on Canon EOS 5DS?
Width 152 mm
Height 116 mm
Depth 76 mm
Weight 930 gram including battery
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