Canon 5DS: specifications and reviews

The official debut on the general public of the camera Canon 5DS, whose review is presented in this article, was held in February 2015. The device is a mirror digital model of a professional level. With the advent of the camera, the camera set a completely new standard for this kind of technology.

general description

The design of the Canon EOS 5DS is almost identical to its predecessor, the EOS 5D Mark III. Moreover, the arrangement of the controls, the dimensions and weight of these models are very similar. The functional set of both devices can be called similar. The body of the novelty is made of magnesium alloy. Since it received a modern USB 3.0 port, the connector also changed. In addition, the developers have equipped the model with a mechanism for raising the mirror, so that the vibration during its movement decreased. The fact is that it is equipped with a fundamentally new motor. The shutter sound, in comparison with other representatives of the series, became significantly quieter. On the back side is a 3.2-inch screen, consisting of 1,037 million points. Along with this, according to reviews of the first buyers of the camera, it remains unclear why the developers have removed the headphone jack. Control elements located on the body are equipped with protection from all kinds of atmospheric manifestations and dust, so users can shoot even in rainy weather.

Matrix

The Canon EOS 5DS model is equipped with a CMOS sensor with a sensor of 50.6 megapixels. This device provides extreme flexibility and speed of shooting. The camera allows you to create images of incredible clarity. This is very important in those cases where every pixel plays a big role (for example, on pictures for covers of magazines or billboards). The range of ISO values in this camera is between 50 and 12800, so the picture is characterized by a low noise level and a fairly wide dynamic range.

Lenses

Due to the high resolution of the matrix, not all optics fit the device. In this case, it means that full detail for 50 megapixels can provide only some Canon lenses. Representatives of the manufacturer recommend buying for this model both top versions of them related to the L-series, as well as some other, simpler lenses. One of the most affordable and popular of them is the EF 50mm f / 1.4 USM. If you believe the reviews of experts, then this optics very well proved itself on previous modifications from this manufacturer with other matrices and is able to create quite good pictures in different modes. Whatever it was, you should remember that the model is a professional camera. Depending on the type of shooting and the intended purpose of the pictures, photographers can choose for themselves and other Canon lenses. This will maximize the potential of a large camera array. Fortunately, their assortment with each passing day only expands.

Auto focus

The Canon 5DS camera inherited the autofocus system from its predecessor. It consists of 61 sensors (41 of them are cross-shaped) and boasts a large number of all kinds of fine tunings, starting from the integration of focus points into separate groups, ending with the choice of a suitable automatic tracking algorithm for specific tasks.

Exponometry is performed by the device at the expense of a separate matrix. It consists of 150 thousand points, divided into 252 zones. The response rate of the automatic focus is customized by the user himself. In addition, he has the opportunity to independently choose a specific point in order to clearly focus on a separate part of the frame. It should be noted and the fact that the model boasts the presence of the function of intelligent recognition and tracking of persons. It allows the device to analyze information about objects that are located within the frame.

Vibration control

As noted above, the presence of an advanced mirror vibration monitoring system is another interesting feature of the Canon 5DS. Reviews of the first buyers of new items indicate that due to this, the vibration has significantly decreased. This, in turn, allowed to increase the resolution and sharpness of images, as well as noticeably softened the sound of the release of the shutter. The principle of the system works is that it provides a special trajectory of the mirror movement, which is not accompanied by impacts and installations at extreme positions.

Speed of work

The speed with which the Canon 5DS camera processes images and responds, even with the large amount of information received from the matrix, is very high. According to experts, this is due to the fact that the developers installed two DIGIC-6 processors at once. They function independently of each other and in combination provide a shooting speed that reaches a mark of five frames per second. In this case, one can not but note the rapid remote control of the device. The fact is that there is a modern USB 3.0 port, which provides operational work with the camera via a mobile access point.

Suppression of low-pass filter

The design of conventional digital SLR cameras provides for a so-called low-pass filter. It is installed directly in front of the device sensor and is designed to prevent the occurrence of digital distortions (eg, false color). Due to the fact that this results in some softening of the picture, in this model the above effect is specially suppressed. This allows you to ensure the greatest sharpness of the image (do not forget about which matrix is used here).

Creating Photos

One of the main characteristics that justify the high cost of Canon 5DS, as well as the place occupied by the model in the market, is the resolution of the image sensor, which is 50.6 megapixels. This camera was one of the first SLR cameras equipped with a 24x36 sensor with such a high resolution. It is enough to print an A1 poster with excellent picture quality. In this case, even the tiniest elements of the image will be easily distinguishable. Some skeptics call the dynamic range of this camera very weak. As shown for the test done for Canon 5DS, compared to the leaders in this indicator (models Nikon D-810 and Sony A7S), the device loses. On the other hand, this gap should be called not so critical.

The average size of one raw photo taken with this camera is 65 megabytes. If you create images in a semi-professional JPG format, then this file size is reduced to 20 megabytes. In this regard, it is not surprising that the device provides two slots for installing memory cards. The owner of the camera can independently choose how to record files on the drives (separately, sequentially or in parallel).

Video shooting

Create videos with the Canon 5DS model can be within the same limits as that of its predecessor. In particular, the device carries out video shooting in Full HD 30p format. In this case, as already noted above, there is no socket for headphones on the case. This feature can not even explain the experts, and many camera users call uncomfortable and unreasonable. Whatever it was, the device creates videos of decent quality, and also provides the user with the opportunity to perform manual and creative image management.

Operational experience

Speaking about the operation of this model, most owners call it quite comfortable. Due to the presence of a large number of various parameters, any professional photographer can customize the camera for himself. On the other hand, experts argue that a variety of options for making the menu is quite extensive. In order to get used to it, the user takes some time. Most of the owners praise the quiet sound of the shutter. In this regard, the model looks much more attractive than its main competitors. A special compliment also deserves a bright viewfinder and a liquid crystal display. The only flaw here can be called unless the lack of a turning mechanism.

Cost

As for the cost of Canon 5DS, the price of the camera in Russian hardware stores is about 3700 US dollars in domestic equivalent. This is quite expensive, so many connoisseurs of the brand can not afford this device. However, when talking about this camera, one should not forget about the set of its functions and capabilities.

Overall Impression

To summarize, it should be noted that the new Canon 5DS is one of the most technologically advanced cameras among all the models that are offered on the market as of today. The developers embodied in this camera all the advanced achievements. The model because of its cost can not be called an ideal solution for novice amateur photographers, because they do not have the sense to pay such an impressive amount for a camera, the characteristics of which they are unlikely to be able to use in full. As for professionals, most of them this device definitely will not leave you indifferent.