KM D5D feedback please

apchoo · 25th August 2005

Hi there,

Now that a number of people have bought and use the KM D5D for sometime, can someone please post their opinion

of their new toy?

Cheers.

T.A. · 27th August 2005

Originally Posted by apchoo

Hi there,

Now that a number of people have bought and use the KM D5D for sometime, can someone please post their opinion of their new toy?

Cheers.

Nice! Not disappointed at all

It is meant for beginners and those not requiring high speed, ext. flashes (no pc sync) or use alot of heavy lenses (>1kg).

There's more functions given compared to the film 5 (esp. MLU)

With a 7D, you need to get into the menu much less often, the biggest diff to me when compared to 5D.

leeshock · 27th August 2005

Is the shutter sound coming from the D5 as loud as the D7? The shutter click for the 7D is rather loud and make the people around me rather conscious.

reno77 · 27th August 2005

Originally Posted by leeshock

Is the shutter sound coming from the D5 as loud as the D7? The shutter click for the 7D is rather loud and make the people around me rather conscious.

Havent compared with the 7D yet. But its pretty loud. One of my colleagues remarked that the camera sounds like the kind of camera wedding photograpers use.

zcf · 27th August 2005

The shutter sound is quite loud to me. Have been using it for one week, so far so good, still learning how to use this DSLR.

Drudkh · 27th August 2005

shitter sound?

-> change already - sulhan

apchoo · 29th August 2005

Thanks for all your replies so far. There is nothing more valuable than an owners' feedbacks; they cut thru all the marketing and reviews bullshit.

Yes, the one thing that struck me about the 7D was its plethora of buttons. The 5D by comparison is minimal in that respect. I've been using my Dynax 7xi for over 20 yrs (a lot less in recent years) and for those who owns/had owned one, it's a minimalist when it comes to buttons---it uses a combo of buttons and front/rear dials for adjustments. Having said that, I know it's sorta like comparing apples and oranges as digital allows you to control and adjust more things (sometimes a bit too much). So as a casual shooter, I'm not that fuss with occassionally venturing into the menus as long as the frequently adjusted settings are easily and quickly accessible. Settings like ISO and WB comes to mind, and I believe the 5D does address them very well.

WRT to shutter sound, the 7xi shutter sound is not that soft either---having said that, I'd expect improvements in that area after 20 yrs---but it's not something I'm terribly concerned about. I had a change to use the Nikon D70 for 48 hrs and by comparison, it's shutter sound is slightly softer than the 7xi. But it will still turn heads in a quiet room.

At the end of the day, I'll probably be looking for the following:
- fast response time (from startup to record)
- focusing accuracy & speed
- ease of selecting which focusing element
- ease of WB & ISO settings
- good colour balance

I realise that some of these items also depend on the lens, but they would be my wish-list with the new DT lenses.

leeshock · 29th August 2005

Originally Posted by Drudkh

shitter sound? -> change already - sulhan

I hope you mean "shutter" and not "shitter".

peppercrab1 · 29th August 2005

Originally Posted by leeshock

Is the shutter sound coming from the D5 as loud as the D7? The shutter click for the 7D is rather loud and make the people around me rather conscious.

yep, it's loud alrite....

Drudkh · 29th August 2005

Originally Posted by leeshock

I hope you mean "shutter" and not "shitter".

yah it was meant as a joke/prank. i know it should be "shutter".

coolman · 30th August 2005

Hi, is there a LCD proector built for the D5D, something like those built for the D70?

Drudkh · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by coolman

Hi, is there a LCD proector built for the D5D, something like those built for the D70?

unfortunately no. you'll have to buy the stick-on 2.5" LCD protector.

TME · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by Drudkh

unfortunately no. you'll have to buy the stick-on 2.5" LCD protector.

Huh? U mean it does not have the clear plastic protector that we have on the 7D?!

Drudkh · 30th August 2005

Originally Posted by TME

Huh? U mean it does not have the clear plastic protector that we have on the 7D?!

nope, there's no holes for locking the protector even if you can buy off the shelf.

coolman · 31st August 2005

I know this doesn't make sense, but is there an adaptor for the D5D to mount Nikon lense and still maintan all the lense features?

Drudkh · 31st August 2005

Originally Posted by coolman

I know this doesn't make sense, but is there an adaptor for the D5D to mount Nikon lense and still maintan all the lense features?

there is none.

tao · 31st August 2005

Originally Posted by coolman

I know this doesn't make sense, but is there an adaptor for the D5D to mount Nikon lense and still maintan all the lense features?

What is the point anyway? If you already have quite a no. of Nikon lenses, I suggest you stick to a Nikon DSLR body otherwise, you will be spending so much that becomes unjustified just to get the IS in the 5D.

coolman · 31st August 2005

Originally Posted by tao

What is the point anyway? If you already have quite a no. of Nikon lenses, I suggest you stick to a Nikon DSLR body otherwise, you will be spending so much that becomes unjustified just to get the IS in the 5D.

No I don't have any Nikon lense but my friend has some from his Film SLR. Cause I am seriousely thinking to purchase the D5D + a Sigma 70-300mm lens that most shops recommend.

If there is an adaptor, then I can made use of the old nikon lense mah.

d7t3 · 31st August 2005

OT: i can't be a wedding photographer if i don't make a lot of noise??

but the D70 shutter is still kinda noisy. esp compared to my F80 film SLR... if the 5D is worse, that's not too good for candids.

Agetan · 31st August 2005

Originally Posted by d7t3

OT: i can't be a wedding photographer if i don't make a lot of noise??

but the D70 shutter is still kinda noisy. esp compared to my F80 film SLR... if the 5D is worse, that's not too good for candids.

Well... candid shot? put on long lens and stay away... u will get your candid shots...

Hart

25th August 2005	#1
apchoo Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 37º47'S, 114º58'E Posts: 278	KM D5D feedback please Hi there, Now that a number of people have bought and use the KM D5D for sometime, can someone please post their opinion of their new toy? Cheers.

27th August 2005	#3
leeshock Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 160	Re: KM D5D feedback please Is the shutter sound coming from the D5 as loud as the D7? The shutter click for the 7D is rather loud and make the people around me rather conscious.

27th August 2005	#5
zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,684	Re: KM D5D feedback please The shutter sound is quite loud to me. Have been using it for one week, so far so good, still learning how to use this DSLR. __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist Last edited by sulhan; 27th August 2005 at 11:53 PM.

27th August 2005	#6
Drudkh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,019	Re: KM D5D feedback please shitter sound? -> change already - sulhan Last edited by sulhan; 27th August 2005 at 11:54 PM.

29th August 2005	#7
apchoo Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 37º47'S, 114º58'E Posts: 278	Re: KM D5D feedback please Thanks for all your replies so far. There is nothing more valuable than an owners' feedbacks; they cut thru all the marketing and reviews bullshit. Yes, the one thing that struck me about the 7D was its plethora of buttons. The 5D by comparison is minimal in that respect. I've been using my Dynax 7xi for over 20 yrs (a lot less in recent years) and for those who owns/had owned one, it's a minimalist when it comes to buttons---it uses a combo of buttons and front/rear dials for adjustments. Having said that, I know it's sorta like comparing apples and oranges as digital allows you to control and adjust more things (sometimes a bit too much). So as a casual shooter, I'm not that fuss with occassionally venturing into the menus as long as the frequently adjusted settings are easily and quickly accessible. Settings like ISO and WB comes to mind, and I believe the 5D does address them very well. WRT to shutter sound, the 7xi shutter sound is not that soft either---having said that, I'd expect improvements in that area after 20 yrs---but it's not something I'm terribly concerned about. I had a change to use the Nikon D70 for 48 hrs and by comparison, it's shutter sound is slightly softer than the 7xi. But it will still turn heads in a quiet room. At the end of the day, I'll probably be looking for the following: - fast response time (from startup to record) - focusing accuracy & speed - ease of selecting which focusing element - ease of WB & ISO settings - good colour balance I realise that some of these items also depend on the lens, but they would be my wish-list with the new DT lenses.

30th August 2005	#11
coolman Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 171	Re: KM D5D feedback please Hi, is there a LCD proector built for the D5D, something like those built for the D70?

31st August 2005	#15
coolman Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 171	Re: KM D5D feedback please I know this doesn't make sense, but is there an adaptor for the D5D to mount Nikon lense and still maintan all the lense features?

31st August 2005	#19
d7t3 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the Shepherd's hands Posts: 676	Re: KM D5D feedback please OT: i can't be a wedding photographer if i don't make a lot of noise?? but the D70 shutter is still kinda noisy. esp compared to my F80 film SLR... if the 5D is worse, that's not too good for candids.