Canon 5D Spectrum Enhanced
Digital Full-frame (35mm format), 12 MPixel SLR



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Filter Options:

  • Type Ia* (astronomical UV/IR blocking)
  • Clear
  • Infrared
* Utilizes new generation 3 Type Ia filter

Note: Due to the physical construction of the 5D body, front filters (between the camera lens and mirror) cannot be used as in the case for the smaller 300D/350D/20D models.

Additional info from recent Japanese astronomy magazines:

  • Tenmon Guide [1MB, PDF]
    Comparison of 5D noise with other Canon digital cameras (1D Mark IIN, 20Da, 1Ds Mark II) - Vertical axis is labeled in exposure seconds. The samples shown are from the central 500 pixels of each frame, taken at 25°C.
  • Hoshi Navi [934K, PDF]
    Comparison of 5D noise with Canon 20Da - Vertical axis is labeled in exposure minutes.
Note: Within each article exposures were done under the same conditions, but the camera settings (such as ISO) were not stated except as noted above.


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