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Black Canon EOS 5DS DSLR body with 3.2 inch LCD screen and EF mount

Canon

Canon EOS 5DS 0581C002 50.6MP dslr camera body only

SKU CH-JFGV-44JYX MPN 0581C002

A 50.6MP full-frame DSLR body with dual DIGIC 6 processors, 61-point AF and 3.2" ClearView II LCD

  • Image SensorCMOS
  • Effective Pixels50.60 MP
  • Image ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
  • Gross Pixels53.00 MP
  • Aspect Ratio3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
  • Color Filter SystemRGB primary color filters
  • 6MP full-frame sensor captures exceptional detail
  • Dual DIGIC 6 processors accelerate image processing speed
  • 61-point reticular AF delivers precise subject tracking
  • 2-inch 1.04M-dot ClearView II LCD ensures clear review
  • Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps records smooth footage

Sensor and processing

The Canon EOS 5DS uses a 50.6MP full-frame CMOS sensor paired with Dual DIGIC 6 processors to capture high-resolution stills. The 3:2 aspect ratio and 14-bit signal processing provide detailed output for studio and landscape work. ISO 100 to 6400 covers typical lighting conditions without expanded settings. The body-only configuration suits photographers who already own EF-mount lenses.

Thermal and power behaviour

The sensor incorporates a self-cleaning unit that activates for approximately three seconds at power-on and two seconds at power-off to remove dust from the low-pass filter. An anti-flicker compensation feature helps maintain consistent exposure under cycling artificial light. Continuous shooting runs at 5 fps, limiting sustained heat build-up during bursts. The 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor assists exposure accuracy without adding significant power draw.

Build integration

The EF lens mount accepts the full range of Canon EF optics, while the 3.2-inch ClearView II LCD with 1,040K dots and 170-degree viewing angles aids composition and review. Full HD 1080p video recording at 30 fps is available for motion work, though 4K capture is not supported. The 61-point High Density Reticular AF system covers a wide area for precise focus. Buyers needing higher video resolution or faster continuous rates should consider other models.

Highlights

  • 6MP full-frame sensor captures exceptional detail
  • Dual DIGIC 6 processors accelerate image processing speed
  • 61-point reticular AF delivers precise subject tracking
  • 2-inch 1.04M-dot ClearView II LCD ensures clear review
  • Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps records smooth footage

Specifications

Image SensorCMOS
Effective Pixels50.60 MP
Image ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
Gross Pixels53.00 MP
Aspect Ratio3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
Color Filter SystemRGB primary color filters
Dust Cleaning SystemSelf Cleaning Sensor Unit
* Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
* At power ON: Performed for approx. 3 sec. (Operation indicated for 2 sec.)
At power Off: Performed for approx. 2 sec.
Manual operation: Performed for approx. 8.5 sec.
* Magnesium fluoride coating on the low-pass filter surface applied.
Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
* The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
* The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the EOS software to automatically erase the dust s
LCD3.2" 1.04M
LCD CoverageApprox. 100%
Approx. 170 degrees vertically and horizontally
Brightness AdjustmentAuto: Brightness adjusted automatically by the light sensor
* Adjustable to one of three levels: Darker, Standard, Brighter
Manual: Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels
Max. Recording Resolution1920 x 1080
Lens MountCanon EF Mount
ColorBlack
TypeBody Only
Grip ColorBlack
Body ColorBlack
Package TypeBody Only
BrandCanon
SeriesEOS
ModelEOS 5DS
Part0581C002
White BalanceAuto (AWB): Ambience priority
Auto (AWB): White Priority
Daylight
Shade
Cloudy, Twilight, Sunset
Tungsten light
White fluorescent light
Flash
Custom (Custom WB)
Color temperature
Viewfinder TypeEye-level pentaprism
CoverageApprox. 100% vertically and horizontally (At approx. 21mm eyepoint)
MagnificationApprox. 0.71x / Angle of view 34.1 degrees (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (dpt))
EyepointApprox. 21mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
Focusing ScreenFixed
MirrorQuick-return half mirror (transmission: reflectance ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder InformationAF information
AF point, focus confirmation, AF status indicator
Exposure information
Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, exposure warning
Flash information
Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light
Image information
Highlight tone priority (D+), maximum burst (2-digit display), card information
Battery check
Composition information
Grid, electronic level
Warning symbol
Displayed if any of the following is set: Monochrome, white balance correction, One-touch recording quality switch, expande
Depth-of-Field PreviewEnabled with Depth-of-field preview button
Focus TypeTTL secondary image - registration, phase detection
Focusing Modes(1) Autofocus
One-Shot AF
Predictive AI Servo AF
For automatic AF point selection, the AF point to start the AI Servo AF operation can be selected.
For automatic AF point selection, the active AF point can be displayed.
AI Focus AF
(Switches between One-Shot AF and AI SERVO AF automatically)
Automatically set in A+ (Auto) Mode
(2) Manual focus (MF)
AF Points61-point High-Density Reticle AF
AF-assist BeamEnable
With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite, AF-assist beam is emitted automatically when necessary.
Disable
IR AF assist beam only
* No AF-assist beam with flash bursts.
Exposure Control(1) Scene Intelligent Auto
(2) Program AE (shiftable)
(3) Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(4) Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(5) Manual exposure
* The metering mode can be specified with a Custom Function.
(6) Bulb
(7) Custom shooting mode, C1, C2, C3
* Evaluative metering, Averaged metering
Exposure CompensationManual: +/-5 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments
AEB: +/-3 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments
* Indicated up to +/-3 stops on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
Metering SystemApprox. 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
EOS iSA System with 252-zone (18 x 14) metering
Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
Partial metering (center, approx. 6.1% of viewfinder)
Spot metering (center, approx. 1.3% of viewfinder)
AF point-linked spot metering not provided.
Center-weighted average metering
a. The selectable metering modes can be restricted with a Custom Function.
AE Lock(1) Auto AE lock
In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
(2) Manual AE lock
With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.
Shutter TypeVertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
Shutter SpeedX-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
* Shutter speed's control range can be set with a Custom Function.
Self-timer10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Flash TypeHotshoe
Flash ModeBuilt-in Flash
Drive ModesSingle, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, Silent Single Shooting, Silent continuous shooting, and Self-timer (10 sec. self-timer/remote control, or 2-sec. self-timer/remote control)
Continuous Shooting SpeedHigh-speed: Maximum approx. 5.0 shots/sec.
Low-speed: Maximum approx. 3.0shots/sec.
Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 3.0 shots/sec.
Live View FunctionShooting Modes
Still photo and video recording
Focusing
Contrast AF
Manual Focus
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering (315-zone)
Partial metering (approx. 6.4% of Live View screen)
Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of Live View screen)
Center-weighted average metering
*AE lock possible.
*The active metering timer can be changed.
Metering Range
Metering range: EV 0 - EV 20 (At 73°F / 23°C, ISO 100)
Grid Display
Three grid display provided
9 sections
24 sections
9 sections + diagonal lines
Exposure Simulation
Provided
Silent Shooting
Provided (Mode 1 and Mode 2)
Shipping weight1.73 kg
Package size249 × 178 × 150 mm

Questions about this item

How do I attach an EF lens to the Canon EF mount, and what alignment step is often missed?

Align the red dot on the lens barrel with the red mount index on the camera body, then turn clockwise until it clicks; forgetting to remove the rear lens cap first is the common error.

Which user-replaceable part will need changing after heavy use, and what is its rated life?

The shutter mechanism is rated for 150,000 cycles; once that count is reached the unit should be serviced or replaced.

What limit appears first during extended 1080p recording at 30 fps?

The 30-minute continuous recording limit stops each clip, requiring a new start to keep filming.

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