Understanding crop bodies and full frame

[CanonS3IS]

Haha i think i am beginning to understand....
FF does have its advantages....
1) full efficiency in utility of minimal distance of lenses.
2) bigger sensors = more details = more pro.

i think this sums up mainly why full frame seems to be more popular with pros! haha i think crop sensors are still my way for the time being.... (no budget...)

 

[KY1977]

KY1977 is right technically to say that the 5D is not full frame.

the sensor size is slightly smaller than that of the 1D series. just a wee bit smaller. few mm is small, but technically, it is not qualified to be called full frame. it is imperfect.

sensor size of 1D series = 36mm x 24mm
sensor size of 5D = 35.8mm x 23.9mm

5D is not perfect.

here's the proof for 5D: http://www.robgalbraith.com/public_files/Canon_EOS_5D_White_Paper.pdf

for a summary of all sensor sizes: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-1Ds-Mark-III-Digital-Camera-Review.aspx

This is what I meant. But no itention to cause any conflict here though.