What is the cheapest used Canon EOS 5D Mark I in the UK?

The cheapest used Canon EOS 5D Mark I currently listed is £155.00 at eBay, based on 5 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Canon EOS 5D Mark I are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 5 used Canon EOS 5D Mark I listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Canon EOS 5D Mark I use?

The Canon EOS 5D Mark I features a Full Frame sensor.

Used Canon EOS 5D Mark I for Sale — From £155

£155.00 Low price

£726.58 High price

5 Listings

2 Retailers

Great for: portrait landscape general

Canon's original full-frame DSLR — the 5D Mark I that democratised full-frame digital.

The Canon EOS 5D (original, retroactively called Mark I) was released in 2005 as the first sub-$3,000 full-frame DSLR, making full-frame digital photography accessible to serious amateurs and working professionals who could not justify professional 1-series pricing. It was a landmark product that redefined the market.

The 5D (Mark I) uses a 12.8-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Canon EF mount with full compatibility, ISO 50–3200 (expandable), 3fps burst, 9-point AF, and a large optical viewfinder with 96% coverage. No video capability. CF card storage.

The original 5D defined a product category — the 'affordable' full-frame DSLR — that remains dominant today. Its image quality was genuinely competitive for landscape, portrait, and studio work for years after release. The full-frame sensor enables all Canon EF lenses to perform at their intended field of view. Its limitations are the dated 9-point AF and lack of video.

Check shutter count against the rated 100,000-cycle lifespan. Inspect the full-frame sensor for dust — cleaning a larger sensor is more involved. Test all 9 AF points for accuracy. Verify CF card compatibility and battery condition. The body should be evaluated against its historical significance alongside practical image quality.