Used Canon EOS 5DS (2015) for Sale — From £349 | UsedLens.co.uk

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Great for: landscape portrait studio general

Canon's 50.6MP resolution king — highest megapixel full-frame DSLR at launch, built for landscape and studio.

The Canon EOS 5DS was released in June 2015 as Canon's highest-resolution full-frame DSLR at the time, featuring a 50.6MP CMOS sensor targeting landscape, architecture, and studio photographers who required maximum resolution over speed. Dual DIGIC 6 processors handle the large raw file output. Dual card slots — CompactFlash primary and SD secondary — provide redundancy. At approximately 930g with battery and card it is heavier than the standard 5D series.

The 50.6MP full-frame CMOS sensor pairs with dual DIGIC 6 processors. The 61-point AF system provides 41 cross-type points. Burst shooting runs at 5fps. 1080p/30fps video — no 4K. Dual card slots: CompactFlash (primary) and SD (secondary). Weather sealing is built throughout. Battery life approximately 700 shots via OVF using the LP-E6N, body weight approximately 930g with battery and card.

The 50.6MP sensor provides maximum detail resolution for landscape, architectural, and studio photography where image quality is the primary metric. At 50.6MP, significant crop headroom exists for post-capture composition adjustment. The 5fps burst rate reflects the deliberate-shooting use case — this is not a sports DSLR. The companion EOS 5DS R version omits the optical low-pass filter for marginally higher resolution at some moire risk.

On the used market the EOS 5DS is affordable for a 50.6MP full-frame DSLR. Condition checks: shutter count via EXIF, CF and SD card slot contacts, LP-E6N battery health — shared with 5D Mark III/IV, 6D, 7D Mark II — and weather sealing at port covers. The 5DS R is the filterless variant. Compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Canon EOS 5DS generations

This page covers the Canon EOS 5DS (2015). Not to be confused with its sibling model:

Canon EOS 5D (2005 predecessor) →

Avg £626, down 8.5% over 1 month

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Canon EOS 5DS Well Used MPB

£349.00 £409.00

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£379.00 £409.00

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£394.00 £424.00

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£499.00 £539.00

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Canon EOS 5DS Good MPB

£549.00 £589.00

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£549.99 £599.99

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£619.00 £684.00

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Used Canon EOS 5DS price history

Tracking the used Canon EOS 5DS price? Over the past month, the average has fallen 8.5%, from £684 to around £626. Depending on shutter count and condition, expect to pay between £512 and £693 for a used body.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 4 Aug 2026.