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April 2012
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First and foremost
The 5D Mark III takes beautiful photos
And improves on a camera that was already fantastic. The small changes on its body make the Mark III even more comfortable to use
While the tweaks made to button placement and the
Manual audio gain control
Headphone jack
Superb lowlight performance
30minute maximum record time
Improved rolling shutter
Improved overall image quality
Better HD video quality and more robust feature set
More comfortable and durable
Weatherresistant camera build
Faster 6 fps burst speed
Vastly improved autofocus system
Very high resolution
Great image quality
Excellent hue accuracy
Superb high ISO performance
Real-time chromatic aberration and corner shading compensation
Good 24 x 36-inch prints from ISO 100-1
600
ISO 102
400 shots produce a good 4 x 6-inch pri...
Compact for a full-frame SLR. 22-megapixel resolution. Large optical viewfinder. Bright
High-res rear LCD. Fast autofocus. 6fps continuous shooting. Excellent high ISO performance. 1080p video recording.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers a more streamlined shooting design
Significantly updated feature set with more configurability
Plus better performance over its predecessor. It maintains its excellent photo and video quality as well
Very low image noise
Excellent image sharpness
Very accurate colors
Good automatic whitebalance
Spectacular subject tracking autofocus
Lightning fast autofocus
Full choice of exposure modes for movies
Classleading continuous buffer
Large viewfinde
Excellent photo/video quality
Excellent build quality
Advanced 61 point AF system
Speed
Features
Accuracy
Video
Incamera HDR (High Dynamic Range) feature combines three shots into one image with better exposure. “Silent” shooting mode helps capture stealthy candid portraits. Rank photos incamera with 15 stars
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Adobe Bridge and Apple Aperture. Same 61point (41crosstypepoint) autofocus system as topoftheline Canon 1D X
Super fast and accurate 61 point AF system
Upgraded iFCL metering system better captures off-center subjects
Great low light opportunities thanks to expanded ISO range
Good resolution and detail in raw files
Good color and tonality across the ISO range
Reliable metering even in difficult contrast situations
Very responsive and snappy operation
Thanks to new Digic 5+ processor
6 frames per second continuous shooting with good buffering
Excellent build-quality with magnesium shell and weather-sealing
Intuitive user interface and good ergonomics with larg
Great photo and video quality with low noise at high sensitivities
Powerful 61-point AF system with easy presets
Large viewfinder with 100% coverage and detailed 3
2 screen
6fps continuous shooting
Good ergonomics
Build quality and twin card slots.
Excellent set of features
Buildquality is much better than MkII
AF system and overall performance
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Given how popular the 5D Mark II became in the videography community
We'd have liked to have seen the Mark III's video capabilities improved a bit more. The addition of a dedicated XLR microphone jack is probably a pipe drea
No uncompressed video out
Sluggish autofocus in liveview mode
Only slightly more resolution than fouryearold previous model
Starting price nearly $1
000 higher than predecessor
Builtin mic only offers mono sound
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Dynamic range not as good as competitors (deep shadow noise is rather high in raw files)
Auto and Incandescent white balance are quite warm in typical indoor lighting
Default noise reduction a bit high
Loses detail even at low ISOs
Flattens subtle ...
Expensive. Slow focus in Live View and Video modes. No built-in flash. Not compatible with EF-S lenses
JPEG photos at low ISO sensitivities don't match the generally excellent level of quality that you can otherwise get out of this camera
Underexposes often
Expanded ISO of limited use
Low rear control dial
Rear dial prone to accidental changes
Complex interaction between AF and lenses
Slow instant review
Slow to poweroff due to sensor cleaning
Best image quality from Raw (vs. JPEG)
Overly aggressive noise reduction
Monaural onboard microphone
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Only slightly more resolution than fouryearold previous model. Starting price nearly $1
000 higher than predecessor. Builtin mic only offers mono sound.
Noise can get pretty noticeable in the higher end of the ISO range
AF system is complicated and has a steep learning curve
Destructive noise reduction results in mushy JPEGs
Even at base ISO
Visible sharpening artifacts at default settings
Heavy-handed noise reduction leads to lack of low-contrast detail at higher ISOs
Distortion correction not available 'on the fly'
Built-in microphone only monaural
Soft video output with less dynamic range than stills
No built-in AF illuminator
No built-in flash or wireless controller
No built-in Wifi or GPS. Both are expensive accessories
Incamera HDR (High Dynamic Range) feature combines three shots into one image with better exposure. “Silent” shooting mode helps capture stealthy candid portraits. Rank photos incamera with 15 stars, then carry those ratings over to Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge and Apple Aperture. Same 61point (41crosstypepoint) autofocus system as topoftheline Canon 1D X,
Only slightly more resolution than fouryearold previous model. Starting price nearly $1,000 higher than predecessor. Builtin mic only offers mono sound.
The Canon 5D started out as an affordable high quality full frame alternative. It evolved phenomenally in a single upgrade when the Mk II arrived offering more functionality, raising the bar on image capture quality and the big one, the introductio...
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Published: 2012-05-03, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers a more streamlined shooting design, significantly updated feature set with more configurability, plus better performance over its predecessor. It maintains its excellent photo and video quality as well
JPEG photos at low ISO sensitivities don't match the generally excellent level of quality that you can otherwise get out of this camera
While it's not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you.
Published: 2012-04-30, Author: Jeremy , review by: camcorderinfo.com
With the 5D Mark III, Canon addressed many of the issues that video users complained about with the previous 5D Mark II. The camera is loaded with manual video controls, has a whole slew of different compression and frame rate options, and it has ...
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Published: 2012-04-18, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact for a full-frame SLR. 22-megapixel resolution. Large optical viewfinder. Bright, high-res rear LCD. Fast autofocus. 6fps continuous shooting. Excellent high ISO performance. 1080p video recording.
Expensive. Slow focus in Live View and Video modes. No built-in flash. Not compatible with EF-S lenses
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III looks a lot like its predecessor on the outside, but offers plenty of improvements under the hood. It's a solid option for advanced shooters with an investment in Canon glass, but doesn't match the rapid-fire shooting capabiliti...
Abstract: Spotlight - Canon 5D Mark III DSLR CameraCanon seems to do so many things right when it comes to video on their DSLRs and the 5D Mark III is the next "right" camera. Start with 22MP, a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, EF mount lenses, 1920x1080 video at 30p, ...
Abstract: Canon's EOS 5D Mark III has a lot to live up to. For a start, the original Canon EOS 5D was the first DSLR to really bring full-frame digital photography within the reach of enthusiast photographers. Then came its replacement, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, wh...
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III builds on the success of its popular predecessor with a series of improvements that add up to a much better all-round camera for stills and video alike. The 61-point auto-focus system in particular is very welcome, along with...
Excellent set of features, buildquality is much better than MkII, AF system and overall performance
Expensive compared to some rivals.
While the MkII was more suited to specific photographic disciplines, the MkIII is a whole different ball game.Its a much more well-rounded, versatile DSLR than its predecessor. This is thanks to the boost in performance - namely the AF, while the quali...
