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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
Then carry those ratings over to Adobe Lightroom
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
Price
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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
Abstract: The Canon EOS 5D Mark II changed the landscape of digital photography. No longer are digital still and video two separate worlds, shot with two distinctly different systems. Now users can decide whether to shoot stills or video (or both) on the spot, ...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Compared to 5D MkII and D8004. Key Technology5. Key Technology6. Body and Design7. Body and Design8. Operation/Controls9. Summary & Samples Canon EOS 5D Mark III Hands-on Preview March 2012 | By Andy Westlake and Richa...
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
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,
Since the launch of the original EOS 5D in 2005 Canon's 5D series has become extremely popular with enthusiast photographers and for many has been the gateway to the world of 'full-frame' photography. Unsurprisingly, more than 3 years after the launch...
Abstract: Right camera, right time. That's the story of the EOS 5D Mark II and, in recent times, it's this camera that's given Canon its firm foothold in the D-SLR market more than any other. More importantly, it also gave Canon an entry into a whole new sector whe...
Abstract: Some cameras seem just destined for glory and the EOS 5D Mark II was one of them. It was hugely popular with still photographers, but arguably made even more impact on the video world where it was seemingly the only D-SLR any self-respecting cinematograph...
This is a wonderful camera. If you have Canon lenses and want to move into the blissful realm of full-frame capture, then the 5D MkIII is for you. But the MkII is just as good for stills and costs $1600 less. If you already have a 5D MkII (as we do), the...
Abstract: DateAugust 9, 2012 reading now 13 Read later This 22-megapixel full-frame camera is the upgrade of the revered MkII. While there are not many extra pixels, the processor, ISO range, burst rate, viewfinder coverage and LCD have all been impr...
Published: 2012-08-07, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
What is there not to like about a responsive camera that produces technically stunning images (in RAW) time after time? The faster burst rate and the wider bracketing options are welcome. To be able to capture clean images at outrageously high ISO speeds
The JPEG noise reduction is ridiculously aggressive for a camera of this standard
This is a wonderful camera. If you have Canon lenses and want to move into the blissful realm of full frame capture then the...
As with the MkII, the MkIII delivers excellent (if not the best) price/performance ratio of any camera in Canon's range, which explains why so many pros have them as back-ups or full-frame alternatives for their 1D.Many, especially wedding and portrait ph...
Improved AF performance. Excellent image quality. Headphone monitoring. Improved video quality with low moire and artefacts. Excellent high ISO performance
Repositioned buttons may annoy Mark II upgraders. No clean HDMI output. Video and images straight from camera can benefit from a small amount of sharpening
Packed full of improvements for photographers, Canon has proved that you can improve on an already-strong formula with the 5D Mark III....
