Testseek.com have collected 212 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 5D Mark 3 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 5D Mark 3.
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: Because the Mark II still has plenty to offer to both serious enthusiasts and professional photographers, it will remain on sale, at a reduced price of AUD$2799 for the body or AUD$3899 for the Premium kit with the 24-105mm lens, as we reviewed. As such, ...
Excellent HDR mode, Detailed raw and JPG files, High quality images, Low noise
Complicated AF system, A bit pricey
Buying Guide Best DSLR: top cameras by price and brand While the key specification changes since the 5D Mark II largely just bring the Canon EOS 5D Mark III into line with Canon's existing DSLRs, we're impressed with the results from the new camera. Raw a...
Abstract: Build and Ergonomics Canon says the new camera represents a complete redesign but, physically, there's not a huge difference between the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 5D Mark II, although the Mark III is slightly larger and heavier. The table below compares key...
The 5D Mark III is an improvement on the Mark II in almost every way.While not a radical overhaul or a dramatic leap in technology, the Mark III shores up most of the gaps in the Mark II's performance profile, offering the benefit of faster shot-to-shot t...
Abstract: While I am always as guilty as most to not reading the %^&*(“! manual not so here as this unit stretches me as I would call it a semi-professional model and that is almost beyond me, but I do enjoy the challenge.The new lens sent with the unit is rather n...
Excellent HDR mode, Detailed raw and JPG files, High quality images, Low noise
Complicated AF system, A bit pricey
While it may not have excited the photographic world in the same way that the Nikon D800 seems to have, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a very capable camera. It suffers a little from the fact that the majority of the systems have been seen elsewhere in the...
Abstract: I'm often asked the not unreasonable question, “So which is the best camera?” to which my answer recently has been one stolen from professional photographic lore: “The best camera is the one you have with you when a great picture presents itself.” I was ...
Setting a new benchmark for amateur and independent film makers, affordable alternative to pro broadcast cameras, rock solid workhorse-like build
Pricey if you don’t require broadcast quality video, slight delay whilst mirror mechanism flips out of the way before video recording can commence, clip duration limited to just under 30 minutes as it’s a camera not a camcorder
Capturing video at 1920x1080 pixels and 29.97 frames per second, admittedly shooting with a DSLR isn't quite as smooth or straightforward from the get go as on a regular camcorder or even compact system camera. This is because recording begins after the i...
