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Скроменый эксперт
02.10.2015
10/10
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I was honestly worried about purchasing this camera given the various caveats even given by the manufacturer about lack of ability to give sharp pictures without a tripod and less low light performance compared to other 5D-lll cameras. In reality the camera is quite tractable the way I use it. I have it set on back button focus/one shot mode and one button is set to 9 point focus for big subjects and another button is set for center focus. By separating focus from the shutter button you can recompose your picture after you focus. If the subject moves,refocus with the 9 point button.
I have used a tripod but this entirely unnecessary in good light. I do use a monopod a lot. Even with the 9 pound 400 mm f2.8 I can get sharp pictures if the subject is stationary. Of course with lighter lenses you can get tremendous pictures due to the ability to crop so much. Sure I use other cameras such as the 7D Mkll . I had some trouble working with this camera until I started using back button focusing but the controls on the 7D MkII and 5D Mk III are all about the same so the 5DS R was a natural. As far as low light performance, it has no observable problems so I push the ISO to 1250 without any hesitation if you get a low light scene. It is best to use fast lenses wide open with this camera.
I have used a tripod but this entirely unnecessary in good light. I do use a monopod a lot. Even with the 9 pound 400 mm f2.8 I can get sharp pictures if the subject is stationary. Of course with lighter lenses you can get tremendous pictures due to the ability to crop so much. Sure I use other cameras such as the 7D Mkll . I had some trouble working with this camera until I started using back button focusing but the controls on the 7D MkII and 5D Mk III are all about the same so the 5DS R was a natural. As far as low light performance, it has no observable problems so I push the ISO to 1250 without any hesitation if you get a low light scene. It is best to use fast lenses wide open with this camera.
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08.12.2013
10/10
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I have thought a long while about whether the 5D3 or the Nikon D800 would be the best camera for me to shoot weddings. Both cameras are phenomenal and when using the best glass for each, I'd be very impressed if anyone could look at a photo and said that it came from a 5D3 or a D800. DXOMark is considered by many to be the authority on how cameras stack up. The rivalry between the 5D3 and D800 is well-known to those who are interested and DXO has actually even published an article on how they compare. DXO is known, however, to heavily favor Nikon bodies than Canon bodies where even some crop frame Nikon bodies are apparently 'better' than even the best Canon bodies. I believe that the DXO formula for what makes a high scoring camera is biased towards the Nikon but I don't knock their results. So here I'd like to address two main reasons why someone would want to get a D800 over the 5D3 from a person (me :D) who owns and is very happy shooting weddings with a 5D3:
"The D800 has better dynamic range"
-This is true. The D800 gives you very nice depths that the 5D3 can't spit out. However, this only happens at lower ISO settings. Take a look at the chart here: [...] You'll see that from ISO800 and up, the dynamic range of both cameras start to converge upon the same values. Weddings are action-packed and you can't afford to miss a moment thus you will need a high shutter speed to get the shot. I don't remember the last time I shot a wedding below ISO800 because I like more depth of field to my images and there must not be any blur. I tell people that if I didn't shoot weddings, I would have bought a D800. If you shoot in a studio or take photos of bridges and whatnot, the D800 would be an excellent tool for your use. But if you are doing action, there's really no difference in this department.
"The D800 has more megapixels"
-This is true. If you need/want that many more megapixels, then the D800 is your camera. More megapixels is nice because you can crop a full sized image to the point where you won't even need a short telephoto for up-close shots. But if this is not as important to you, and you don't want huge raw files, meaning more hard drive space, get the 5D3. The one downside with the D800 is this, because your files are so large, the buffer during rapid-fire shots cannot keep up with the 5D3. Going back to my weddings - rapid fire shots are required all the time because you don't want to get a money shot with the main subjects blinking. A photogs worst nightmare!
So there you have it. I'm pretty sure that my review was useless to you if you: are a Nikon fanboy/girl, never shoot above ISO800, need the best dynamic range for details, have lots of Nikon glass and like that the D800 is cheaper than the 5D3. Here are my reasons for why the 5D3 is nice for my purposes:
1) Canon quality control beats Nikon (google Nikon D600 oil+dust, D800 left AF problem)
2) Better burst firing capabilities
3) Ergonomically more comfortable (but to each his/her own)
4) Manageable file size + ability to do smallRAW and mediumRAW
5) Canon has lenses that Nikon does not have or are not as good - 50L, 85L, 135L, 70-200 2.8L II. But Nikon makes a crazy good wide angle zoom - the 14-24. It just depends on what you like to shoot.
6) With the right lenses, the 5D3 produces sharper images than the D800 (a DXOMark result)
And lastly, for the record, I am not a Canon fanboy, just a shooter who wants the best gear for a particular purpose.
"The D800 has better dynamic range"
-This is true. The D800 gives you very nice depths that the 5D3 can't spit out. However, this only happens at lower ISO settings. Take a look at the chart here: [...] You'll see that from ISO800 and up, the dynamic range of both cameras start to converge upon the same values. Weddings are action-packed and you can't afford to miss a moment thus you will need a high shutter speed to get the shot. I don't remember the last time I shot a wedding below ISO800 because I like more depth of field to my images and there must not be any blur. I tell people that if I didn't shoot weddings, I would have bought a D800. If you shoot in a studio or take photos of bridges and whatnot, the D800 would be an excellent tool for your use. But if you are doing action, there's really no difference in this department.
"The D800 has more megapixels"
-This is true. If you need/want that many more megapixels, then the D800 is your camera. More megapixels is nice because you can crop a full sized image to the point where you won't even need a short telephoto for up-close shots. But if this is not as important to you, and you don't want huge raw files, meaning more hard drive space, get the 5D3. The one downside with the D800 is this, because your files are so large, the buffer during rapid-fire shots cannot keep up with the 5D3. Going back to my weddings - rapid fire shots are required all the time because you don't want to get a money shot with the main subjects blinking. A photogs worst nightmare!
So there you have it. I'm pretty sure that my review was useless to you if you: are a Nikon fanboy/girl, never shoot above ISO800, need the best dynamic range for details, have lots of Nikon glass and like that the D800 is cheaper than the 5D3. Here are my reasons for why the 5D3 is nice for my purposes:
1) Canon quality control beats Nikon (google Nikon D600 oil+dust, D800 left AF problem)
2) Better burst firing capabilities
3) Ergonomically more comfortable (but to each his/her own)
4) Manageable file size + ability to do smallRAW and mediumRAW
5) Canon has lenses that Nikon does not have or are not as good - 50L, 85L, 135L, 70-200 2.8L II. But Nikon makes a crazy good wide angle zoom - the 14-24. It just depends on what you like to shoot.
6) With the right lenses, the 5D3 produces sharper images than the D800 (a DXOMark result)
And lastly, for the record, I am not a Canon fanboy, just a shooter who wants the best gear for a particular purpose.
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02.08.2015
10/10
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If you've used a Canon DSLR in the past seven years, you'll yawn when you start using this one. The only changes are subtle. My favorite: HDR mode that stores three RAWs, and auto-selects the EV range needed to get the shadows and highlights dialed in.
Sound subtle? Ubetcha. But as soon as you open the files on a decent screen (yeah, get a 4K monitor) your jaw will hit the floor. Insane resolution. Simply insane.
YES, you need to use great lenses. (24-70 II, 100-400 II, 100mm Macro, all cool.) YES, the new lenses are more expensive than their forebears. YES, you have to keep your apertures under ~7.1 (diffraction limiting) but also high enough to avoid laser-thin DOF. YES, you need to find your tripod and use it. (We have gotten lazy, haven't we?!)
YES, if your are outdoors in harsh environments, or need to put 300,000 shots on a camera, you should stick with the 1d line (I sold a great 1ds iii on Ebay today).
And, OK, if you want to shoot in candlelight or shoot 4K video, you should probably get the new Sony mirrorless.
And, OF COURSE, Canon's engineers should have to apologize for not incorporating any modern features into this camera. Wifi, GPS, modern video, "apps..." No way. This is just for people who take stills and want all their magic in the "darkroom."
Bottom line: if you want to get great landscapes / architecture / studio shots, THIS is the successor to the 1ds iii.
Sound subtle? Ubetcha. But as soon as you open the files on a decent screen (yeah, get a 4K monitor) your jaw will hit the floor. Insane resolution. Simply insane.
YES, you need to use great lenses. (24-70 II, 100-400 II, 100mm Macro, all cool.) YES, the new lenses are more expensive than their forebears. YES, you have to keep your apertures under ~7.1 (diffraction limiting) but also high enough to avoid laser-thin DOF. YES, you need to find your tripod and use it. (We have gotten lazy, haven't we?!)
YES, if your are outdoors in harsh environments, or need to put 300,000 shots on a camera, you should stick with the 1d line (I sold a great 1ds iii on Ebay today).
And, OK, if you want to shoot in candlelight or shoot 4K video, you should probably get the new Sony mirrorless.
And, OF COURSE, Canon's engineers should have to apologize for not incorporating any modern features into this camera. Wifi, GPS, modern video, "apps..." No way. This is just for people who take stills and want all their magic in the "darkroom."
Bottom line: if you want to get great landscapes / architecture / studio shots, THIS is the successor to the 1ds iii.
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01.09.2016
10/10
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Этот продукт является хорошим и GPS - Системы WiFi так хорошо
Скроменый эксперт
10.08.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
To have a 75 MB file from a 50 MP sensor for one-twentieth the price of a Hasselblad is an extraordinary gift. And that's what this camera delivers. The images are sharp as a tack. There's a lot said about moire with the SR version, but if you look at comparisons between the same scene shot by both cameras, there's still moire in photos shot by the S, just not as vivid, but certainly requiring correction.
I'm not concerned about the ISO to only 6400, as I've never shot a photo for sale at anything higher. Fps are not an issue, as I don't shoot sports. Poor Dynamic Range is talked about a lot, though it's the same as the 5D3 which I've owned since it came out, and there are easy work-arounds that don't involve buying the D810 or the Sony A7R.
It's almost good enough to use as a walkabout camera, but there's a big disappointment there for me. It takes 2-3 seconds for the RAW image to write to even the fastest CF card; JPEGS are a bit faster but even those are slow. I called Canon tech support, and they were surprised when then tested their model that the speed was so slow; they said it was a feature of the camera, not of any settings such as NR.
It's a shame to use this camera only for landscapes or studio work, I would have liked to have thought I could use it in the field generally. It's shame they didn't speed the buffer. Will have to stick with the 5D3 for that. 4/5, not 5/5 for me.
I'm not concerned about the ISO to only 6400, as I've never shot a photo for sale at anything higher. Fps are not an issue, as I don't shoot sports. Poor Dynamic Range is talked about a lot, though it's the same as the 5D3 which I've owned since it came out, and there are easy work-arounds that don't involve buying the D810 or the Sony A7R.
It's almost good enough to use as a walkabout camera, but there's a big disappointment there for me. It takes 2-3 seconds for the RAW image to write to even the fastest CF card; JPEGS are a bit faster but even those are slow. I called Canon tech support, and they were surprised when then tested their model that the speed was so slow; they said it was a feature of the camera, not of any settings such as NR.
It's a shame to use this camera only for landscapes or studio work, I would have liked to have thought I could use it in the field generally. It's shame they didn't speed the buffer. Will have to stick with the 5D3 for that. 4/5, not 5/5 for me.
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01.09.2014
10/10
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I am a hobbyist photographer. I started my SLR journey with a Canon t3i. Fantastic little camera, great to start out on. When the 5dMIII was released I was one of the first ones to buy one. Now more then 2 years later (I think? Times flies...) I've dragged my camera to Disney World, the Outer Banks, Canada, soccer games, multiple weddings, family functions, etc and love it more and more every time. I have a point and shoot for those times I "don't want to lug my big heavy camera" around, and EVERY time I leave my beloved mark at home I come home, look at the pictures and instantly regret my choice. I've amassed a small arsenal in lenses, have more camera bags then a girl should know what to do with, and all because I've been sucked into the vortex of SLR photography propagated by this splendid beauty. She is probably due to be sent in for a cleaning and a check up, but the thought of her removed from my hot little hands causes me significant pain.
I probably average around 5000 pictures a year at this point (again I do this as a hobby, not as a professional). My children will have lot of moments permanently captured that I get to embaress them with when they are older.
I am not the most careful with my camera, she has a few small bumps and scrapes. (Trust me, I have insurance.) We've stood out in wind and rain and snow storms to capture precious memories. I have had zero problems with the camera so far. I shoot in manual mode, and honestly any issues with focus are more likely user error then anything due to my lens or camera (5-7 cups of coffee a day don't make for the steadiest of hands). I don't notice any noise issues, but since I am not trying to zoom into my pictures at 1000% magnification and then break out a magnifying glass to microanalyze my pictures I may not be that astute to that point. And Lightroom can fix most of my noise issues anyways.
Could I have probably make do with a lesser camera for my needs? Yes. But I knew that this would be a camera that I would use for years, probably would never outgrow, and not be one of those purchases where in 2 years I would feel compelled to "upgrade". I don't need wifi or gps or any of that nonsense. I can't even comment on the video aspects because I don't use it for video. I love it because I can take fantastic photos for myself and my friends and family, and everybody is so appreciative of the photos I am able to share with them afterwards.
And I can make some awesome photo books at the end of the year for the grandparents.
I probably average around 5000 pictures a year at this point (again I do this as a hobby, not as a professional). My children will have lot of moments permanently captured that I get to embaress them with when they are older.
I am not the most careful with my camera, she has a few small bumps and scrapes. (Trust me, I have insurance.) We've stood out in wind and rain and snow storms to capture precious memories. I have had zero problems with the camera so far. I shoot in manual mode, and honestly any issues with focus are more likely user error then anything due to my lens or camera (5-7 cups of coffee a day don't make for the steadiest of hands). I don't notice any noise issues, but since I am not trying to zoom into my pictures at 1000% magnification and then break out a magnifying glass to microanalyze my pictures I may not be that astute to that point. And Lightroom can fix most of my noise issues anyways.
Could I have probably make do with a lesser camera for my needs? Yes. But I knew that this would be a camera that I would use for years, probably would never outgrow, and not be one of those purchases where in 2 years I would feel compelled to "upgrade". I don't need wifi or gps or any of that nonsense. I can't even comment on the video aspects because I don't use it for video. I love it because I can take fantastic photos for myself and my friends and family, and everybody is so appreciative of the photos I am able to share with them afterwards.
And I can make some awesome photo books at the end of the year for the grandparents.
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05.08.2015
10/10
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I came to this camera by way of a Canon EOS 650 (1988), EOS 300, EOS 450D and most recently EOS 50D. This is helpful as the camera is a major investment and it is helpful to be familiar with Canon ergonomics first. Bear in mind the camera is heavy especially when you are teaming the camera with an L quality lens - otherwise probably you won't do the camera full justice.
I prevaricated for a while about the expense and in the end purchased the camera via an Amazon sponsored link. This is a camera of serious capabilities for the enthusiast through to the professional.
I took the camera to Italy last week and only downloaded the photos to my Macbook on returning home. Wow! The images are eye popping. The clarity and detail is astonishing - truly you do not need a huge amount of mega pixels. Please note I already owned a 24-105 L lens so I had the perfect combination of lens and camera body.
The most useful feature is I think the array of autofocus options and the speed with which the camera locks on. Add to that its astonishing low light performance and functionality and it is a winning combination. The body retails at £2000 although if you shop around you may get the camera for less than that. This camera is robust, versatile, fast and fully customisable. You will not be disappointed if you purchase it.
I prevaricated for a while about the expense and in the end purchased the camera via an Amazon sponsored link. This is a camera of serious capabilities for the enthusiast through to the professional.
I took the camera to Italy last week and only downloaded the photos to my Macbook on returning home. Wow! The images are eye popping. The clarity and detail is astonishing - truly you do not need a huge amount of mega pixels. Please note I already owned a 24-105 L lens so I had the perfect combination of lens and camera body.
The most useful feature is I think the array of autofocus options and the speed with which the camera locks on. Add to that its astonishing low light performance and functionality and it is a winning combination. The body retails at £2000 although if you shop around you may get the camera for less than that. This camera is robust, versatile, fast and fully customisable. You will not be disappointed if you purchase it.
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10.09.2012
10/10
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Wow, where do I begin.
To start with, I've been a Nikon guy up until this point. Going back to my first SLR with the N80 film camera back in the day (god only knows how many rolls of film I exposed with that thing), to the D70, the D200, and the D7000. I was skeptical of all the hype around the 5D3, so being a cautious man I rented it and a 16-35 LII first. As soon as I held the camera in my hand, I knew I was hooked on the ergonomics alone. Further shooting continued to impress with it's amazing user experience, refined menus, and incredible autofocus performance. So I ended up buying a 5d3 along with a 35 1.4 L. (16-35 had too much distortion for my applications)
Ergonomics:
This thing fits your hand like a well worn glove. My hands are on the small side being only 5'7" tall, but even the big full frame body just snugs in my hand like it was custom designed for me. You really need to hold this camera to believe how ergonomically amazing it really is. It balances perfectly both with the 16-35L II and the 35 1.4 L. The physical buttons are very customizable, letting you configure the camera to make it's operation so intuititve, it just gets completely out of the way and let's you focus completely on shooting.
User Experience:
The top notch physical ergonomics and the customizeable buttons combine to make a user experience like I've never had before. I liken it to my Volkswagen GTI - everything is in the perfect spot and the product feels like it was designed to maximize the joy in the user experience. It really must be used to be believed.
Refined Menus:
Despite being a Nikon DSLR users since 2004 with the D70, I've never got used to Nikon's menus. On my D7000, changing anything takes me forever just to find the item. I've had the 5D3 for less than a week, and I can already find items right away. Maybe it has to do with Canon's method of Horizontally orienting the menus, instead of Nikon's veritical orientation. I'm really not sure, but I know for me the menu is so much more intuitive than Nikon.
Autofocus Performance:
Autofocus performance is simply stunning. I've heard it said in the photography world that Nikon has accurate and slow autofocus, and Canon has inaccurate but fast autofocus. I've used the 5D3 to shoot challenging indoor sports, and I'm blown away by it's speed AND it's accuracy. On both the 16-35 and the 35 1.4, the autofocus feels like it BITES into the subject. It's very confidience inspiring, letting you worry about important things like Light, Color and Gesture.
Screen:
While I admit that I have not personally tried a D800, several reputable review sites complain of it's green tinted dispaly. This is not confidence inspiring. The 5D3's display is just gorgeous - bright enough to see outdoors, responsive, quick, and accurate.
Why I went with the 5D3 instead of the D800:
After analysis, I felt like 5D fit my 'shoot from the hip' style of photography best. The d800, as evidenced in DxO Mark and other sources, cleary gives better technical IQ. But as most of my work is indoor sports and candid photography, the 5D was the clear winner for it's silent continuous AF-DRive mode, higher FPS (4 vs 6) in fast mode, user experience, and legendary canon autofocus.
Conclusion:
This camera was cleary designed with THE PHOTOGRAHER in mind. It becomes transparent , letting you focus on what matters - Light Color and Gesture. To me, this is the clincher. LCG are really what is most important in photography.
Update 10.24.2012
Color:
I used to convert all my images to B&W when I shot Nikon. With this camera however, I find myself loving the way color images look. Colors are deep and smooth, without being overly saturated and harsh. I find myself using Silver EfxPro less and less. I'll A/B in lightroom between the color image and the B&W converted image, and the color image has some inexplicable ethereal quality that I love. Remember Kodack NC and VC film? This camera renders skin tones like NC, and colors like a slightly less saturated VC. It's a beautiful balance - it has a soul to it, like an old Fender Twin reverb tube guitar amplifer. Smooth and soulful.
Now admittedly this could just be an evolution of my style, but I thought I would throw this in here and you can take it with a grain of salt. Also note that I think a lot of my love for this camera comes from my love of the 35 1.4 L that stays glued to it. Also #2, I always shoot RAW. So I can not comment on the camera's color modes or .JPG engine.
Also #3, I've learned with this camera to "overexpose" by about 2/3 EV and turn down exposure by 1/3 to 2/3 in post. When you do this, the noise performance in the shadows is stunning.
Update 01.11.2013
I'm continually amazed at how clean the sensor says. Using the D7000 in the same environ
To start with, I've been a Nikon guy up until this point. Going back to my first SLR with the N80 film camera back in the day (god only knows how many rolls of film I exposed with that thing), to the D70, the D200, and the D7000. I was skeptical of all the hype around the 5D3, so being a cautious man I rented it and a 16-35 LII first. As soon as I held the camera in my hand, I knew I was hooked on the ergonomics alone. Further shooting continued to impress with it's amazing user experience, refined menus, and incredible autofocus performance. So I ended up buying a 5d3 along with a 35 1.4 L. (16-35 had too much distortion for my applications)
Ergonomics:
This thing fits your hand like a well worn glove. My hands are on the small side being only 5'7" tall, but even the big full frame body just snugs in my hand like it was custom designed for me. You really need to hold this camera to believe how ergonomically amazing it really is. It balances perfectly both with the 16-35L II and the 35 1.4 L. The physical buttons are very customizable, letting you configure the camera to make it's operation so intuititve, it just gets completely out of the way and let's you focus completely on shooting.
User Experience:
The top notch physical ergonomics and the customizeable buttons combine to make a user experience like I've never had before. I liken it to my Volkswagen GTI - everything is in the perfect spot and the product feels like it was designed to maximize the joy in the user experience. It really must be used to be believed.
Refined Menus:
Despite being a Nikon DSLR users since 2004 with the D70, I've never got used to Nikon's menus. On my D7000, changing anything takes me forever just to find the item. I've had the 5D3 for less than a week, and I can already find items right away. Maybe it has to do with Canon's method of Horizontally orienting the menus, instead of Nikon's veritical orientation. I'm really not sure, but I know for me the menu is so much more intuitive than Nikon.
Autofocus Performance:
Autofocus performance is simply stunning. I've heard it said in the photography world that Nikon has accurate and slow autofocus, and Canon has inaccurate but fast autofocus. I've used the 5D3 to shoot challenging indoor sports, and I'm blown away by it's speed AND it's accuracy. On both the 16-35 and the 35 1.4, the autofocus feels like it BITES into the subject. It's very confidience inspiring, letting you worry about important things like Light, Color and Gesture.
Screen:
While I admit that I have not personally tried a D800, several reputable review sites complain of it's green tinted dispaly. This is not confidence inspiring. The 5D3's display is just gorgeous - bright enough to see outdoors, responsive, quick, and accurate.
Why I went with the 5D3 instead of the D800:
After analysis, I felt like 5D fit my 'shoot from the hip' style of photography best. The d800, as evidenced in DxO Mark and other sources, cleary gives better technical IQ. But as most of my work is indoor sports and candid photography, the 5D was the clear winner for it's silent continuous AF-DRive mode, higher FPS (4 vs 6) in fast mode, user experience, and legendary canon autofocus.
Conclusion:
This camera was cleary designed with THE PHOTOGRAHER in mind. It becomes transparent , letting you focus on what matters - Light Color and Gesture. To me, this is the clincher. LCG are really what is most important in photography.
Update 10.24.2012
Color:
I used to convert all my images to B&W when I shot Nikon. With this camera however, I find myself loving the way color images look. Colors are deep and smooth, without being overly saturated and harsh. I find myself using Silver EfxPro less and less. I'll A/B in lightroom between the color image and the B&W converted image, and the color image has some inexplicable ethereal quality that I love. Remember Kodack NC and VC film? This camera renders skin tones like NC, and colors like a slightly less saturated VC. It's a beautiful balance - it has a soul to it, like an old Fender Twin reverb tube guitar amplifer. Smooth and soulful.
Now admittedly this could just be an evolution of my style, but I thought I would throw this in here and you can take it with a grain of salt. Also note that I think a lot of my love for this camera comes from my love of the 35 1.4 L that stays glued to it. Also #2, I always shoot RAW. So I can not comment on the camera's color modes or .JPG engine.
Also #3, I've learned with this camera to "overexpose" by about 2/3 EV and turn down exposure by 1/3 to 2/3 in post. When you do this, the noise performance in the shadows is stunning.
Update 01.11.2013
I'm continually amazed at how clean the sensor says. Using the D7000 in the same environ
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30.08.2015
10/10
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I've been shooting with a 6D for a couple of years and loved it. In my opinion a tremendous camera with great image quality and low light capability. As it got closer to the time to get a new body I was torn between another 6D and the 5D3, which of course is quite a bit more expensive, almost double. Read every forum and ran the pros and cons in my head endlessly for a few months before finally pulling the trigger on the 5D mark iii, reasons being.. more advanced AF, dual cards, RAW capability with ML.
Used the 5D on a wedding session yesterday and loved it, for me personally at this point, this was the right choice. The extra Af points were a joy to use and to my pixel peeping eyes made a huge difference in the number of shots that had that crucial focus.
I spent a couple of years with a T2i before I realized it's limitations and decided I needed to step up to a full frame, then I spent 2+ years with the 6D before I realized it's limitations and decided to try the 5D iii.
You can great images from almost any DSLR, most of which cost A LOT less than the 5D3. If you decide you need the best, then you should know the reasons WHY.. I did, and this camera lives up to all my expectations.
Used the 5D on a wedding session yesterday and loved it, for me personally at this point, this was the right choice. The extra Af points were a joy to use and to my pixel peeping eyes made a huge difference in the number of shots that had that crucial focus.
I spent a couple of years with a T2i before I realized it's limitations and decided I needed to step up to a full frame, then I spent 2+ years with the 6D before I realized it's limitations and decided to try the 5D iii.
You can great images from almost any DSLR, most of which cost A LOT less than the 5D3. If you decide you need the best, then you should know the reasons WHY.. I did, and this camera lives up to all my expectations.
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17.08.2012
10/10
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Just to give a little background about myself and uses. I have owned over the years a 20D, 40D, 50D, 7D, 5D, 5dMkII and now the ultimate camera of all time... the 5D Mark III!!!!
Holy cow! This is an amazing camera. First off:
1.) Build: The 5d Mk II while being an amazing camera never felt like a tank to me. It always felt like it had just a little bit of give. Especially around the CF compartment door. When you picked it up, there was always a little bit of give in it, where you could just feel it move a little. Not anymore. The new door feels solid, and when you hold it in your hands, it feels great. The rubber grip over the door makes a huge difference. The whole camera feels solid. The way the back wheel clicks. The way the on/off clicks. It just feels like a REAL camera. Almost a like a 1D that has just had it's bottom chopped off. You just have to feel it to believe it. Making the dial have to have a button to move is a nice feature. I can't count how many times I would rush from location to location to get a shot and from where it would rub on my side it would change my dial from AV to M or something else. The new M.Fn. button is nice as well to have an extra button near the trigger to change AF modes. I do find that the trigger on this to be more sensitive but not a deal breaker. The 100% view finder makes a bigger difference than you would think. It is bright and expansive. The added SD card slot is nice, but I don't use it, as I don't feel like buying more memory cards so I cannot comment on this extra feature.
2.) AF: Sooo.... This is the #1 reason I chose to upgrade, as is the reason for most of you. After having shot 40,000 shots on my Mark II, I know what to expect from it's AF. Well this cameras AF is not even in the same galaxy as the 5d II. I actually turn off the AF points now, as there are a whopping 61 of them!!! Compared to 9 before, it's like being in heaven. It's like a wall of AF points!! ALL of which are actually usable!! I have taken it for a test run on my dogs at the dog park and my 20 month old son. WOW!!!!!! Before I was lucky to have 40% keepers at best. Now I'm up near 80-90%. The AF Servo is phenomenal. I tested it out in my dark bedroom using only some TV lighting focusing on my blinds and corners of desks that were BEHIND the TV so there was no direct light and after a bit of searching would actually get a LOCK!! With my old 5d II the chance of that was a whopping 0. It would hunt for days! I tortured the AF, and it can find a lock nearly everytime, even with the far most AF points most of the times. Worth the money for the AF alone! I was using a 35mm f/1.4 for the record. The dark AF point that has been widely talked about is quite annoying I must say. Not having it light up, esp. in the dark, makes it very difficult to locate at times. If I still did wedding photography this could be an issue. If they have a firmware fix to fix the problem, this will be the perfect camera. Don't let this deter you from buying the camera. It's a nuisance, and I can live with it, and during the day it's not a problem at all.
3.) IQ: I would say I'm getting about a 1.5 stop improvement in iso noise. At 1600 I don't even think twice. Might as well be 400 in most cases. At 3200 and 6400 it's a little more of a push, but still tolerable with some NR. Compared to the 5d II I wouldn't even try for 3200 unless I was completely desperate. I didn't really buy it for the IQ improvements, but a nice added bonus. I didn't want a bigger MP camera as I don't want to buy more memory cards so I was happy with the minimal MP improvement. Other's might not be, but 22.3MP is enough for me. The image quality is what you would expect from a full frame camera, so in other words spectacular. Nothing really else to say there. I do not use JPG so I cannot comment on in camera processing, but I hear the NR is a little excessive and there is some detail loss rather than if it was done in post processing. That is not from first hand experience, however.
4.) Menus: Menu system is much easier to navigate, and I love the fact that I can get a 1:1 magnification instantly now with the push of one button on review to check for focus, which is almost always spot on. =) Just saves time. The side by side comparison and rating system is nice. Helps me reduce the number of shots for processing later. Just a nice added bonus. The AF options are aplenty. It's a little intimidating coming from the AF menus of the 5d II. After playing around with them, and reading some, it's not too hard to grasp. The AF micro adjustment is back and can be set for tele and wide. In all honesty, the pics I've gotten so far are so spot on, I haven't felt the need to tamper with it, like I did on my 5d II. Maybe it's the AF, so who knows.
5.) Video: I don't use video much so I can't really remark on this feature.
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Holy cow! This is an amazing camera. First off:
1.) Build: The 5d Mk II while being an amazing camera never felt like a tank to me. It always felt like it had just a little bit of give. Especially around the CF compartment door. When you picked it up, there was always a little bit of give in it, where you could just feel it move a little. Not anymore. The new door feels solid, and when you hold it in your hands, it feels great. The rubber grip over the door makes a huge difference. The whole camera feels solid. The way the back wheel clicks. The way the on/off clicks. It just feels like a REAL camera. Almost a like a 1D that has just had it's bottom chopped off. You just have to feel it to believe it. Making the dial have to have a button to move is a nice feature. I can't count how many times I would rush from location to location to get a shot and from where it would rub on my side it would change my dial from AV to M or something else. The new M.Fn. button is nice as well to have an extra button near the trigger to change AF modes. I do find that the trigger on this to be more sensitive but not a deal breaker. The 100% view finder makes a bigger difference than you would think. It is bright and expansive. The added SD card slot is nice, but I don't use it, as I don't feel like buying more memory cards so I cannot comment on this extra feature.
2.) AF: Sooo.... This is the #1 reason I chose to upgrade, as is the reason for most of you. After having shot 40,000 shots on my Mark II, I know what to expect from it's AF. Well this cameras AF is not even in the same galaxy as the 5d II. I actually turn off the AF points now, as there are a whopping 61 of them!!! Compared to 9 before, it's like being in heaven. It's like a wall of AF points!! ALL of which are actually usable!! I have taken it for a test run on my dogs at the dog park and my 20 month old son. WOW!!!!!! Before I was lucky to have 40% keepers at best. Now I'm up near 80-90%. The AF Servo is phenomenal. I tested it out in my dark bedroom using only some TV lighting focusing on my blinds and corners of desks that were BEHIND the TV so there was no direct light and after a bit of searching would actually get a LOCK!! With my old 5d II the chance of that was a whopping 0. It would hunt for days! I tortured the AF, and it can find a lock nearly everytime, even with the far most AF points most of the times. Worth the money for the AF alone! I was using a 35mm f/1.4 for the record. The dark AF point that has been widely talked about is quite annoying I must say. Not having it light up, esp. in the dark, makes it very difficult to locate at times. If I still did wedding photography this could be an issue. If they have a firmware fix to fix the problem, this will be the perfect camera. Don't let this deter you from buying the camera. It's a nuisance, and I can live with it, and during the day it's not a problem at all.
3.) IQ: I would say I'm getting about a 1.5 stop improvement in iso noise. At 1600 I don't even think twice. Might as well be 400 in most cases. At 3200 and 6400 it's a little more of a push, but still tolerable with some NR. Compared to the 5d II I wouldn't even try for 3200 unless I was completely desperate. I didn't really buy it for the IQ improvements, but a nice added bonus. I didn't want a bigger MP camera as I don't want to buy more memory cards so I was happy with the minimal MP improvement. Other's might not be, but 22.3MP is enough for me. The image quality is what you would expect from a full frame camera, so in other words spectacular. Nothing really else to say there. I do not use JPG so I cannot comment on in camera processing, but I hear the NR is a little excessive and there is some detail loss rather than if it was done in post processing. That is not from first hand experience, however.
4.) Menus: Menu system is much easier to navigate, and I love the fact that I can get a 1:1 magnification instantly now with the push of one button on review to check for focus, which is almost always spot on. =) Just saves time. The side by side comparison and rating system is nice. Helps me reduce the number of shots for processing later. Just a nice added bonus. The AF options are aplenty. It's a little intimidating coming from the AF menus of the 5d II. After playing around with them, and reading some, it's not too hard to grasp. The AF micro adjustment is back and can be set for tele and wide. In all honesty, the pics I've gotten so far are so spot on, I haven't felt the need to tamper with it, like I did on my 5d II. Maybe it's the AF, so who knows.
5.) Video: I don't use video much so I can't really remark on this feature.
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08.07.2015
10/10
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I've had it for a week and it is everything that I was expecting. Instead of using Macbeth Color charts or other measurement tools, I just took it into the field and shot landscapes and scenics (what I do). It is extremely sharp and detailed. I shot some flowers without a macro lens and cropped them. Beautifully detailed images. I actually have the 5DSR and I am not seeing any moire patterns. I tested some low light images, and I did see some noise in the shadows like other canon cameras. However, I HDR'd the same images and created stunning files. Shooting at f22, I experienced the same type of diffraction as with any camera. So, the optimum apertures are still in the f8 to f11 areas. I only shoot raw, so I cannot say how it handles jpgs. I processed my images in Lightroom CC. Because of the image sizes, I noticed a very slight slow down in processing but nothing inconvenient. I used both photomatix and Lightroom CC to process HDR. The processing time was definitely slower but not intolerable. Overall, I have the same thrill of when I went from 35mm to 2 1/4 back in the film days. Actually, this is a bigger jump. I have a 5D Mark II. I would say this camera is equivalent to going from a 2 1/4 to a 4X5. Yet, you have the flexibility of shooting handheld. I am excited that Canon made this move...
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15.04.2014
8/10
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I'm upgrading from the 5D Mark II..Thumbs up for the 61 point focusing system vs the 9 point on the 5D Mark II. J Howell's, David Siegfried and Coronet Blue reviews go into very good details on the specs of this unit so I don't need to repeat that. There's a learning curve with this unit however it's nothing really crazy to overcome. I opted for the Vello battery grip instead the Canon one which suites me just fine. Now with the grip the camera is more balanced with my 70-200 2.8 and the 100-400 glass. I just love the overall feel. The shutter is so much quieter than the 5D Mark II and hitting that shutter button and the overall camera has a more professional feel to it...if I can say that. The 6fps is so cool vs the 3.8 on the 5D Mark II.
I took it out the other day and put it through it's paces during the daylight. I have to say I was pleased. The 1 thing I did not like that there was no red pre focusing point like the 5D Mark II but that's no surprise to most coming to these pages. It's going to be very hard for me to find that focusing point in a concert or play venue. I will update this review when I put this unit in a low light setting and that will separate the men from the boys!!!
I'm strictly a still photographer so I can't tell you much about the video features.
UPDATE 4/19/2014:
I'm finding myself not wanting to touch my 5D Mark II (still a very good camera) any longer. The 5D Mark III is truly a great camera I'll suggest two books to read to assist you with the focusing system and overall operation of this AMAZING piece of machinery (IMHO). Canon 5D Mark III Experience - The Still Photography Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and David Busch's Canon EOS 5D Mark III Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides) I hope this helps.
UPDATE 5/12/2014:
I took the 5D Mark III to a favorite location to test out it's ability to focus on people in a very dingy low light situation. The camera was able to focus on the dancing subjects where before my 5D Mark II would miss (even if I set it at the center focus point). I have to say that I'm thoroughly pleased with this unit!!! I'm satisfied in it's ability get the shot I want!!! Hello 5D Mark III and goodbye 5D Mark II!!
UPDATE 6/30/2014:
I shot two weddings recently one in Raleigh NC I have to say this camera really shines!!! The focusing system is great with the 600 flash head and I enjoyed putting it through its paces in extremely low light situations.
UPDATE 3/4/2015
I just purchased a Canon 135mm F/2L glass for this camera I can't wait to get in some portraiture shots with this gems. The 5D Mark III still giving me many moments of joy as I continue to try to make some magic!!! :)
I took it out the other day and put it through it's paces during the daylight. I have to say I was pleased. The 1 thing I did not like that there was no red pre focusing point like the 5D Mark II but that's no surprise to most coming to these pages. It's going to be very hard for me to find that focusing point in a concert or play venue. I will update this review when I put this unit in a low light setting and that will separate the men from the boys!!!
I'm strictly a still photographer so I can't tell you much about the video features.
UPDATE 4/19/2014:
I'm finding myself not wanting to touch my 5D Mark II (still a very good camera) any longer. The 5D Mark III is truly a great camera I'll suggest two books to read to assist you with the focusing system and overall operation of this AMAZING piece of machinery (IMHO). Canon 5D Mark III Experience - The Still Photography Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and David Busch's Canon EOS 5D Mark III Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides) I hope this helps.
UPDATE 5/12/2014:
I took the 5D Mark III to a favorite location to test out it's ability to focus on people in a very dingy low light situation. The camera was able to focus on the dancing subjects where before my 5D Mark II would miss (even if I set it at the center focus point). I have to say that I'm thoroughly pleased with this unit!!! I'm satisfied in it's ability get the shot I want!!! Hello 5D Mark III and goodbye 5D Mark II!!
UPDATE 6/30/2014:
I shot two weddings recently one in Raleigh NC I have to say this camera really shines!!! The focusing system is great with the 600 flash head and I enjoyed putting it through its paces in extremely low light situations.
UPDATE 3/4/2015
I just purchased a Canon 135mm F/2L glass for this camera I can't wait to get in some portraiture shots with this gems. The 5D Mark III still giving me many moments of joy as I continue to try to make some magic!!! :)
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19.12.2015
4/10
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I bought this camera having owned top of the line Canon cameras for 25 years. This camera is a major disappointment. The high megapixels feature is much less important than high dynamic range that you get with Nikon and Sony cameras. I own the Nikon D750 and the Sony α7R II in addition to Canon 5DS R. Both produce noticeably better images with a beautiful, broad tonality. The only advantage that Canon offers is that on some lenses the glass is slightly better. However this does not offset the limited dynamic range of this camera. Digital Photography Review gave this a Silver Award while the Nikon and Sony competitors were given Gold Awards. If you want the best in this category, it is not this camera unfortunately for me.
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22.06.2015
10/10
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Just received! Thanks Amazon for making me one of the earliest to get this Canon beauty. This is strictly preliminary review as I am still getting familiar. Fortunately, its menus and button arrangements are nearly identical to its older brother 5D Mk III which I have been using for past couple of years. Is it sharper than Mk III as they all say? I haven't decided on that so far, but it is certainly as good as MK III in this respect. The file size at max resolution are ginormous--about 60-65 mb. So do pick up a battery of: 4Tb+ hard drives to store these pictures. Also you'll need a super fast PC / Mac to post=process your pictures on Lightroom / Photoshop.
The one delicious option is "Mirror Lockup" for a predefined interval from 1/8 sec to 2 sec (as also for indefinite period if you choose the option to click twice for each shot). I use this routinely when I use super telephoto lens with 5DS R on a tripod for nature shots.
The shutter feels and sounds different from 5D Mk III b'cause of major re-engineering of the shutter. It will take time getting used to the new feel and sound.
Will come back with follow up comments after few months of active use. For the present my decision is to keep and continue to use both 5DS R and my favorite 5D Mk III,
The one delicious option is "Mirror Lockup" for a predefined interval from 1/8 sec to 2 sec (as also for indefinite period if you choose the option to click twice for each shot). I use this routinely when I use super telephoto lens with 5DS R on a tripod for nature shots.
The shutter feels and sounds different from 5D Mk III b'cause of major re-engineering of the shutter. It will take time getting used to the new feel and sound.
Will come back with follow up comments after few months of active use. For the present my decision is to keep and continue to use both 5DS R and my favorite 5D Mk III,
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09.09.2015
8/10
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I had full intensions of working my 5D Mark II for another year or two. The Mark II had really served me well, but I didn't have rain protection on one of my photo tours this year and during the week of intense rains here in Colorado, the Mark II gave out after being in the rain for 2 days. I needed a camera right away while my Mark II went in for repairs.
I decided to go with the Mark III since it used compact flash and also I wanted the upgraded 61-point focusing system and the faster frame rate. Both the Mark III and the 6D have the new Digic 5+ processor which is amazing but the Mark III can shoot at a full 6fps allowing me to use the camera in more action related situations and so I didn't need to purchase a 2nd camera for the occasional sporting events I was shooting.
On my last photo tour we did some astro photography just outside of Crested Butte Colorado on Ohio Pass and the result was some amazing images at ISO 5000 with little to no noise! I literally was able to use im... Read more
I decided to go with the Mark III since it used compact flash and also I wanted the upgraded 61-point focusing system and the faster frame rate. Both the Mark III and the 6D have the new Digic 5+ processor which is amazing but the Mark III can shoot at a full 6fps allowing me to use the camera in more action related situations and so I didn't need to purchase a 2nd camera for the occasional sporting events I was shooting.
On my last photo tour we did some astro photography just outside of Crested Butte Colorado on Ohio Pass and the result was some amazing images at ISO 5000 with little to no noise! I literally was able to use im... Read more
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07.09.2015
8/10
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I was able to pre-order and the Canon 5D Mark III arrived on March 29th. I had mixed feelings when the press release first came out with the specs on the new Mark III. Several features that were high on my wish list didn't make it into the camera, but when I started seeing some of the image samples, particularly in low light, I knew I wanted it anyway.
I'm currently an owner of the 5D Mk II and the 60D and my expectations were that the Mk III would inherit many of the superior handling features of the newer 60D. I am an enthusiast and not a professional photographer but I do make my living shooting product photography for online sales. For pleasure I shoot nature, architecture, and the occasional portraits. I'm also an avid fan of DSLR video and the fact that these cameras can literally capture Hollywood quality footage with few modifications is a big deal to me and a lot of people in the independent cinematography community.
The much anticipated release of the 5D Mark III was a b... Read more
I'm currently an owner of the 5D Mk II and the 60D and my expectations were that the Mk III would inherit many of the superior handling features of the newer 60D. I am an enthusiast and not a professional photographer but I do make my living shooting product photography for online sales. For pleasure I shoot nature, architecture, and the occasional portraits. I'm also an avid fan of DSLR video and the fact that these cameras can literally capture Hollywood quality footage with few modifications is a big deal to me and a lot of people in the independent cinematography community.
The much anticipated release of the 5D Mark III was a b... Read more
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18.09.2015
8/10
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I am a serious amateur and debated long and hard between the 5DMKIII and the 6D -In the end I wanted to get a "no compromise" camera. I toyed around with the 6D and it is certainly a fantastic camera (handles well, feels comfortable to hold and creates great images). However, coming from the canon 30D, I felt more at home with control layout on the 5D3. I prefer more controls at my fingers instead of in menus. Secondly, I preferred the autofocus capability of the 5D3. I certainly do not think this warrants the price difference between the two cameras but price was not a limiting factor for me. After 3 weeks of use, this camera meets my expectations. For the price though, I wish it had the WIFI capability of the 6D - I use the EYE-FI PRO cards which works great for me -gives me both wifi and geo tagging functionality.
Overall a great camera - about $500 too expensive, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. I will be keeping this camera for a long time.
Overall a great camera - about $500 too expensive, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. I will be keeping this camera for a long time.
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02.09.2015
8/10
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I owned a Mark II..and was very impressed with the quality of the photos. But after reading everything I could find about the Mark III, I decided that it was worth it to upgrade. I'm glad I did. I love using this camera for lots of reasonsMostly, I'm amazed at the fast and accurate focusing power and the quality of my shots in low light . especially compared to the Mark II. However, 4 weeks into owning the camera, I got the dreaded Err 20. (The reason for the 4 star rating.) I went on-line and discovered that this error is quickly remedied by removing and reinserting the battery but my camera locked up to the point where I could not get rid of the error. I called Canon support and they told me that I had to send it in for repair. It was a fairly quick turn around - 8 days total - and it cost $50 to insure it during transit. Service details report: "Your product has been examined and it was found that the shutter assembly had shorted causing error 20 to be displayed. The shu... Read more
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09.09.2015
8/10
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I am a serious amateur and debated long and hard between the 5DMKIII and the 6D -In the end I wanted to get a "no compromise" camera. I toyed around with the 6D and it is certainly a fantastic camera (handles well, feels comfortable to hold and creates great images). However, coming from the canon 30D, I felt more at home with control layout on the 5D3. I prefer more controls at my fingers instead of in menus. Secondly, I preferred the autofocus capability of the 5D3. I certainly do not think this warrants the price difference between the two cameras but price was not a limiting factor for me. After 3 weeks of use, this camera meets my expectations. For the price though, I wish it had the WIFI capability of the 6D - I use the EYE-FI PRO cards which works great for me -gives me both wifi and geo tagging functionality.
Overall a great camera - about $500 too expensive, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. I will be keeping this camera for a long time.
Overall a great camera - about $500 too expensive, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. I will be keeping this camera for a long time.
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26.10.2015
10/10
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First impression review, after 2 weeks non stop landscape shooting.
It is an upgrade from 5D -III. Faster focusing a little bit, good little new options. The sensor on pixel level give you good resolution, almost as much as 5D-III. ON PIXEL LEVEL.
On some area on a picture, in a 1:1 picture view in lightroom not as good as I expected, I did not figured out yet why. I compared 1000 of landscape pictures on lightroom: only from f1.4 and f2.8 lenses.
More contrasty pictures, the colors are very good - all little better than 5D-III but not much. It handles little better than 5D-III, I can not explain why, just a feel. ( I used the 5D-III only for 3 years.)
Read all other reviews for the obvious: Slower buffering, good detailed picture by the 50MP, etc.
It is an upgrade from 5D -III. Faster focusing a little bit, good little new options. The sensor on pixel level give you good resolution, almost as much as 5D-III. ON PIXEL LEVEL.
On some area on a picture, in a 1:1 picture view in lightroom not as good as I expected, I did not figured out yet why. I compared 1000 of landscape pictures on lightroom: only from f1.4 and f2.8 lenses.
More contrasty pictures, the colors are very good - all little better than 5D-III but not much. It handles little better than 5D-III, I can not explain why, just a feel. ( I used the 5D-III only for 3 years.)
Read all other reviews for the obvious: Slower buffering, good detailed picture by the 50MP, etc.
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27.07.2015
10/10
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Resolution, contrast, color, and dynamic range are all noticeably better than with the 5D1.
The AF on the 5D1 was a pain to make happy. The AF on the 5D3 is extremely accurate, powerful, and flexible. Warning: you will need to spend some time reading online tutorials to find the desired sets of AF settings. Bottom line is that I get many more keepers due to the superior AF.
Auto ISO and the low noise at ISO 6400 and higher is a huge benefit over the 5D1. Shooting low light is much easier now and I like knowing that it will pick the minimum shutter speed that I set.
Having 3 sets of registered custom functions is very nice and I really like that it could be set up to auto-update the settings rather than having to always re-register changes. I use CF1 for granny mode, CF2 for people shots, and CF3 for action shots. Granny mode is a better granny mode on the 5D3 than it was on the 5D1, which makes my wife happy.
Again, there are lots of buttons and options to learn, but I'd rather have that than a crappy menu and AF system.
The AF on the 5D1 was a pain to make happy. The AF on the 5D3 is extremely accurate, powerful, and flexible. Warning: you will need to spend some time reading online tutorials to find the desired sets of AF settings. Bottom line is that I get many more keepers due to the superior AF.
Auto ISO and the low noise at ISO 6400 and higher is a huge benefit over the 5D1. Shooting low light is much easier now and I like knowing that it will pick the minimum shutter speed that I set.
Having 3 sets of registered custom functions is very nice and I really like that it could be set up to auto-update the settings rather than having to always re-register changes. I use CF1 for granny mode, CF2 for people shots, and CF3 for action shots. Granny mode is a better granny mode on the 5D3 than it was on the 5D1, which makes my wife happy.
Again, there are lots of buttons and options to learn, but I'd rather have that than a crappy menu and AF system.
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14.06.2012
10/10
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Let me first start by saying that I am a former Nikon shooter. I sold all of my gear hoping to purchase a Nikon D4. That didn't happen so I got what I thought was the next best thing. Boy was I wrong! I honestly think that for the way in which I use a camera, I purchased the best camera available. The key here is "the way in which I use the camera". I'm not trying to start any arguments as to what is a better camera between Canon and Nikon. That being said, I shoot sports photography at an amature level, weddings and other events professional and also do professional video work. Like many of you, I hope, I did a ton of research on everything that was coming out in an effort to make an informed decision. Unfortunately, much of what I read seemed to be very biased. Having had the 5D Mark III now for about 2 weeks, I can tell you that I haven't even scratched the surface in terms of its abilities but, I am blown away with every shot that I take and every video that I capture.
This is not a camera for someone who doesn't like to read. There are about 450 pages or do in the manual that need to not only be read but understood. Taking a simple picture is easy and doesn't require as much planning but, you do need to know how to use both your camera and your lens. From some, not all, of the images that I have taken with the camera, I can tell you that it is a H U G E, let me spell it again a H U G E improvement over the Nikon D700 that I recently sold which should be the case considering this is using new technology. Anyway, the pictures really are 3D-Like. The colors are phenomena! Different from Nikon but just really good for my purposes. I'll be honest, I haven't yet gotten an understanding of the new auto focusing system yet. I keep telling myself that If I want to be considered a pro, I should probably be using manual anyway. None-the-less, I continue to try to read and re-read the manual to gain a better understanding.
One of the surprises that I didn't recall reading about as it relates to the autofocus system is that not al lens are designed to take full advantage of the new system. This is where knowing how to use your lens comes in handy. The manual does provide a detailed breakdown of what lenses can do what as it relates to the focusing system. For me coming from Nikon to this camera as you might imagine was a nightmare in terms of learning how to actually manipulate the camera controls. For current Canon shooters, I don't see this as an issue.
For Nikon guys like me, yes, I am still a Nikon guy, I just happen to be a Canon guy too. But as I was saying, for anyone moving from Nikon to Canon, you will have to be patient and allow yourself to become familiar with this camera and its ergonomics. The camera feels good in my hand, the buttons for the most part are within reach. Every now and then, I need to look at the top of the camera as I try to recall where certain features are. The 6 Frames per second are somewhat disappointing but only because I had my heart set on the 11 FPS on the Nikon D4 but this doesn't in anyway change the way I feel about this camera. I new that it was 6FPS when I purchased it. Attaching lenses is simple. Coming from the Nikon world, I actually don't have any issues with selecting a specific focus point as I know other who didn't seems very comfortable with it. The battery doesn't last very long on video mode but then again, neither does a 16GB card. Oh, and let me offer this...the video mode has two different setting that you can shoot in. One is called ALL-I and the other is called IPB.
The first thing I wanted to know is what does this mean, ALL-I and IPB. I actually still don't now but what I do know is that the ALL-I mode is supposed to offer easier editing due to it's less compressed nature whereas the IPB mode actually compresses the image and allow that 16GB card that I mentioned earlier to store more footage. I haven't personally seen a difference in footage that matters to any client that I have. These other guys and girls that are making Hollywood movies might disagree but again, for my purposes, I see no difference and if I gave you a DVD, you would love it or hate it without ever knowing which mode I filmed in.
As far as the video quality, what more can one guy say. If this camera were, a woman, and were single, I'd propose. I love the image quality of this camera. I actually picked up a 5D Mark II a couple days before getting this camera and wasn't as blown away. I actually like the 7D for video better. That's another discussion for another time. For anyone holding on to a 5D Mark II because of what others are saying, I say go rent one and test it out for yourself. Make your own decision; after all, it's your money. Now to be fair, I am not and was not invested in the 5D Mark II so I may be looking at this at a different perspective than some but, if you have a chance to get this camera, get it and see for yours
This is not a camera for someone who doesn't like to read. There are about 450 pages or do in the manual that need to not only be read but understood. Taking a simple picture is easy and doesn't require as much planning but, you do need to know how to use both your camera and your lens. From some, not all, of the images that I have taken with the camera, I can tell you that it is a H U G E, let me spell it again a H U G E improvement over the Nikon D700 that I recently sold which should be the case considering this is using new technology. Anyway, the pictures really are 3D-Like. The colors are phenomena! Different from Nikon but just really good for my purposes. I'll be honest, I haven't yet gotten an understanding of the new auto focusing system yet. I keep telling myself that If I want to be considered a pro, I should probably be using manual anyway. None-the-less, I continue to try to read and re-read the manual to gain a better understanding.
One of the surprises that I didn't recall reading about as it relates to the autofocus system is that not al lens are designed to take full advantage of the new system. This is where knowing how to use your lens comes in handy. The manual does provide a detailed breakdown of what lenses can do what as it relates to the focusing system. For me coming from Nikon to this camera as you might imagine was a nightmare in terms of learning how to actually manipulate the camera controls. For current Canon shooters, I don't see this as an issue.
For Nikon guys like me, yes, I am still a Nikon guy, I just happen to be a Canon guy too. But as I was saying, for anyone moving from Nikon to Canon, you will have to be patient and allow yourself to become familiar with this camera and its ergonomics. The camera feels good in my hand, the buttons for the most part are within reach. Every now and then, I need to look at the top of the camera as I try to recall where certain features are. The 6 Frames per second are somewhat disappointing but only because I had my heart set on the 11 FPS on the Nikon D4 but this doesn't in anyway change the way I feel about this camera. I new that it was 6FPS when I purchased it. Attaching lenses is simple. Coming from the Nikon world, I actually don't have any issues with selecting a specific focus point as I know other who didn't seems very comfortable with it. The battery doesn't last very long on video mode but then again, neither does a 16GB card. Oh, and let me offer this...the video mode has two different setting that you can shoot in. One is called ALL-I and the other is called IPB.
The first thing I wanted to know is what does this mean, ALL-I and IPB. I actually still don't now but what I do know is that the ALL-I mode is supposed to offer easier editing due to it's less compressed nature whereas the IPB mode actually compresses the image and allow that 16GB card that I mentioned earlier to store more footage. I haven't personally seen a difference in footage that matters to any client that I have. These other guys and girls that are making Hollywood movies might disagree but again, for my purposes, I see no difference and if I gave you a DVD, you would love it or hate it without ever knowing which mode I filmed in.
As far as the video quality, what more can one guy say. If this camera were, a woman, and were single, I'd propose. I love the image quality of this camera. I actually picked up a 5D Mark II a couple days before getting this camera and wasn't as blown away. I actually like the 7D for video better. That's another discussion for another time. For anyone holding on to a 5D Mark II because of what others are saying, I say go rent one and test it out for yourself. Make your own decision; after all, it's your money. Now to be fair, I am not and was not invested in the 5D Mark II so I may be looking at this at a different perspective than some but, if you have a chance to get this camera, get it and see for yours
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23.11.2012
10/10
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I used a 7D prior to this. I have both bodies now. I'll spare you the technical aspects of the camera, because honestly, I don't think it matters that much. What is important to me is that the camera has the ability to do what you need it to, and it doesn't make it a chore to do so. It needs to remove itself from the process as much as possible so you can make the art not master how to flip switches or earn the high score at The Game of Menus.
I'll preface the remainder of the review with some information about my shooting style.
1. I'm a RAW only guy; I just don't think about JPG.
2. I can sometimes be an IQ geek (I try not to be).
3. I only shoot in manual mode... because I don't ever remember that Av and Tv exist (I've long forgotten about P and A).
4. I turn off just about every setting that exists. Highlight priority, Noise reduction, long exposure comp, etc... all off.
5. I usually only shoot in Expanded AF Area or Spot AF.
6. I process everything through LR.
Now... here's what I like about the 5D Mark III:
- The 5D III has some wonderful ISO response, especially compared to my 7D. I was only marginally content up to ISO 400 on the 7D, but I'm happy with ISO 6400 on the 5D before I feel the need to apply some noise reduction (I shoot with all that off). This lets me shoot in darker places without my own light, which is great.
- Handling the camera is a joy, but man does it have menus out the yingyang. Sometimes it is a bit annoying to have to go from one end of the menus to another (e.g., from Mirror Lock up to Format Card). I am glad they took Mirror Lock up out of the Custom functions... of course... there are custom functions. For that mirro lock up bit, just set a "Tripod mode" to one of the C's on the dial and problem solved. Easy. In my hands, I really like the 5D III w/ Grip. It's bulky and heavy. It definitely feels like a tool and not a toy. Then again... I'm one of those people that liked the original O controllers for the Xbox. I held it in a bit of a weird way, though.
- The AF system is great (coming from the 7D). Now when I shoot with my 7D, I feel the same as when I used a 5D II from using the 7D's AF system. The viewfinder is oddly... bare on the 7D.
- The dial lock is amazing. My 7D is always ending up in Bulb or a Custom mode (it hangs at my hip from a strap). 5D III? Never changes modes, and I surely never want it to... except for tripods, which is so rare anyway.
- Images come out great (when I don't suck). This is really more a consequence of the glass on the front (and my own skills holding the camera still), but the 5D III doesn't hinder the process at all.
- Very well rounded. Decent FPS (7D is faster, which is why I keep it around), great ISO response, Full Frame, great AF, and wonderful button placement. Naturally, I could go to a 1DX from the 7D, but that's a lot of money, and then I lose the "1.6x crop factor" (which is only a composition/FOV thing; there is no actual magnification... beyond the differences in different size and pixel pitch senors and so forth. That's all really beside the point).
All in all, it's a great camera. More MP than you need, well thought out ergonomics, and so many functions. If you are looking for a Full Frame camera that isn't $6,000, this is a wonderful option. There's also the 6D, too, and they're pretty much the same thing minus some choice features. I bought this camera before the 6D came out, and I don't regret it.
If you are a professional photographer, I don't really know why you are reading this review. You already know way more than I do.
If you are a serious photographer looking for a good FF camera, I give this thing a thumbs up.
If you are a serious [money] amateur looking for a great all around camera (or a great FF), sure, I'd wager you won't be disappointed.
If you're tight on cash, buy a much cheaper camera and invest the rest in your retirement or in glass. After all, glass matters more than the camera. I've never met anyone who can look at a photo and tell me which camera it was shot with or even which brand. Lens maybe, camera definitely not. Give a photographer a Canon Powershot, and I'm sure he/she can make better stuff than I can with this fancy pants 5D III.
I'll preface the remainder of the review with some information about my shooting style.
1. I'm a RAW only guy; I just don't think about JPG.
2. I can sometimes be an IQ geek (I try not to be).
3. I only shoot in manual mode... because I don't ever remember that Av and Tv exist (I've long forgotten about P and A).
4. I turn off just about every setting that exists. Highlight priority, Noise reduction, long exposure comp, etc... all off.
5. I usually only shoot in Expanded AF Area or Spot AF.
6. I process everything through LR.
Now... here's what I like about the 5D Mark III:
- The 5D III has some wonderful ISO response, especially compared to my 7D. I was only marginally content up to ISO 400 on the 7D, but I'm happy with ISO 6400 on the 5D before I feel the need to apply some noise reduction (I shoot with all that off). This lets me shoot in darker places without my own light, which is great.
- Handling the camera is a joy, but man does it have menus out the yingyang. Sometimes it is a bit annoying to have to go from one end of the menus to another (e.g., from Mirror Lock up to Format Card). I am glad they took Mirror Lock up out of the Custom functions... of course... there are custom functions. For that mirro lock up bit, just set a "Tripod mode" to one of the C's on the dial and problem solved. Easy. In my hands, I really like the 5D III w/ Grip. It's bulky and heavy. It definitely feels like a tool and not a toy. Then again... I'm one of those people that liked the original O controllers for the Xbox. I held it in a bit of a weird way, though.
- The AF system is great (coming from the 7D). Now when I shoot with my 7D, I feel the same as when I used a 5D II from using the 7D's AF system. The viewfinder is oddly... bare on the 7D.
- The dial lock is amazing. My 7D is always ending up in Bulb or a Custom mode (it hangs at my hip from a strap). 5D III? Never changes modes, and I surely never want it to... except for tripods, which is so rare anyway.
- Images come out great (when I don't suck). This is really more a consequence of the glass on the front (and my own skills holding the camera still), but the 5D III doesn't hinder the process at all.
- Very well rounded. Decent FPS (7D is faster, which is why I keep it around), great ISO response, Full Frame, great AF, and wonderful button placement. Naturally, I could go to a 1DX from the 7D, but that's a lot of money, and then I lose the "1.6x crop factor" (which is only a composition/FOV thing; there is no actual magnification... beyond the differences in different size and pixel pitch senors and so forth. That's all really beside the point).
All in all, it's a great camera. More MP than you need, well thought out ergonomics, and so many functions. If you are looking for a Full Frame camera that isn't $6,000, this is a wonderful option. There's also the 6D, too, and they're pretty much the same thing minus some choice features. I bought this camera before the 6D came out, and I don't regret it.
If you are a professional photographer, I don't really know why you are reading this review. You already know way more than I do.
If you are a serious photographer looking for a good FF camera, I give this thing a thumbs up.
If you are a serious [money] amateur looking for a great all around camera (or a great FF), sure, I'd wager you won't be disappointed.
If you're tight on cash, buy a much cheaper camera and invest the rest in your retirement or in glass. After all, glass matters more than the camera. I've never met anyone who can look at a photo and tell me which camera it was shot with or even which brand. Lens maybe, camera definitely not. Give a photographer a Canon Powershot, and I'm sure he/she can make better stuff than I can with this fancy pants 5D III.
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19.11.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
I love the camera! Awesome upgrade from the Canon 70D! I have a complaint about Amazon customer service though. I was supposed to receive a one year membership to Adobe Creative Cloud with this purchase. I thought I was going to receive some sort of redemption code through my e-mail, and never received one. I contacted Amazon customer service, and they have no record of this promotion and informed me to call Adobe. Well, the run around began! I am still trying to figure out how to claim my subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. In the meantime, I will continue to use Photoshop Elements and Lightroom 5 for my editing.
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