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Скроменый эксперт
20.02.2015
10/10
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If you're for a great DSLR, you can't go wrong with Canon's 5D Mark III.
Pros:
1. Excellent focusing system
2. Comprehensive HD video options
3. Brilliant 3.2 inch LCD
4. Incredible image quality through ISO 25,600
Cons:
1. Expensive
Pros:
1. Excellent focusing system
2. Comprehensive HD video options
3. Brilliant 3.2 inch LCD
4. Incredible image quality through ISO 25,600
Cons:
1. Expensive
Скроменый эксперт
02.04.2012
10/10
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This was an upgrade from a Canon EOS 5D Mark II for me.
Auto-focus
* As most people know, the auto-focus on the 5D Mark II was a horrible weak spot -- only the center point was a "cross point", so none of the other points were accurate enough for fast f/1.2 and f/1.4 lenses, and the focusing speed in general was just not great. Mark III has professional-level autofocus now, with a wide array of cross point locations (exact number varies depending on the lens you are using), and very fast focusing speed. What was a major down-side is now a major up-side.
Low Light
* As mentioned above, the autofocusing is improved, and the differences in low light are very noticeable.
* Canon also claims a major improvement in noise at high ISO's. Personally, I do see an improvement, but not a huge improvement.
Exposure Bracketing / HDR / Stacking
* The Mark II supported only 3 exposures with bracketing, the Mark III now supports 7 exposures -- A huge improvement in the software for anyone doing HDR.
* The Mark III has in-camera HDR processing, which is nice (perhaps to get an idea how something looks, on the spot), but not something I'll actually use for final images (I'm sure the processing abilities of HDR software on my desktop is going to be better than in a battery powered camera).
* The Mark III supports in-camera image stacking, which can be used for a variety of creative and scientific effects -- I haven't played with this yet, but this may be very useful for me.
SD Card
* Having a second slot, with the second one being SD is a very nice addition, you can now put an Eye-Fi in your second slot, save jpeg to the eye-fi, have photos show up on your iPad in realtime, and have the RAW's saved to a CF card. Great for both pros and hobbyists.
* You can have two 32GB cards, one CF, one SD, and store all of your pictures with two backups in case one card fails -- great for pro's.
* The software actually interacts with an Eye-Fi, so you can see the status of what the card is doing, a huge improvement over the hack-ish CF->SD->Eye Fi support in the Mark II.
Silent mode
* Your wedding photographer can now take many photos of the exchange of vows without making it sound like a paparazzi session.
* It is perhaps quiet enough for you to even take a few shots in places where photography is generally frowned on
Burst mode
* 6FPS is a major improvement
Physical feel
* This is something that doesn't really fit on a spec sheet, but the Mark III generally feels much stiffer / heavier / "professional" than the Mark II -- much closer to a "1" feel.
Megapixels
* This was of course a let-down to many (including me). I do a lot of landscape photos, and very little sports/clubs, etc ... For my photos, noise reduction can be handled with very long exposures, and low ISO (and other methods). That said, the camera was such a large improvement in every other way, I am still happy.
Learning Curve
* There are so many new features / modes, it will actually take some time and practice (and reading to fully utilize the new body), not a complaint -- but I was not expecting this coming from a 5D Mark II
UPDATE: After a trip to hawaii and a few weeks of usage, my opinion has improved a lot, and I've changed it from 4 stars to 5. The lower noise enables handheld macro photography in lower light situations than possible before, and the intuitive improvements to software have really made some huge improvements. While there is a large improvement to the autofocus, but only a minor improvement to pixel count -- the very large number of minor improvements in the software have made it to the point that I couldn't imagine going back to the 5D Mark II. Great job, canon!
Auto-focus
* As most people know, the auto-focus on the 5D Mark II was a horrible weak spot -- only the center point was a "cross point", so none of the other points were accurate enough for fast f/1.2 and f/1.4 lenses, and the focusing speed in general was just not great. Mark III has professional-level autofocus now, with a wide array of cross point locations (exact number varies depending on the lens you are using), and very fast focusing speed. What was a major down-side is now a major up-side.
Low Light
* As mentioned above, the autofocusing is improved, and the differences in low light are very noticeable.
* Canon also claims a major improvement in noise at high ISO's. Personally, I do see an improvement, but not a huge improvement.
Exposure Bracketing / HDR / Stacking
* The Mark II supported only 3 exposures with bracketing, the Mark III now supports 7 exposures -- A huge improvement in the software for anyone doing HDR.
* The Mark III has in-camera HDR processing, which is nice (perhaps to get an idea how something looks, on the spot), but not something I'll actually use for final images (I'm sure the processing abilities of HDR software on my desktop is going to be better than in a battery powered camera).
* The Mark III supports in-camera image stacking, which can be used for a variety of creative and scientific effects -- I haven't played with this yet, but this may be very useful for me.
SD Card
* Having a second slot, with the second one being SD is a very nice addition, you can now put an Eye-Fi in your second slot, save jpeg to the eye-fi, have photos show up on your iPad in realtime, and have the RAW's saved to a CF card. Great for both pros and hobbyists.
* You can have two 32GB cards, one CF, one SD, and store all of your pictures with two backups in case one card fails -- great for pro's.
* The software actually interacts with an Eye-Fi, so you can see the status of what the card is doing, a huge improvement over the hack-ish CF->SD->Eye Fi support in the Mark II.
Silent mode
* Your wedding photographer can now take many photos of the exchange of vows without making it sound like a paparazzi session.
* It is perhaps quiet enough for you to even take a few shots in places where photography is generally frowned on
Burst mode
* 6FPS is a major improvement
Physical feel
* This is something that doesn't really fit on a spec sheet, but the Mark III generally feels much stiffer / heavier / "professional" than the Mark II -- much closer to a "1" feel.
Megapixels
* This was of course a let-down to many (including me). I do a lot of landscape photos, and very little sports/clubs, etc ... For my photos, noise reduction can be handled with very long exposures, and low ISO (and other methods). That said, the camera was such a large improvement in every other way, I am still happy.
Learning Curve
* There are so many new features / modes, it will actually take some time and practice (and reading to fully utilize the new body), not a complaint -- but I was not expecting this coming from a 5D Mark II
UPDATE: After a trip to hawaii and a few weeks of usage, my opinion has improved a lot, and I've changed it from 4 stars to 5. The lower noise enables handheld macro photography in lower light situations than possible before, and the intuitive improvements to software have really made some huge improvements. While there is a large improvement to the autofocus, but only a minor improvement to pixel count -- the very large number of minor improvements in the software have made it to the point that I couldn't imagine going back to the 5D Mark II. Great job, canon!
Скроменый эксперт
21.03.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Image quality produced by this camera is out of this world and its responsiveness to human interaction is simply uncanny. I use this everyday, despite not being a pro photographer.
Скроменый эксперт
06.03.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
I've had all of the Canon models since the 60D in 2001 up to the 5D Mark III and they have served me well. My only concern about the new 5DS is that the specs say that there is only 1 card slot vs the 2 slots on the 5D Mark III.
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24.06.2013
10/10
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"Wanna see something real cool?" asked the old photographer.
"Sure. What is it?" I said curiously.
"The new Canon 5d!!! Check it out!". The old pro quipped as he brought it out as if it was some jewel.
Szzztuck! Szzztuck! Szztuck! The guy who shoots for the likes of Quiznos and Honda let ripped the massive shutter from the first compact body full-frame camera from Canon. That was late 2005. The price of that Canon 5D was $4499+tax. Some stupid price that I as a budding photographer could not fathom. I just bought a Rebel for an insane price of $899. Hahaha.
It felt so long ago. It has been two generations of 5d-series since that faithful morning.
Today we have the 5D Mark III. I'm not gonna go into all the feature doodads on this review. 276 reviewers before me has done enough. I will share my thoughts as a user.
As a portrait/wedding shooter, this camera is nigh on perfect. It is FAST. It made my already fast 7d felt slow and sluggish. I love how I can run around the 61-AF points. I am no longer limited to using the center-point for reliable AF-ing (5d/2). It opens up my compositional creativity.
The silent shutter allowed me to get in and close to the ceremony without being an annoyance.
High ISO capability is astounding.
22mp is perfect file size for me as I go through hundreds to thousands of images at one go.
Sure there are other FF cameras are good at this or that. Sure. I give you that.
What really make the 5d3 stand above the likes of D800, 6d, d600 or even 1ds3 is its wonderful ergonomics. I've used all of its rival cameras and the 5d3 fits like a glove. It doesn't make you think through or do finger acrobatics to change settings. Canon put a lot of thought in revising the functional button placements. Like the 7d, a focus group was referenced on button placements. The result is a tool that allowed me to get the job done - take pretty photos.
It is not without its faults. Most glaringly, the slow SD card read. The burst depth goes down when the SD card is used as dual write.
Contrast to the price of the old 5D Mk I, the 5d3 is ridiculously well priced for what it can deliver. Only your style of photography dictate whether you will benefit from this camera or settle with something else.
"Sure. What is it?" I said curiously.
"The new Canon 5d!!! Check it out!". The old pro quipped as he brought it out as if it was some jewel.
Szzztuck! Szzztuck! Szztuck! The guy who shoots for the likes of Quiznos and Honda let ripped the massive shutter from the first compact body full-frame camera from Canon. That was late 2005. The price of that Canon 5D was $4499+tax. Some stupid price that I as a budding photographer could not fathom. I just bought a Rebel for an insane price of $899. Hahaha.
It felt so long ago. It has been two generations of 5d-series since that faithful morning.
Today we have the 5D Mark III. I'm not gonna go into all the feature doodads on this review. 276 reviewers before me has done enough. I will share my thoughts as a user.
As a portrait/wedding shooter, this camera is nigh on perfect. It is FAST. It made my already fast 7d felt slow and sluggish. I love how I can run around the 61-AF points. I am no longer limited to using the center-point for reliable AF-ing (5d/2). It opens up my compositional creativity.
The silent shutter allowed me to get in and close to the ceremony without being an annoyance.
High ISO capability is astounding.
22mp is perfect file size for me as I go through hundreds to thousands of images at one go.
Sure there are other FF cameras are good at this or that. Sure. I give you that.
What really make the 5d3 stand above the likes of D800, 6d, d600 or even 1ds3 is its wonderful ergonomics. I've used all of its rival cameras and the 5d3 fits like a glove. It doesn't make you think through or do finger acrobatics to change settings. Canon put a lot of thought in revising the functional button placements. Like the 7d, a focus group was referenced on button placements. The result is a tool that allowed me to get the job done - take pretty photos.
It is not without its faults. Most glaringly, the slow SD card read. The burst depth goes down when the SD card is used as dual write.
Contrast to the price of the old 5D Mk I, the 5d3 is ridiculously well priced for what it can deliver. Only your style of photography dictate whether you will benefit from this camera or settle with something else.
Скроменый эксперт
12.12.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
Recently switched from Nikon to Canon, after 12 years using Nikon Bodies and Lenses. To me, I can probably live with all the cons listed below, but they are certainly an annoyance.
Here are my quick findings in comparison to my last Nikon camera which was a Nikon D700.
Pros compared to D700:
More lens choices and selection. There isn't a wide angle Nikon Tilt/Shift available for architecture photography.
Great Auto White-Balance results most of the time.
Beautiful LCD Screen.
Quick Dial - 10 times easier to use than Nikon's navigation pad.
Intuitive video controls
Intelligent and fast autofocus
Great high iso noise performance.
Silent shutter mode, very quiet.
IR Remote can trigger Bulb mode with one click, and stop B-mode with another click, instead of having to hold the button for that.
Pros compared to 5D Mark II:
Better high iso noise performance
Bigger buttons
The quick dial is touch sensitive during video recording, you don't have to rotate the dial, all you need to do is just lightly tap up/down/left/right and settings change during video recording. This reduces camera generated noise.
Dedicated video recording/LV button
Wider range in auto-iso
Faster continuous shooting
Slightly better ergonomics
Better AF system/AF speed
Better (only slightly) exposure metering.
Cons of 5D Mark III (compared to Nikon D700):
"Spot" metering is only for center focusing point, you can not assign spot metering to any other focusing point. Which makes composing a photo in difficult lighting situations more time consuming.
Highlight gets easily blown out if highlight tone priority is turned off. If you turn highlight tone priority on, shadow detail gets very noisy.
Horrible metering system, it's extremely hard to get a perfect exposure during tricky lighting conditions. Where Nikon's sophisticated 3D matrix color metering would always get you exactly what you want. (For example, people in shadows, people/objects against very bright/dark background, in the snow) In this case, manual exposure is the only way to go, except it's much slower to adjust for settings.
There is no way to turn quick dial to go back to previous photos during image preview, immediately following taking a photo. One extra button needs to be pressed to view previously taken photos, where on Nikon I can just press left and right to immediately view previous photos taken.
Opening CF/SD card door turns camera off.
JPG performance is horrible
In camera HDR is pretty much useless and generates sub-par results, better do it in software than in-camera.
No interval-timer build in.
I honestly think that the 5D Mark II is a much better value, if you don't need the faster continuous shooting rate or video functions.
I hope my review can help you in deciding for the correct camera to own.
Here are my quick findings in comparison to my last Nikon camera which was a Nikon D700.
Pros compared to D700:
More lens choices and selection. There isn't a wide angle Nikon Tilt/Shift available for architecture photography.
Great Auto White-Balance results most of the time.
Beautiful LCD Screen.
Quick Dial - 10 times easier to use than Nikon's navigation pad.
Intuitive video controls
Intelligent and fast autofocus
Great high iso noise performance.
Silent shutter mode, very quiet.
IR Remote can trigger Bulb mode with one click, and stop B-mode with another click, instead of having to hold the button for that.
Pros compared to 5D Mark II:
Better high iso noise performance
Bigger buttons
The quick dial is touch sensitive during video recording, you don't have to rotate the dial, all you need to do is just lightly tap up/down/left/right and settings change during video recording. This reduces camera generated noise.
Dedicated video recording/LV button
Wider range in auto-iso
Faster continuous shooting
Slightly better ergonomics
Better AF system/AF speed
Better (only slightly) exposure metering.
Cons of 5D Mark III (compared to Nikon D700):
"Spot" metering is only for center focusing point, you can not assign spot metering to any other focusing point. Which makes composing a photo in difficult lighting situations more time consuming.
Highlight gets easily blown out if highlight tone priority is turned off. If you turn highlight tone priority on, shadow detail gets very noisy.
Horrible metering system, it's extremely hard to get a perfect exposure during tricky lighting conditions. Where Nikon's sophisticated 3D matrix color metering would always get you exactly what you want. (For example, people in shadows, people/objects against very bright/dark background, in the snow) In this case, manual exposure is the only way to go, except it's much slower to adjust for settings.
There is no way to turn quick dial to go back to previous photos during image preview, immediately following taking a photo. One extra button needs to be pressed to view previously taken photos, where on Nikon I can just press left and right to immediately view previous photos taken.
Opening CF/SD card door turns camera off.
JPG performance is horrible
In camera HDR is pretty much useless and generates sub-par results, better do it in software than in-camera.
No interval-timer build in.
I honestly think that the 5D Mark II is a much better value, if you don't need the faster continuous shooting rate or video functions.
I hope my review can help you in deciding for the correct camera to own.
Скроменый эксперт
15.02.2015
10/10
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I have been using 1DS series for years and needed a replacement without breaking the bank. This has proved to be an excellent choice. I added the battery grip which not only gives a longer shooting time, but balances the camera better.
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26.09.2012
10/10
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I have had this camera for a week and with a lot of reading and experimenting I think I have mastered it...well, maybe 10% of it anyway! This is truly a professional level tool and although I was / am very impressed with the T2i this camera is on a whole different level. From the moment I took it out of the box I could feel the quality with the magnesium frame and solid controls. There are a number of excellent reviews already posted on this camera so I thought I would write one from the perspective of someone coming from a more entry-level / Rebel level camera to the 5Dm3 in terms of what to expect when you "take the plunge" - quite a plunge indeed, considering the cost.
Here are the top advantages (IMHO) compared to the T2i:
- Higher ISO. Way higher. I can't wait to take this to an upcoming campout with my daughter. I'll finally be able to take existing light pictures at the campfire!
- Full Frame. I used to shoot film years ago and this is (of course) my first non-crop camera. It is wonderful that 24 mm MEANS 24 mm again! I was not expecting this to be such a big factor for me.
- The viewfinder is wonderful! Pentaprism is the way to go. It feels like I was looking through a porthole before and now it is a window.
- Focus. There are almost too many options to choose here. Whatever you are shooting, from moving 1 year olds like another reviewer to 9 year old soccer players like I have to professional sports or weddings focus is spot on. (though I have to admit not personally shooting professional sports or weddings - though this camera makes me feel like I could.)
- Dual Card Slots. Allows many possibilities including use of EyeFi while still having plenty of capacity in a CF card.
- Huge amount of control down to the ability to micro-adjust / "fit" each of your lenses to the camera for tack sharp focus.
- Nice to have the scene modes out of the way (not present) on the mode selector dial. But also nice to have a full auto "just in case" for that emergency grab of the camera to take an ASAP shot with no time to think.
Cons:
- Cost. Of course.
- It is heavier than the T2i but it "wears it well" - feels balanced in the hand / fits like a glove.
- No flash. I know, I know if you want good flash results you don't count on a pop-up - but it would be nice to have in a pinch; though high ISO does make up for this somewhat.
- No autofocus in Video. I wonder if they will somehow implement this via firmware update now that it is available on the T4i? Well, I bought this for stills anyway.
Not Better or Worse just Different:
- Menu layout is familiar but with the joystick and 2 wheels can be confusing at first; but already I am getting used to the logic.
- Mode selector dial on left not right.
- LCD display on top of camera. I suspect soon I'll move this to the advantages.
Overall I am very impressed with this camera and would highly recommend it to other advanced amateurs considering the move from something like the T2i. The cost is certainly a factor, of course, I would not have taken the plunge without a recent bit of good luck in the market. Thanks AAPL!
Here are the top advantages (IMHO) compared to the T2i:
- Higher ISO. Way higher. I can't wait to take this to an upcoming campout with my daughter. I'll finally be able to take existing light pictures at the campfire!
- Full Frame. I used to shoot film years ago and this is (of course) my first non-crop camera. It is wonderful that 24 mm MEANS 24 mm again! I was not expecting this to be such a big factor for me.
- The viewfinder is wonderful! Pentaprism is the way to go. It feels like I was looking through a porthole before and now it is a window.
- Focus. There are almost too many options to choose here. Whatever you are shooting, from moving 1 year olds like another reviewer to 9 year old soccer players like I have to professional sports or weddings focus is spot on. (though I have to admit not personally shooting professional sports or weddings - though this camera makes me feel like I could.)
- Dual Card Slots. Allows many possibilities including use of EyeFi while still having plenty of capacity in a CF card.
- Huge amount of control down to the ability to micro-adjust / "fit" each of your lenses to the camera for tack sharp focus.
- Nice to have the scene modes out of the way (not present) on the mode selector dial. But also nice to have a full auto "just in case" for that emergency grab of the camera to take an ASAP shot with no time to think.
Cons:
- Cost. Of course.
- It is heavier than the T2i but it "wears it well" - feels balanced in the hand / fits like a glove.
- No flash. I know, I know if you want good flash results you don't count on a pop-up - but it would be nice to have in a pinch; though high ISO does make up for this somewhat.
- No autofocus in Video. I wonder if they will somehow implement this via firmware update now that it is available on the T4i? Well, I bought this for stills anyway.
Not Better or Worse just Different:
- Menu layout is familiar but with the joystick and 2 wheels can be confusing at first; but already I am getting used to the logic.
- Mode selector dial on left not right.
- LCD display on top of camera. I suspect soon I'll move this to the advantages.
Overall I am very impressed with this camera and would highly recommend it to other advanced amateurs considering the move from something like the T2i. The cost is certainly a factor, of course, I would not have taken the plunge without a recent bit of good luck in the market. Thanks AAPL!
Скроменый эксперт
25.04.2013
10/10
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I started out in DSLR's in 2007 with a 40D. It took me some time and learning and this was a great beginner camera. Eventually I had good quality glass and some know how and the 7D grabbed my attention. I bought my 7D in 2010 and haven't had a camera more than 1 year since. Then the 5D Mark III was introduced. I have been longing for it ever since. I was able to pick one up about 2 months ago and I positively love it. There are plenty of reviews here and elsewhere that cover the camera in detail, so I will focus on comparing it to my last 2 cameras; the 7D and the 5D Mark II.
AF:
I bought this camera for the AF system. If the 5D2 had a focus system similar to the 7D, I probably would have stuck with it. If the 7D had been full frame, I would have stuck with it. I loved the way the 7D AF system worked, so I was thrilled to see they brought the 5D series up in this regard. The focus system lives up to my expectations.
High ISO Noise:
I thought I bought the camera for the AF system. Then I started taking pictures at higher ISO speeds. WOW! I am positively blown away. The 7D took what I would consider clean shots at ISO 3200 and decent at 6400. The 5D2 was great at 3200 and reasonably clean at 6400. The 5D3 is cleaner at 12,800 than the 5D2 was at 6400! Time and time again I'm blown away. I already have more shots at 12,800 with the 5D3 than I have at 6400 from either of my past cameras.
Ergonomics:
Lastly, the 5D3 gets the layout of the 7D with some additional improvements. The video/live view mode setup is much better than it is on the 5D2. The M-Fn button is great to have for flipping through AF point modes. The DoF button set up for toggling drive modes is great. But most of all, in conjunction with the ISO performance, I can now set the camera to Av mode, leave it on Auto ISO and pretty much forget the rest of my settings. I set a minimum shutter speed and fire at will. The results are outstanding and this camera is an absolute joy to use!
Conclusion:
If you have the cash, I would not hesitate to grab this camera if you are really into photography. I am just a hobbyist, but I cherish the pictures I take of my kids. Now being able to shoot in low light at ISO 12,800 with good shutter speeds I am getting far more "keepers" and I honestly don't long for anything more from a camera body. I believe this one will be with me for longer than I used my 40D.
AF:
I bought this camera for the AF system. If the 5D2 had a focus system similar to the 7D, I probably would have stuck with it. If the 7D had been full frame, I would have stuck with it. I loved the way the 7D AF system worked, so I was thrilled to see they brought the 5D series up in this regard. The focus system lives up to my expectations.
High ISO Noise:
I thought I bought the camera for the AF system. Then I started taking pictures at higher ISO speeds. WOW! I am positively blown away. The 7D took what I would consider clean shots at ISO 3200 and decent at 6400. The 5D2 was great at 3200 and reasonably clean at 6400. The 5D3 is cleaner at 12,800 than the 5D2 was at 6400! Time and time again I'm blown away. I already have more shots at 12,800 with the 5D3 than I have at 6400 from either of my past cameras.
Ergonomics:
Lastly, the 5D3 gets the layout of the 7D with some additional improvements. The video/live view mode setup is much better than it is on the 5D2. The M-Fn button is great to have for flipping through AF point modes. The DoF button set up for toggling drive modes is great. But most of all, in conjunction with the ISO performance, I can now set the camera to Av mode, leave it on Auto ISO and pretty much forget the rest of my settings. I set a minimum shutter speed and fire at will. The results are outstanding and this camera is an absolute joy to use!
Conclusion:
If you have the cash, I would not hesitate to grab this camera if you are really into photography. I am just a hobbyist, but I cherish the pictures I take of my kids. Now being able to shoot in low light at ISO 12,800 with good shutter speeds I am getting far more "keepers" and I honestly don't long for anything more from a camera body. I believe this one will be with me for longer than I used my 40D.
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07.10.2014
10/10
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It is hard to say enough good things about Canon's 5D MK111. It is the ultimate multi-format workhorse shooting both amazing 22 MP photographs and 1080p video. I am a professional photographer shooting still and video images for some of the biggest car companies in the world. I have shot everywhere from Death Valley in Summer to northern Alaska in Winter. Through all these extremes the Canon 5D MK111 has worked flawlessly. Other companies have recently come out with similar cameras that shoot 4k video and have a smaller profile. But the Canon 5D MK111 still stands out as an amazing milestone in camera development. I would buy another one tomorrow if I needed one.
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27.10.2013
10/10
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I just cannot resist to share my experience of using this camera for last 4 months. I was traditionally (about 5 years) a Nikon user. I was thinking to go for a professional/semi-professional SLR and was keen to try Nikon D800 or Canon 5D MKIII and went through almost all reviews available online/You Tube. I was so confused after going through all those bias reviews which ended me up where I started- means I totally undecided where to spend money. Obviously, the benefit of doubt went in favor of Nikon D800 as I had couple of lens of that brand. Got the Nikon D800 last christmas which was covered by extended return option by Amazon which was really great. It just took me a week to realize that although it is a 36 MP professional SLR, the AUTO FOCUS and LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCE was just TERRIBLE. I just did not have the luxury of having an SLR worth 2500 euros with moderately good picture quality but terrible auto focus and low light performance. So, I decided to send it back to Amazon and thanks to Amazon again for paying me back the full amount just within a week without any hassle.
Then, straightway I took the risk of changing the camp and the Canon 5D MKIII, guys I am telling you with full confidence that it just rocks!!! although there are some minor limitations such as location of buttons..... but the picture quality is just excellent (with a 70-200/f2.8 USMII), I should not expect anything more than that, pictures are just crisp sharp, vibrant and live.... auto focus and low light performance cannot be any better than what I expected, absolutely no confusion to realize that it was worth every penny spent on this camera.... way much better than Nikon D800. So, if you are someone looking to choose any one of these 2 models, my assessment is 90:10 (5D MK III: D800). And yes, I am just an ordinary lover of photography....
Then, straightway I took the risk of changing the camp and the Canon 5D MKIII, guys I am telling you with full confidence that it just rocks!!! although there are some minor limitations such as location of buttons..... but the picture quality is just excellent (with a 70-200/f2.8 USMII), I should not expect anything more than that, pictures are just crisp sharp, vibrant and live.... auto focus and low light performance cannot be any better than what I expected, absolutely no confusion to realize that it was worth every penny spent on this camera.... way much better than Nikon D800. So, if you are someone looking to choose any one of these 2 models, my assessment is 90:10 (5D MK III: D800). And yes, I am just an ordinary lover of photography....
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30.09.2013
10/10
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I bought the Canon 7d the day it came out and loved it. I didn't know what I was missing in a full frame.
First off, some people will not like the pictures this camera takes without post processing. You might ask why, as this camera has in camera processing, excellent resolution, great noise reduction and amazing color. Well, those are all the "problems". This camera is so good, it shows every blemish on the subject. Every mark, every wrinkle, every strand of hair and every spec of dirt will be in the picture.
Now that we got past that part, lets talk full frame. Some people like the crop factor of the smaller sensors, especially on telephoto. I was one of them. I was psyched to have the ef-70-200mm L IS on my 7d as it was like having a 320mm at the long end. What I learned was I am not losing anything in zoom with the full frame, but gaining more of the picture on the short end. If I crop the picture on the 5DM3, I can "zoom" in on the picture to any point I want and the resolution is so good, it actually looks much better overall.
There is truth in the fact that you don't need a billion megapixels to make a good image. The sensor is larger, so you would think you would want more mp overall, but the larger pixels gather more light, reduce noise and are just sharper.
What I found is that I told myself that my crop sensor was awesome because I have all L glass and the pictures looked amazing. Then, when I paired that same glass with the full frame, I find it hard to want to pick up the 7d again.
So, let me sum it up. The 5DM3 is an amazing camera and I am not a good enough photographer to make use of all of the features and awesomeness Canon put in my hands. Its not all about the equipment, I know people that shoot amazing shots with a point and shoot, but for me, it is one more cool tool in the tool box.
5 Stars from me. I love my 5DM3.
First off, some people will not like the pictures this camera takes without post processing. You might ask why, as this camera has in camera processing, excellent resolution, great noise reduction and amazing color. Well, those are all the "problems". This camera is so good, it shows every blemish on the subject. Every mark, every wrinkle, every strand of hair and every spec of dirt will be in the picture.
Now that we got past that part, lets talk full frame. Some people like the crop factor of the smaller sensors, especially on telephoto. I was one of them. I was psyched to have the ef-70-200mm L IS on my 7d as it was like having a 320mm at the long end. What I learned was I am not losing anything in zoom with the full frame, but gaining more of the picture on the short end. If I crop the picture on the 5DM3, I can "zoom" in on the picture to any point I want and the resolution is so good, it actually looks much better overall.
There is truth in the fact that you don't need a billion megapixels to make a good image. The sensor is larger, so you would think you would want more mp overall, but the larger pixels gather more light, reduce noise and are just sharper.
What I found is that I told myself that my crop sensor was awesome because I have all L glass and the pictures looked amazing. Then, when I paired that same glass with the full frame, I find it hard to want to pick up the 7d again.
So, let me sum it up. The 5DM3 is an amazing camera and I am not a good enough photographer to make use of all of the features and awesomeness Canon put in my hands. Its not all about the equipment, I know people that shoot amazing shots with a point and shoot, but for me, it is one more cool tool in the tool box.
5 Stars from me. I love my 5DM3.
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14.01.2013
10/10
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After having spent a good month with this camera I can safely say that it's a worthy upgrade from the mark ii. The internet is awash with technical reviews so I won't delve too deeply into this. Build quality is improved, it feels so much better in your hands, the grip is better contoured and it feels much less plasticky than its predacessor. Image quality is roughly the same, though I find it does resolve a touch more detail and the iso handling is definitely better. 6 frames per second plus the option to use silent single shooting and silent continuous shooting (though the rate will drop to 3 fps) are all welcome additions (the heavy audible thunk of shutters in quiet church is not a good thing!).
Autofocus options and deliveration are awesome and not nearly as complicated as some people have made out. Select AI Servo, your autofocus preset/case and all autofocus points (61, 41 of which, lens depending, are cross type!) and it'll track a moving subject without much of a problem; it's a very satisfying thing to see the selected points skim across the scene as they track an object. This alone would make a good arguement for upgrading compared to the mark ii's measly 9 points and sketchy autofocus.
Calibrating zoom/telephoto lenses is now made more accurate with the ability to to calibrate the wide and the telephoto ends independantly, very useful.
The screen is larger with an improved resolution and is lovely to view images on. We now the ability to rate and compare images side by side on the screen and the option to edit raw images in-camera to a point. A zoom button has been added to the left hand side, and, whilst it takes a bit getting used to being in that position compared to the mark ii's zoom buttons, it becomes second nature very quickly.
I'm not a videographer so I can't comment on that side of things though I have tried it out using my 35mm f/1.4 and was pleased with the image clarity and sound.
There are a host of other functions to explore and I thoroughly recommend taking the time to familiarise yourself with them.
Oh, and here's a little tip about something that's been irking a few folk on the internet and isn't obvious in the mark iii instructions; to bring up the AF point selection display on the rear screen, press the Info button 3 times (which will cycle through a couple of things before returning to the normal aperture/shutter speed etc display, now when you press the AF point selection button the options appear on the rear screen rather than the top one).
Once you use this camera you will still love the mark ii but really appreciate how the mark iii has been improved and will not regret buying it. Prices are dropping (I got mine for £1800) making it very good value for money.
Hope this review helps in your choice.
Autofocus options and deliveration are awesome and not nearly as complicated as some people have made out. Select AI Servo, your autofocus preset/case and all autofocus points (61, 41 of which, lens depending, are cross type!) and it'll track a moving subject without much of a problem; it's a very satisfying thing to see the selected points skim across the scene as they track an object. This alone would make a good arguement for upgrading compared to the mark ii's measly 9 points and sketchy autofocus.
Calibrating zoom/telephoto lenses is now made more accurate with the ability to to calibrate the wide and the telephoto ends independantly, very useful.
The screen is larger with an improved resolution and is lovely to view images on. We now the ability to rate and compare images side by side on the screen and the option to edit raw images in-camera to a point. A zoom button has been added to the left hand side, and, whilst it takes a bit getting used to being in that position compared to the mark ii's zoom buttons, it becomes second nature very quickly.
I'm not a videographer so I can't comment on that side of things though I have tried it out using my 35mm f/1.4 and was pleased with the image clarity and sound.
There are a host of other functions to explore and I thoroughly recommend taking the time to familiarise yourself with them.
Oh, and here's a little tip about something that's been irking a few folk on the internet and isn't obvious in the mark iii instructions; to bring up the AF point selection display on the rear screen, press the Info button 3 times (which will cycle through a couple of things before returning to the normal aperture/shutter speed etc display, now when you press the AF point selection button the options appear on the rear screen rather than the top one).
Once you use this camera you will still love the mark ii but really appreciate how the mark iii has been improved and will not regret buying it. Prices are dropping (I got mine for £1800) making it very good value for money.
Hope this review helps in your choice.
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12.12.2013
10/10
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I waffled between the 5D and the 1D Mark III (I do mostly sports and dance and I REALLY wanted the higher FPS), but I simply couldn't justify the cost difference since I'm not a "professional". That said, I came from a 40D and this thing is awesome in so many ways I can't even get into it, but here are the highlights:
Fill frame and expanded ISO = WOW. With my 40D I had trouble shooting at 1600 ISO, much less 3200 ISO, but with the 5D I have no issues letting it get into the 12,000 or even 25,000 ISO range because the images are so big post camera noise reduction is a breeze. I use Lightroom and for the most part I can clean up a 25,600 ISO image without using Photoshop and Noiseware. Very impressive.
I can go manual and set my shutter and aperture and truly let the camera determine what the ISO should be (up to 25,600ISO I think). This is a REALLY big deal coming from where I was where the 40D could only move between 100 and 400 ISO, and generally stayed firmly planted in the 400 ISO setting. LOL
The camera working with my flash in manual mode works much better than the 40D. I can't really explain this one other than taking shots in manual mode with flash on the 40D was always a challenge having to adjust ISO, shutter, and aperture to keep images from being over or underexposed. This baby just does it - period.
All in all a very good purchase and one that my wife would certainly choke me for if she had any idea what this baby cost. She certainly enjoys the image results of our little dancing/cheering/tumbling beauties as well as baseball, football, volleyball and basketball, so it's worth it to me!
Fill frame and expanded ISO = WOW. With my 40D I had trouble shooting at 1600 ISO, much less 3200 ISO, but with the 5D I have no issues letting it get into the 12,000 or even 25,000 ISO range because the images are so big post camera noise reduction is a breeze. I use Lightroom and for the most part I can clean up a 25,600 ISO image without using Photoshop and Noiseware. Very impressive.
I can go manual and set my shutter and aperture and truly let the camera determine what the ISO should be (up to 25,600ISO I think). This is a REALLY big deal coming from where I was where the 40D could only move between 100 and 400 ISO, and generally stayed firmly planted in the 400 ISO setting. LOL
The camera working with my flash in manual mode works much better than the 40D. I can't really explain this one other than taking shots in manual mode with flash on the 40D was always a challenge having to adjust ISO, shutter, and aperture to keep images from being over or underexposed. This baby just does it - period.
All in all a very good purchase and one that my wife would certainly choke me for if she had any idea what this baby cost. She certainly enjoys the image results of our little dancing/cheering/tumbling beauties as well as baseball, football, volleyball and basketball, so it's worth it to me!
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28.09.2014
10/10
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I've had this camera for over a year now and it still awesome! I came from the Canon 50D, going to 5D is amazing! There's really nothing more I can say about this camera that haven't been said yet. So I will just talk about why I upgraded…
1. Full frame goodness!
2. If you are thinking about 5D, you probably already have non-cropped lenses, take full advantage of them!
3. Awesome night time speeds!
4. If you have babies, the silent mode is helpful!
5. There's more, but this is all I can come up with now.
So, if you have the budget for this camera, go for it, if not, Canon's sensor cameras are awesome, you can't go wrong with them!
1. Full frame goodness!
2. If you are thinking about 5D, you probably already have non-cropped lenses, take full advantage of them!
3. Awesome night time speeds!
4. If you have babies, the silent mode is helpful!
5. There's more, but this is all I can come up with now.
So, if you have the budget for this camera, go for it, if not, Canon's sensor cameras are awesome, you can't go wrong with them!
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28.01.2013
10/10
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Over three years, 22 countries and more than 18,000 images, for both leisure and work, I've used the Olympus 4/3 format (e-620). Their lightweight bodies and spectacular glass equaled an amazing combination that shines through in the images I took. As a matter of fact, Olympus is known for saying that the 4/3 sensor produces images that are of a quality that's more than enough for what most photographers need. I can attest to the truth of this statement. However, over time this system became not enough for what I came to need. Eventually, I outgrew the equipment. That fact, coupled with many comparisons of images taken with full frame cameras from several manufacturers, sparked my interest in the Canon 5D MKIII specifically. From the onset of handling the MKIII it's quality is apparent. It screams of a certain rare capability, ergonomic usefullness and build that, to my eye, altogether is stunningly beautiful. From its deep grip to the broadness of its shoulders to the sleek curvature of it's pentaprism hump the 5D MKIII is everything that the MKII desired to be. The ergonomics are superb and all of the proper buttons either click or pleasantly mush as need. For example, the shutter button effortlessly presses through past the focusing point, almost floating down. Then, devoid of any discernible interruption, the shot breaks. This fluidity, without the commonplace "click", equals a vibration-free capture reducing camera shake which, in theory, equates to sharper images.
The gripping surfaces of the camera's body are tackey and impart a confidence of positive grip. The camera, handheld, never feels like it's going to slip--even with sweaty hands or in moist environments. In fact, this tackiness combined with the aforementioned deepened grip make the camera feel almost attached to the hand as if IT doesn't want to let go. Furthermore, the placement and enlargement of the DOF preview button is within perfect access to the ring finger; not once have I missed this button when I've needed it.
In reading several other reviews about this camera I've come across a few complaints about the rearrangement of some of its rear buttons. Although this rearrangement prevents total one-handed operation of the camera's most used functions, I personally see a method to Canon's madness......draw an imaginary line down and through the viewfinder and LCD......on the right half are all the primary buttons needed for image capture. On the left half are all the buttons for everything else. It really is that simple. Which, I believe, was Canon's direct intent: to distill down and simplify this rendition of its 5D moniker to the most purpose-driven and purpose built, no nonsensely refined and polished version to date.
The gripping surfaces of the camera's body are tackey and impart a confidence of positive grip. The camera, handheld, never feels like it's going to slip--even with sweaty hands or in moist environments. In fact, this tackiness combined with the aforementioned deepened grip make the camera feel almost attached to the hand as if IT doesn't want to let go. Furthermore, the placement and enlargement of the DOF preview button is within perfect access to the ring finger; not once have I missed this button when I've needed it.
In reading several other reviews about this camera I've come across a few complaints about the rearrangement of some of its rear buttons. Although this rearrangement prevents total one-handed operation of the camera's most used functions, I personally see a method to Canon's madness......draw an imaginary line down and through the viewfinder and LCD......on the right half are all the primary buttons needed for image capture. On the left half are all the buttons for everything else. It really is that simple. Which, I believe, was Canon's direct intent: to distill down and simplify this rendition of its 5D moniker to the most purpose-driven and purpose built, no nonsensely refined and polished version to date.
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08.02.2013
8/10
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In the past, I've owned all of the 5D series models and they have all been very good, so when they announced the release of the MKIII, its fair to say that without even using it, you know it was going to be good. I did however wait several months before buying it as its initial price of £3,000.00 was, in my view way too high - as was the battery grip which was ludicrously priced at over £300.00. I paid around £2399.00 plus £150.00 for the grip. Patience rewards as they say...
The MKIII looks and feels much more solid than the MKII. I quite like bulky cameras, so that wasn't a problem for me. They've changed some of the buttons and switches around, which you get used to fairly quickly.
As for its performance, I have to say that I was initially disappointed with its out-of-the-box settings. The first thing I noticed was that the images were slightly on the soft side (BTW I shoot RAW 100% of the time). They were not as sharp as the MKII's images. Therefore I calibrated the camera to my lenses using the FoCal software, which helped improve matters, but it still wasn't right. After asking around, I was advised that if you turn off all noise reduction in the cameras menus, that can help. I tried it and the camera thankfully started to produce razor sharp images.
As widely reported, the focussing system has been improved. Indeed the control on how you can make your camera behave on the focussing front is massive. Way OTT for my liking. A fairly large proportion of the 400 page (yes, 400 pages!!!) instruction manual is dedicated to how you can set focussing parameters for the numerous shooting modes.
Noise is well controlled, but as I'm a studio-based portrait photographer, I primarily shoot at 100 ISO. I did have a play around with the camera set to high ISO settings and its performance is impressive.
The one thing that did take a while to get set properly was the white balance. Being a portrait photographer, neutral skin tones are very important to me. Out of the 3 5D's there has been, the MKI produced the best flesh tones. The MKII's flesh tones were slightly on the red/orange side, whilst the MKIII's flesh tones are on the yellowish side - along with a very slight green tint in the darker/shadow tones. It took a few shoots before I got the setting right, which I set using the Custom White Balance setting. Flesh tones look much better now - although they still look a tiny bit yellow. Thankfully the green tinge has just about disappeared now.
Apparently, the camera can do HD video too, but its a feature that I'm unlikely to use. The video side doesn't interest me.
All in all a good camera.
The MKIII looks and feels much more solid than the MKII. I quite like bulky cameras, so that wasn't a problem for me. They've changed some of the buttons and switches around, which you get used to fairly quickly.
As for its performance, I have to say that I was initially disappointed with its out-of-the-box settings. The first thing I noticed was that the images were slightly on the soft side (BTW I shoot RAW 100% of the time). They were not as sharp as the MKII's images. Therefore I calibrated the camera to my lenses using the FoCal software, which helped improve matters, but it still wasn't right. After asking around, I was advised that if you turn off all noise reduction in the cameras menus, that can help. I tried it and the camera thankfully started to produce razor sharp images.
As widely reported, the focussing system has been improved. Indeed the control on how you can make your camera behave on the focussing front is massive. Way OTT for my liking. A fairly large proportion of the 400 page (yes, 400 pages!!!) instruction manual is dedicated to how you can set focussing parameters for the numerous shooting modes.
Noise is well controlled, but as I'm a studio-based portrait photographer, I primarily shoot at 100 ISO. I did have a play around with the camera set to high ISO settings and its performance is impressive.
The one thing that did take a while to get set properly was the white balance. Being a portrait photographer, neutral skin tones are very important to me. Out of the 3 5D's there has been, the MKI produced the best flesh tones. The MKII's flesh tones were slightly on the red/orange side, whilst the MKIII's flesh tones are on the yellowish side - along with a very slight green tint in the darker/shadow tones. It took a few shoots before I got the setting right, which I set using the Custom White Balance setting. Flesh tones look much better now - although they still look a tiny bit yellow. Thankfully the green tinge has just about disappeared now.
Apparently, the camera can do HD video too, but its a feature that I'm unlikely to use. The video side doesn't interest me.
All in all a good camera.
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20.02.2015
10/10
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What's there to say, this guy was the king for a long time. It's lasted me years and it's super reliable. Looking forward to the next iteration.
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14.08.2014
10/10
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This camera is amazing.
The price is nuts, but if you are looking at this camera then you already know what it's all about and are ready to shell out the big bucks.
I jumped from my nearly decade-old 20D to this, and obviously it's a whole new level. If you have any investment at all in L series glass and/or fast primes, you really need this camera body. My photos were nice before, but the full frame sensor, working in concert with fast lenses (especially the fast primes) is simply awesome.
The only, and I mean the ONLY negative, is lack of autofocus during movie recording. Even that isn't all that bad, if you prepare for it properly.
I guess another negative is that this body is so amazing, I want to spend even MORE money on glass.
The price is nuts, but if you are looking at this camera then you already know what it's all about and are ready to shell out the big bucks.
I jumped from my nearly decade-old 20D to this, and obviously it's a whole new level. If you have any investment at all in L series glass and/or fast primes, you really need this camera body. My photos were nice before, but the full frame sensor, working in concert with fast lenses (especially the fast primes) is simply awesome.
The only, and I mean the ONLY negative, is lack of autofocus during movie recording. Even that isn't all that bad, if you prepare for it properly.
I guess another negative is that this body is so amazing, I want to spend even MORE money on glass.
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14.09.2014
10/10
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An amazing studio camera and videocamera. Stunning photos in natural light (wedding photography, etc.), 61 point autofocus and all of the bells and whistles so well described in the top reviews here. Filmed a recent short documentary with this camera, which was borrowed, and was astonished with the image quality-- truly professional and 1000x better than any other camera I have used. The results really shocked me-- I had no idea how much of a difference a real studio camera could make in creating an engaging and compelling film. Using it in the same conditions with my regular camera-- the difference in quality was phenomenal. In short, this camera absolutely rocks. :)
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28.09.2014
10/10
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I've been a long time Canon user. In my opinion their glass is the best on the market and therefore their camera bodies are a necessity. However their cameras are no slouches either and the mark iii is no exception.
Admittedly I've been disappointed by Canon printers and think Canon should stick with what they do best. And that's what they do here with the mark iii. This is just what you'd expect from a pro DSLR. Durable, great auto focus, and love all of the customization it provides.
Yes the price point is high but typical for a pro DSLR.
Would definitely recommend this camera body for serious pros
Admittedly I've been disappointed by Canon printers and think Canon should stick with what they do best. And that's what they do here with the mark iii. This is just what you'd expect from a pro DSLR. Durable, great auto focus, and love all of the customization it provides.
Yes the price point is high but typical for a pro DSLR.
Would definitely recommend this camera body for serious pros
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04.02.2014
10/10
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Okay, you've heard plenty about this excellent camera already. But if you are getting ready to pull the trigger on the 5D III, keep reading.
I'm a photojournalist and missed the recent Black Friday deals and rebates (grump!) Suddenly my work changed and I simply HAD to replace my current 5D II bodies with two 5D III bodies. I saved about $600 by checking out the "used" deals. I bought two completely NEW, UNUSED cameras that simply had the 24-105 kit lens removed from the box. Everything else was in there, unopened, and the cameras untouched with the original warranty.
I've shot hundreds of assignments with the 5D III cameras and am loving the heck out of them! Compared to the 5D II, the 5D III offers far superior focusing, better low light sensitivity and six frames per second. The "quiet" shooting mode works great at concerts, churches and other venues where you need to remain inconspicuous. The single drawback is that Canon crippled the SD card slot rendering SD almost useless for action photography. With that one exception, it is what the 5D II should have been.
Update: after a year of professional shooting, I'm more pleased than ever with my two 5D III bodies. Low light sensitivity appears to be a solid two stops better than the 5D II, and the little-discussed "quiet" mode for shooting is a wonderful addition for working during plays, concerts, churches, etc.
I'm a photojournalist and missed the recent Black Friday deals and rebates (grump!) Suddenly my work changed and I simply HAD to replace my current 5D II bodies with two 5D III bodies. I saved about $600 by checking out the "used" deals. I bought two completely NEW, UNUSED cameras that simply had the 24-105 kit lens removed from the box. Everything else was in there, unopened, and the cameras untouched with the original warranty.
I've shot hundreds of assignments with the 5D III cameras and am loving the heck out of them! Compared to the 5D II, the 5D III offers far superior focusing, better low light sensitivity and six frames per second. The "quiet" shooting mode works great at concerts, churches and other venues where you need to remain inconspicuous. The single drawback is that Canon crippled the SD card slot rendering SD almost useless for action photography. With that one exception, it is what the 5D II should have been.
Update: after a year of professional shooting, I'm more pleased than ever with my two 5D III bodies. Low light sensitivity appears to be a solid two stops better than the 5D II, and the little-discussed "quiet" mode for shooting is a wonderful addition for working during plays, concerts, churches, etc.
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13.04.2013
10/10
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I've used Canon digital cameras for about 10 years now. (in 35mm days I was a Nikon guy.) The 5DIII is my favorite - it just feels "right". The button positions and functions all work as I expect them. You can customize many functions through the menus so I could make it feel like I wanted it to.
In the last year, I've taken a bit over 10,000 frames, including a wedding and a trip to Europe.
I find the additional light metering points and control to be very useful and is much better than that 5DII.
I find the auto focus works far better and faster than the 5DII as well (using the same Canon L lenses). Even in tough situations it gets that razor-sharp focus point right where I want it when I push the button. When it doesn't its invariably my fault, and many times when it would be my fault it gets it right anyway.
The low-light capabilities are STUNNING (and very handy!) - I routinely shoot at 6400 and even 12500 ISO. In fact, this camera lets you FIX the aperture AND the speed and then it adjusts the ISO. I've used this capability at stage performances and when shooting children - instances when I needed speed and DOF, but the light levels were flipping all over the place. You can also set a limit to how HIGH it will let the ISO go (over 12,500 I find that noise gets too high for some uses). This prevents unpleasnt surprises later.
The quality of the RAW files is superb. (SIDEBAR: I don't bother with JPEG's anymore. It is just too easy to shoot raw, load it into Adobe Lightroom, zip through doing crop and adjustments, and then export to whatever sized JPEGS I need. Using RAW has let me resolve many color balance problems (mixed light sources) and has allowed me to bring back detail in shadows and highlights that would have been lost in JPEGS.
The self-cleaning sensor has yet to miss a spec of dust, which is saying a lot, since I'm continually having to clean the sensor on my 5DII and my 20D's (yes, I still use them from time to time.)
I bought this primarily for the "silent shutter" mode for use at my daughter's wedding. I've found that amazingly helpful when shooting people, but the real upgrade is in the focus, metering and sensor quality.
VERY MUCH worth the investment (well, ok, the expenditure, since my only real return is great pleasure in getting the photos I want.)
In the last year, I've taken a bit over 10,000 frames, including a wedding and a trip to Europe.
I find the additional light metering points and control to be very useful and is much better than that 5DII.
I find the auto focus works far better and faster than the 5DII as well (using the same Canon L lenses). Even in tough situations it gets that razor-sharp focus point right where I want it when I push the button. When it doesn't its invariably my fault, and many times when it would be my fault it gets it right anyway.
The low-light capabilities are STUNNING (and very handy!) - I routinely shoot at 6400 and even 12500 ISO. In fact, this camera lets you FIX the aperture AND the speed and then it adjusts the ISO. I've used this capability at stage performances and when shooting children - instances when I needed speed and DOF, but the light levels were flipping all over the place. You can also set a limit to how HIGH it will let the ISO go (over 12,500 I find that noise gets too high for some uses). This prevents unpleasnt surprises later.
The quality of the RAW files is superb. (SIDEBAR: I don't bother with JPEG's anymore. It is just too easy to shoot raw, load it into Adobe Lightroom, zip through doing crop and adjustments, and then export to whatever sized JPEGS I need. Using RAW has let me resolve many color balance problems (mixed light sources) and has allowed me to bring back detail in shadows and highlights that would have been lost in JPEGS.
The self-cleaning sensor has yet to miss a spec of dust, which is saying a lot, since I'm continually having to clean the sensor on my 5DII and my 20D's (yes, I still use them from time to time.)
I bought this primarily for the "silent shutter" mode for use at my daughter's wedding. I've found that amazingly helpful when shooting people, but the real upgrade is in the focus, metering and sensor quality.
VERY MUCH worth the investment (well, ok, the expenditure, since my only real return is great pleasure in getting the photos I want.)
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17.07.2014
10/10
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I'm still learning how to use the camera and so far, because I use manual focus, I've not had occasion to try out its auto focus possibilities. However, the results so far have been excellent. One of the features that I most appreciate with this and the 6D is the settings information panel on the top right-hand side of the camera. Because of the extraordinarily bright light here in Arizona, using the LCD screen to check/change such things as the ISO, the aperture, speed and so on is a no-no for me because the glare makes seeing anything on it impossible. But then that is/was true for all of the DSLRs that I've owned; the unfortunate thing about the EOS Rebel cameras was that there was no choice: to see/change the parameters the LCD screen had to be used. I'd recommend the 5D Mark III to anyone.
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