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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!

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 onBurst mode* 6FPS is a major improvementPhysical 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 IIUPDATE: 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!

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 controlsIntelligent and fast autofocusGreat 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 performanceBigger buttonsThe 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 buttonWider range in auto-isoFaster continuous shootingSlightly better ergonomicsBetter AF system/AF speedBetter (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 horribleIn 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.

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.)

I'm a photo enthusiast and have been actively shooting for 10+ years. I own a 7D, whichs is my baby in the crop sensored camera world. After many years of shooting with my 7D, I wanted to upgrade to full frame. I was never interested in the 5D series, because I was more than happy with my 7D. Then along came the 5D Mark III.the 5D Mark III is the perfect upgrade for any 7D owner looking to invest in a truly full frame (24mm x 36mm) camera. The superbly constructed body and button layout are well designed for hours of shooting comfort and camera exposure operations. It's very similar to the 7D and so original 5D owners will need to get use to the change.The 61 point High Density Reticular AF with 41 cross type and 5 dual digital focal points are INSANELY FAST and ACCURATE. It doesn't matter what you focus on with this camera, you will get the shot, keep your eye on the subject and your finger on the trigger and you got it. By far the best AF system I've ever experienced.The LP6 battery life is exceellent. You can easily shoot 700 photos and have plenty of power remaining.I love the metering in this camera. If you want to save time by not having to process photos, this camera will surely cut your post processing time in half. The color rendering with the 63 zone IFCL will accurately give you the neutral (what you see) exposure.Night shooting with the Mark III is phenomenal. This camera has the night vision of a barn owl and will grab the shot you least expect to grab in EXTREMELY low light. I often shoot between 3000-5000 ISO with very good results.A pop-up flash would have been a great addtion for this camera. However, not having one isn't a show stopper by any means. I'm sure canon had their reason for leaving off the pop-up flash - Maybe to keep it more 5D like. Othewise, just call it the 7D-2.with dual memory cards, you won't run out of storage space. The LCD display is remarkably clear and precise, even in direct sunlight. In my opinion, it's far better than any other camera in it's class. The camera show's you, in full and accurate color detail, what your eyes see.I can go all day telling you about what I Love about this camera. Now let me tell you I found challenging about this camera. With all the new upgrades the menus are a bit challenging. The menu layout is fairly simple, but you'll have to practice and remember how to quickly access the great features and customizable tweaks you can perform on the camera.The 5D Mark III is a tremdous tool. It's loaded with power, precision and have all the features necessary to capture any type of shot you have your sights on. the 22.3 Mega Pixel are just the right amount needed to provide you with crystal clear shots. This new camera is well worth the money spent and you will be more than satisfied with it's performance and Canon's customer support is very good.Happy Shooting!

I am a heavy Magic Lantern user. I used to think that the 5d mkIII was an overpriced camera, that the functionality wasn't there to justify the cost. I was wrong on every count. This camera is a beast in it's own right. With Magic Lantern installed, it's the best value in DSLR's hands-down. I can shoot RAW at 1080, and while the quality might not rival the Arri or Black Magic, it is certainly in the same ballpark and a massive improvement over H.264. The expanded dual-iso mode has simplified my real estate workflow 10-fold. The new AF is crisp, responsive and accurate. Build quality is superb, and ergonomics were carefully thought out. Coming from the 50d, I resent having to invest in full-frame glass but I would make the investment again if I had to. If you can't afford to take the plunge, wait and save. It will be worth it in the long run.

Though I don't consider myself a professional photographer (since I do not make my living from photography), I upgraded from a Canon EOS 7D to the 5D Mark III about 9 months ago, and have thoroughly enjoyed the additional photographic opportunities that have opened up to me. Just a few of the compelling features on this solid, workhorse of a camera:- Superior low light performance; you can shoot comfortably with high ISO settings, knowing that you will get useable results (pair it with an f2.8 or f1.8 lens and this camera can see in the dark !)- Fast, accurate auto focusing- Silent shooting mode; no one will know you're even in the room- Auto bracketing of up to 7 images (the crop sensor models only permit 3 images)- Big bright display- Very useful Quick Menu to navigate through settings readily and view camera status at a glance- Comfortable grip- Long battery life; quick charge cycleIn addition, the 24-105mm F/4 L kit lens is a great walk-around lens; versatile whether you're shooting landscapes or portraits. It rarely leaves my camera.The camera has accompanied me on countless trips and photo outings. I have shot at least 40,000 images in the 9 months that I've owned it, and I have some fantastic images to document my travels. I have not had a single issue with the camera and am perfectly satisfied that I made the best decision. Everywhere I go, people comment on how impressive the camera is and state that I must be a "pro" - after which they say that they're satisfied with the images from their cell phones and point & shoot cameras; I just smile and nod, smug with the satisfaction that they don't even know what they're missing :)

This is the fourth Canon DSLR I have owned. I started with the D60 then got the 1Ds and last owned the 1Ds III. Each was a step up in color quality, detail and features. I got the 5D III to get live view, better low light performance, and I hoped for better autofocus. Here are the biggest improvements I have found.1. Color. The color of the 1Ds III was very good. The D60 was good but seemed artificial. The 1Ds was much better. The 1Ds III was as good as the 1Ds but smoother due to the higher MP and had more detail. But as good as the 1Ds III was its images were not quite real. I often fussed with the color in post processing and ultimately got good rich detailed color but as good as it got you often knew you were looking at a photo. The 5D III has even better color and approaches a sense of seeing the real thing. One of the most powerful features of photography is freezing reality and revealing details we miss in the flow of perception. Shots taken with the 5D III grab more than any other camera I have used. It is like seeing the real thing suspended in time, not a photograph of the real thing. The effect is subtle and hard to describe but quite impressive. I rarely adjust color post processing with the 5D III except shots taken in low artificial light. The camera just nails it.2. Autofocus. One thing that bugged me about the 1Ds III was the autofocus. It too often missed, especially in close ups and shooting wide angle at infinity. The D60 was really bad in that sense as well. The 5D III fixes that problem completely. It has a very versatile system but just shooting spot focus on the center square almost always gets it right on. This is the first time I have gotten really sharp telephoto shots of kids playing and even more impressive now is close ups with the new 24-70 II zoom.3. Live view. This is a great feature for shooting with mirror lock up. Focus is slow so it doesn't work for shooting kids or anything else moving but is great for landscape shots.4. Low light. Best in class. The new Nikons are reported to be better in the shadows but I have no complaints. The 1Ds III only went to ISO 1600. The 5D III goes much higher. With the 1Ds III ISO 400 was certainly useable but had noticeable grain. There is hardly any grain in the 5D III up to ISO 800.I have not shot the new Nikons but I will say without reservation that the 5D III with the new Canon zooms, especially the new 24-70, is state of the art. It has also finally sunk in that bodies, even the very best, become outdated after a few years. Spending $7,000 for a 1D body makes sense for someone who beats a camera up making a living but the 5D series now offers a much better option for everyone else.

Upgraded from Canon 7D and WOW I like the images from the 5D MK III. I thought my 7D took pictures, but with the 5D MK II you can tell which camera took the pictures by looking at the images. The new magic Digit 5 processor and full frame makes a difference. Color reproduction is true to life. the camera focuses fast and accurate and one of the nicest features that I found is its ability to focus quickly in relatively low light. I have taken pictures at 4000 ISO that took as good as my 7D at 1000 ISO. There were other reasons why I purchase this particular model, such as full frame sensor dual storage media, 3.2 screen is awesome and load of new features. But once you hold this camera in your hands you will quickly see that you have made the right decision.

I'm a photo enthusiast, not a pro. Like others have said, this camera is truly the Jack of all Trades. It does everything well. This is the first time that I upgraded to Full Frame. Coming from the 7d, I liked its performance, and image quality at low ISO. But as the 7d gets above 3200 or 6400, I would have to do more post processing, images were too grainy, and lost a lot of details. In certain cases, images were unusable. But with this 5D3, not afraid to use High ISO. I was at a wedding, shot around 500 photos, and they came out great. Some photos, I didn't have too much post processing at all.1. Image Quality - excellent, sharp, more natural colors2. AutoFocus - lots of points, fast, Spot-On focus3. High ISO performance - excellent, less noise, I was able to use photos shot 6400 and above. Less post processing time4. Performance - 6 fps5. Brings out the best in my cheap lens!6. Dual Card slots7. Price - @$2700...Yes, worth it!For those considering 5D3 or debating between 6d and 5D3, I would say, get this camera. The 6d just doesn't have some of the important features that 5D3 have, which could come in handy in the future, and I think it's worth the extra $$. Hopes this helps out others who are deciding.

After turning in my Canon 40D (yes there was a time when Canon 40D was a "top of the line" in SLRs!) to be repaired for second time I began to muse along the lines of "if the repairs are costing me ~$300 each, shouldn't I invest in the new camera?" The answer came back as a quick "yes." So, next question: "Since my Canon 40D turned out to be such a pile of... of... of... um... 'feces' should I go with Canon again?" The answer came as a "no" followed by a "but." You see, although I am not a professional photographer, I did manage to get suckered into purchasing a bunch of really expensive Canon lenses over the years. SO as much as I would have loved to switch to Nikon, buying a new set of high-end lenses would prove to be prohibitive. My musings were interrupted by another notice of "Error99" by my Canon40D, indicating that either I buy a new camera, or I should be prepared to shell out another ~250-300 for repair of the old one. And, given my investment in Canon lenses, it will have to be another Canon. With heavy heart, I searched the internet for a new camera, reading the reviews of available Canon products, and finally settled on Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The camera arrived 10 days ago and I am glad to report that, despite my dismal experience with its 40D predecessor, "5D MarkIII" appears to be an almost different (and better) animal. Here is my, amateur take on it. So far.PROs: -- shooting at mind-bogglingly high ISOs does make need for a flash so last-century -- crisp-edge images -- sturdy body -- more intuitive interface -- marginal changes of buttons and dials compared to prior versions of Canon SLRs, making conversion from my old 40D to this new beastie a breeze.CONs: -- the prices is an absolute downer! Judging by the impressions I got from reading numerous posts on countless forums and blogs (and my own feelings about this new purchase) I'd rather have NO video capability (which, in this model, lacks an intuitive dynamic AutoFocus and, therefore, seriously limits the use of this feature), NO dual card use (in Mark III one can use two different media cards, but um... so what?...), and FEWER other cosmetic bells and whistles if it meant ~$1000 less for the camera. Of course this is just my personal opinion...

I have many Canon lenses but the geek side of me always wants the best tech out there. I have an old Nikon D50 from 2005 that I thought was awesome in its day but once I started shooting again I grabbed the Canon 7D about 3 years ago and never looked back. I have now moved to full frame and had been struggling on deciding Nikon D800e or Canon 5D MIII. I have a friend with the Nikon so I got to play with it a bit. Needless to say I like the product but like my 7D more when it came to speed and versatility. On a leap of faith I decided to go with the 5D MIII as it seemed to be close to the 7D in operation. I care about the best all around pictures also and sites like DXOMark really kept me holding out on the 5D MIII as the Nikon D800 and D800e rock the charts. I want to say right not those charts are not everything. I get great shots on the 5D mark III ( better then my 7D) and I liked the shots out of my 7D better than my friends Nikon D800e at the time I used it and even now based on what she takes. I know some Nikon fans are going to flame what I just said but this was just based on my one time use of the D800e (which was not as comfortable for me to use). I also did not sit down and do test with equivalent lenses. My 7D has some really nice prime L glass I use and the Nikon had a zoom lens at the time. I have seen some awesome shots come from that thing so I know it does the job but now when I see the Canon 5D (straight out of cam) shots it seems to appeal to me. I usually shoot RAW so this is RAW not jpeg. When I tested jpeg it seems Canon still has the old edge it had before with how the in cam software cleans up.It boils down to the 5D MIII being better then I expected and as versatile as my needs require. I'm sure in time I would have been happy with the D800e but I can't say I would be as happy as I am now.I'm no a fan of any brand but I do like some things that each company does. What I would give for a 5DMIII that has the resolution and dynamic range potential of a D800e or a D800e that has the great Software ISO enhancement and FPS of the 5DMIII. I take mostly event stuff so ultra high 36MP does not help me but it would be awesome to have, says the geek in me.

I purchased this camera in December 2012. Prior to this I had owned a Canon 50D for four years, and a Rebel XTi for two years before that. I had always lusted after the 5D cameras and dreamed of owning one. The price can be a little intimidating on a camera like this, but after using one for nine months now I am completely blown away by it. It has exceeded my expectations in every way. On my XTi and 50D I got to the point on both of them where I felt my skill exceeded the limits of the camera. With the 5D3 however, it has definitely given me that creative refresh where I am able to explore the limits of what can indeed be done with a modern DSLR. The build quality is rock solid, the grip is very comfortable in my large hands. The 100% viewfinder is beautiful, along with the rear LCD which makes reviewing photos a pleasure. The AF is very sophisticated and will require some getting used to if you're coming from a camera with a lesser system like the 50D. But once you learn your way around it, you'll realize it can keep up with anything. When I transfer files from my memory card to the computer, I am consistently floored by the absolutely amazing amount of detail the sensor is capable of picking up. Paired with my retina macbook pro, I actually sit with my jaw wide open while reviewing the details at 100%. I'm not a big video guy, but the short videos I have taken with the camera look phenomenal. This is the kind of camera you buy and want to hold onto forever. I surely will be.

This camera takes fantastic photos. I am a professional photographer for industrial photography as well as wildlife photography. It is all that I could ever expect for. It is nice to have the files large enough to crop quite a bit as well as edit in Photoshop and still keep the quality. I shoot in Raw format and this thing is awesome. I want another one also!!! Mine has been around the world also and is a little larger than some, however, it is worth bringing it anywhere I go with a high quality camera. It also takes first rate videos also. Only drawback for video is that is does shut itself down after 30 minutes of recording and need to plan for that for longer recordings such as presentations or such and it restarts immediately by starting it again, you just have to catch it when it shuts down.

My previous camera was a Canon Rebel Xsi which I have used for years. I got hooked on photography so then I decided to invest on this "semi-pro" model. So this review is intened for those like me, beginners.1) Its much heavier that the Rebel series; and noticably larger too. I get the feeling that its more delicate despite the fact that it is definatley better built. Maybe its the price I paid for it but I get the feeling that if I drop it even a few inches it will break. (I hope I never test this theory). On the other hand my lighter Rebel was treated like an old book and never once gave me problems.2) Dont expect to be able to use any EF-S lenses that you might have purchased, ( I knew this before I bought mine but I want to make sure everyone understands this). The camera only uses EF lenses (as opposed to EF-S). The quality of these lenses is much better, especially the L series that the kit comes with. Again, these lenses are also considerably larger.3) The full size APS sensor DEFINATELY makes a positive difference. Expect to see more of the picture but with less zoom (because of the full type sensor).4) On full auto mode picture just come out better. It definately makes a huge difference when taking pictures in dim areas.5) There is no built in flash on this camera, you have to buy one if you need it. Or you can use the ones you might have purchased before. You should use Canon ETTL lenses for best results. Anything less and the camera does not have the ability to control its brightness. This usually results in pictures that are too bright.6) Be prepared to use at least 8GB SD cards. The larger sized pictures and its 6 pics per second abilities fills up your card pretty fast. I never had a problem with my Rebel and 4gb cards. The larger sized pictures however definately make a big quality improvement.I am still getting used to this larger and heavier camera but it was definately worth every penny. The batter life is comparable to Rebel, the menu system is way more complicated but most functions are accessible via some extra buttons. I find changing most normal settings (White balance, aperature, shutter speed etc much faster).The videos this camera takes are outstanding, so for a photographer like me this is a great bonus. I never thought about this when considering the purchase but once I tried the video I was so impressed by the quality that my interest in this has grown.

The shipping is quick. Camera is opened box, just as described, never used. But I have to say, with a lot of Google searches, I doubt this camera, Canon 5D Mark III, is from Japanese Grey market, which means you won't get any warranty in U.S. The reason I questioned is because this camera only have three languages to choose, which are Japanese, English and Chinese, which only happened on Japanese version. The U.S. version should have a lot of different languages to choose. But still, this is a good camera and also a good deal.

If you're looking on Amazon reviews on whether or not to buy this camera, you're looking in the wrong spot. This is an industry-standard camera and has great features. Check out Canon's website for the spec & feature list and do some research on how the images look and you'll be sold. However if you're looking for a non-Canon brand, then this isn't the right DSLR for you. I wanted a great Canon camera without going overboard, so this was a no-brainer for me and my photography needs.

I have been holding back for sometime, wanting to upgrade my camera from cropped sensor to full frame. I have great glass so i wanted to stick with Canon. I have been flip flopping back and forth with the 6D and the 5D Mark III. the main stumbling point the the cost. for a huge chunk of change difference, i needed something to push me over the threshold. Some of the features of the 6D as nice but would rarely use it. (GPS and WiFi) After renting both to go for a test drive, it was a no brainer. The 5D was the clear winner. From the first contact, it felt right. It's not a easy choice as not everyone can afford the extra cost but for me, it was well worth the extra time to save the cash to buy this camera.

There are already plenty of positive reviews here on the quality of this camera. I agree with many of the other comments on the 5D regarding image quality, build of the camera, etc. I also believe the Camera / lens package from Amazon is an excellent vale. Very pleased.For the last ten years I have been a pro portrait photographer shooting Nkon and made the move over to Canon for a variety of reasons (which I won't go into here). Again, very happy with the 5D, but there are a few things I miss about my Nikon and bug me about the 5D.1) No on camera flash (pop-up). For the most part, these small on camera flash units are of little value. However, there are times when you need just a hint of light to fill in a shadow or balance an exposure. While I thought I would not miss it, turns out I was wishing for it the first time I used my 5D. Ended up bringing in another light for my shoot, but I know I could have saved some time and used the flash if I had my Nikon. Probably my biggest issue with the 5D.2) I really liked the position and feel of the front / back thumb wheels on my Nikon. Making exposure adjustments with my index finger and thumb was quick and easy on my Nikon. After two weeks of solid use, I still find myself trying to use a rear thumb wheel on the 5D (that isn't there). Yes there is a wheel on the back of the 5D but it's not the same style / location as my Nikon. Not sure if this will just take time to get over but so far, just does not feel quite as ergonomic on the Canon.3) The lock on the shooting mode wheel. While I understand why Canon did this, still not quite used to it. Find myself having to use two hands to change the setting from Tv to Av, etc.It's only been a few weeks that I have had the 5D, and maybe I'll get used to these things. They are very minor but stuff I have noticed as a long time Nikon shooter.....I did deduct one star from my rating for them. Great image, great quality, great value. Just know you'll have a few things to get used to if you're coming over from NIkon.

This is the best Canon Prosumer SLF so far, and frankly speaking probably the best among all the brands. The low-light/high-ISO performance is unbelievable. The color rendering is also remarkable (a tradition of Canon DSLR). The fast continuous shooting speed is very useful for wildlife photography too. Overall, a fantastic portrait/landscape/wildlife DSLR in one package.

Instead of waffling on, I figured I would get a pros and cons list up here, and then conclude with my personal opinion as a wedding photog.PROS- Only a small bump in resolution (because more MPs doesn't equal better pictures!)- Style and body closer to the 1D series, which I much prefer. It looks sleeker and handles better and is more weather-proof- Boosted ISO (although I haven't tested 102,400 if we're being honest)- Exposure compensation has been greatly increased (+-5!!!)- FPS is now at 6, which for any wedding/sports/action photographer is a HUGE plus- The AF system is much faster and more accurate (the old system was EIGHT yrs old!)- 29.97 and 23.976fps video modes are beautiful - just wonderful!- 4GB file partitioning up to 30 minutes!!! This is a HUGE improvement!- CF AND SD card storage/backup, again something taken from the 1Ds, and a LONG time coming and I can still use my (faster) CF.- Full audio control, including headphone jack!NEUTRAL- Slightly larger LCD (by 0.2")- Slightly heavier, but not noticeably- No on-camera flash (which I never use anyway)CONS- HDR mode, really?Overall there is a lot I have to learn still about the new technologies this Mark has to offer. Not all of them will make you a better photographer, and I would highly advise not running out to purchase this as an upgrade to the 5D MkII JUST because you want the latest technologies. That said, some of the improvements made such as the 6FPS shooting and the video improvements make this a fine successor to the MkII and indispensable to photographers and indie film-makers alike. The CF and SD slots are fantastic, as I currently own a 1DS-MkII which uses this same system. This means that in camera I can shoot to CF, back up to SD and then use the CF to dump the cards to my computer as transfer rates are higher! This will also save you money, as SD cards are a good deal cheaper nowadays, and will still make fine backup cards!As a wedding photographer, having a reliable camera is extremely important, so the 150,000K shutter rating is a huge load off of my back. Coupled with 6FPS, I feel a lot more confident that I will get the shot every time. I don't snap a million pictures a wedding, but I do like to shoot burst during the important moments, and the new fps rate will do quite well!Regarding the one con, is it just me or does this seem too "gimmicky" for a pro-sumer camera? I tried the mode out and it wasn't ground-breaking, I get much better results creating HDR photographs manually with post-editing. Call me old fashioned, but I had the same issue with the Pentax Medium Format DSLR that I rented recently...I just find it lacking and unnecessary.If you have the cash and are looking for a full frame with video capabilities, this is an excellent choice with the improvements made. Sometimes I feel as though the changes made to a camera (Canon or Nikon) don't deserve a whole new edition to be released, but in this case I feel as though Canon have done a fine job in creating a camera that is worth every penny to upgrade!

I've been shooting a Canon 7D since late 2009. The 7D is a fantastic camera, it was far ahead of its time in 2009 in terms of auto focus and continuous shooting speed. It is also a very nicely built piece of equipment, solid and weather sealed, but without that "heavy as a cinder block" feel of many "professional" camera bodies. The 5D MK III shares all of those characteristics: solidly built, but not huge and bulky. It features an even better AF system, and while not quite as fast in terms of continuous shooting (6fps vs. 8fps), it's certainly no slouch.Now, where the 5D MK III shines is in low light image quality. I rarely pushed the 7D beyond ISO 1600 because images shot at ISO levels beyond that exhibited significant noise. Yes, it could be eliminated with post processing, but only if one was willing to sacrifice a ton of image detail. Conversely, the full frame sensor of the 5D MK III yields perfectly useable .jpg images straight from camera at ISO 3200, 6400 and even 12,800. Of course, most folks who purchase this camera will elect to shoot RAW and then post process. The RAW images contain a tremendous amount of detail and are extremely "crop-able". I recently shot a series of raptor photos with this camera and a Sigma 50-500 OS lens. The feather detail and sharpness was phenomenal! The in-camera HDR feature on this camera is also very usable. It creates very natural looking images that are well balanced between light and dark areas.While I will likely keep the 7D as a "backup" DSLR body, I am very happy with my purchase, and consider it a worthwhile upgrade. I'd definitely recommend this camera to my friends.Of course, the best "testimonial" I can give to the quality of a camera is actual photographs. Amazon won't allow me to put a link in my review, but if you'd like to see what I've been able to capture with the 5D MK III (and the 7D) go to Flickr and search for PhotoDocGVSU.

I'm an amateur photographer and only use the camera in fully automatic mode, but it does a pretty good job.Me and my friends go mudding almost every time it rains, and we've gotten some pretty sweet pics with this camera. I actually lost my first one when I was trying to get really low to the ground and slipped. The camera fell into the mud, and the lens which wasn't fully attached fell off and filled with mud.Luckily, it was right before Christmas so my parents got me a new one. :-POverall, very good camera, but it'd be nice if it had some features that allowed a bit of creativity, like faces and props that can be superimposed onto the pictures. I also would prefer that it had Twitter integration. These minor grievances combined with the fact that some of my pictures seem a bit blurry sometimes are what make this a four-star camera. But for the price, you really can't beat it.

This has been a big investment that is worth every penny. The photos are outstanding and the multiple options allow you to shoot in just about in light. I had the 5D Mark II and am glad to have purchased this camera to be able to have the additional features. I love the built in HDR. I would highly recommend this camera with the L lens.