Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Canon EOS 5D Mark III Kit

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 still getting used to this amazing tool! I upgraded from a Canon 50D and could not be more pleased. It took me a long time to wrap my brain around the pricetag, but a good sale and a whole bunch of Amazon Bucks made it happen. The ISO sensitivity is absolutely incredible! Combine that with the excellent Image Stabilization on this "kit" lens and handheld photos in low light are MUCH more likely to be sharp with minimal noise. Crank the ISO *WAY* up and the noise gets pretty noticeable, but I can deal with that much better than a blurry image from camera shake or a slightly moving subject. Batteries seem to last a long, long time. Where I used to carry 5 extra BP-511 batteries for the 50D for a day of walkaround shooting, I have not yet managed to drain 3 LP-E6 in a casual day with the 5DMkIII. A lighter battery load helps make up for the chassis weight. Yea, this beast is heavy. Ad a 70-200 IS 2.8L and it can make for a very long day, indeed. Fortunately, when you are eating Ibuprofen like candy and icing your back while downloading the images, the overall image quality makes the pain a bit more bearable!Summary: I am quite happy that I took the leap!

The new 5D Mark III from Canon truly sets a new standard among DSLRs. With an array of improvements over the 5D Mark II, you WILL be able take better quality video. The only question, is CAN you? Although this camera is featured widely on the internet as a great HD video recording camera, it is not for everyone. You need to know how to properly use it, else you will end up like many of the people griping about the camera. While the equipment has made great leaps since the mid-80s when I started, users have taken a step back in terms of understanding of video. Newer generations can't take the time to learn their cameras. However, if you do take the time to learn it, and really study DSLR filmmaking, you are sure to make great videos. And no, you don't need an XLR input on a DSLR. There are many reasons why Canon did not include those types of audio connections on the upgraded 5D Mark III, and I won't get into that here. There are plenty of alternatives including external audio (like the real pros do it) or adapter boxes like the one from Juicedlink.All in all, this camera is a great step above the 5D Mark II and I highly recommend it... IF you are a professional or willing to act like a professional when you use it.

The new 5D Mark III from Canon truly sets a new standard among DSLRs. With an array of improvements over the 5D Mark II, you WILL be able take better quality video. The only question, is CAN you? Although this camera is featured widely on the internet as a great HD video recording camera, it is not for everyone. You need to know how to properly use it, else you will end up like many of the people griping about the camera. While the equipment has made great leaps since the mid-80s when I started, users have taken a step back in terms of understanding of video. Newer generations can't take the time to learn their cameras. However, if you do take the time to learn it, and really study DSLR filmmaking, you are sure to make great videos. And no, you don't need an XLR input on a DSLR. There are many reasons why Canon did not include those types of audio connections on the upgraded 5D Mark III, and I won't get into that here. There are plenty of alternatives including external audio (like the real pros do it) or adapter boxes like the one from Juicedlink.All in all, this camera is a great step above the 5D Mark II and I highly recommend it... IF you are a professional or willing to act like a professional when you use it.

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.

Read each review carefully and note down the points .. most of them covered what I wanted to write here.For the past 6 years I have been using a crop camera (Sony alpha 200) and made excellent shots just using the kit lens. Bought this monster camera (full frame) in May 2013, thinking that life would change .. to my surprise the pictures that came out are not that great. I may need more practice but no doubt it's a wonderful camera (awarded by National Geography magazine) ...Ask yourself 1000 times .. is it a right camera for you ! If you are into photography (not necessarily a professional) and wants to experiment and grow in your passion and if you can spend at least $5K on lens itself then go for it .. never never never go for used ones. Here is my first shot with FF camera using kit lens (24-105mm).[...]Currently, I am gathering lens and tricks .. you will see more pics at [...] (please be my friend :)What I don't like is installing firmware .. little scary because there is a little possibility that the performance of the camera may degrade if you didn't do it carefully .. and you cannot rollback those changes as per my knowledge.1. You need to buy a card reader and download the latest firmware software then install it in your camera .. CAREFULLY !!2. Buy a camera bag to hold all your stuff .. recently bought "AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories-Black"3. Buy a good tripod (big one) .. am using Sony tripod4. Spend your money on prime lens and experiment your shots (I am sure you will capture 1000+ great pics) .. I bought 135mm f2 lens5. Buy a memory card (I bought Extreme Pro 90MB/s 32GB)6. Spend time learning about your camera and lens ... I use [...] (author: Ben Long)Yes, I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who has great imagination and patience !!

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.So far I've shot about two dozen 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 want 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.

The 5d Mark III has great specs as we all know, but is the build quality sufficient for professional use? Short answer - no. It's the little bits and pieces that simply cannot stand up to extended use. The two big issues that everybody is talking about are the joystick and the mode dial. The cover to my mode dial fell off after light use (no drop, no water damage, just regular use). The cover is a thin piece of metal that has the modes on it (Av, Tv, M, etc.). It is not essential for the camera to function but without it it is difficult to tell which mode you are in. When I sent my camera into Canon I was expecting the cost of repair to reflect the nature of the piece that fell off. When I got word from Canon that it would cost $250 to have the cover replaced, I was shocked. When I expressed my disappointment to them, they began negotiating the price and eventually told me they could do it for around $200 so I told them to send the camera back unrepaired.Several of my friends and colleagues have also had their mode dial covers fall off so this is evidently a common issue. None of them have been willing to pay the cost of repair and have decided to simply tape a piece of paper to the mode dial so they can know which mode is which. It is a shame that customers who spent over $3,000 on their cameras must take this route, lest they spend hundreds of dollars on a little metal cap.I have found that the build quality has drastically decreased from the Mark II to the Mark III. I did not previously see myself switching brands but have some serious thinking to do.

I had been using Nikon gear since 1985. I was about to get into Nikon's FF DSLR just after the release of the D600. I waited as I wasn't sure if it or the D800 was more suitable. The fiasco that followed with the D600 in terms of oil and dust in the shutter mechanism was only amplified by Nikon's poor handling of the situation. While I continued to lean toward the D800, I just could no longer resolve Nikon's business attitude with its customers and instead bought the 5D Mark III.I am barely into using it, but I have to say thus far my results with some preliminary use with the Canon 40mm/F2.8 and Sigma 24-105/F4 lenses is making me smile. I have yet to find something disliking, but I am not going to go looking for trouble. Let's just hope for the best, which is more than what Nikon D600 owners could say.

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 love this camera! In addition to all the other praise others have heaped on it, I have been impressed at how good it is for photographing wildlife, particuarly birds in flight, where you need to balance weight (this is quite solid, though much lighter and more nimble than a 1-series pro body), autofocus (this has the same cutting edge AF system as Canon's flagship 1Dx), ISO (yes, it really is as good as folks say), crop factor (this is a full frame so you don't get any extra apparent reach from a crop sensor like you would with a 7D of 1D Mark I through Mark IV, but the greater clarity of the images allows you to blow the shots up enough to largely offset that) and frames per second (it won't shoot 10 fps like my 1DIII body will, but 6 fps is still very fast and all I need for all but the most unusual situations). I'd like to field test it against the 1Dx (hey, wouldn't we all like that!), but I cannot think of any other body that might be better than this one for BIF photography.

I purchased this camera in March 2014. I had a T4i and wanted something more. I was set on the new 70D but opted out of that and decided to take the plunge with the 5D Mark III and glad I did. The 22.3 megapixel resolution is amazing and the color pops from your photographs. The wide ISO range was a significant reason I chose the 5D Mark III and in low light shooting with minor adjustments, the 5D Mark III performs like no other camera I have owned and/or operated, it is in a class all by itself. The 6 fps is a nice jump from the 5 fps with the T4i. I shoot a lot of field and motorsports and needed a versatile camera with the glass I have in my bag, the 5D Mark III was at this point, a no brainer. I highly recommend this camera to anyone who is advanced or pro.

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.

The 5Dmk3 is simply amazing, but I want to talk about the amazing concierge service for big-ticket items. I was hesitant committing such a large $ amount without having a physical item in my hands, and my concern was multiplied when my new camera had some odd issue with spots in the viewfinder. I called Amazin and the not only had a RA email in my email within minutes, they also shipped out a new camera to me that hour, overnight delivery before I had my rerun camera packed up and shipped back. I want to say that if you are hesitant in ordering a large ticket item from Amazon..don't wait. They simply have the best customer service I have ever encountered.

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.