Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review

Canon EOS 5D Mark III (Body)

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The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is not only a very capable photographic tool in almost all areas, but it’s also fun and exciting to shoot with. Slight JPEG softness is disappointing in a camera at this level but it’s only visible at pixel-level and we would expect most of the camera’s target group to shoot Raw anyway. Photographers who want an extremely versatile photographic tool that is capable of great results in many shooting situations.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Design and Build

The Canon 5D Mark III is a compact advanced DSLR. Put it into consideration that its 35mm full-frame image sensor is larger than those in more conventional APS-C D-SLRs. The camera measures 4.6 by 6.0 by 3.0 inches. This advanced level camera weighs 2.09 pounds with battery and memory card

If you prefer a more solid camera, the Canon Mark III’s size and weight can be increased via the BG-E11 Battery Grip. It has a connection to the bottom of the camera and adds vertical shooting controls. The grip can accommodate two rechargeable batteries. It doubles the operating life of the camera. Canon 5D Mark III gives you the option to power it using disposable AA cells. These work well for use in those photogenic parts of the world where electricity is not readily available.

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Performance of Canon 5D Mark III

Any individual owning a collection of premium Canon EF lens is most likely appreciate that fact that the Canon 5D Mark III’s 22-megapixel full-frame sensor. It is a comparable size as a frame of 35mm film. Your 28mm lens will be offering you the exact field of view on the digital camera. The same as it does on a film body. If you’re a Canon user seeking an upgrade from one of the company’s traditional APS-C D-SLRs you should yield an assessment of your lenses.

Canon 5D Mark III Viewfinder

The rear LCD is humbly fantastic. The 3.2-inch display is bursting with over a million dots. It’s one of the most vivid that you will ever see on any camera. There is no problem reviewing your images on a bright day. It offers sufficient resolution to make manual focus throughout live view reality. There is also a monochrome information display on the top of the camera.  You can gauge the current shooting settings at a glance.

You will also be able to see settings in the Canon 5D Mark III’s large and bright viewfinder. It gives you 100 percent of the frame. So, what you view through the finder is exactly what you’ll get in your photo. The disadvantage of this improved coverage is that you will no longer be able to change the focus screen out as you done with the Mark II.

Canon 5D Mark III Specifications

Price
MSRP	Body only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299
Body type
Body type	Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Max resolution	5760 x 3840
Other resolutions	3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	22 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	23 megapixels
Sensor size	Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Digic 5+
Image
ISO	Auto, 100 – 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option
Boosted ISO (minimum)	50
Boosted ISO (maximum)	102400
White balance presets	6
Custom white balance	Yes (1)
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, Normal
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Digital zoom	No
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	61
Lens mount	Canon EF
Focal length multiplier	1×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3.2″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.71×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Manual exposure mode	Yes
Subject / scene modes	No
Built-in flash	No
External flash	Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector)
Continuous drive	6.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
Videography features
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Format	H.264
Videography notes	1080 and 720 intra or inter frame, 480 inter frame
Microphone	Mono
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage included	None
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (HDMI mini)
Microphone port	Yes
Headphone port	Yes
Wireless	Optional
Wireless notes	Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7
Remote control	Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	950
Weight (inc. batteries)	950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
Dimensions	152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes (by cable and PC)
GPS	Optional
GPS notes	With optional GP-E2 unit

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