Hey there photo nerds. We’re all in this together and today Canon just added more fuel to the HdDSLR fire – the much-anticipated Canon 5D MK III is here. They made some interesting choices on pixel count, recording modes, etc. So let’s review the skinny of it all.
Here’s some highlighted specs:
_22.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
_3.2″ Clear View High Resolution LCD
_DIGIC 5+ Image Processor
_61-Point High Density AF
_Full HD 1080/30p and 720/60p Formats
_Built-In HDR and Multiple Exposure Modes
_Extended ISO Range (50-102400)
_Up to 6.0 FPS Continuous Still Mode Shooting
_Dual CF and SD Memory Card Slots
_Magnesium-Alloy Construction
The curve balls for the people I’m talking to? The no 1080 at 60p. Please note I HAVE NOT touched one of these cameras – unlike Nikon, Canon doesn’t trust me with a 10-foot pole and I get no advance copies of these cameras.
The look? She’s small and sleek. Click thru a range of images of the camera via the above tabs.
Now, not unlike what I’ve done with the recent launch of the Nikon D800 and Nikon D4…rather than me spouting off about having played with the system or telling you what your feelings about this system should be, I’m turning the tables back to you. What’s your take? Love, hate, indifferent? Insights? I know that Canon folks, including, ahem, Chuck Westfall read this blog, so your comments on this post – glowing or otherwise – might help inform Canon and the rest of the camera manufacturers about what your thinking…
Link to all the Canon 5D MK III details and/or purchase here via B&H.
I have a 5d mk II. I am happy with it. Rather buy some L glass to compliment my mk II than get the mk III
Good choice,glass is most important ,body not going anywhere,just going to get cheaper.
I placed my pre-order Thursday night, so yes, I’m very excited about this camera. For me the big missing feature is a pop-up flash. Otherwise, I’m thrilled there isn’t a higher MP count and I’m really looking forward to seeing the higher ISOs in action.
This was to be my upgrade from the original 5D, which is still a great studio/location camera – it just doesn’t do sports. But the price (75% increase over 5D) simply isn’t justified for the increased fps. As technology and manufacturing processes improve, aren’t devices like this supposed to be progressively less expensive?
Over the last couple of years, so many people seemed to be calling for an end to the pixel count marketing wars, and wanting Canon and Nikon to concentrate on making existing resolutions better. It seems that is what Canon are attempting here, and yet we’re back to a lot of the resolution talk.
If the 5D Mk3 truly is a leap forward in high ISO and in tone gradation, I’ll be looking forward to buying one when my Mk2 needs replacing. The way the Mk2 handles tones (especially half tones) is why I decided on it, and if that only gets better with the Mk3 it’ll be a better tool for me.
I also like the ergonomics of the 7D much better (from handling in the store), and it looks like the Mk3 is now more like it in that respect, which is great.
Wow, that’s a bit costly for the upgrades that it boasts. But hopefully this will drive the cost of the 5D MK II down and I will buy a second body 🙂