Testseek.com have collected 212 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 5D Mark 3 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 5D Mark 3.
April 2012
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The editors liked
First and foremost
The 5D Mark III takes beautiful photos
And improves on a camera that was already fantastic. The small changes on its body make the Mark III even more comfortable to use
While the tweaks made to button placement and the layout of its
Weatherproof Sturdy built
Better ISO range
Improved AF module
Inbuilt Noise Reduction
Outstanding Image & Video quality
DIGIC 5processorEnhanced performance
Amazing AF system
Good high ISO still and video performance
Lighter body with weather sealing
Silent jog dial for uninterrupted audio recording
The editors didn't like
Given how popular the 5D Mark II became in the videography community
We'd have liked to have seen the Mark III's video capabilities improved a bit more. The addition of a dedicated XLR microphone jack is probably a pipe dream
But a 60P mode at 1920x1080
Popup flash missing
Slightly over priced
Does not support EFS lenses
Quite pricey compared to the camera it replaces and competes with
Noise in video is quite unpleasant (above ISO 8000 in low light)
Published: 2012-06-05, Author: Dan , review by: pdnonline.com
Improved overall image quality, better HD video quality and more robust feature set, more comfortable and durable, weatherresistant camera build, faster 6 fps burst speed, vastly improved autofocus system
Only slightly more resolution than fouryearold previous model, starting price nearly $1,000 higher than predecessor, builtin mic only offers mono sound, Price: $3,499, www.usa.canon.com
Canon fans looking for “the next big thing” with the 22.3-megapixel 5D Mark III might have been disappointed after seeing its feature set which, on face value, seems only a modest improvement over the groundbreaking 5D Mark II from 2008. Meanwhile, photog...
Incamera HDR (High Dynamic Range) feature combines three shots into one image with better exposure. “Silent” shooting mode helps capture stealthy candid portraits. Rank photos incamera with 15 stars, then carry those ratings over to Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge and Apple Aperture. Same 61point (41crosstypepoint) autofocus system as topoftheline Canon 1D X,
Only slightly more resolution than fouryearold previous model. Starting price nearly $1,000 higher than predecessor. Builtin mic only offers mono sound.
The Canon 5D started out as an affordable high quality full frame alternative. It evolved phenomenally in a single upgrade when the Mk II arrived offering more functionality, raising the bar on image capture quality and the big one, the introductio...
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Published: 2012-05-03, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers a more streamlined shooting design, significantly updated feature set with more configurability, plus better performance over its predecessor. It maintains its excellent photo and video quality as well
JPEG photos at low ISO sensitivities don't match the generally excellent level of quality that you can otherwise get out of this camera
While it's not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you.
Published: 2012-04-30, Author: Jeremy , review by: camcorderinfo.com
With the 5D Mark III, Canon addressed many of the issues that video users complained about with the previous 5D Mark II. The camera is loaded with manual video controls, has a whole slew of different compression and frame rate options, and it has ...
Abstract: Spotlight - Canon 5D Mark III DSLR CameraCanon seems to do so many things right when it comes to video on their DSLRs and the 5D Mark III is the next "right" camera. Start with 22MP, a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, EF mount lenses, 1920x1080 video at 30p, ...
Published: 2012-04-18, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact for a full-frame SLR. 22-megapixel resolution. Large optical viewfinder. Bright, high-res rear LCD. Fast autofocus. 6fps continuous shooting. Excellent high ISO performance. 1080p video recording.
Expensive. Slow focus in Live View and Video modes. No built-in flash. Not compatible with EF-S lenses
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III looks a lot like its predecessor on the outside, but offers plenty of improvements under the hood. It's a solid option for advanced shooters with an investment in Canon glass, but doesn't match the rapid-fire shooting capabiliti...
Abstract: Canon's EOS 5D Mark III has a lot to live up to. For a start, the original Canon EOS 5D was the first DSLR to really bring full-frame digital photography within the reach of enthusiast photographers. Then came its replacement, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, wh...
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III builds on the success of its popular predecessor with a series of improvements that add up to a much better all-round camera for stills and video alike. The 61-point auto-focus system in particular is very welcome, along with...
