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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212 Reviews
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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)
As with the MkII, the MkIII delivers excellent (if not the best) price/performance ratio of any camera in Canon's range, which explains why so many pros have them as back-ups or full-frame alternatives for their 1D.Many, especially wedding and portrait ph...
Improved AF performance. Excellent image quality. Headphone monitoring. Improved video quality with low moire and artefacts. Excellent high ISO performance
Repositioned buttons may annoy Mark II upgraders. No clean HDMI output. Video and images straight from camera can benefit from a small amount of sharpening
Packed full of improvements for photographers, Canon has proved that you can improve on an already-strong formula with the 5D Mark III....
Abstract: Because the Mark II still has plenty to offer to both serious enthusiasts and professional photographers, it will remain on sale, at a reduced price of AUD$2799 for the body or AUD$3899 for the Premium kit with the 24-105mm lens, as we reviewed. As such, ...
Excellent HDR mode, Detailed raw and JPG files, High quality images, Low noise
Complicated AF system, A bit pricey
Buying Guide Best DSLR: top cameras by price and brand While the key specification changes since the 5D Mark II largely just bring the Canon EOS 5D Mark III into line with Canon's existing DSLRs, we're impressed with the results from the new camera. Raw a...
Abstract: Build and Ergonomics Canon says the new camera represents a complete redesign but, physically, there's not a huge difference between the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 5D Mark II, although the Mark III is slightly larger and heavier. The table below compares key...
Abstract: As impressive as its specifications are, in actual use, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is simply put a superlative full frame camera whose ease of use belies its dazzling array of features.Like the top of the range EOS 1D X, the 22.3 megapixel Mark III spor...
Greatly improved autofocus; excellent high ISO performance.
Redesigned controls may take some getting used to.
It may not look like it from the base specifications alone, but the EOS 5D Mark III is a great improvement over its predecessor in every way that counts - autofocus, exposure and ISO have all had the benefit of the technological improvements Canon has...
Excellent image quality, Improved handling, More responsive 61point AF system, Fast sixframes per second shooting speed
Video not much improved out of camera, No noncompressed video thru HDMI, Video rolling shutter effect still visible
The Canon 5D Mark III offers a solid upgrade in every aspect from the 5D Mark II. The handling is improved, the auto-focus is more responsive, the camera shoots more frames per second and images are much cleaner at higher ISO levels. Video quality is bett...
Excellent image quality, Improved handling, More responsive 61point AF system, Fast sixframes per second shooting speed
Video not much improved out of camera, No noncompressed video thru HDMI, Video rolling shutter effect still visible
The Canon 5D Mark III offers a solid upgrade in every aspect from the 5D Mark II. The handling is improved, the auto-focus is more responsive, the camera shoots more frames per second and images are much cleaner at higher ISO levels. Video quality is bett...
Abstract: Canon has just announced the presence of a professional SLR camera Canon EOS-1D X in October 2011, this time Canon announce the presence of cameras EOS 5D Mark III DSLR (2/3).DSLR Cameras Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers improved speed compared to previous ge...
