Testseek.co.uk 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
(90%)
212 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
759 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Setting a new benchmark for amateur and independent film makers
Affordable alternative to pro broadcast cameras
Rock solid workhorse-like build
Stills are beautiful
Capable of producing superb video
Lightning-fast auto-focus
Rapid shooting
Solidly built
Excellent HDR mode
Detailed raw and JPG files
High quality images
Low noise
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
Vastly improved AF module
Addition of 'headphones in' socket
Enhanced ISO range/performance
Faster DIGIC 5processor
Built like a tank
Exceptional image quality
Fantastic video performance
Incamera HDR
"Silent" shooting mode
Rank photos incamera with one to five stars
61point (41crosstypepoint) autofocus
The editors didn't like
Pricey if you don’t require broadcast quality video
Slight delay whilst mirror mechanism flips out of the way before video recording can commence
Clip duration limited to just under 30 minutes as it’s a camera not a camcorder
No "clean" HDMI output
Buttons to control camera settings take some getting used to
We'd love to see some more high frame-rate modes
Complicated AF system
A bit pricey
JPEG photos at low ISO sensitivities don't match the generally excellent level of quality that you can otherwise get out of this camera
Only slightly more resolution than fouryearold previous model
Abstract: Here’s a quick tip for Canon 5D MkIII users. If you don’t use this camera, this tip probably isn’t very helpful for you. Instead you might be interested to read about how I shot the above photo. Also, I recommend skimming through your camera manual to ...
Very high resolution, Great image quality, Excellent hue accuracy, Superb high ISO performance, Real-time chromatic aberration and corner shading compensation, Good 24 x 36-inch prints from ISO 100-1,600, ISO 102,400 shots produce a good 4 x 6-inch pri...
Dynamic range not as good as competitors (deep shadow noise is rather high in raw files), Auto and Incandescent white balance are quite warm in typical indoor lighting, Default noise reduction a bit high, loses detail even at low ISOs, flattens subtle ...
As one of the true superstar digital SLRs retailing for a medium-high starting price, the Canon 5D Mark III deserves close scrutiny, and it's lived up to our expectations. Replete with new features, the Canon 5D Mark III's most important one is its ful...
Abstract: We just finished this video shot solely on the Canon 5D Mark III. Originally, we were going to use the Sony EX3 or Panasonic HPX250, both which work very well in a conference setting where portability and a versatile lens are required. However, this time...
Abstract: There is nothing in photography and serious video that the Canon 5D Mark III can't handle. I have personally never liked the physical form factor of the full-size Canon camera bodies, but the 5D Mark III has slight shutter button angle, control button...
Manual audio gain control, Headphone jack, Superb lowlight performance, 30minute maximum record time, Improved rolling shutter
No uncompressed video out, Sluggish autofocus in liveview mode
Superb imaging and fleshed out audio control makes the 5D Mark III a worthy successor to the camera that forever changed the landscape of video production.Canon Inc. ...
Abstract: Let's compare the sharpness of Canon's two top cameras of 2012: the 22MP versus the 18 MP . These are crops taken from the center of these images, each shot with the at ISO 100 and f/5.6. On most computer......
Abstract: The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the worthy replacement of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, the full-frame DSLR that changed everything. The 5D Mark II was a phenomenal success when it was released back in 2008 and the camera is still one of the top contenders to th...
