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
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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
Published: 2012-07-11, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: The 5D we've been waiting for, since, well, the EOS 5D Mark II came outWhat's Hot: Excellent image quality to ISO 12,800. What's Not: No pop-up flash. Who it's For: Pro and advanced amateur shooters looking for an affordable full-framer.How does the Canon...
Abstract: Video Review: The Canon 5D Mark III is both a professional still camera and video camera with 22 megapixels, a "full frame" sensor and can shoot cinema quality 1080p video at 24 fps. Chris Hardwick and Matt Mira review the $3,500 DSLR for Gadget Pr0n....
Excellent photo/video quality, Excellent build quality, Advanced 61 point AF system
Best image quality from Raw (vs. JPEG), Overly aggressive noise reduction, Monaural onboard microphone
On paper, the Canon 5D Mark III may not seem like a huge step up from the 5D Mark II especially given all the rumors (and long-time anticipation) surrounding its release. In some ways, the Mark III on the surface doesn't dazzle with additional bells and...
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 ...