Canon 5D mk3 in Spring

[ManWearPants]

wow! impressive specs. It seems more like a 1Ds4 in a smaller body. I wonder if it uses the same sensor as the 1DX? If it does, why 1DX is 18MP and 5D3 is 22MP?

This bod seems to have switch target market from serious enthusiast to wedding, studio and landscape professionals. Unlike the 5D2 when launched, it is short of being revolutionary. However it has upgraded the 5D series to be a solid camera to have. Now lets see the IQ. Hope the sensor can perform close Foveons.

 

[gigahz]

the only upgrade for me is the AF the rest pure

 

[devilcup]

waiting for the official review of this cam

 

[ManWearPants]

Bad news for some: "Unlike the 5D Mark II, the 5D Mark III's focusing screen is not interchangeable."

note that it is an improved liveview and LCD. That should take care of the need to replace focusing screen.

However, it does appear Canon does encourage their own lens as there are some features that will improve final IQ of images such as CA correction and Digital Lens Optimizer in DPP.

I wonder if the newly designed mirror box will allow clearance for more alternative lenses. It is exciting time for all again

 

[ageha]

note that it is an improved liveview and LCD. That should take care of the need to replace focusing screen.

However, it does appear Canon does encourage their own lens as there are some features that will improve final IQ of images such as

LV doesn't replace special focussing screens.

 

[Errz]

wonder if there's time lapse feature.

 

[ManWearPants]

LV doesn't replace special focussing screens.

LV does and can replace the function of focusing screen. Eg-d grid lines can be easily implemented and even enhanced with leveller. Eg-S can be done similiar to focus peaking in Nex and magnification. DoP button also works with LV. The LCD with 102k should be quite good.

 

[ageha]

LV does and can replace the function of focusing screen. Eg-d grid lines can be easily implemented and even enhanced with leveller. Eg-S can be done similiar to focus peaking in Nex and magnification. DoP button also works with LV. The LCD with 102k should be quite good.

Wow, I didn't know the mkIII has an EVF! ;-) It doesn't replace it because it's all useless if you want to use the OVF.

 

[ManWearPants]

Wow, I didn't know the mkIII has an EVF! ;-) It doesn't replace it because it's all useless if you want to use the OVF.

I am replying to Anthony's concern about lack of replaceable fs for alternative lens users.

 

[Anthony Lee]

note that it is an improved liveview and LCD. That should take care of the need to replace focusing screen.

However, it does appear Canon does encourage their own lens as there are some features that will improve final IQ of images such as CA correction and Digital Lens Optimizer in DPP.

I wonder if the newly designed mirror box will allow clearance for more alternative lenses. It is exciting time for all again

You can't use liveview with the VF. That's what I am using with the NEX as I can't use the LCD to focus and compose. Also heard that the new mirror box may be another issue.

 

[niccon2]

the only upgrade for me is the AF the rest pure

isnt the 2 stops iso improvement in noise reduction important & useful to you?

From Planet 5D :

2 stop improvement in noise reduction (don’t be confused, this isn’t ISO which also got a 2 stop improvement) over 5D2

 

[esoeij]

Phwarr, even ISO 51200 is impressive! Pretty usable.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III low-light ISO series samples: Digital Photography Review

 

[tecnica]

there will be no hesitation to push up to 3200 and 6400!

 

[Far far away]

Phwarr, even ISO 51200 is impressive! Pretty usable.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III low-light ISO series samples: Digital Photography Review

Yeah very true! Think this cam will be on the top of the to-buy list for many wedding photogs! *drool*

 

[dliem]

I love competition. Nikon D800 seems already put a high bar for 5DMkIII

 

[raydio]

Phwarr, even ISO 51200 is impressive! Pretty usable.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III low-light ISO series samples: Digital Photography Review

That's incredible!!! Even at ISO 102,000 it's acceptable. These are the best I've seen pushed to that extreme!

 

[avsquare]

That's incredible!!! Even at ISO 102,000 it's acceptable. These are the best I've seen pushed to that extreme!

yes indeed very very impressive

 

[raydio]

Don't get me wrong.... I really, really like the camera.... but....

I found the anticipation of the announcement far more exciting than the actual post announcement period. Kind of like Christmas...

 

[ageha]

Don't get me wrong.... I really, really like the camera.... but....

I found the anticipation of the announcement far more exciting than the actual post announcement period. Kind of like Christmas...

lol but true

 

[chengpenguin]

Don't get me wrong.... I really, really like the camera.... but....

I found the anticipation of the announcement far more exciting than the actual post announcement period. Kind of like Christmas...

Ya somehow it seems so empty tonight... No more bedtime CR stories and 5DX/III lullabies lol.