Canon EOS 5D Mark III review: specs and price
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Why is Canon EOS 5D Mark III better than the average?
- Megapixels (main camera)?
23.4MPvs18.42MP - Maximum expanded ISO?
102400ISOvs27373.61ISO - Battery life (CIPA)?
950shotsvs413.99shots - Noise?
2293 ISOvs1304.35 ISO - Image quality?
81vs74.03 - Fastest shutter speed?
1/8000svs1/3184s - Color depth?
24bitsvs22.37bits - Screen resolution?
1040k dotsvs950.12k dots
Price comparison
Buy used:
$540
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 5D Mark III 21.1MP Digital Cam...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 21.1MP Digital Camera Body w/ Charger [Near Mint] | $700 | ||
| Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Digital SLR...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Digital SLR Camera Body | $570 | ||
| Excellent Checked Canon EOS 5D Mark III ...Excellent Checked Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Black body from Japan | $564 | ||
| 【Near Mint】Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP ...【Near Mint】Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Digital SLR Camera From Japan #2115 | $640 | ||
| New For CANON FOR EOS 5d mark iii 5DIII ...New For CANON FOR EOS 5d mark iii 5DIII 5D3 Outer Top Upper LCD Screen Display Cover Window Top protective screen | $10 | ||
| Repair Parts For Canon EOS 5D Mark III T...Repair Parts For Canon EOS 5D Mark III Top Cover LCD External Screen Protective Panel Protective | $3.66 | ||
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
10.0/10
1 votes
Video quality
10.0/10
1 votes
Controls
10.0/10
1 votes
Low-light performance
10.0/10
1 votes
Autofocus
10.0/10
1 votes
Design
Type
DSLR
The type of camera.
viewfinder
Optical viewfinder (OVF)
The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
weather-sealed (splashproof)
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The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution
1040k dots
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
Has a built-in focus motor
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The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
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Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
screen size
3.2"
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
weight
950g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Optics
sensor size
Full frame
One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount
Canon EF
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
megapixels (main camera)
23.4MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO
25600 ISO
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO
102400ISO
Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
✖Canon EOS 5D Mark III
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
has AF tracking
✔Canon EOS 5D Mark III
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
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A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Canon EOS 5D Mark III
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
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A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
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A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
✖Canon EOS 5D Mark III
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate
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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)
950shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
✔Canon EOS 5D Mark III
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Canon EOS 5D Mark III
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power
1800mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
supports Wi-Fi
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The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
✔Canon EOS 5D Mark III
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
shoots raw
✔Canon EOS 5D Mark III
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
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It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
supports a remote smartphone
✖Canon EOS 5D Mark III
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
✔Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
has GPS
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GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
has first-party support for live streaming
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A camera that supports live streaming can be used to broadcast video to certain platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.) via a first-party app.
Miscellaneous
resolution
1177 x 883px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
✖Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
pixel density
481ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
✖Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Wi-Fi 6, released in 2019, is based on the IEEE 802.11ax wireless LAN standard. Designed to operate in all frequency bands between 1 and 6 GHz, it offers higher data rates and lower latency compared to previous Wi-Fi technologies.
supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
✖Canon EOS 5D Mark III
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
Price comparison
Buy used:
$540
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 5D Mark III 21.1MP Digital Cam...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 21.1MP Digital Camera Body w/ Charger [Near Mint] | $700 | ||
| Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Digital SLR...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Digital SLR Camera Body | $570 | ||
| Excellent Checked Canon EOS 5D Mark III ...Excellent Checked Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Black body from Japan | $564 | ||
| 【Near Mint】Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP ...【Near Mint】Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Digital SLR Camera From Japan #2115 | $640 | ||
| New For CANON FOR EOS 5d mark iii 5DIII ...New For CANON FOR EOS 5d mark iii 5DIII 5D3 Outer Top Upper LCD Screen Display Cover Window Top protective screen | $10 | ||
| Repair Parts For Canon EOS 5D Mark III T...Repair Parts For Canon EOS 5D Mark III Top Cover LCD External Screen Protective Panel Protective | $3.66 | ||
| Camera Lens Cap Rear Cover+Body Cap For ...Camera Lens Cap Rear Cover+Body Cap For Canon EOS 1D 1DS Mark II III IV 1DC 1DX 5D 6D 7D 10D 20D 1300D 60DRebel XT XTi C300 | $0.95 | ||
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Comments
James
11 months ago
10 / 10
Cool camera
James
11 months ago
10 / 10
This is cool I like the design
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