--- product_id: 1146497 title: "EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body)" brand: "canon" price: "β‚±196787" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Canon" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1146497-eos-5d-mark-iii-22-3-mp-full-frame-cmos store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 6 FPS Continuous Shooting 61-Point High Density AF System 22.3MP Full Frame Sensor EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) **Brand:** canon **Price:** β‚±196787 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“· Elevate your craft with the Canon 5D Mark III β€” where pro-grade precision meets unstoppable speed. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) by canon - **How much does it cost?** β‚±196787 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1146497-eos-5d-mark-iii-22-3-mp-full-frame-cmos) ## Best For - canon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted canon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Speed That Keeps Up:** Shoot fast-moving moments effortlessly at 6 frames per second, ensuring you never miss the perfect shot. - β€’ **Cinematic Video Control:** Record full HD 1080p videos with manual exposure and audio controls, perfect for storytelling beyond stills. - β€’ **Built to Endure & Perform:** Rugged magnesium-alloy body with weather resistance and shutter durability up to 150,000 cyclesβ€”your reliable creative partner. - β€’ **Unmatched Clarity & Detail:** Capture stunning, high-resolution images with the 22.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor designed for professionals who demand precision. - β€’ **Precision Autofocus Mastery:** Experience lightning-fast, customizable 61-point AF with 41 cross-type sensors for razor-sharp focus in any lighting. ## Overview The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR featuring a 22.3MP CMOS sensor, advanced 61-point autofocus system, and 6 fps continuous shooting. It offers robust 1080p HD video recording with manual controls, housed in a durable, weather-resistant magnesium alloy body. Designed for photographers and videographers who demand exceptional image quality, speed, and reliability in diverse shooting environments. ## Description The Canon 5260B002 EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Digital SLR Camera Body (lens required and sold separately) with supercharged EOS performance and full frame, high-resolution image capture is designed to perform. Special optical technologies like 61-Point High Density Reticular AF and extended ISO range of 100-25600 make this it ideal for shooting weddings in the studio, out in the field and great for still photography. Professional-level high definition video capabilities includes a host of industry-standard recording protocols and enhanced performance that make it possible to capture beautiful cinematic movies in EOS HD quality. A 22.3 Megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Canon DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, and shooting performance up to 6.0fps provide exceptional clarity and sharpness when capturing rapidly-unfolding scenes. Additional technological advancements include an Intelligent Viewfinder, Canon's advanced iFCL metering system, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Multiple Exposure. Review: Wooooooooooaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh - I used a 7D prior to this. I have both bodies now. I'll spare you the technical aspects of the camera, because honestly, I don't think it matters that much. What is important to me is that the camera has the ability to do what you need it to, and it doesn't make it a chore to do so. It needs to remove itself from the process as much as possible so you can make the art not master how to flip switches or earn the high score at The Game of Menus. I'll preface the remainder of the review with some information about my shooting style. 1. I'm a RAW only guy; I just don't think about JPG. 2. I can sometimes be an IQ geek (I try not to be). 3. I only shoot in manual mode... because I don't ever remember that Av and Tv exist (I've long forgotten about P and A). 4. I turn off just about every setting that exists. Highlight priority, Noise reduction, long exposure comp, etc... all off. 5. I usually only shoot in Expanded AF Area or Spot AF. 6. I process everything through LR. Now... here's what I like about the 5D Mark III: - The 5D III has some wonderful ISO response, especially compared to my 7D. I was only marginally content up to ISO 400 on the 7D, but I'm happy with ISO 6400 on the 5D before I feel the need to apply some noise reduction (I shoot with all that off). This lets me shoot in darker places without my own light, which is great. - Handling the camera is a joy, but man does it have menus out the yingyang. Sometimes it is a bit annoying to have to go from one end of the menus to another (e.g., from Mirror Lock up to Format Card). I am glad they took Mirror Lock up out of the Custom functions... of course... there are custom functions. For that mirro lock up bit, just set a "Tripod mode" to one of the C's on the dial and problem solved. Easy. In my hands, I really like the 5D III w/ Grip. It's bulky and heavy. It definitely feels like a tool and not a toy. Then again... I'm one of those people that liked the original O controllers for the Xbox. I held it in a bit of a weird way, though. - The AF system is great (coming from the 7D). Now when I shoot with my 7D, I feel the same as when I used a 5D II from using the 7D's AF system. The viewfinder is oddly... bare on the 7D. - The dial lock is amazing. My 7D is always ending up in Bulb or a Custom mode (it hangs at my hip from a strap). 5D III? Never changes modes, and I surely never want it to... except for tripods, which is so rare anyway. - Images come out great (when I don't suck). This is really more a consequence of the glass on the front (and my own skills holding the camera still), but the 5D III doesn't hinder the process at all. - Very well rounded. Decent FPS (7D is faster, which is why I keep it around), great ISO response, Full Frame, great AF, and wonderful button placement. Naturally, I could go to a 1DX from the 7D, but that's a lot of money, and then I lose the "1.6x crop factor" (which is only a composition/FOV thing; there is no actual magnification... beyond the differences in different size and pixel pitch senors and so forth. That's all really beside the point). All in all, it's a great camera. More MP than you need, well thought out ergonomics, and so many functions. If you are looking for a Full Frame camera that isn't $6,000, this is a wonderful option. There's also the 6D, too, and they're pretty much the same thing minus some choice features. I bought this camera before the 6D came out, and I don't regret it. If you are a professional photographer, I don't really know why you are reading this review. You already know way more than I do. If you are a serious photographer looking for a good FF camera, I give this thing a thumbs up. If you are a serious [money] amateur looking for a great all around camera (or a great FF), sure, I'd wager you won't be disappointed. If you're tight on cash, buy a much cheaper camera and invest the rest in your retirement or in glass. After all, glass matters more than the camera. I've never met anyone who can look at a photo and tell me which camera it was shot with or even which brand. Lens maybe, camera definitely not. Give a photographer a Canon Powershot, and I'm sure he/she can make better stuff than I can with this fancy pants 5D III. Review: Absolutely great - The switch from Nikon: After being with nikon for 16+ years, I recently threw in the towel. As a wedding shooter, I count on my equipment and need things to work correctly. I had purchased two nikon d600's 1 year apart and both had the horrible dust/debris issue. After repeat cleanings and 20,000+ shots, both cameras still had the issue. I got tired of wet cleaning the sensors and got tired of nikons poor customer service. Nikon decided that the D600 owners just had to either deal with repeat sensor cleanings or send in the camera to "possibly" have the issue resolved. Nikon had no proven fix besides switching out the shutter and praying that the issue went away. Nikon released the d610 and left the rest of the people hanging. Leaving nikon was extremely difficult for me because I had a big investment in the bodies, accessories and glass. I made the move at a huge loss but am extremely happy that I did. The differences: I purchased both a 6D and the 5D mark III from desertcart. The immediate thing that I have noticed is that all my canon glass has been good with focus right out of the box. With almost every nikon lens/camera combo, I had to pull out a focus chart and focus tune software and apply fine tuning. I also noticed that the focus system on my canons do not have the tendency to act up under tungsten lighting like my nikons did. My d600's and d7000 had a tendency to back-focus under heavy tungsten lighting. The canon DPP software is a pleasure to use. I hated Nikon capture NX2. It was slow and the user interface was horrible. Canon DPP loads quickly and applying batch changes is amazing. I do miss the Nik software selection point feature of CNX2. The one thing I don't like is the fact that canon makes you purchase your lens hoods separately and at a premium. I do like the fact that the canon equipment is made in japan and has a quality feel to it compared to cameras like the d600 that are made in Thailand. The 5D mark iii vs D800: Prior to leaving nikon, I also spent a week with the nikon D800. I found that the d800 produced a lot of noise in the raw files when pushed to higher iso's. This alone was enough to turn me off. I did test my sample of the d800 for left focus issues. I did not have the left AF issue of older d800's but the camera I got had some focus issues that required fine tuning all my glass to the body. In some cases the fine tune was at +20. The D800 files did have a lot of detail and dynamic range but the file size was huge. If you shoot a lot of landscape and want lots of dynamic range, the d800 is a good option. But the dynamic range comes at the cost of nikons lack of quality control. If dynamic range is not your main goal but want a great reliable camera with a killer AF system (better in my testing) and smaller files, the canon 5D mark III is amazing. I suggest not to get caught up in the megapixel game unless you do some very heavy cropping like birds in flight for which the d800 may be a better choice. The 5D mark III files are great and have plenty of latitude for most users. 5D mark III: Focus: Focus Focus Focus. The 5D mark III has a killer focus system. The best that I have used. The focus system is lighting fast, accurate and very very customizable. It is a pleasure to be able to customize my focus system like this. I recently shot an event and out of 700+ images, I scrapped maybe 10 shots because of focus. The ones I did delete because of focus was do to me not placing the focus point on the right area of the image. No back/front focus like my nikons had. No focus shift under tungsten lighting like some nikons. The hit rate on focus is amazing. You want to know why canon can charge a premium for this camera? Because of its pure amazing focus system! If you absolutely need the best focus system on any camera, this is it. Customization: You can assign buttons to do certain functions and to your own shooting style. This is a god send compared to nikons lack of customization. Body: The camera is solid with a good feel in the hand. The buttons are easy to operate and cleverly located. Coming from nikon is an adjustment because the camera buttons are in a different layout. It will become easy to use after some time and practice. I did not like the fact that canon has no built in removable screen protector like the nikon. This is a minor gripe but one that I resolved by buying the vello stick on glass protectors. I know the nikon plastic screen protectors are not fancy but they did a good job of protecting the screen from bumps. Images: The 5D makr III images are fantastic. The auto white balance works much better compared to my nikons I had owned. The 5D mark III is not able to pull details from the shadows like the D800 or D600 so it is a sacrifice in dynamic range if that is the most important thing to you. Nikon still has canon beat in dynamic range. I will personally will take a in focus, sharp, good out of camera white balance and dust free image out of a canon any day vs a hit and miss focus and dusty d600 image with dynamic range. An out of focus image with dirt is useless to me. Conclusion: If you shoot anything that requires this focus system, this reliability and this customization, BUY THIS CAMERA. I found the 5d and 6d is a perfect combo. I use the 6D with the wifi feature when working in a studio paired to an ipad and use the 5D when shooting a wedding or anything that moves at a fast pace. The 5d mark III continues to sell even at the higher price because it is a proven camera and you cant go wrong with it. I love it and will update this review as I use it more. I am glad I left nikon and I hope they learn one day that customer loyalty is earned. ## Features - 22MP full frame CMOS sensor - 6 frames per second continuous shooting - 61-point AF system. Image type : JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), RAW plus JPEG simultaneous recording enabled - ISO 100 - 25600 range with 50 - 102,800 expansion - 1080p HD video recording with manual controls - Newly designed 22.3 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100–25600 (L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400) for shooting from bright to dim light and next generation DIGIC 5+ Image Processor for enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed. - New 61-Point High Density Reticular AF including up to 41 cross-type AF points with f/4.0 lens support and 5 dual diagonal AF points (sensitive to f/2.8). - iFCL Metering with 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and color information for optimizing exposure and image quality. - EOS HD Video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 60p (59.94) / 50p) with 4 GB automatic file partitioning (continuous recording time 29 minutes 59 seconds), selectable β€œAll i-frame” or IPB compressions, embedded timecode, manual audio level control while recording, and headphone terminal. - 3.2-inch Clear View II LCD monitor, 170Β° viewing angle, 1,040,000-dot VGA, reflection; magnesium-alloy body with shutter durability tested up to 150,000 cycles, enhanced dust-and-weather resistance, and updated EOS Integrated Cleaning system for improved vibration-based dust removal. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007FGYZFI | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Aperture modes | F4.0 | | Are Batteries Included | Yes | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | | Auto Focus Technology | Automatic with Manual | | Autofocus | Yes | | Autofocus Points | 61 | | Best Sellers Rank | #159,032 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #244 in DSLR Cameras | | Bit Depth | 14 Bit | | Brand | Canon | | Built-In Media | Camera and Standard Items | | Camera Flash | Built-In | | Camera Lens | EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Computers, HDMI-compatible devices | | Compatible Mountings | Canon EF | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Continuous Shooting | 6 FPS | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 683 Reviews | | Digital Scene Transition | True | | Digital-Still | No | | Display Fixture Type | Fixed | | Display Resolution Maximum | 1,040,000 | | Display Type | LCD | | Dots Per Screen | 103.125 dots per square inch | | Effective Still Resolution | 22 | | Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 | | Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 | | Exposure Control | Aperture priority AE, Automatic, Custom (x3), Manual, Program AE, Shutter priority AE | | File Format | JPEG | | Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | Parallel ATA or SDIO | | Flash Memory Installed Size | 16 | | Flash Memory Type | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | | Flash Modes | Automatic | | Flash Sync Speed | 1/200_sec | | Focus Features | TTL-CT-SIR | | Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | | Focus Type | Automatic with Manual | | Form Factor | Mid-size SLR | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803142433 | | HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI | | Hardware Interface | AV Port | | Has Color Screen | Yes | | Image Capture Type | Stills | | Image Stabilization | Optical | | Image stabilization | Optical | | Item Weight | 30.34 Ounces | | JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal | | Lens Construction | Telephoto | | Lens Type | Telephoto | | Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US | | Manufacturer Part Number | 5260B002 | | Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f | | Maximum Image Size | 0.22 Inches | | Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 Seconds | | Memory Slots Available | 2 | | Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial | | Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters | | Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | | Model Name | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | | Model Number | 5260B002 | | Model Series | 5D | | Movie Mode | Yes | | Night vision | No | | Optical Zoom | 1 x | | Photo Sensor Resolution | 22.3 MP | | Photo Sensor Size | Full Frame (35mm) | | Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS | | Real Angle Of View | 0.56 Radians | | Recording Capacity | 29.59 Minutes | | Remote Included | No | | Screen Size | 3.2 Inches | | Self Timer | 10 Seconds | | Sensor Type | CMOS | | Series Number | 5 | | Shooting Modes | HDR (High Dynamic Range) | | Special Feature | Live View | | Supported File Format | JPEG | | Supported Image Format | JPEG | | Total Still Resolution | 22.3 MP | | Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | Total Video Out Ports | 1 | | UPC | 013803142433 138031424332 | | Video Capture Format | mpeg-4;h.264 | | Video Output | HDMI | | Video Resolution | FHD 1080p | | Viewfinder | Optical | | Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | | Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts | | White Balance Settings | Auto | | Wireless Technology | yes | | Write Speed | 6 fps | | Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom | ## Product Details - **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3 - **Brand:** Canon - **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF - **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100 - **Image Stabilization:** Optical - **Maximum Aperture:** 2.8 f - **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial - **Optical Zoom:** 1 x - **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS - **Supported File Format:** JPEG ## Images ![EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NdnTJZu8L.jpg) ![EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511h9vd9X9L.jpg) ![EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21bYiPz6iKL.jpg) ![EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816i-SPYzFL.jpg) ![EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yiOohrnjL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am trying to purchase your Mark iii you have for sale, but whenever I put in my California address, it states that this item can't be shipped there?** A: If you get that error message, then the seller is a scam artists. They are trying to get you to purchase outside of Amazon by embedding their email address in their logo. If you see this, report it to Amazon immediately using this link:http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/reports **Q: Will this camera fit in this bag? http://amzn.to/2mfvNzH** A: I'm pretty sure it depends on how you organize the separating panels, much like with any camera bag. Overall, it should. **Q: What memory card does it use? An sd or a cf card?** A: It can use CF Card and SD Card up 128GB, so the CF card's can have an faster read speed, up to 160 MB/s compare to SD with 95 MB/s. But, the really important think is the write speed, and this is only up to 65 MB/s by CF card but up to 90 MB/s by SD cards like this http://amzn.to/2e7B0pf this is ultra fast write speed. And i use this card in my Mark 3 by my self. **Q: Hi I just purchased the Canon 5D Mark III. I took some pictures the other night and I am getting noticible noise. Am I doing anything wrong?** A: For low light photography, you need a fast lens. F/2 or even f/1.4. Also the white balance is very important under artificial light.6400 ISO is a fairly high ISO, even for this camera.Are you pixel peeping? Then you will see noise. Just reduce the image to the final size you want to display it at and the noise will average out. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wooooooooooaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh *by J***. on November 23, 2012* I used a 7D prior to this. I have both bodies now. I'll spare you the technical aspects of the camera, because honestly, I don't think it matters that much. What is important to me is that the camera has the ability to do what you need it to, and it doesn't make it a chore to do so. It needs to remove itself from the process as much as possible so you can make the art not master how to flip switches or earn the high score at The Game of Menus. I'll preface the remainder of the review with some information about my shooting style. 1. I'm a RAW only guy; I just don't think about JPG. 2. I can sometimes be an IQ geek (I try not to be). 3. I only shoot in manual mode... because I don't ever remember that Av and Tv exist (I've long forgotten about P and A). 4. I turn off just about every setting that exists. Highlight priority, Noise reduction, long exposure comp, etc... all off. 5. I usually only shoot in Expanded AF Area or Spot AF. 6. I process everything through LR. Now... here's what I like about the 5D Mark III: - The 5D III has some wonderful ISO response, especially compared to my 7D. I was only marginally content up to ISO 400 on the 7D, but I'm happy with ISO 6400 on the 5D before I feel the need to apply some noise reduction (I shoot with all that off). This lets me shoot in darker places without my own light, which is great. - Handling the camera is a joy, but man does it have menus out the yingyang. Sometimes it is a bit annoying to have to go from one end of the menus to another (e.g., from Mirror Lock up to Format Card). I am glad they took Mirror Lock up out of the Custom functions... of course... there are custom functions. For that mirro lock up bit, just set a "Tripod mode" to one of the C's on the dial and problem solved. Easy. In my hands, I really like the 5D III w/ Grip. It's bulky and heavy. It definitely feels like a tool and not a toy. Then again... I'm one of those people that liked the original O controllers for the Xbox. I held it in a bit of a weird way, though. - The AF system is great (coming from the 7D). Now when I shoot with my 7D, I feel the same as when I used a 5D II from using the 7D's AF system. The viewfinder is oddly... bare on the 7D. - The dial lock is amazing. My 7D is always ending up in Bulb or a Custom mode (it hangs at my hip from a strap). 5D III? Never changes modes, and I surely never want it to... except for tripods, which is so rare anyway. - Images come out great (when I don't suck). This is really more a consequence of the glass on the front (and my own skills holding the camera still), but the 5D III doesn't hinder the process at all. - Very well rounded. Decent FPS (7D is faster, which is why I keep it around), great ISO response, Full Frame, great AF, and wonderful button placement. Naturally, I could go to a 1DX from the 7D, but that's a lot of money, and then I lose the "1.6x crop factor" (which is only a composition/FOV thing; there is no actual magnification... beyond the differences in different size and pixel pitch senors and so forth. That's all really beside the point). All in all, it's a great camera. More MP than you need, well thought out ergonomics, and so many functions. If you are looking for a Full Frame camera that isn't $6,000, this is a wonderful option. There's also the 6D, too, and they're pretty much the same thing minus some choice features. I bought this camera before the 6D came out, and I don't regret it. If you are a professional photographer, I don't really know why you are reading this review. You already know way more than I do. If you are a serious photographer looking for a good FF camera, I give this thing a thumbs up. If you are a serious [money] amateur looking for a great all around camera (or a great FF), sure, I'd wager you won't be disappointed. If you're tight on cash, buy a much cheaper camera and invest the rest in your retirement or in glass. After all, glass matters more than the camera. I've never met anyone who can look at a photo and tell me which camera it was shot with or even which brand. Lens maybe, camera definitely not. Give a photographer a Canon Powershot, and I'm sure he/she can make better stuff than I can with this fancy pants 5D III. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely great *by M***1 on January 14, 2014* The switch from Nikon: After being with nikon for 16+ years, I recently threw in the towel. As a wedding shooter, I count on my equipment and need things to work correctly. I had purchased two nikon d600's 1 year apart and both had the horrible dust/debris issue. After repeat cleanings and 20,000+ shots, both cameras still had the issue. I got tired of wet cleaning the sensors and got tired of nikons poor customer service. Nikon decided that the D600 owners just had to either deal with repeat sensor cleanings or send in the camera to "possibly" have the issue resolved. Nikon had no proven fix besides switching out the shutter and praying that the issue went away. Nikon released the d610 and left the rest of the people hanging. Leaving nikon was extremely difficult for me because I had a big investment in the bodies, accessories and glass. I made the move at a huge loss but am extremely happy that I did. The differences: I purchased both a 6D and the 5D mark III from amazon. The immediate thing that I have noticed is that all my canon glass has been good with focus right out of the box. With almost every nikon lens/camera combo, I had to pull out a focus chart and focus tune software and apply fine tuning. I also noticed that the focus system on my canons do not have the tendency to act up under tungsten lighting like my nikons did. My d600's and d7000 had a tendency to back-focus under heavy tungsten lighting. The canon DPP software is a pleasure to use. I hated Nikon capture NX2. It was slow and the user interface was horrible. Canon DPP loads quickly and applying batch changes is amazing. I do miss the Nik software selection point feature of CNX2. The one thing I don't like is the fact that canon makes you purchase your lens hoods separately and at a premium. I do like the fact that the canon equipment is made in japan and has a quality feel to it compared to cameras like the d600 that are made in Thailand. The 5D mark iii vs D800: Prior to leaving nikon, I also spent a week with the nikon D800. I found that the d800 produced a lot of noise in the raw files when pushed to higher iso's. This alone was enough to turn me off. I did test my sample of the d800 for left focus issues. I did not have the left AF issue of older d800's but the camera I got had some focus issues that required fine tuning all my glass to the body. In some cases the fine tune was at +20. The D800 files did have a lot of detail and dynamic range but the file size was huge. If you shoot a lot of landscape and want lots of dynamic range, the d800 is a good option. But the dynamic range comes at the cost of nikons lack of quality control. If dynamic range is not your main goal but want a great reliable camera with a killer AF system (better in my testing) and smaller files, the canon 5D mark III is amazing. I suggest not to get caught up in the megapixel game unless you do some very heavy cropping like birds in flight for which the d800 may be a better choice. The 5D mark III files are great and have plenty of latitude for most users. 5D mark III: Focus: Focus Focus Focus. The 5D mark III has a killer focus system. The best that I have used. The focus system is lighting fast, accurate and very very customizable. It is a pleasure to be able to customize my focus system like this. I recently shot an event and out of 700+ images, I scrapped maybe 10 shots because of focus. The ones I did delete because of focus was do to me not placing the focus point on the right area of the image. No back/front focus like my nikons had. No focus shift under tungsten lighting like some nikons. The hit rate on focus is amazing. You want to know why canon can charge a premium for this camera? Because of its pure amazing focus system! If you absolutely need the best focus system on any camera, this is it. Customization: You can assign buttons to do certain functions and to your own shooting style. This is a god send compared to nikons lack of customization. Body: The camera is solid with a good feel in the hand. The buttons are easy to operate and cleverly located. Coming from nikon is an adjustment because the camera buttons are in a different layout. It will become easy to use after some time and practice. I did not like the fact that canon has no built in removable screen protector like the nikon. This is a minor gripe but one that I resolved by buying the vello stick on glass protectors. I know the nikon plastic screen protectors are not fancy but they did a good job of protecting the screen from bumps. Images: The 5D makr III images are fantastic. The auto white balance works much better compared to my nikons I had owned. The 5D mark III is not able to pull details from the shadows like the D800 or D600 so it is a sacrifice in dynamic range if that is the most important thing to you. Nikon still has canon beat in dynamic range. I will personally will take a in focus, sharp, good out of camera white balance and dust free image out of a canon any day vs a hit and miss focus and dusty d600 image with dynamic range. An out of focus image with dirt is useless to me. Conclusion: If you shoot anything that requires this focus system, this reliability and this customization, BUY THIS CAMERA. I found the 5d and 6d is a perfect combo. I use the 6D with the wifi feature when working in a studio paired to an ipad and use the 5D when shooting a wedding or anything that moves at a fast pace. The 5d mark III continues to sell even at the higher price because it is a proven camera and you cant go wrong with it. I love it and will update this review as I use it more. I am glad I left nikon and I hope they learn one day that customer loyalty is earned. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Camera *by N***A on May 1, 2013* I upgraded from a Canon Rebel T3i to this camera. I was at the point where the Rebel was limiting me mainly in terms of high ISO image quality and the AF. I was unsure whether to try out another APS-C camera (the T4i or 7D potentially or a maybe even a mirrorless alternative) or make the "leap" to a Full Frame (FF) camera. As you can tell I decided to make the leap to a FF camera. I ended up selling my 17-55 zoom, 85 1.8 and 40 mm pancake and bought this 5D along with a used 135L that has been my only lens until today. Here is what I will tell you about this camera: 1) You will not be disappointed in it unless maybe you are coming from a 1DX for some reason. The only thing about this camera that I wish was better is its burst rate, period. There is nothing else that disappoints me about it. - Battery life? Amazing. - High ISO? I have no issue keeping pictures taken at 12800 ISO. - AF? Blazing fast and all those AF points are glorious. 2) It will likely make you spend a lot more than its $3k entrance price on lenses and other camera accessories. If you get the zoom lens with the kit you may eventually get the urge to upgrade to a faster zoom or a prime and even if you don't get the kit lens and use it with some of the better non-L lenses (85 f1.8, 100 f2) you will likely still catch the L bug and move up to some L primes (135L, 35L, 50L etc etc) due to their amazing image quality, build quality etc. Honestly, if you're buying this camera you will want to pair it with the best your money can get you because it will just continue to give back the more you give to it. 3) It is, in my mind, worth every penny of its entrance price. I've gotten way more out of this camera than I dreamed of getting from my old setup. Keep in mind that I had a T3i with 17-55mm f/2.8 (great lens), 85mm f/1.8 (great lens) and 50mm f/1.8 and I am telling you that I've gotten more out of my 5D with just a 135mm f/2 (amazing lens) attached to it. I've just recently purchased a 35L to add to my collection. 4) Take your time to learn all of the settings and really get used to the camera. I take a lot of pictures of my dog so getting to know the different AI Servo settings and learning about the focus points has been very helpful. 5) If you're worried about weight then this guy is quite heavy. But what I will tell you is that weight is the #1 reason that I used to have the Rebel series because I thought this was way larger and heavier but in reality I've come to learn that the extra bulk is actually something I like. I'm never in a position where I think "Oh man my Rebel would have been so much easier to carry right now" but I'm always in a position where I'm thinking "Gosh I could not have taken this photo with my Rebel". 6) The better bokeh you by grabbing a FF camera is noticeable and great. If you like bokeh then you will love this camera (just be sure to link it up with some fast glass). Otherwise, there's not much to say. You can probably tell I love the camera and I of course love my lens. If you don't have very much money I'd say grab this with the kit lens (24-105) since it's a well-reviewed lens but if you have some money to spend I would skip that and go for 1 or 2 primes if you can. 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