Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III  In 1987, Canon introduced the EOS 650 in the world. It 'was the Japanese manufacturer first 35mm autofocus SLR and the beginning of the EOS system. With its fully electronic bayonet lens opening and engines focus, and confidence in electronic button and dial operation, Canon EOS system introduced a project that all camera systems have the following result. Now, 25 years later, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the latest model of the line.

          Until now, the series 5D was a dynasty of revolutionaries a bit 'improbable. The original EOS 5D of 2005 was the first chassis 'affordable' full SLR camera, and the camera that has cemented the 24x36mm sensor as the format of choice for many professional applications in a time when many were questioning its relevance. The 5D Mark II was the first DSLR that can record full HD video, a feature that has revolutionized the market in a way that nobody could have predicted at the time - least of all Canon. At first glance, however, the latest model offers little that seems destined to make the same impact.

          The 5D Mark II has a full frame 22MP sensor in a body design that is based on the EOS 7D, with 61 points AF system borrowed from the flagship EOS-1D X. From the glass-half-empty point of view, this could be seen as an ambitious upgrade paths unfortunately behind Nikon D800 36MP which was announced around the same time. But for those who tend more towards the glasses half full, it could also be that the camera 5D Mark II owners always wanted.

In fact, the name itself 5D is almost misleading than its predecessor Mark III is essentially a completely new model, with all major systems updated and upgraded. In a sense, it is better seen as a full-frame 7D with layout of camera control, customization and extended 63-zone metering sensor. But it also gains a number of additional changes and improvements in response to customer feedback, which range from two slots for CF and SD cards, through a mode selector lock exposure, large depth of dedicated button that is repositioned for right-handed operation, and can be reprogrammed to access a number of other functions. 

          Read on to find out how the 5D Mark III place in our study and test of real life, how much we appreciated its management and operation, and if it is the right camera for your needs and the type of photography.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III specific key     • 22MP full frame CMOS sensor     • 100-25600 ISO standard, expanded from 50 to 102.800     • 6 fps continuous shooting     • Shutter rated to 150,000 frames     • 1080p30 video recording, stereo sound with external microphone     • 61 point AF system     • 63-zone iFCL metering system     • 100% coverage viewfinder     • LCD 1040k dots 03:02     • double card slot for CF and SD

           

Canon EOS 5D Mark II and III fundamental differencesMost of the key features are improved compared to the 5D Mark II. The new sensor, together with the latest Canon DIGIC 5 + processor offers an ISO range of 100 to 25600, which is expandable to 50 to 102,800. A 8-channel reading sensor enables continuous shooting at 6 fps. The shutter is rated at 150,000 cycles and has been optimized for quieter operation, the Mark III inherits also how 'quiet' shutter already seen on the 1D series. Viewfinder coverage is 100% complete, and 1040k points, 3:2 aspect ratio, 3.2 "LCD screen has improved anti-reflection and a glass covering to protect from scratches. And do not forget that the 61-point system focused by 1DX - the first time that Canon has developed its top-spec AF sensor in a non-1-series camera because the film was EOS 3.