Canon EOS 5D Mark III Pro HDSLR the Long-awaited successor to groundbreaking Canon 5D Mark II
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is an HDSLR designed to build on the unprecedented success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The 5DMII broke new ground in the world of HD video, offering true high-resolution, cinema-quality video capture for the first time in a DSLR, and started a resolution in cinematography that continues to this day. The 22-megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers new autofocusing, metering and sensor technology and incorporates feedback from professional users to take this legacy to an entirely new level.
Key features:
• Full frame 36x24mm, 22 megapixel CMOS sensor ISO range 100-25600, expandable to 104,200.
• 14-bit A/D conversion.
• Shutter speeds 1/8000-30 seconds.
• 63-zone dual layer iFCL Metering.
• Exposure compensation in +/- 5 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments.
• 61-point high-density reticular AF with up to 41 cross-type points.
• 3.2-inch LCD finder with 1.04 million dot resolution.
• 1080p HD video capture in AVI, RAW, H.265, MOV and MPEG-4.
• Manual exposure control and multiple frame rates in videos.
• CF and SD card slots.
• 6fps burst rate HDR mode Magnesium-alloy body,
• enhanced dust and weather resistance.
• New customizable controls.
• Electronic level.
• Claimed shutter durability of 150,000 cycles.
• Slilent & Low vibration modes.
New sensor, focusing and metering systems.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is built around a new 22.3 megapixel full-frame, self-cleaning CMOS sensor and promises high perforance and claims improved noise reduction at higher ISOs with its DIGIC 5+ sensor and up to 6 frames per second burst rate in RAW and JPEG. Additional technological advancements include an Intelligent Viewfinder, Canon's advanced iFCL metering system, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Multiple Exposure mode.
A newly-designed 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF system is said to be Canon's most sophisticated AF to date, featuring multi-zonewide-area AF for better tracking. A new dedicated AF menu tab saves users from digging through menu functions. A new Multi-layer iFCL (intelligent Focus Color Luminance) metering system takes color and luminosity surrounding chosen AF points into account, whichCanon says will provide new levels of accuracy in fast-changing, tricky light.
Another new feature is High Dynamic Range (HDR); the Canon EOS 5D Mark III can merge 3 images at different exposures to create a final image with a broad range of shadow and highlight detail. In-camera HDR can cover a range up to +/- 3 stops in five different settings. The camera's control layout has been changed, with Canon adding more customizable controls and a new ergonomic design. A new "intelligent viewfinder" includes 100% coverage and a dual-axis electronic level indicator.
Improvements in video capture.
The video and cinema industries have been eagerly anticipating the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for improvements over its groundbreaking predecessor. Canon claims the 5D Mark III can capture HD video with a level of sophistication on par with professional movie camerasoffering phenomenal performance on a DSLR. It offers both All-I and IPB compression, supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, and automatically splits files greater than 4GB (FAT specifications) for extended recording without interruption.
The Canon 5D Mark III offers the option of timecoding during recording only (Rec Run) or at all times (Free Run), useful for multi-camera shoots. It also features improved sound recording adjustment capabilities, offering 64-step volume control accessible through the Quick Control screen during video shooting, plus a dedicated headphone jack for convenience in shooting. The CMOS sensor's new drive system is said to significantly increas image processor performance, reducing color artifacts and moiré (a commonproblem that occurs in scenes with horizontal lines), and ensures that the EOS 5D Mark III can record at a number of frame rates up to ISO 25600 in H mode.
AF Area and AF Point Selection: | AF area used in horizontal/vertical (grip up or down) shooting and the manually-selected AF point position can be set separately |
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AF Points: | 61-point AF (up to 41 cross-type points) |
AF Working Range: | EV -2 - 18 (at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100) |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
Audio/Video OUT Terminal: | (1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable (2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal |
Auto White Balance: | Auto white balance with the image sensor |
Autofocus Type: | TTL Secondary image registration, phase detection |
Backup Recording: | Enabled with WFT-E4A attached |
Battery: | One Battery Pack LP-E6 AC power can be supplied with the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 |
Battery Check: | Automatic battery check when the power switch is turned on: Displayed in 6 levels: |
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment: | -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) |
Camera User Settings: | Current camera settings can be registered to C1, C2 and C3 on the Mode Dial (Automatic registration update is possible) |
Color Filter System: | RGB primary color filters |
Color Space: | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Color Temperature Compensation: | Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels * Corrected in reference to the current WB mode's color temperature |
Color Temperature Info Transmission: | Provided |
Compatible Flash: | E-TTL II autoflash with all EX Series Speedlites |
Compatible Lenses: | Canon EF Lenses (excluding EF-S Lenses) |
Compatible Printers: | PictBridge-compatible printers |
Continuous Shooting Speed: | High-speed: Maximum approx. 6.0 shots/sec. Low-speed: Maximum approx. 3.0 shots/sec. Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 3.0 shots/sec. |
Custom Functions: | 13 Custom Functions settable with the camera |
Depth-of-Field Preview: | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Dimensions (W x H x D): | Approx. 6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (152.0 x 116.4 x 76.4 mm) |
Dust Deletion Feature (3): | Manual cleaning |
Exposure Compensation: | Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments |
Exposure Simulation: | Possible |
Extension System Terminal: | For connection to WFT-E7A (WFT) and GP-E2 (GPS) |
FE Lock: | Provided |
File Numbering: | Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
Focusing Modes: | Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
Focusing Screen: | Fixed |
Gigabit-Ethernet: | The RJ-45 jack is not built-in and is only available via the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A |
Grid Display: | Three grid display provided |
Highlight Alert: | With single-image display (Info.) and single-image display, overexposed highlight areas will blink |
Image Erase: | Erase a single image, selected images, all images in a folder, all images in a card or erase only unprotected images |
Image Protection: | Erase protection can be applied or canceled for a single image, all images in a folder or all images in the card |
Image Sensor Size: | 36.0mm x 24.0mm (35mm Full-frame) |
Image Sensor Type: | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
LCD Monitor Type: | TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
Lens Mount: | Canon EF mount |
Low-pass Filter: | Fixed position in front of the image sensor |
Maximum Burst: | JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 65 shots (approx. 16270 shots) RAW: Approx. 13 shots (approx. 18 shots) RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 7 shots (approx. 7 shots |
Metering Modes: | Real-time Evaluative metering with the image sensor |
Monitor Coverage: | Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 170°) |
Monitor Dots: | Approx. 1.04 million dots |
Monitor Size: | 3.2 in. |
My Menu Registration: | Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered |
Outstanding shooting performance: | up to 6.0 fps continuous shooting using a UDMACF card. |
Picture Style: | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3 |
Pixel Unit: | 6.25 m square |
Pixels: | Effective pixels: Approx. 22.3 megapixels |
Power Saving: | Power turns off after the set time (1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 minutes) of non-operation elapses. |
Printable Images: | RAW and JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System |
Recording Format: | Design Rule for Camera File System 2.0 and EXIF 2.3 |
Recording Media: | CF Card Type I and II Compatible with UDMA CF cards SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Cards |
Selected AF Point Display: | Displayed in viewfinder with transparent LCD and on LCD panel |
Self-timer: | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay |
Shooting Modes: | Still photo shooting and video shooting |
Shutter Release: | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
Shutter Type: | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled |
Silent Shooting: | Provided (Mode 1 and 2) |
Simultaneous Recording: | The image-recording quality can be selected in any combination of the three RAW and eight JPEG recording quality settings. |
Startup Time: | Approx. 0.1 sec |
Tilt Display - On LCD Monitor: | Electronic level indicates up to 360° roll and ±10° pitch in 1° increments. |
Total Pixels: | Total pixels: Approx. 23.4 megapixels |
Type: | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera |
USB Terminal: | For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) |
Video - Exposure Compensation: | Up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
Video - File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate |
Video - File Size: | Recording Sizes: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 1280 x 720 and 640 x 480 |
Video - Focusing: | Same as focusing with Live View shooting |
Video - Frame Rates: | [1920 x 1080]: 30 fps / 25 fps / 24 fps - [1280 x 720]: 60 fps / 50 fps - [640 x 480]: 30 fps / 25 fps |
Viewfinder Coverage: | Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally (At approx. 21mm eyepoint) |
Viewfinder Eyepoint: | Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
Viewfinder Magnification: | Approx. 0.71x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) |
Viewfinder Mirror: | Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, |
Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level pentaprism |
Weight: | Approx. 33.5 oz. / 950g (Based on CIPA standards) Approx. 30.3 oz./ 860g (Body only) |
Zooming to Match Focal Length: | Provided |
video - Exposure Control: | (1) Program AE for movie shooting (2) Manual exposure |