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Εδώ το έχω να πω το κλασικό ώδυνεν όρος και έτεκεν μυν, αλλά μου φαίνεται πως τελικά δεν θα το αποφύγουμε.
EOS-5D mark III
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Οτι ειναι να βγει μεχρι την PHOTOKINA το φθινοπωρο θα εχει βγει Νικο. Κανε υπομονη μεχρι τοτε....
pap-x
Senior Member
Εγώ πιστεύω αυτό θα είναι το μοντέλο που μας είπαν με 4k και raw. Μια τέτοια μηχανή με τα υποτιθέμενα specs δεν βγάζει νόημα. Δηλαδή έχει ελάχιστα παραπάνω pixel από την 1d αλλά χειρότερη απόδοση iso οπότε δεν μπορεί να είναι για landscapes και μόδα, λιγότερα fps απο 1d και 7d οπότε δεν κάνει για sports, αρα δεν μένει κάτι άλλο. Και σε τέτοια τιμή δεν θεωρείται φθηνή FF για enthusiasts. Ποντάρω σε κορυφαία απόδοση στο βίντεο.
Δεν υπαρχει καμια περιπτωση να ειναι αυτο. Το εχουν προσδιορισει χρονικα για το τελος του χρονου αυτο που λες.
ilias
Supreme Member
Eγω παντως βλεπω μια αναθερμανση της λατρειας των... μεγαπιξελς... πχ. στη Νικον, ή μαλλον στην κανον, αντι να μιλαει ο κοσμος για την αφαιρεση του ΑΑ φιλτρου, ολοι λενε για τα 36mp τα οποια τη μια μερα τα κραζουν γιατι θα δινουν βαρια και μεγαλα αρχεια και θα απαιτουν αναβαθμιση εξοπλισμου σε πολλα επιπεδα και την αλλη γκρινιαζουν γιατι η 5ρα εμεινε στα 22, τα οποια ακομα και τωρα, απο πολλους, θεωρουνται υπερ του δεοντος αρκετα και για εκτυπωσεις εως 1,5 μετρο και για τοπια και για στουντιο και ειδικα για ερασιτεχνες...
Δηλαδη, ετσι χοντρικα, τι παραπανω εκτος απο τα 36mp δινει η 800ρα εναντι της αναμενομενης κανον? Τα οποια 36μπ δεν ξερουμε και τι αποδοση θα εχουν, ενω τα 22 της κανον ειναι τουλαχιστον δοκιμασμενα... και επισης, επειδη δεν παρακολυθω το σπορ, στο βιντεο, η νεα 800ρα ειναι καλυτερη απο την παλια 5ρα?
Δηλαδη, ετσι χοντρικα, τι παραπανω εκτος απο τα 36mp δινει η 800ρα εναντι της αναμενομενης κανον? Τα οποια 36μπ δεν ξερουμε και τι αποδοση θα εχουν, ενω τα 22 της κανον ειναι τουλαχιστον δοκιμασμενα... και επισης, επειδη δεν παρακολυθω το σπορ, στο βιντεο, η νεα 800ρα ειναι καλυτερη απο την παλια 5ρα?
Aν δεν δουμε μοντελο παραγωγης τελεσιδικα που να ξερουμε ? Το δειγμα παντως που κυκλοφορησε απο το μοντελο προπαραγωγης ηταν φρικη.....
Photis
Supreme Member
Απάντηση: Re: EOS-5D mark III
Mεγέθυνση Ηλία, μεγάλες εκτυπώσεις, πολύ σημαντικό για εμάς.
Με δυνατότητες κοντά στις κάμερες μεσαίου φορμά.
Α και καλύτερες τιμές πώλησης.
Οπως λοιπόν υπάρχει κοινό που ενδιαφέρεται για την ποιότητα του βίντεο, έτσι λοιπόν υπάρχει αυτό το "μικρό" κομμάτι επαγγελματιών κυρίως που αναζητά αυτήν την φιλολογούμενη και ποθούμενη βελτίωση της ποιότητας στην φωτογραφία, αυτή που
ο Diol μας απέδειξε ότι είναι πραγματικότητα.
Mεγέθυνση Ηλία, μεγάλες εκτυπώσεις, πολύ σημαντικό για εμάς.
Με δυνατότητες κοντά στις κάμερες μεσαίου φορμά.
Α και καλύτερες τιμές πώλησης.
Οπως λοιπόν υπάρχει κοινό που ενδιαφέρεται για την ποιότητα του βίντεο, έτσι λοιπόν υπάρχει αυτό το "μικρό" κομμάτι επαγγελματιών κυρίως που αναζητά αυτήν την φιλολογούμενη και ποθούμενη βελτίωση της ποιότητας στην φωτογραφία, αυτή που
ο Diol μας απέδειξε ότι είναι πραγματικότητα.
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Εγώ δεν γκρινιάζω επειδή η canon δεν υιοθέτησε τα 36mp της d800 θα απογοητευόμουν αν τα υιοθετούσε.
Γκρινιάζω για όλα τα υπόλοιπα γιατί περίμενα άλλα πράγματα και άλλες τιμές….
Εγώ δεν γκρινιάζω επειδή η canon δεν υιοθέτησε τα 36mp της d800 θα απογοητευόμουν αν τα υιοθετούσε.
Γκρινιάζω για όλα τα υπόλοιπα γιατί περίμενα άλλα πράγματα και άλλες τιμές….
Re: Απάντηση: Re: EOS-5D mark III
Καλα αυτο δεν....παιζει. Ειναι θεμα φυσικης. Οπως δεν υπαρχει συγκριση μεταξυ APC και FF ετσι και οι ψηφιακες πλατες μεσαιου ειναι αλλου.
Καλα αυτο δεν....παιζει. Ειναι θεμα φυσικης. Οπως δεν υπαρχει συγκριση μεταξυ APC και FF ετσι και οι ψηφιακες πλατες μεσαιου ειναι αλλου.
Ρε, κοντά είπα, δεν είπα ότι τις αντικαθιστά!
25 χρόνια μεσαίο και μεγάλο φορμά δούλευα!
Πού να σου την φάνε οι τερμίτες!!!!!!!!!!:Banane0::Banane0:
25 χρόνια μεσαίο και μεγάλο φορμά δούλευα!
Πού να σου την φάνε οι τερμίτες!!!!!!!!!!:Banane0::Banane0:
Και μονο που παρατηρω δυο στοιχεια της συγκρτικα με την ΙΙ ειμαι απολυτως βεβαιος οτι το μονο κοινο που θελουν να κρατησουν με αυτην την μηχανη ειναι των βιντεογραφων.
Εχει ακριβως το ιδιο σχημα και ογκο κατι που βολευει ολους εχουν ηδη περιφερειακα για την καμερα και χτισει συστημα πανω της και το κυριοτερο.......wide οθονη......
Αδικα περιμενετε οι φωτογραφοι δεν εβγαλαν ακομα καμερα για εσας παιδες. Λιγη υπομονη.
Εχει ακριβως το ιδιο σχημα και ογκο κατι που βολευει ολους εχουν ηδη περιφερειακα για την καμερα και χτισει συστημα πανω της και το κυριοτερο.......wide οθονη......
Αδικα περιμενετε οι φωτογραφοι δεν εβγαλαν ακομα καμερα για εσας παιδες. Λιγη υπομονη.
Γιαννης Σπυρου
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παλι ξεχασε να βαλει σπαστη οθονη η canon !!!
Ανεπιδεκτη μαθησεως.... παντελως αδιαφορη , ακομη και για τους βιντεαδες (σε σχεση με την 5D MKII φυσικα - εκτος αν εχει κατι ιδιαιτερο ο αισθητηρας της στο θεμα του scaling).
Ανεπιδεκτη μαθησεως.... παντελως αδιαφορη , ακομη και για τους βιντεαδες (σε σχεση με την 5D MKII φυσικα - εκτος αν εχει κατι ιδιαιτερο ο αισθητηρας της στο θεμα του scaling).
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Η προθέαση βάθους πεδίου μεταφέρθηκε απ' την άλλη βλέπω... και με μεγαλύτερο κουμπί. Ε να την η πρόοδος.
ilias
Supreme Member
Re: Απάντηση: EOS-5D mark III
Σημαντικο, δε λεω αλλα ακομη και τωρα, (μια και η 800 δεν κυκλοφορησε) η καλυτερη στο ειδος ειναι η... 5ρα με τα 21μπ... (σιγα μην ειχε κανεις σονυ, μονο και μονο για μεγενθυσεις, αν και τωρα μπορει να παρει και τη ΝΕΧ 7 και να του βγει τζαμπα η μεγενθυση :Banane0
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...και αν ακουσω τον Ναθ που μιλαει για τη φυσικη, πιο κοντα πρεπει να ειναι σε ποιοτητα μεγενθυσης τα 24μπ της σονυ στα 36 της νικον, παρα τα 36 της νικον στα 40 του μεσαιου φορμα...:ears:
Για τις τιμες Νικο μαζι σου... τα αλλα ποια ειναι ομως? Γιατι, για μενα, εκτος της τιμης, δειχνει να ειναι αυτο που ηθελα (και στραβοκοιτουσα προς νικον 700)... πρωτα πρωτα ειναι FF και μετα υποθετω θα εχει AF ισως και ελαφρα καλυτερο απο το κορυφαιο (που μπορουσα να πληρωσω) της 7ρας... και περισσοτερα μπ απο τα 10 που εχω τωρα ωστε να κροπαρω τις τουριστριες στο δρομο με τον 85ρη μου....:smash: Συν οτι αλλο εχουν βελτιωσει (κατι θα εχουν κανει, δεν μπορει)...
Δηλαδη, εψαχνα μια μηχανη με το AF της 7D, τα mp της 5D και το δυναμικο πεδιο και υψηλο iso της D700... πιστευω η νεα 5ρα θα τα εχει ολα αυτα μαζι... οπως ειπαμε ομως, οχι στην τιμη που τα θελουμε...
Κι ομως, κι ομως... δες παραπανω... δεν ξερω τι εχουν βαλει στο βιντεο, αλλα αν δεν εχουν κατι συνταρακτικο, μαλλον εμας :HTEHETH63: (λεμε και καμμια μλκ να περναει η ωρα) τους φωτογραφους σκεφτηκαν...
Σημαντικο, δε λεω αλλα ακομη και τωρα, (μια και η 800 δεν κυκλοφορησε) η καλυτερη στο ειδος ειναι η... 5ρα με τα 21μπ... (σιγα μην ειχε κανεις σονυ, μονο και μονο για μεγενθυσεις, αν και τωρα μπορει να παρει και τη ΝΕΧ 7 και να του βγει τζαμπα η μεγενθυση :Banane0
......και αν ακουσω τον Ναθ που μιλαει για τη φυσικη, πιο κοντα πρεπει να ειναι σε ποιοτητα μεγενθυσης τα 24μπ της σονυ στα 36 της νικον, παρα τα 36 της νικον στα 40 του μεσαιου φορμα...:ears:
Για τις τιμες Νικο μαζι σου... τα αλλα ποια ειναι ομως? Γιατι, για μενα, εκτος της τιμης, δειχνει να ειναι αυτο που ηθελα (και στραβοκοιτουσα προς νικον 700)... πρωτα πρωτα ειναι FF και μετα υποθετω θα εχει AF ισως και ελαφρα καλυτερο απο το κορυφαιο (που μπορουσα να πληρωσω) της 7ρας... και περισσοτερα μπ απο τα 10 που εχω τωρα ωστε να κροπαρω τις τουριστριες στο δρομο με τον 85ρη μου....:smash: Συν οτι αλλο εχουν βελτιωσει (κατι θα εχουν κανει, δεν μπορει)...
Δηλαδη, εψαχνα μια μηχανη με το AF της 7D, τα mp της 5D και το δυναμικο πεδιο και υψηλο iso της D700... πιστευω η νεα 5ρα θα τα εχει ολα αυτα μαζι... οπως ειπαμε ομως, οχι στην τιμη που τα θελουμε...
Κι ομως, κι ομως... δες παραπανω... δεν ξερω τι εχουν βαλει στο βιντεο, αλλα αν δεν εχουν κατι συνταρακτικο, μαλλον εμας :HTEHETH63: (λεμε και καμμια μλκ να περναει η ωρα) τους φωτογραφους σκεφτηκαν...
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Περίμενα καλύτερο στιβαρότερο-στεγανότερο σώμα και όχι copy paste της 7d περίμενα ένα σώμα με στοιχεία pro από την σειρά 1, καλύτερη ευαισθησία (δυνατότητα υψηλού iso), λιγότερο θόρυβο, καλύτερη δυναμική περιοχή, καλύτερο κλείστρο, usb 3.0, Ethernet, ενσωματωμένο κάλυμμα προσοφθαλμίου, δύο υποδοχές cf και όχι sd, καλύτερη ταχύτητα και καλύτερη τιμή.
Έχει δίκιο ο Ναθαναήλ, η μηχανή απευθύνεται σε βιντεάδες ποιο πολύ και όχι σε φωτογράφους οπότε θα περιμένουμε καινούργιο σώμα ποιο φωτογραφικό..
Περίμενα καλύτερο στιβαρότερο-στεγανότερο σώμα και όχι copy paste της 7d περίμενα ένα σώμα με στοιχεία pro από την σειρά 1, καλύτερη ευαισθησία (δυνατότητα υψηλού iso), λιγότερο θόρυβο, καλύτερη δυναμική περιοχή, καλύτερο κλείστρο, usb 3.0, Ethernet, ενσωματωμένο κάλυμμα προσοφθαλμίου, δύο υποδοχές cf και όχι sd, καλύτερη ταχύτητα και καλύτερη τιμή.
Έχει δίκιο ο Ναθαναήλ, η μηχανή απευθύνεται σε βιντεάδες ποιο πολύ και όχι σε φωτογράφους οπότε θα περιμένουμε καινούργιο σώμα ποιο φωτογραφικό..
Γιαννης Σπυρου
AVClub Fanatic
Να δουμε αν απευθυνεται για βιντεαδες.... εχω αμφιβολιες.
Δεν βλεπω 1080 60p και αμφιβαλλω αν εχει λιγοτερο rolling shutter και καλυτερο moire-aliasing.
Ζebra , false color και live histogram , μαλλον δε θα εχει...
Επισης, χρειαζεται πολυ καλυτερο codec , χωρις line skipping ή ασυμπιεστο HDMI out, που αμφιβαλλω αν εχει...
Θα δουμε.
Δεν βλεπω 1080 60p και αμφιβαλλω αν εχει λιγοτερο rolling shutter και καλυτερο moire-aliasing.
Ζebra , false color και live histogram , μαλλον δε θα εχει...
Επισης, χρειαζεται πολυ καλυτερο codec , χωρις line skipping ή ασυμπιεστο HDMI out, που αμφιβαλλω αν εχει...
Θα δουμε.
ΒΛΑΣΙΔΗΣ
AVClub Fanatic
Ηλία εσύ ψάξε να βρεις μτχ. EF 200 2.8 L αν θέλεις FF. O 135 θα σου είναι λίγος, καθώς θα έλθει ακριβώς στο ίδιο εστιακό μήκος με τον 85.
Introducing the Canon 5D Mark III...
London, UK, 2nd March 2012 – Canon today announces the latest addition to its worldfamous EOS range with the launch of the new EOS 5D Mark III. The EOS 5D Mark IIIbuilds on the performance of the legendary EOS 5D Mark II, offering improved speed,greater resolution, enhanced processing power and extended creative options for bothstills and Full HD movies – providing unparalleled artistic freedom for the most demanding photographers.
Incorporating feedback from photographers worldwide, the EOS 5D Mark III offers improved performance in virtually every area. A new 22.3 Megapixel (MP) full-frame sensor offers the ideal balance of resolution for stills and HD movies and up to 6 frames per second (fps) shooting, whilst a 61-point AF system and 63-zone metering provide greater speed, flexibility and accuracy. Powered by the latest DIGIC 5+ processing technology, the EOS 5D Mark III also features enhanced video functions, offeringimproved image quality alongside greater audio control – redefining creative possibilities for photographers and amateur videographers alike. “The EOS 5D Mark III represents a big step forward for the EOS 5D series” said Kieran Magee, Marketing Director, Professional Imaging, Canon Europe. “The EOS 5D Mark II is an exceptional camera and we’ve listened carefully to feedback from its passionate community of users to improve performance in every area. This camera has been designed to meet virtually any creative challenge – it’s faster, more responsive and features the tools to adapt to everything from studio photography to creative videography, while producing results of the highest quality.”
Enhanced performance
With its comprehensively upgraded specification, the EOS 5D Mark III is the ideal toolfor the growing number of photographers shooting both stills and movies. It incorporates a number of the features launched with Canon’s revolutionary EOS-1D X,providing vastly improved performance, flexibility, handling and durability. The camera’s newly-developed 22.3MP full-frame sensor provides increased resolution and finer detail, enabling the capture of a wide range of scenes, from sweeping landscapes to beautiful portraits. Higher speed continuous shooting also offers expanded creative possibilities. With an increased 8-channel read out, the camera comfortably handles a maximum full resolution speed of up to 6fps in bursts of 18 RAW images or over 16,000 JPEGs1, without the need for additional accessories. Additionally, the sensor’s advanced architecture offers a huge native ISO range of 100-25,600, expandable to 102,400, making it possible to capture clean, high quality pictures, even in extreme low-light conditions.
The EOS 5D Mark III utilises the same 61-point wide-area AF system as the flagship EOS-1D X, providing exceptional sensitivity, precision and speed. One of the most advanced AF systems currently available, it features an impressive 41 cross-type points and five dual cross-type points, providing unsurpassed accuracy across the frame. The customisable AF pre-sets introduced in the EOS-1D X are also available, helping the capture of traditionally challenging subjects, and providing additional reliability in ituations where subject movement can be unpredictable. Highly accurate exposures are provided by Canon’s acclaimed iFCL metering system, which incorporates a 63-zone Dual-Layer sensor linked to each point of the AF system. Focus information gathered from the AF system is analysed alongside colour and luminance signals measured by the metering sensor itself, enabling the EOS 5D Mark III to deliver consistently accurate skin tones and excellent results in a wide range of shooting situations.
Creative performance without compromise
The EOS 5D Mark III features Canon’s latest DIGIC 5+ image processor, which powers a range of new functions without affecting the camera’s performance. 14-bit A/D conversion provides smoother tonal gradation and transitions between colours, while in-camera HDR shooting combines three different exposures and allows one of five preset tone maps to be applied, enabling photographers to capture all the detail in high contrast scenes. With in-camera RAW processing and editing capability, photographers also have the option to immediately begin post-processing their images while still on a shoot. The increased power of DIGIC 5+ also enables a range of tools which contribute to higher image quality. Lens peripheral illumination correction, Lens chromatic aberration correction (lateral and axial) and high ISO noise reduction are all performed in-camera without affecting performance, allowing photographers to continue shooting without any camera lag. Additionally, in-camera image rating via a dedicated button makes it easy for photographers to organise images ahead of post-production. The EOS 5D Mark III features a new Creative Photo button, which enables users to quickly select Picture Styles and capture multiple exposures, as well as offering direct access to the HDR shooting mode. In playback, pressing the Creative Photo button displays a new comparative playback function, displaying two images side-by-side to allow photographers to view, magnify and compare the quality of different exposures mid-shoot. For situations where photographers want to avoid being noticed, such as weddings, the EOS 5D Mark III also features a new silent shooting mode that dramatically reduces the sound of the shutter and mirror, ensuring they can work quietly in the background. A continuous silent mode is also available, enabling photographers to capture fastermoving subjects without attracting attention.
Next generation EOS Movies
The EOS 5D Mark III builds on the reputation of the EOS 5D Mark II, with a range of new features introduced following feedback received from photographers to provide even better Full HD video performance. As well as offering the depth-of-field control loved by video professionals, the new full-frame sensor combines with the vast processing power of DIGIC 5+ to improve image quality by virtually eradicating the presence of moiré, false colour and other artefacts. The addition of a movie mode switch and a recording button also offers greater usability, enabling videographers to begin shooting immediately when movie mode is engaged. Additional movie functions include manual exposure control and an enhanced range of high bit-rate video compression options, with intraframe (ALL-I) and interframe (IPB) methods both supported. Variable frame rates range from 24fps to 60fps, and the addition of SMPTE timecode support provides greater editing flexibility and easier integration into multi-camera shoots. Users can also check and adjust audio during recording via the camera’s Quick Control screen and a headphone socket enables sound level monitoring both during and after shooting. Enhanced processing power provided by DIGIC 5+ also makes it possible to conveniently trim the length of recorded movies in-camera.
Professional build, easy operation
The EOS 5D Mark III has been built to offer photographers easy-handling and robust build quality. Its lightweight, high-grade magnesium body offers advanced weather proofing for protection against the elements, while the construction of the shutter has also been reinforced, with 150,000-cycle durability making it ideal for repeated, everyday use. An enhanced version of the Intelligent Viewfinder featured in the EOS 7D offers approximately 100% coverage, as well as an on-demand grid display via the builtin transparent LCD. The same reinforced 8.11cm (3.2″) Clear View II LCD screen as used by the EOS-1D X provides high quality framing and playback in all conditions. 1,040k-pixels provide the resolution to accurately check image sharpness and focus, while the gapless structure design introduced with the EOS-1D Mark IV prevents reflections and protects against dust or scratches. A headphone socket and locking mode dial have been included, while the inclusion of a UDMA 7-compatible CF card slot plus an SD card2 slot enables shooting to both cards simultaneously, auto switching when the one in use becomes full and the option to copy images from one card to the other in-camera.
Digital Lens Optimizer – new in Digital Photo Professional v3.11
The EOS 5D Mark III comes complete with the most advanced version of Digital Photo Professional (DPP) yet – Canon’s free, in-box software enabling high-speed, high quality processing of RAW images. New in DPP v3.11 is Digital Lens Optimizer – a revolutionary new tool designed to drastically improve image resolution. Digital Lens Optimizer (DLO) precisely imitates lens performance, with a series of complex mathematical functions replicating each stage of the journey of light through the optical path. Using this information DLO can correct a range of typical optical aberrations and loss of resolution caused by a camera’s low pass filter, by applying an inverse function to each shot to take the image nearer to how the scene appears to the naked eye. This creates exceptionally detailed, high-quality images with highly manageable file sizes, providing photographers with maximum image quality and greater flexibility.
EOS System compatibility
As part of the EOS System, the EOS 5D Mark III is immediately compatible with over 60 EF Lenses, including the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM – the new, essential wide-angle zoom lens from Canon’s famous L-series. The camera is also compatible with a newlyannounced range of accessories designed to offer extended creativity, including the Speedlite 600EX-RT – a high performance TTL flash with wireless radio connectivity. Additionally, the new Battery Grip BG-E11 offers greater handling flexibility alongside the ability to double the camera’s battery life.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Key features:
* 22.3 Megapixel full-frame sensor
* 61-point autofocus
* Up to 6fps continuous shooting
* Native ISO 100-25,600 sensitivity
* Full HD video with manual control
* 14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor
* Enhanced Weather sealing
* 8.11cm (3.2-inch) 1,040,000-dot screen
* HDR mode with presets
London, UK, 2nd March 2012 – Canon today announces the latest addition to its worldfamous EOS range with the launch of the new EOS 5D Mark III. The EOS 5D Mark IIIbuilds on the performance of the legendary EOS 5D Mark II, offering improved speed,greater resolution, enhanced processing power and extended creative options for bothstills and Full HD movies – providing unparalleled artistic freedom for the most demanding photographers.
Incorporating feedback from photographers worldwide, the EOS 5D Mark III offers improved performance in virtually every area. A new 22.3 Megapixel (MP) full-frame sensor offers the ideal balance of resolution for stills and HD movies and up to 6 frames per second (fps) shooting, whilst a 61-point AF system and 63-zone metering provide greater speed, flexibility and accuracy. Powered by the latest DIGIC 5+ processing technology, the EOS 5D Mark III also features enhanced video functions, offeringimproved image quality alongside greater audio control – redefining creative possibilities for photographers and amateur videographers alike. “The EOS 5D Mark III represents a big step forward for the EOS 5D series” said Kieran Magee, Marketing Director, Professional Imaging, Canon Europe. “The EOS 5D Mark II is an exceptional camera and we’ve listened carefully to feedback from its passionate community of users to improve performance in every area. This camera has been designed to meet virtually any creative challenge – it’s faster, more responsive and features the tools to adapt to everything from studio photography to creative videography, while producing results of the highest quality.”
Enhanced performance
With its comprehensively upgraded specification, the EOS 5D Mark III is the ideal toolfor the growing number of photographers shooting both stills and movies. It incorporates a number of the features launched with Canon’s revolutionary EOS-1D X,providing vastly improved performance, flexibility, handling and durability. The camera’s newly-developed 22.3MP full-frame sensor provides increased resolution and finer detail, enabling the capture of a wide range of scenes, from sweeping landscapes to beautiful portraits. Higher speed continuous shooting also offers expanded creative possibilities. With an increased 8-channel read out, the camera comfortably handles a maximum full resolution speed of up to 6fps in bursts of 18 RAW images or over 16,000 JPEGs1, without the need for additional accessories. Additionally, the sensor’s advanced architecture offers a huge native ISO range of 100-25,600, expandable to 102,400, making it possible to capture clean, high quality pictures, even in extreme low-light conditions.
The EOS 5D Mark III utilises the same 61-point wide-area AF system as the flagship EOS-1D X, providing exceptional sensitivity, precision and speed. One of the most advanced AF systems currently available, it features an impressive 41 cross-type points and five dual cross-type points, providing unsurpassed accuracy across the frame. The customisable AF pre-sets introduced in the EOS-1D X are also available, helping the capture of traditionally challenging subjects, and providing additional reliability in ituations where subject movement can be unpredictable. Highly accurate exposures are provided by Canon’s acclaimed iFCL metering system, which incorporates a 63-zone Dual-Layer sensor linked to each point of the AF system. Focus information gathered from the AF system is analysed alongside colour and luminance signals measured by the metering sensor itself, enabling the EOS 5D Mark III to deliver consistently accurate skin tones and excellent results in a wide range of shooting situations.
Creative performance without compromise
The EOS 5D Mark III features Canon’s latest DIGIC 5+ image processor, which powers a range of new functions without affecting the camera’s performance. 14-bit A/D conversion provides smoother tonal gradation and transitions between colours, while in-camera HDR shooting combines three different exposures and allows one of five preset tone maps to be applied, enabling photographers to capture all the detail in high contrast scenes. With in-camera RAW processing and editing capability, photographers also have the option to immediately begin post-processing their images while still on a shoot. The increased power of DIGIC 5+ also enables a range of tools which contribute to higher image quality. Lens peripheral illumination correction, Lens chromatic aberration correction (lateral and axial) and high ISO noise reduction are all performed in-camera without affecting performance, allowing photographers to continue shooting without any camera lag. Additionally, in-camera image rating via a dedicated button makes it easy for photographers to organise images ahead of post-production. The EOS 5D Mark III features a new Creative Photo button, which enables users to quickly select Picture Styles and capture multiple exposures, as well as offering direct access to the HDR shooting mode. In playback, pressing the Creative Photo button displays a new comparative playback function, displaying two images side-by-side to allow photographers to view, magnify and compare the quality of different exposures mid-shoot. For situations where photographers want to avoid being noticed, such as weddings, the EOS 5D Mark III also features a new silent shooting mode that dramatically reduces the sound of the shutter and mirror, ensuring they can work quietly in the background. A continuous silent mode is also available, enabling photographers to capture fastermoving subjects without attracting attention.
Next generation EOS Movies
The EOS 5D Mark III builds on the reputation of the EOS 5D Mark II, with a range of new features introduced following feedback received from photographers to provide even better Full HD video performance. As well as offering the depth-of-field control loved by video professionals, the new full-frame sensor combines with the vast processing power of DIGIC 5+ to improve image quality by virtually eradicating the presence of moiré, false colour and other artefacts. The addition of a movie mode switch and a recording button also offers greater usability, enabling videographers to begin shooting immediately when movie mode is engaged. Additional movie functions include manual exposure control and an enhanced range of high bit-rate video compression options, with intraframe (ALL-I) and interframe (IPB) methods both supported. Variable frame rates range from 24fps to 60fps, and the addition of SMPTE timecode support provides greater editing flexibility and easier integration into multi-camera shoots. Users can also check and adjust audio during recording via the camera’s Quick Control screen and a headphone socket enables sound level monitoring both during and after shooting. Enhanced processing power provided by DIGIC 5+ also makes it possible to conveniently trim the length of recorded movies in-camera.
Professional build, easy operation
The EOS 5D Mark III has been built to offer photographers easy-handling and robust build quality. Its lightweight, high-grade magnesium body offers advanced weather proofing for protection against the elements, while the construction of the shutter has also been reinforced, with 150,000-cycle durability making it ideal for repeated, everyday use. An enhanced version of the Intelligent Viewfinder featured in the EOS 7D offers approximately 100% coverage, as well as an on-demand grid display via the builtin transparent LCD. The same reinforced 8.11cm (3.2″) Clear View II LCD screen as used by the EOS-1D X provides high quality framing and playback in all conditions. 1,040k-pixels provide the resolution to accurately check image sharpness and focus, while the gapless structure design introduced with the EOS-1D Mark IV prevents reflections and protects against dust or scratches. A headphone socket and locking mode dial have been included, while the inclusion of a UDMA 7-compatible CF card slot plus an SD card2 slot enables shooting to both cards simultaneously, auto switching when the one in use becomes full and the option to copy images from one card to the other in-camera.
Digital Lens Optimizer – new in Digital Photo Professional v3.11
The EOS 5D Mark III comes complete with the most advanced version of Digital Photo Professional (DPP) yet – Canon’s free, in-box software enabling high-speed, high quality processing of RAW images. New in DPP v3.11 is Digital Lens Optimizer – a revolutionary new tool designed to drastically improve image resolution. Digital Lens Optimizer (DLO) precisely imitates lens performance, with a series of complex mathematical functions replicating each stage of the journey of light through the optical path. Using this information DLO can correct a range of typical optical aberrations and loss of resolution caused by a camera’s low pass filter, by applying an inverse function to each shot to take the image nearer to how the scene appears to the naked eye. This creates exceptionally detailed, high-quality images with highly manageable file sizes, providing photographers with maximum image quality and greater flexibility.
EOS System compatibility
As part of the EOS System, the EOS 5D Mark III is immediately compatible with over 60 EF Lenses, including the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM – the new, essential wide-angle zoom lens from Canon’s famous L-series. The camera is also compatible with a newlyannounced range of accessories designed to offer extended creativity, including the Speedlite 600EX-RT – a high performance TTL flash with wireless radio connectivity. Additionally, the new Battery Grip BG-E11 offers greater handling flexibility alongside the ability to double the camera’s battery life.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Key features:
* 22.3 Megapixel full-frame sensor
* 61-point autofocus
* Up to 6fps continuous shooting
* Native ISO 100-25,600 sensitivity
* Full HD video with manual control
* 14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor
* Enhanced Weather sealing
* 8.11cm (3.2-inch) 1,040,000-dot screen
* HDR mode with presets