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Canon - EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
Rating breakdown 167 reviews
5 Stars
129
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Star
4
91%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Relally enjoy this camera
on July 21, 2013
Posted by: Gene
from WI.
I have had all the cropped frame canon sence the 20D, for whatever reason based on my usage the 40D is my third favorite the 7D second and the 5D mark III is now the one I use the most unless I am trying to get more range or a faster shutter speed. In most cases I have found being able to take advantage of the wider end of my lenses is a benefit perhaps 70% of the time. I shoot 70% wild life, landscapes, and the rest people. I average 30,000 plus shots per year. I did have a problem with my first 5D with focusing but this was a bit of an in convince but no problem in that the unit was replaced with a new one no question, no charge. If I could ask for anything perhaps a bit more megapixels and a faster FPS. I really like the locking selector knob, and I am constantly impressed with the cameras ability to shoot quality results at really high ISO settings. The more I experiment with the customs the better I like the camera.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Image Quality is Paramount
on April 26, 2014
Posted by: OlyGark
from Seattle, Wa.
Image Quality is not all about sensor megapixel size, there are many subjective factors to consider. This is difficult to describe in words, so best if I just say there is a very special quality to the images from this sensor, especially of people. People have almost an "ethereal" look to them, from small children to adults. The skin tones are some of the best I have ever seen in a digital camera. I absolutely love the "silent" shutter and the way the camera feels in my hands. Canon put some kind of special material on the body, so that you have just the right "grip" on the camera. The autofocus variables are simply top-notch, but there is a "learning curve" to what this camera can do with the autofocus. HDR is a blast, so is the Multi-exposure. I have a slight shutter delay on the maximum image HDR setting; but this might be due to my CF card. Future firmware updates may help this issue.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: slightly heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best Purchase Ever
on April 17, 2014
Posted by: Ken
from LA, CA
The simple truth is you get what you pay for. The 1DX is supposed to be the best of the best in Canon DSLR bodies. The reality of it is the 5DMark III is very close. I use my 5D, purchased in 2013, for all of my photography with exception of when shooting at air shows or birding, in which case I fall back on my 7D and attach a 400mm f5.6 lens. The 100-400 is close, and a great useful zoom lens, but the native 400 is sharper. If you want sharpe pictures with the 5D Mark III, buy lens that are of equal quality, such as the 16-35L, 70-200L f2.8 II, and one of the 24-70’s. My standard lens is a 24-105L I bought with the 7D and it’s a very nice lens. Hope this helps you. PS: Your camera needs to know the digital profile of you lens and you need to learn to set you camera settings correctly to get good results with either of these camera. If you want to just point and shoot you are paying too much. Buy a camera Canon with lots of built in settings instead.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
best general purpose camera on the market
on April 8, 2012
Posted by: Jacob
from Newark, DE
I am a long time 5D2 user. My initial impressions of the 5D3 are positive. There are improvements in all 5D2 features and many new features that are useful added, however there is no big new headline feature for the 5D3. Instead Canon has used proven sub systems from other products, including their flagship 1DX and integrated them with 5D3 specific firmware to create the best general purpose camera on the market. There are cameras with higher resolutions and frame rates but for general photography purposes that covers all interest, I cannot think of a better camera. Of all the improvements I see, the most useable are 1) nearly infallible autofocus even in candle light, 2) lower noise at higher ISO, 3) JPEG engine that corrects for lens geometric distortion, vingnetting and chromatic aberration using the data specific to each lens serial number that is already stored in the camera firmware (first for any Canon body). Makes the hours I spend in post processing unnecessary and gives new life to many lenses. Only regret is the high price in USD. Due to significant depreciation of the dollar, the US price is significantly higher than 5d2 hence lower value to US buyers. I do not think this is the case in other countries where the currency did not change or appreciate against the Yen, where the price is the same or lower. I expect this model to be in short supply for a long time due to demand and have higher resale than competing cameras.
Pros: near infallible autofocus, low noise at high iso, lens correction, high resale value
Cons: price in usd
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Camera
on November 4, 2012
Posted by: Kam
from Charlotte, NC
This is by far the best canon camera that I've had so far. I have recently upgraded from the 7D to 5D Markiii and the picture quality is superior to the 7D, I love the sharpness and colors from this camera. Noise is controlled and can take pictures in a very low light.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A Big Improvement
on January 29, 2013
Posted by: Oboist
from NY
When an update of an existing model is introduced, we always wonder whether it is enough of an improvement to merit the investment. In this case I would say "DEFINITELY YES". The main reason I sprang for it was the improved image quality at high ISOs (my work requires a lot of fast shutter speeds using whatever light happens to be wandering around at the moment) and I have not been disappointed. I would say the advantage is at least 2 full stops, but that's not scientifically measured, just as perceived by little eyeballs. In the "Unexpected Bonus" column, I found a vastly improved AF system with excellent tracking and a high degree of adjustability, and many little but important tweaks, like a lock on the mode dial so the camera doesn't accidentally move over into Manual when you're expecting Aperture Priority (or vice versa), and a general lock to hold everything else where you left it while you're rotating the camera, shifting your grip, scratching your ear, etc. Also includes a new, easily accessible "silent shoot" mode that you can actually use. I feel I got a lot more than I expected, which is always pleasant. My advice would be: if you are considering this camera seriously enough to read all of this, then I'd say go for it.
Pros: Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Solid Operation, easy to use
Cons: a bit pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely Amazing Quality
on December 30, 2013
Posted by: Tom
from Fort Worth, TX
I had the Canon 5Dmii before I upgraded and I must say there is a HUGE difference in the upgrade quality. Canon nailed it on the head. The auto focus is incredible and simple to use. The low noise is incredible, I do a lot of low light and astrophotography and the 5Dmark iii dominates it all.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Heavy/Bulky, no wifi, small mp count
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
5D III - remarkable body
on August 8, 2012
Posted by: James Scott S
from Palm Beach, FL
The 5DIII was a progressive change as I still have my 60D and before that a T1i which I now sold.
I shoot in natural light and the camera is used for travel, landscape, urban/street, nighttime, HDR and wildlife photography.
The IQ is superb in every case. During the day I choose the lens that suits the situation and at night I pop on the 50mm f/1.4.
The night or low light is where this camera comes alive for me. It just crushes the 60D in ISO performance. I'm able to shoot at faster speeds and get usable shots with plenty of light and little to no blur. It was just what I was looking for.
The same logic applies while shooting wildlife, as the sun goes down I'll crank up the ISO to maintain my higher shutter speeds and a little post work reduces the noise and again more usable shots.
I'm an enthusiasts and the 5DIII has exceeded my expectations. I was hesitant to spend the money, but glad I did ... no regrets.
James
Pros: excellent image quality, Solid Operation
I would recommend this to a friend!
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