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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
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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
best camera ever
on February 1, 2014
Posted by: nim
from virginia
best camera i ever used .canon products are always the best but with eos 5d mark 3 canon did super outstanding job.thankyou canon
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Camera
on March 7, 2014
Posted by: imager2112
from Hermiston, OR
This camera has lived up to everything advertised and more. I love the features - high ISO retaining exceptionally crisp details with very little artifacts, the dual SD and Flash Card capabilities make it not only flexible but also adds an extra bit of security as a backup, and last but not least is the ability to customize settings, making for a great shot in practically any situation.
Pros: high iso range with very little artifacts., sd and flash card compatible, large array customizations for that perfect shot..
Cons: hefty price tag but worth it., bit heavy for those used to light-weight dslrs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Blank Viewfinder. "Reflex Mirror Issues in 5D's"
on August 28, 2018
Posted by: Uncle Tito
from Maui, Hawaii
I recently just purchased this 5dmkIII refurbished online here @ Canon. Within 3 days it was at my door step, I was ecstatic. Unfortunately when I put the battery in and I turned on the camera I noticed the viewfinder was all black. I couldn't see my iso, metering. etc.. It took an image fine though, but I had to manual set the camera without metering or framing through the view finder. I thought that was weird, maybe I'll charge the battery 100% tonight and try in the morning. I tried 2 Canon L series lens and a tokina fisheeye and to no avail the view finder is still all black, not good. After further research there seems to be a issue with the Mirror in the 5d's, but not a whole lot of information out there. Canon is known to replace these for free and I should be sending it in by tomorrow. Will keep everyone posted.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome and very Tough camera
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: Jayman
from Nevada
Just a bit late on reviewing this guy now that it appears to be phasing out,but just wanted to say how impressed I have been with this camera since first purchasing 5 1/2 years ago. With a nudge from my wife in early 2014,I made the move to this guy via Gordon's in Carson City Nv,(since closed down). Immediate thoughts were great in the hands,easy to get used to controls,(been a Canon user for awhile),and fairly easy menu to work through. I've shot.....over 10,000 shots with this camera and the only issues I've had with it have been mostly user error,(usually realized after yelling at the camera then having a V8 moment). It's been rained on,snowed on,and dropped dozens of times and still works great.
3 years ago nearly to the day,it took one of two very hard falls. First time with me falling with it. My knee,(somehow not broken),was more sore than the camera though typical photographer,I tried to save it over my knee. Scratched and a little dented,that thing still worked as if it was new. Second fall was a bit more severe. Set up on a tripod,(on a car sized boulder in the middle of the West Fork Carson River,I got in a hurry to put on a filter so I could include the setting moon in the shot. Bumped the tripod and down it went. On to the boulder and into said Carson River. Still worked though about a 1/2 hour later,the LCD screen stopped working. It still doesn't. I couldn't, get it fixed,(too long of a wait at a peak time of year for me....Fall),so I kept using it. It turned into a bit of a throwback to the film days of metering the lightest and darkest areas and then taking the shot. I connected it to the t.v. to set the menu options and for bracketing.
I got used to shooting that way and it also helped me really get used to other controls of the camera and frankly,I think it made me a better photographer. Short of the long is,it still takes amazing shots despite the beating. I'll keep on using it as long as I can but am keeping this in mind as I decide my next move for a newer camera. Great product Canon. Thanks.
Oh yeah. I have recently added a field monitor so good there and the lens that took the falls with the camera,(filter ring stuck on still),was the venerable 24-105 F4L. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
lowlight performace. great for sports and weddin.
on October 22, 2016
Posted by: John CALIFORNIA
from California, United States
I highly recommend the Canon 5d mark iii.
excellent opportunity to buy one now. amazing quality pictures. even though the 5d mark iv body is making waves. honestly I will still hold onto my 5d mark iii.
5d mark iii is a lot of camera for a lot of. people.
excellent opportunity to buy one now. amazing quality pictures. even though the 5d mark iv body is making waves. honestly I will still hold onto my 5d mark iii.
5d mark iii is a lot of camera for a lot of. people.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Most Balanced Canon Full-Frame to Date
on February 1, 2016
Posted by: Ezra
from New York, NY, United States
This is my review of the Canon 5D Mark III. This camera is one of the most professional, versatile, fast and powerful full frame DSLRs on the market. In this review, my goal is to focus more on how great this camera functions and why it is considered in my opinion the complete package compared to other Canon bodies.
BUILD QUALITY
When you first pick up a 5D Mark III, you will immediately notice how this camera is built and feels like a tank. This body is made out of a much stronger material called magnesium alloy. Compared to other DSLR's on the market, this body feels much more professional, refined, and advanced. It is much more damage resistance and weather resistant as well.
When you first pick up a 5D Mark III, you will immediately notice how this camera is built and feels like a tank. This body is made out of a much stronger material called magnesium alloy. Compared to other DSLR's on the market, this body feels much more professional, refined, and advanced. It is much more damage resistance and weather resistant as well.
FULL FRAME SENSOR
First, one of the best functions of this camera that surpasses most DSLR's on the market is that this camera is built with a full frame or near 35mm equivalent sensor. Most DSLRs on the market are sold with APS-C or other cropped sensors, providing more focal length while sacrificing image quality (reducing the amount of light to the sensor), especially in low light situations and environments. The image quality of a full frame sensor among APS - C, APS - H, Micro 4/3rds produce night and day results for professional quality images. The image quality with the 5D Mark III compared to other models is even noticeable in the color rendering of each image. There are even differences in color rendering between the 5D Mark III and the Canon 6D, two individual full frame cameras. I'm not sure all the technical reasons why this is the case, but I think it has something to do with the Digic 5+ processors. the 5D Mark III color is a much richer, where is the 6D images tend to be slightly washed out or lacking full vibrancy.
First, one of the best functions of this camera that surpasses most DSLR's on the market is that this camera is built with a full frame or near 35mm equivalent sensor. Most DSLRs on the market are sold with APS-C or other cropped sensors, providing more focal length while sacrificing image quality (reducing the amount of light to the sensor), especially in low light situations and environments. The image quality of a full frame sensor among APS - C, APS - H, Micro 4/3rds produce night and day results for professional quality images. The image quality with the 5D Mark III compared to other models is even noticeable in the color rendering of each image. There are even differences in color rendering between the 5D Mark III and the Canon 6D, two individual full frame cameras. I'm not sure all the technical reasons why this is the case, but I think it has something to do with the Digic 5+ processors. the 5D Mark III color is a much richer, where is the 6D images tend to be slightly washed out or lacking full vibrancy.
FRAMES PER SECOND
The second function that I enjoy a lot about the 5D Mark III is that it can shoot a healthy and fast 6 frames per second. Consider for a second that most APS-C bodies shoot anywhere from 3 to four and a half frames per second on average. Excluding the Canon 1DX for a moment, Canon’ full frame lineup is limited to only the 6D, 5DS and 5DSR. The 6D only produces 4.5 frames per second and both the 5DS and 5DSR only produce 5 frames per second. The amazingly fast Canon 7D Mark II, which was recently released early last year comes equipped with 10 frames per second, but it does not meet my standards non longer because it's an APS-C camera. Without having to spend big money and have the added weight and size of a battery pack of a pro camera like the 1DX, The Canon 5D Mark III is still a clear winner regarding frames per second because it has the best balance to capture most subjects fast and sharp.
The second function that I enjoy a lot about the 5D Mark III is that it can shoot a healthy and fast 6 frames per second. Consider for a second that most APS-C bodies shoot anywhere from 3 to four and a half frames per second on average. Excluding the Canon 1DX for a moment, Canon’ full frame lineup is limited to only the 6D, 5DS and 5DSR. The 6D only produces 4.5 frames per second and both the 5DS and 5DSR only produce 5 frames per second. The amazingly fast Canon 7D Mark II, which was recently released early last year comes equipped with 10 frames per second, but it does not meet my standards non longer because it's an APS-C camera. Without having to spend big money and have the added weight and size of a battery pack of a pro camera like the 1DX, The Canon 5D Mark III is still a clear winner regarding frames per second because it has the best balance to capture most subjects fast and sharp.
SILENT CONTINUOUS MODE
One of the functions that might be underrated or underestimated and DSLR's today is the silent continuous mode, which I enjoy a lot to use. there are some situations where using high continuous mode makes the shutter sound very annoying to others nearby. Other nonprofessional cameras don't normally have this silent continuous mode where I can shoot at a maximum of 3 frames per second, but about 75% quieter than normal. You can still shoot great pictures and maintain the element of surprise toward your subjects.
One of the functions that might be underrated or underestimated and DSLR's today is the silent continuous mode, which I enjoy a lot to use. there are some situations where using high continuous mode makes the shutter sound very annoying to others nearby. Other nonprofessional cameras don't normally have this silent continuous mode where I can shoot at a maximum of 3 frames per second, but about 75% quieter than normal. You can still shoot great pictures and maintain the element of surprise toward your subjects.
AUTO-FOCUS SYSTEM
The 5D Mark III still has one of the best autofocusing systems currently today. While 61 AF points may not be the most compared to other competitor bodies, what really matters to me is the accuracy and the speed and how this AF system reacts to multiple subjects. For this camera body, you have six different autofocus ‘cases’ that you can choose from and adjust for the appropriate shooting situation. Most cameras don't have ‘cases’. You can shoot from a single point to a 61-point AF all cross-type. It is very responsive and I would say personally that is about 97 to 98% accurate depending on what you're shooting
The 5D Mark III still has one of the best autofocusing systems currently today. While 61 AF points may not be the most compared to other competitor bodies, what really matters to me is the accuracy and the speed and how this AF system reacts to multiple subjects. For this camera body, you have six different autofocus ‘cases’ that you can choose from and adjust for the appropriate shooting situation. Most cameras don't have ‘cases’. You can shoot from a single point to a 61-point AF all cross-type. It is very responsive and I would say personally that is about 97 to 98% accurate depending on what you're shooting
ISO RANGE
Compared to most Canon bodies, the Canon 5D Mark III still has one of the best ISO range systems for light sensitivity. In my opinion, the 1DX, 5D Mark III, and the 6D can produce the best image quality results with both higher ISO ranges combined with their full frame sensors. Compared to two other major competitors, Canon's full-frame lineup does need to catch up in the ISO department.
Compared to most Canon bodies, the Canon 5D Mark III still has one of the best ISO range systems for light sensitivity. In my opinion, the 1DX, 5D Mark III, and the 6D can produce the best image quality results with both higher ISO ranges combined with their full frame sensors. Compared to two other major competitors, Canon's full-frame lineup does need to catch up in the ISO department.
I do wish the 5D Mark III had a higher mega pixel sensor, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi and an electronic view finder. For those, who say that is not necessary, check what the market is producing.
The 5D Mark III still commands much respect and it will continue to be my go to camera hopefully for years to come or when its successor arrives.
Thank you for reading!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing
on August 18, 2016
Posted by: Camera Joe
from Hartland WI
I have had a 5D Mk2 for 2 yrs and love the camera. However I just purchased a MK3 and I am amazed at the upgrades to almost all features and setting on the unit. This is truly a fast focus and metering GIANT, with more pixels easier controls, locking mode selector, everything is better. The menu access, shooting settings, are all well thought out and engineered. Very impressive camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
My second 5D
on July 19, 2016
Posted by: Eugeniovideo
from Buenos Aires, Argentina
I bought this camera 3 years ago, after having a 5d MK2 for two years.
This camera not only solves ALL moiree video problems of 5DMK2 but also has an outstanding low light performance.
This camera not only solves ALL moiree video problems of 5DMK2 but also has an outstanding low light performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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