Special optical technologies like the 61-Point High Density Reticular AF and an extended ISO range of 100-25600 (expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) make the EOS 5D Mark III ideal for shooting weddings in the studio or out in the field, and great for still photography. Advanced professional-level high definition video capabilities (that includes a host of industry-standard recording protocols and enhanced performance) make it possible to capture beautiful cinematic movies in EOS HD quality. A newly designed 22.3 Megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Canon DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, and shooting performance up to 6.0 fps provide exceptional clarity and sharpness, even when capturing rapidly-unfolding scenes. Additional technological advancements include an Intelligent Viewfinder, Canon's advanced iFCL metering system, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Multiple Exposure mode - all of which that help make the EOS 5D Mark III the perfect gadget.
The Canon 5D Mark III supports 3:2 aspect ratio. The sensor captures 5784x3861 large individual 6.25 µm pixels and has a much-improved S/N ratio resulting in better images from the start. A new photodiode structure with an increased photoelectric conversion rate increases the sensor's sensitivity by approximately 2 stops over previous models, meaning higher ISOs with the lowest noise of any EOS digital camera. And a 2-line 8-channel simultaneous signal readout means speeds of up to 6.0 fps (RAW + JPEG) are possible!
The EOS 5D Mark III camera body weighs 860 g and comes with an attached BG-E11 battery grip. This grip is capable of accommodating AA rechargeable or disposable batteries, further increasing the operating life of the camera.
The EOS 5D Mark III not only offers 14-bit signal processing for excellent image gradation, it delivers higher standard and expanded ISOs, and a score of new options to enhance shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations. The EOS 5D Mark III represents a 2-stop increase in sensitivity over previous cameras. Beyond the obvious advantages of its wide ISO range, the EOS 5D Mark III has automatic ISO settings, found on the dedicated ISO menu. Minimum and maximum ISO settings can be specified, as can a user-defined range, plus full auto and manual.
Sporting a large eye-level pentaprism viewfinder for an expansive field of view, the 5D Mark III features a sizable 3.2 inch TFT colour LCD display with a 1,040,000 dot resolution. The Canon EOS DSLR supports Compact Flash Card Type I, UDMA Mode 7-compatible, SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards. Powered by an LP-E6 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the Canon 5D Mark III is capable of shooting up to 950 shots using the viewfinder and up to 200 shots in the case of live view shooting which continuously uses the camera’s LCD screen.
The newly designed 61-Point High Density Reticular AF features an Offset Array Sensor (with staggering AF point arrangement) to deliver greater accuracy, no matter the situation. It offers multi-zone wide-area AF for better tracking, has 5 central dual cross-type points (f/2.8 diagonal), 21 central cross-type points (f/5.6 horizontal & vertical) and 20 outer cross-type points (f/4.0 horizontal), and is sensitive in extremely low-light situations (EV-2 for a central point with a f/2.8 lens).
The Canon EF lens mount on the 5D Mark III makes it compatible with all Canon EF lenses with the exception of EF-S lenses. The auto focus system on the 5D Mark III works on the TTL secondary image registration and phase detection. The number of available auto focus points depends on the lens being used.
It has 6 AF point selection methods (Spot, Single Point, Single + Adjacent 4 Points, Single + Adjacent 8 Points, Zone Selection, and Automatic AF Point Selection), plus a dedicated AF configuration tool for control of AI Servo AF III tracking parameters (tracking sensitivity, acceleration/deceleration tracking, and AF point auto switching).
This DSLR also has an operational shutter speed ranging from a maximum of 1/8000 sec to a minimum of 30 sec. As the Canon EOS 5D Mark III does not feature a built-in flash, it provides a provision for an external flash attachment.
The metering sensor enables evaluative, center weighted, partial and spot metering, plus offers 5-step exposure compensation for perfectly exposed images, every time.
The PictBridge functionality on the EOS 5D allows the camera to connect directly to a printer without a PC and readily print the selected images. The DSLR also employs the Dust reduction feature, which helps to remove dust from the camera’s sensor and ultimately maintaining the spec free clarity of the captured image. The various shooting modes that are available on the Canon EOS 5D include Auto+, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual and 3 levels of customised settings for quick and instant operation of the 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. It 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 significantly increases image processor performance, reducing color artifacts.
The Face Detection function automatically detects faces within the frame and optimizes the focus and exposure to capture them with maximum clarity. The self-timer feature offers a delay of 2 or 10 seconds, giving the photographer enough time to get in front of the camera and be part of the image.
In Live View, grid lines can be displayed in 9 sections, 24 sections, or 9 sections with diagonals, as can the dual-axis electronic level, which helps ensure accurate level by displaying both roll and pitch. For image review, the EOS 5D Mark III has a new, dedicated Magnify/Reduce button. While pressing the button, zooming in or out (up to 10x) is achieved simply by turning the Main Dial. Images can be protected or erased quickly, individually or in batches, and slideshows can be created with some or all images and can be sequenced by date, folders, movies, stills or rating. A feature guide can be accessed for the selected menu, providing detailed reference information whenever needed.
The Continuous Shooting mode on this Canon DSLR is capable of up to 6 shots per second and is saved in the JPEG, RAW or JPEG + RAW formats. The EOS 5D Mark III records full HD videos in the MOV, MP4 and H.264 file formats. The captured images and videos can be transferred to a PC or a laptop using the camera’s high-speed USB 2.0 connection. The HDMI connectivity lets you connect directly to a HDTV so you can view all the recorded files with superior clarity.
For the first time in a 5D-Series camera, the EOS 5D Mark III offers a silent, low vibration shooting mode. By slowing down and muting the shutter and mirror reflex action, the camera is capable of handheld, virtually imperceptible operation for discrete shooting in more situations at speeds of up to 3 fps.
QUICK PREVIEW
- Newly designed 22.3 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- 14-bit A/D conversion
- Wide range ISO setting 100-25600 (L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400) for shooting from bright to dim light and next generation DIGIC 5+ Image Processor for enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed
- New 61-Point High Density Reticular AF including up to 41 cross-type AF points with f/4.0 lens support and 5 dual diagonal AF points (sensitive to f/2.8)
- iFCL Metering with 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and color information for optimizing exposure and image quality
- EOS HD Video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p) with 4 GB automatic file partitioning (continuous recording time 29 minutes 59 seconds), selectable "All i-frame" or IPB compressions, embedded timecode, manual audio level control while recording, and headphone terminal
- 3.2-inch Clear View II LCD monitor, 170° viewing angle, 1,040,000-dot VGA, reflection
- Magnesium-alloy body with shutter durability tested up to 150,000 cycles
- Enhanced dust-and-weather resistance, and updated EOS Integrated Cleaning system for improved vibration-based dust removal
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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