Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4077 reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the focus and durability. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the optics and portability get mixed comments. There are some negative views about the control panel.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS 5D Mark III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the lens and portability are generally positive. The price and usability also get good opinions, but there are some mixed views about the focus. There are some negative opinions about the shutter and video.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 5D Mark III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 855 user reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the focus and image quality are overall positive. The price and usability also get good views. There are some mixed opinions about the portability.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Canon EOS 5D Mark III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III field review

If you're in the market for a full-frame DSLR, you can't go wrong with Canon's 5D Mark III.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Accessory review

Annie Leibovitz, David Lachapelle, and all such other major studio photographers make a living by manipulating light. This can be quite an expensive endeavor, and a financial hurdle that every serious photographer must leap at some point. It also...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Dan Havlik (wired.com)

Review: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

The 22.3-megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark III captured some of the cleanest images I've seen from a DSLR when shooting in low light at high...

In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) feature combines three shots into one image with better exposure. “Silent” shooting mode helps capture stealthy candid portraits. Rank photos in-camera with one to five stars, then carry those ratings over to Adobe...

Only slightly more resolution than four-year-old previous model. Starting price nearly ,000 higher than predecessor. Built-in mic only offers mono sound

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Lars Rehm with additional material by Andy Westlak (dpreview.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

In 1987 Canon unveiled the EOS 650 to the world. It was the Japanese manufacturer's first 35mm autofocus SLR and the start of the EOS system. With its fully-electronic lens mount, in-lens aperture and focus motors, and reliance on electronic button and...

Good resolution and detail in raw files ; Good color and tonality across the ISO range ; Reliable metering even in difficult contrast situations ; Very responsive and snappy operation, thanks to new Digic 5+ processor ; 6 frames per second continuous...

Destructive noise reduction results in mushy JPEGs, even at base ISO ; Visible sharpening artifacts at default settings ; Heavy-handed noise reduction leads to lack of low-contrast detail at higher ISOs ; Distortion correction not available 'on the fly...

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is not only a very capable photographic tool in almost all areas, it's also fun and exciting to shoot with. The only downside are the slightly soft and overprocessed out-of-camera JPEGs. This is only visible at pixel-level but...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III review: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

The ; offers a more streamlined shooting design, significantly updated feature set with more configurability, plus better performance over its predecessor. It maintains its excellent photo and video quality as well.

JPEG photos at low ISO sensitivities don't match the generally excellent level of quality that you can otherwise get out of this camera.

While it's not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III review

On the 25th anniversary of its EOS system, Canon finally announced the long-awaited update to its full-frame 5D Mark II dSLR. The 5D Mark III is packed with capabilities for both still and video shooters, but at a much steeper price. As you'd expect,...

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers a more streamlined shooting design, significantly updated feature set with more configurability, plus better performance over its predecessor. It maintains its excellent photo and video quality as well.

JPEG photos at low ISO sensitivities don't match the generally excellent level of quality that you can otherwise get out of this camera.

While it's not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III looks a lot like its predecessor on the outside, but offers plenty of improvements under the hood. It's a solid option for advanced shooters with an investment in Canon glass, but doesn't match the rapid-fire shooting...

Compact for a full-frame SLR. 22-megapixel resolution. Large optical viewfinder. Bright, high-res rear LCD. Fast autofocus. 6fps continuous shooting. Excellent high ISO performance. 1080p video recording.

Expensive. Slow focus in Live View and Video modes. No built-in flash. Not compatible with EF-S lenses.

When shooting in Live View or recording video, the camera does support autofocus. It does it in a manner like the Nikon D4—you need to press a button and the camera works to reacquire focus. It's a slow process that involves hunting back and forth...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Preview

In March of 1987, Canon introduced the first EOS series SLR, the EOS 650. Now, on the 25th Anniversary, they're launching the successor to the extremely popular and versatile EOS-5D Mark II. Three and a half years in the making... a brand new 22.3...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review

Is the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera right for you? Learn all you need to know about the Canon EOS 5D Mark III in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDigital Camera Review

What follows is a quick overview of the video capabilities of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Read our comprehensive analysis and testing results in greater detail at DigitalCameraInfo.com.

With the 5D Mark III, Canon addressed many of the issues that video users complained about with the previous 5D Mark II. The camera is loaded with manual video controls, has a whole slew of different compression and frame rate options, and it has...

Apr, 2012

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