Rating 4.5 99 reviews

A newer model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + 24-105/4 L IS was released in August 2016.

Manufacturer: Canon
price $2,899.00
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Hardware Zone
14 years ago

Canon EOS 5D Mark III - Third Time's a Charm

Canon's Mark II users have been waiting three years for the third 5D in the series, and it's been well worth the wait - the camera has been vastly improved in nearly every aspect. Read on to discover how and why it's our Editor's Choice winner.
Pros:
  • Excellent image quality
  • Improved handling
  • More responsive 61-point AF system
  • Fast six-frames per second shooting speed
Cons:
  • Video not much improved out of camera
  • No non-compressed video thru HDMI
  • Video rolling shutter effect still visible
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Review guidelines
13 years ago

Canon EOS 5D Mark III: Review

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III SLR is finally a complete and very powerful. Difficult to find a weak point. After a short period of adaptation becomes an extension of the arm of the photographer.
Pros:
  • Image quality
  • Completeness and customizability of commands
  • Silent shutter mode
Cons:
  • Lack of a flasher incorporated
  • Tendency to underexposure
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Canon
11 years ago

Ryder Evans Photography Review

This camera in one word...WOW. Upgraded form the mark 2 as they were getting very old for shooting weddings and the first time i picked up the mark 3 it was great. Focus was the biggest difference it is far better than the Mark 2.
Pros:
  • Reliable
  • Superior build quality
  • Easy to use
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Canon
8 years ago

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!!

There is 5D Mark 4 and 6D Mark 2, but 5D Mark 3 is the best one. 5D Mark 4 is just minor update from 5Dmk3. 6Dmk2 has many features, but it can't bit 5Dmk3's outcome. I love 5Dmk3 :)
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What Digital Camera
14 years ago

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review

With a camera of such pedigree, there are naturally high expectations. Find out how good it is in the What Digital Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark III review
Pros:
  • Excellent set of features
  • build-quality is much better than MkII
  • AF system and overall performance
Cons:
  • Expensive compared to some rivals
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Buy-n-Shoot.com
13 years ago

Canon EOS 5D Mk III Digital Camera Review

Fast forward to the 2nd March 2012 and Canon announce the 5D Mk III. With 7 years of history behind this single unit the announcement came on the back of a 25th anniversary for Canon's first camera in the EOS series, the film-based EOS 650.
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Photography Life
9 years ago

Canon 5D Mark III Review

When Canon introduced the highly anticipated 5D Mark III to the market, the photography community and many Canon fans felt underwhelmed by its specifications, especially after the big shock wave left by the Nikon D800.
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PhotoReview
14 years ago

FIRST LOOK: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

When the Canon EOS 5D Mark II was announced in September 2008, just ahead of that year's Photokina trade show, it immediately attracted a flurry of attention for its 21.1-megapixel sensor and Full HD video capability.
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PhotoRadar
14 years ago

Canon's EOS 5D Mark III has a lot to live up to. For a start, the original Canon EOS 5D was the first DSLR to really bring full-frame digital photography within the reach of enthusiast photographers.
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Trusted Reviews
14 years ago

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon has a long tradition of producing innovative and groundbreaking DSLRs. In 2003, for example, the 6.3MP Canon 300D became the first consumer-grade DSLR to sell for under £1,000.
Pros:
  • Vastly improved AF module
  • Addition of 'headphones in' socket
  • Enhanced ISO range/performance
  • Faster DIGIC 5+ processor
  • Built like a tank
  • Exceptional image quality
  • Fantastic video performance
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