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* Fast * Simple * Reliable |
Finally, the long waited Canon EOS 5D Mark III is here. Among the major improvement that worth mention here are newest Digic 5+ (17X faster than Digic 4 on 5D Mark II), 6 frames per second continuous shooting, high quality intraframe (All-I) compression method and greater audio control and a 61-point AF system and 63-zone metering provide focusing speed and metering accuracy. I believe most canon fans will find that why the sensor resolution isnt improve much & kind of disappointing when compare to Nikon D800. Check out the specs and photos of the Canon 5D Mark III below.
Besides 5D Mark III, Canon also announce their new accessories that works on 5D Mark III including Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark III BG-E11, Speedlite 600EX-RT, Wi-Fi file transmitter WFT-E7A , GPS Receiver GP-E2 & Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. Check out the photos of all accessories below.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III specifications
| Price | |
| MSRP | Body only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299 |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| Body material | Magnesium alloy |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 5760 x 3840 |
| Other resolutions | 3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 |
| Image ratio w:h | 03:02:00 |
| Effective pixels | 22.3 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 23.4 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | Digic 5+ |
| Color space | sRGB,Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | RGB Color Filter Array |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal |
| File format |
JPEG (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) Design rule for Camera File system (2.0) RAW: RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition) Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Autofocus assist lamp | by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| Digital zoom | No |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 61 |
| Lens mount | Canon EF mount |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3.2" |
| Screen dots | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | No |
| Screen type | Clear View II TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71× |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
Auto+ Program AE Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Manual (Stills and Movie) Custom (x3) |
| Built-in flash | No |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector) |
| Continuous drive | Yes (6 fps) |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
| Videography features | |
| Format | H.264 |
| Microphone | Mono |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Videography notes | 1080 and 720 intra or inter frame, 480 inter frame |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage included | None |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (HDMI mini) |
| Wireless | Optional |
| Remote control | Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99") |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (by cable and PC) |
| GPS | Optional |
| GPS notes | With optional GP-E2 unit |











Source: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/03/02/Canon-5D-Mark-III & http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/2/2836649/canon-accessories-speedlite-600-ex-rt-battery-grip-gps-receiver