Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Overview

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III, announced on March 2, 2012, was a significant upgrade over the Mark II, particularly in terms of autofocus performance and build quality. It became a standard workhorse camera for wedding photographers, photojournalists, and serious enthusiasts. While it didn't introduce revolutionary new features like its predecessor, its refined design, improved weather sealing (resistant to water and dust, although not waterproof), and excellent image quality made it one of Canon's most successful professional DSLRs. The camera's professional-grade 22.3 megapixel full-frame sensor coupled with the powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor delivered outstanding image quality, especially in challenging lighting conditions.

Key Features

• 22.3 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (36 × 24 mm)
• 1080p video recording
• Up to 6 fps continuous shooting
• 61-point autofocus system (41 cross-type, 5 dual cross-type)
• 100-25600 ISO range (expandable to 50-102400)
• Dual memory card slots (CF and SD)
• DIGIC 5+ image processor
• 3.2-inch LCD with 1,040,000 dots
• Improved weather sealing
• Headphone-out for audio monitoring
• Shutter speed: 30 sec. – 1/8000 sec.