My Mark III review

Pekka · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

I have written a short review of 1D Mark III. You can also download few full size AdobeRGB photos for evaluation.

http://photography-on-the.net/1DmarkIII/

All comments welcome.

cdifoto · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Thanks for that, Pekka.

blonde · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Pekka, even though i think that the review is a bit too positive for my taste, it is a very well written review. what is even more important is that you mentioned the issue of the AF problems and even more important is that you criticized Canon for the way they handled the issue.

THANK YOU!!!!

michael_ · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

haha this is a classic shot

edit: great review, great points and glad you made the note about canon's silence on the matter

Super-Nicko · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Well written and straightforward... honest review. I like that it reflects your way of shooting and your views and compares to your proficient canon photography knowledge. Thanks

morehtml · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Good review. I think you fairly touched on the af issues. They are there for me but I'm still using the camera. If AF is fixed the MK III is definitely the dream Canon camera for now. I've had my camera since June and i can't believe there is not some sort of resolution to the af issues in a camera company's flagship camera.

Steve Beck · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Pekka, damn good review!

MaDProFF · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Agreed good review, and love some of those natural colors in those photos

John_B · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Pekka,
Very good info and a very objective review
Thanks

mike ca · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Thanks Pekka for the review, it was a great read. Curious to know if you put out a guide concerning the custom functions? I switched from Nikon D2X to Canon Mark III & still learning this beautiful piece of equipment. Thanks!
Mike

Blue Deuce · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Like Blonde said maybe a bit light on the issues that confound me but over all a well thought out articulated review as it pertains to your type of shooting. If they could fix the AF problems I would give it a 10 / 10 here. When all systems function properly it is a stupendous camera.

squiress · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Very nice qualitative review. Is it only my impression or did you say that Canon may have created an AI Servo system that is TOO complex to use? That's how I used to think of the issue. Thanks for taking the time to present this. Even with the AF issues it's a heck of a camera.

Stew

dpastern · 11th of September 2007 (Tue)

Pekka - well done, that's an excellent review. It covers all of the salient points, is honest, and well written. Make it a sticky please.

Dave

PS Thanks - now you're making me really want to upgrade to a Mark III lol - no fair!!!

Crashoran · 12th of September 2007 (Wed)

Did you notice that the full-res file "Scenery from Ferry" has some strange errors at the bottom of the frame?

jdizzle · 12th of September 2007 (Wed)

Nice review Pekka! Well done on covering all the features regarding the MARK III. I also commend you for noting the AF problem and stating it for the public. I hope Canon can hear there customers finally and put this issue to rest. Are you LISTENING CANON? Please do the right thing.

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Pekka El General Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hellsinki, Finland Posts: 11,527 IMAGE EDITING OK	My Mark III review I have written a short review of 1D Mark III. You can also download few full size AdobeRGB photos for evaluation. http://photography-on-the.net/1DmarkIII/ All comments welcome. __________________ 1D Mark III, 5D Mark II, lenses, 5-string bass PHOTOS: Selected Snaps \| Orchestra Photos \| Brass Week 2009 2009 POTN BOOK AVAILABLE NOW -- click here ----------------------------

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blonde Buck Naked Floozies Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 8,157 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My Mark III review Pekka, even though i think that the review is a bit too positive for my taste, it is a very well written review. what is even more important is that you mentioned the issue of the AF problems and even more important is that you criticized Canon for the way they handled the issue. THANK YOU!!!! __________________

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michael_ Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: sydney... Posts: 3,428 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My Mark III review haha this is a classic shot edit: great review, great points and glad you made the note about canon's silence on the matter __________________ michael ... michael vettas photography (me) \| myGear (all my equipment) \| sportshooter (my sportsshooter member page) AFL Sydney (AFL Sydney Official Photographer) \| circlework sports media (motorsport, netball, basketball, tennis, cricket, afl, hockey) Last edited by michael_ : 11th of September 2007 (Tue) at 20:19.

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Super-Nicko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,585 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My Mark III review Well written and straightforward... honest review. I like that it reflects your way of shooting and your views and compares to your proficient canon photography knowledge. Thanks __________________ My gallery - just posted some of my top shots 1DmkIII / 5DMKII [50mm f1.4] [85mm f1.8] [100mm f2.8 MACRO] [17-40mm f/4L] [24-70mm f/2.8L USM] [24-105mm f/4L IS USM] [100-400mm f/4.5-f 5.6L IS USM] Canon 1.4xII - Speedlite 580EXII - EPSON P-5000 - Lowepro Bags - Manfrotto 682B Monopod & 055XproB Tripod - 488RC2

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morehtml Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,927 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My Mark III review Good review. I think you fairly touched on the af issues. They are there for me but I'm still using the camera. If AF is fixed the MK III is definitely the dream Canon camera for now. I've had my camera since June and i can't believe there is not some sort of resolution to the af issues in a camera company's flagship camera. __________________ --------------------------- "Allen's Visions of Nature Gallery" www.allensvisions.com 50D, 1DS MKIII & more glass than I need

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Steve Beck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,712 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My Mark III review Pekka, damn good review!

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mike ca Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 660	Re: My Mark III review Thanks Pekka for the review, it was a great read. Curious to know if you put out a guide concerning the custom functions? I switched from Nikon D2X to Canon Mark III & still learning this beautiful piece of equipment. Thanks! Mike

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Blue Deuce "I don't say anything witty" Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orl., Fl. & S.E. of Reed Point Mt. (pop. 99) Posts: 3,648	Re: My Mark III review Like Blonde said maybe a bit light on the issues that confound me but over all a well thought out articulated review as it pertains to your type of shooting. If they could fix the AF problems I would give it a 10 / 10 here. When all systems function properly it is a stupendous camera. __________________ Mike

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squiress Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 754	Re: My Mark III review Very nice qualitative review. Is it only my impression or did you say that Canon may have created an AI Servo system that is TOO complex to use? That's how I used to think of the issue. Thanks for taking the time to present this. Even with the AF issues it's a heck of a camera. Stew __________________ My Stuff Thoughts-Tripods-Ballmounts-Teardown(TD)Benro KB2 Ballmount TD Weifeng FT-565H Ballmount-TD Benro C128, C328n6 Tripods TD Dynatran AT-A105T Tripod-TD Benro MC-68n Monopod

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dpastern User is banned from forums Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Posts: 13,766 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My Mark III review Pekka - well done, that's an excellent review. It covers all of the salient points, is honest, and well written. Make it a sticky please. Dave PS Thanks - now you're making me really want to upgrade to a Mark III lol - no fair!!!

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Crashoran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,618	Re: My Mark III review Did you notice that the full-res file "Scenery from Ferry" has some strange errors at the bottom of the frame?

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jdizzle Killing Joker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somewhere between Cary and Holly Springs Posts: 8,710	Re: My Mark III review Nice review Pekka! Well done on covering all the features regarding the MARK III. I also commend you for noting the AF problem and stating it for the public. I hope Canon can hear there customers finally and put this issue to rest. Are you LISTENING CANON? Please do the right thing. __________________ \|Julian D.\|DARKLIGHTIMAGING, LLC darklightimaging.com - " You can capture motion with stillness and, in that moment, hold time still, but yet experience the feeling of its passing"- Vincent Versace

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