I'm hovering over the "order" button

for the 5D3. Does anyone care to stop me? Jokes aside. I'm really close to ordering this camera because it is more versatile than my current 5D2, mainly, I can shoot sports and everything the 5D2 can do.

Since I may be getting it by late week, can anyone suggest a quick and dirty setting to shoot 1) my daughter's cross country run and 2) a HS football game. I know I will need to spend some time with the large manual, but just wanted to get a quick setting since I may be getting the camera late this week and won't have time to read the manual as I adjust the camera.

Also, if you have or know of a sports gallery with 5D3 images, I'd appreciate the link.

PS. There will be a pristine 5D2 w/grip for sell soon, too.

Thanks...Al

You'll be fine..

Forget the manual at first... Flip through every setting in the manual and customize as you see fit.

After that, consult the manual IF you need something SPECIFIC changed.

Most people change the DOF preview button assigned to switch between ONE-SHOT and SERVO AF.

The AF is way more customizable than the 5D2, plus all the cross-type AF Points..

Have fun and Confirm that order!

Nike commercial = Just do it!

The 5D3 is calling in its best Arnold-in-Predator voice:

"Come on! I'm here! What are you waiting for?!!"

You won't regret the 5Dmrk III

Go for it! I may be in the market for another 5D Mark II with grip, so I say upgrade!

Methodical wrote in post #16301889
Since I may be getting it by late week, can anyone suggest a quick and dirty setting to shoot 1) my daughter's cross country run and 2) a HS football game. I know I will need to spend some time with the large manual, but just wanted to get a quick setting since I may be getting the camera late this week and won't have time to read the manual as I adjust the camera.

High speed continuous shooting, AI servo, single point AF with expansion, and look through the AF menu pages to decide which AF case best matches your subject (I understand there's a lot of disagreement between pros as to which mode is best for what subject - though I find Case 2 good for following slow/medium speed birds in flight).

I also tend to shoot action in manual mode (so I can control the DOF and shutter speed) then enable auto ISO when I know the light levels will change significantly.

Ha,I put "stuff" in my cart all the time that I can't afford but am soooooo close to hitting that order button(300f2.8) that it almost seems like I did order it.Wife would kill me if I did accidentlly hit it though.

The real question... Why stop at 1???

If I may say, keep your 5D2...

Great backup body or if you want to shoot 2x focal lengths

Or perfect for landscapes where the advanced AF isnt necessary

If you need to think about it then keep the MK2 its a great camera.

PRESS THE BUTTON. Sell me the 5DII, cheap.

It doesn't look like Canon are going to come out with a significantly better sensor anytime soon. The longer you wait the more shots you'll miss.

canon rookie wrote in post #16302094
Ha,I put "stuff" in my cart all the time that I can't afford but am soooooo close to hitting that order button(300f2.8) that it almost seems like I did order it.Wife would kill me if I did accidentlly hit it though.

If you do, and she does, can I have the lens, please?

I only shot one or two day time football games with it but loved it. AF was so much better than my old 1dmk2.