OFFICIAL: Canon 5D Mark III Announced

Drozz119 wrote in post #14004247

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All that shows is the D800 sample had little/no noise reduction while the 5DIII sample had loads of it.

drooling... (5dIII where have you been all my life!)

KenjiS wrote in post #14003931
Now Nikon looks aggressive and like they're a real photographer-run company, whereas Canon looks more run by Accountants caring more for the bottom line....

Agreed.

That's why I have a tough decision to make in the next few months. As far as investing in a system, Nikon seems to be heading in a direction I like better than Canon. They are giving me confidence that as I give them my hard earned money, they will in return give me more of what I want as a photographer. While Nikon seems to be impressing me more with their recent bodies and lenses than Canon, Canon could turn the tables at any time if they wanted to. But do they actually need to? It's a business and both Canon and Nikon are out for profits and Canon seems to be doing fine. So who knows.

Underwhelming. Nothing here for me. Just as well really as I couldn't have afforded it anyway, so best not even to have the temptation.

Drozz119 wrote in post #14004247

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slash gear had this test on the new classic 5d mkii
http://www.flickr.com …kfive/286726101​5/sizes/l/

Hands-on preview: Canon 5D Mark III, Speedlite radio flash system, and more
http://www.imaging-resource.com …dio-flash-system-and-more

Yohan Pamudji wrote in post #14004248
So am I gonna get lynched too if I say I'm not impressed by the sample images either? Some obvious noise reduction smearing going on. Why do they put out samples like this every time? Just doesn't make sense.

It's not as bad as I expected, but my expectations were low. The samples are all jpegs and Canon has been saying that they've cranked up the in-camera NR to give jpegs an additional 2 stops.

Until we have raw files and controlled tests by 3rd parties we really won't know how it performs.

Drozz119 wrote in post #14004247

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Yep, now downsize the D800 crop by 1.3x on each side (to match the actual relative print size) and compare highlight to highlight, shadow to shadow. Then smear the D800 shot with heavy NR to match the 5D3 shot (since you can't un-smear the 5D3 shot for a proper comparison).

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #14004254
Like everyone else here is capable of neurosurgery or rocket construction without error, huh?

We can correctly quote prices.

pre-ordered from adorama. Will be unloading my few week old 5d mk ii soon.

Mostly interested in better build quality, improved dynamic range and the gimmicky electronic levels to aid in architecture shots.

Shadowblade wrote in post #14004161
I wish.

I also have $40k worth of Canon lenses that I wouldn't know what to do with... which is why I'm really hoping for a high-resolution body later this year. After all, they've already released two action bodies - 1Dx and 5D3 - one after the other, while the high-res body - 1Ds3 - hasn't had an update for five years.

I am not sure why a lot of people are calling you a troll, but looking at your pictures and the type of business you do, you obviously need the high MP count for your big prints as oppose to FPS. With your huge investment in Canon lenses, I hope Canon releases something that serves you; unfortunately, I dont think we will see a 1Ds4 or 1DV

I understand why people like you are upset, and I wish you the best!

gh patriot wrote in post #14004281
We can correctly quote prices.

Then maybe there's hope after all...

Hi Guys

Forgive my ignorance but, I do not see much difference - of course there is in the detail, so don't bite my head off - however, the question that seems to be not mentioned/answered is "Will it follow/track focus in movie mode?" Perhaps if it doesn't it will be solved in the 7D2. I appologise if I've asked stupid question.

Well, after taking some time to read through DP Review's hands-on preview, I can honestly say that I'm impressed with the features and design. I'm not a big fan of the price, but it will certainly come down. Later in the year, there will sales and coupons. When it dips below $3,000, even if it's just for a day, I'll be there to place my order.

Bryan

watanabe wrote in post #14004284
...the gimmicky electronic levels to aid in architecture shots.

I've been using it on the 7D since that camera was released and there's nothing gimicky about it. That is a very useful feature that will be even more useful on a full frame camera that is better suited to landscape and architecture work.