OFFICIAL: Canon 5D Mark III Announced

bps wrote in post #14006596
Bingo. We're looking at jpegs that have been processed in the camera. Who shoots that way now-a-days? I have always shot RAW and always will.

Uh...

bps wrote in post #14006565
Shadowblade, c'mon man, we fully understand that you find the D800 to be a superior camera so you don't need to push this agenda into nearly every post you make. When it's a 5D MIII vs. D800 conversation, your comments completely apply. But it really gets stale when you constantly throw it out there.

You're an amazing and very talented photographer. And based on the type of shots you produce, you definitely need to the resolution that Nikon is currently providing, or perhaps that which a medium-format or large-format camera can produce. But please, let folks have a conversation without pushing Nikon so hard.

Bryan

Because you can't comment on a camera in isolation - you need something to compare it against. So it's logical to compare it against its predecessor (5D2), its main competitors (Nikon bodies), as well as the best product out there for the parameter in question (varies, depending on the parameter).

If a Canon, Sony or iPhone was better at something, I'd mention it too. Just that, at the moment, Nikon seems to be winning in almost all the stakes that matter for still photography.

^^^
+1

Still no solid info on banding and pattern noise.

Will it continue to plague us as it does with the 5D2?

The mouse is not in focus, look at the little man left of the mouse, it´s a big difference.

komar89 wrote in post #14006643
The mouse is not in focus, look at the little man left of the mouse, it´s a big difference.

It also has a smooth surface, with no finer levels of detail for comparison. Fur is ideal for that.

mafoo wrote in post #14006564
Tell you what, if you can give me a good reason why you are in a thread about a camera you loath, I will stop bugging you?


Why why why are you here?

I'm enjoying his critical thoughts on this new camera.

I don't think I'll be picking one of these up, so far I'm not impressed by what I'm seeing at the $3500 price point.

bps wrote in post #14006596
Bingo. We're looking at jpegs that have been processed in the camera. Who shoots that way now-a-days? I have always shot RAW and always will.

Bryan

Tons of photogs still shoot jpeg but those shooters aren't cranking up the NR.

Ricku wrote in post #14006635
Still no solid info on banding and pattern noise.

Will it continue to plague us as it does with the 5D2?

It's not really banding, but it is still clearly 'blotchy'...

I pre-ordered it. I've been waiting for a 5D for ages and didn't feel the 5D II was right for me. 2 Stops better than the 5D II w/ good AF & FPS is more than enough reason for me to jump.

Disappointing though the overwhelming response is negative.

Shadowblade wrote in post #14005451
No, the 5D2 wasn't tuned for video. A lot of videographers had issues with moire because the AA filter was weaker than what they would normally have used in a video camera.

By the appearance of the low-ISO samples (thus taking noise reduction out of the equation) the 5D3 seems to have a significantly stronger AA filter than the 5D2.

It doesn't. Check the CPN site.

Saxi wrote in post #14006691
Disappointing though the overwhelming response is negative.

It's like this with every release....lol
shoulda been this, shoulda had that....
Looks like an amazing body to me, but, then, I still love my 5DmkII (I must be a fool)

PACO11 wrote in post #14006177
Ok so im mega late, whats the verdict guys??

if you are a 100% crop addict who has wildly irrational fears about anti-aliasing taking over the world, and desperately wish for medium format capabilities in a point and shoot form factor, you are bound to be a bit disappointed.

Going to be very interesting to see real world raw file shots with this camera. Looks like plus' and advantages to me. AF system look great, dual cards is a must have, LCD is impressive, lay out and everything about it looks awesome

I think DP review said it best

Completely new camera with a big brother AF system borrowed from the 1Dx and 7D features incorporated in as well. After looking at all the images they posted its pretty obvious a lot of noise has been applied to the 3200 and up files. So lots of red flags have been raised. Lots of questions about IQ as well after looking at the 100% examples. They look frighteningly similar to the 7D IQ at 100% which i hated. Not going to buy into the krap of your looking at it more than 100% arguments because of pixel density arguments. The IQ better look great on a 100% crop or they can keep this thing.

So yeah, Im a little concerned about the images shown and will be in the waiting to see corner on this update. Price is too high at this point but again, waiting to see real world test and results.

I'm gonna wait and see what the real story is because you really cant tell for now. Maureen your dead bang on the $$$$$. I think it will drop in price in the next 6 months.

If the real world test on raw files show it to be a step towards 7D IQ v/s 1Dx IQ,,, i think canon will have serious problems with the update. The AF system is an about time for me but they need to keep the image quality that the 5D series has been famous for intact. If that is changed and it goes 7Dish......they wont sell. The examples they have shown really have me concerned.

I agree with Ken as well. They have watered down this update so it does not take away from 1Dx sales. Its a little bit of this and a little bit of that camera update,,,,,,nothing ground breaking that i can see. Nikon went with MP's for the wow factor. I'm not so sure what canon has decided to do to the 5D3 is going to sway experienced photographers. Right now it does nothing for me

SO ITS A WAIT and SEE for ME

Personally, from what i have seen, and not because I bought one either.

BUT, the 1DMKIV blows the 5D3 update out of the water.

For the price that canon is asking, i think you would be nuts to purchase a 5D3 when you can get a 1DMKIV. By the time you grip a 5D3 your close to a 1DMKIV territory, you don't have AF limitations,you have better iso performance with the MKIV,,its just a much smarter decision for a professional for purchase than a 5D3.

I think canon is in touchy territory with this update. Looks to me that they are saying loud and clear....If you want 1D features,,,your going to pay for it. And the mid range cameras are going to be nothing but teasers in my opinion.

My advise--- wait and get real world results before buying this camera. The images they have shown raised red flags for me. I would be looking for a clean low count 1DMKIV or even a new one before i bought this camera. From what i see, and the real world tests are not in, I will save for a 1Dx upgrade for my next full frame camera before I would consider a purchase with this update.

I'm going to go take some pictures........its been a fun couple of days and last night was a blast with all you guys.

Schools out on this update.

nmastro wrote in post #14006702
It doesn't. Check the CPN site.

It says they've increased the quality of the AA filter. Not that they've weakened it, or kept it the same.

Look at the images, not at the marketing spin.