Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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    Highlights

    • 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 61 Focus Points (61 Cross-type)
    • 3.2" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandCanon
    ModelEOS 5D Mark III
    Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
    Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
    MSRPBody only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeFull Frame
    Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm
    Total Pixels23.4 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels22.3 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 25,600
    Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
    Photo
    ProcessorDIGIC 5+
    Max Image Resolution5760 x 3840
    Other Resolutions3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
    Timelapse Recording
    WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
    Focus
    Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
    Number of Focus Points61
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenFixed
    Optics
    Lens MountCanon EF
    Crop Factor1x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.2"
    Screen Resolution1,040k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
    Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
    Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
    Metered Manual
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Partial
    Exposure Modes(1) Program AE for movie shooting (2) Manual exposure
    Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock(1) Auto AE lock
    In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
    (2) Manual AE lock
    With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO2293
    DxO Color Depth24.0
    DxO Dynamic Range11.7
    DxO Overall Score81
    Video
    Video FormatsH.264
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneMono
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E7 transmitter
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")
    Weight (inc. batteries)950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
    Package Weight4.45 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackLP-E6
    Battery Life950 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA 7)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
    Orientation Sensor
    Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body covers
    Electronic Level Gauge


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