Canon has the successor of the EOS 5D Mark II announced. Version three in the series of the manufacturer has a new, lichtgevoeligere cmos image sensor with 22.3 megapixels and the af module of the EOS 1D X, with 61 af points.
Although Canon the new sensor in the EOS 5D Mark III and a slightly higher resolution, especially the light sensitivity is increased. This is increased from a maximum of iso 6400 at the predecessor to iso 25,600), the EOS 5D Mark III. This is extendable to an equivalent of iso 102,400 can be reached.
A weak point in the predecessor was the af system, that only nine focus points. The new model makes Canon use the af module from the EOS 1D x has 61 af points, 41 of which kruisgevoelig are at f/4-lenses and five are dual cross type at f/2.8-lenses.
The EOS 5D Mark III is also faster. For example, in the continuous mode, six pictures per second are taken, while the EOS 5D Mark II remained stuck at 3.9 frames per second. The higher speed is possible by making use of the new Digic 5+image processor, the EOS 1D X there are two possession.
Canon has the EOS 5D Mark III with advanced options. So can 1080p video in frame rates are 29.97 fps, 25fps and speeds of 23,976 fps to be recorded and there is a choice of ipb compression for video files of relatively small size or all-i compression for better image quality and easier finishing. The camera supports smtpe-timecodes, and has an output for headphones. Extensive settings for audio are present.
The EOS 5D Mark III has the format of elements obtained from the EOS 7D, but new for example, a ‘Rate’button, allowing photographers to easily make a quick selection of photos. Furthermore, it is a dslr with built-in hdr functionality. The body is made of magnesium alloy and is dust and water resistant. Like the EOS 5D Mark II has version three no built-in flash.
Do you need a flashlight, you can look at the Speedlight 600EX-RT-opzetflitser at the same time with the EOS 5D Mark III announced. This flash has a guide number of 60, and in combination with the Speedlight Transmitter ST-E3-RT via a radio signal to be controlled. Canon also has a gps receiver and a new transmitter with wi-fi and ethernet released.
The EOS 5D Mark III is from the end of march available and the suggested retail price is 3499 euro. Canon Japan has already the first photo and video samples with camera are released. The new Speedlight 600EX-RT flash is around the same time as the EOS 5D Mark III available for a suggested retail price of 749 euro.
Features
5D Mark III
5D Mark II
EOS 1D XD800
Sensor resolution
22,3 MP
21,1 MP
18,1 MP
36,3 MP
Image processor
Digic 5+
Digic 4
2x Digic 5+
Expeed 3
Iso range
L,
100-25.600,
H1, H2
100-6400
H1, H2
L,
100-51.200,
H1, H2
L,
100-6400,
H1, H2
Af points (cross type)
61 (41)
9 (1)
61 (41)
51 (19)
Lcd
3,2″, 1040K
3″, 920K
3,2″, 1040K
3,2″, 920K
Burst speed
6fps
3,9 fps
12fps
4fps
Storage
sd+cf
cf
cf+cf
sd+cf
Width
152mm
152mm
158mm
146mm
Height
116.4 as mm
113,5 mm
163,6 mm
123mm
Depth
76,4 mm
75mm
82,7 mm
81.5 mm
Weight (excl. battery)
950g
810g
1530g
900g