Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love this camera, is everything I have always wanted

I switched from Sony to Canon, awesome move. Great camera!

I only wish I would have bought this Camera First.

awesome product great value.........................

It's has great photo quality. Great resolution. I would recommend this camera

But please buy the warranty. I had to return the 1st one I purchased because it stopped working, it just wouldn't come on after the first week. We exchanged it for another one and two months later we had the same issues. It's great when it works. But for the money we spend we expect for it to work all the time. Unfortunately this has been our experience.

The quality is great but the Sony a7r II is better well spent.

Let me first start by say that I am a former Nikon shooter. I sold all of my gear hoping to purchase a Nikon D4. That didn't happen so I got what I thought was the next best thing. Boy was I wrong! I honestly think that for the way in which I use a camera, I purchased the best camera available. The key here is "the way in which I use the camera". I'm not trying to start any arguments as to what is a better camera between Canon and Nikon. That being said, I shoot sports photography at an amature level, weddings and other events professional and also do professional video work. Like many of you, I hope, I did a ton of research on everything that was coming out in an effort to make an informed decision. Unfortunately, much of what I read seemed to be very biased. Having had the 5D Mark III now for about 2 weeks, I can tell you that I haven't even scratched the surface in terms of its abilities but, I am blown away with every shot that I take and every video that I capture. This is not a camera for someone who doesn't like to read. There are about 450 pages or do in the manual that need to not only be read but understood. Taking a simple picture is easy and doesn't require as much planning but, you do need to know how to use both your camera and your lens. From some, not all, of the images that I have taken with the camera, I can tell you that it is a H U G E, let me spell it again a H U G E improvement over the Nikon D700 that I recently sold which should be the case considering this is using new technology. Anyway, the pictures really are 3D-Like. The colors are phenomena! Different from Nikon but just really good for my purposes. I'll be honest, I haven't yet gotten an understanding of the new auto focusing system yet. I keep telling myself that If I want to be considered a pro, I should probably be using manual anyway. None-the-less, I continue to try to read and re-read the manual to gain a better understanding. One of the surprises that I didn't recall reading about as it relates to the autofocus system is that not al lens are designed to take full advantage of the new system. This is where knowing how to use your lens comes in handy. The manual does provide a detailed breakdown of what lenses can do what as it relates to the focusing system. For me coming from Nikon to this camera as you might imagine was a nightmare in terms of learning how to actually manipulate the camera controls. For current Canon shooters, I don't see this as an issue. For Nikon guys like me, yes, I am still a Nikon guy, I just happen to be a Canon guy too. But as I was saying, for anyone moving from Nikon to Canon, you will have to be patient and allow yourself to become familiar with this camera and its ergonomics. The camera feels good in my hand, the buttons for the most part are within reach. Every now and then, I need to look at the top of the camera as I try to recall where certain features are. The 6 Frames per second are somewhat disappointing but only because I had my heart set on the 11 FPS on the Nikon D4 but this doesn't in anyway change the way I feel about this camera. I new that it was 6FPS when I purchased it. Attaching lenses is simple. Coming from the Nikon world, I actually don't have any issues with selecting a specific focus point as I know other who didn't seems very comfortable with it. The battery doesn't last very long on video mode but then again, neither does a 16GB card. Oh, and let me offer this...the video mode has two different setting that you can shoot in. One is called ALL-I and the other is called IPB. The first thing I wanted to know is what does this mean, ALL-I and IPB. I actually still don't now but what I do know is that the ALL-I mode is supposed to offer easier editing due to it’s less compressed nature whereas the IPB mode actually compresses the image and allow that 16GB card that I mentioned earlier to store more footage. I haven't personally seen a difference in footage that matters to any client that I have. These other guys and girls that are making Hollywood movies might disagree but again, for my purposes, I see no different and if I gave you a DVD, you would love it or hate it without ever know which mode I filmed in. As far as the video quality, what more can one guy say. If this camera were, a woman, and were single, I'd propose. I love the image quality of this camera. I actually picked up a 5D Mark II a couple days before getting this camera and wasn't as blown away. I actually like the 7D for video better. That's another discussion for another time. For anyone holding on to a 5D Mark II because of what others are saying, I say go rent one and test it out for yourself. Make your own decision; after all, it's your money. Now to be fair, I am not and was not invested in the 5D Mark II so I may be looking at this at a different perspective than some but, if you have a chance to get this camera, get it and see for yourself. Oh and a couple of other quick points. I had heard that Canons don't focus well in low light, I had heard that Canons don't focus fast, I heard all sorts of things and let me tell you...I have no problem with the low light nor do I have an issue with the focusing speed. I've missed the same shots on the Canon as I did on my Nikon. No worries, I love this camera and hope you will too. Thank you to the Best Buy in Aurora, IL for allowing me an opportunity to purchase this camera. (I didn't get paid for that either)

First let me say I'm a pro-sumer, so I primarily photograph landscapes and architecture with the occasional portrait / macro subject. I finally upgraded from a Canon 40D which I have been using for the last four years and longed for a true full frame camera. I almost bought the 5D Mark II, but after reading the reviews I felt that I could get more out of the refinements that were made in the Mark III. I have been very happy with this purchase and I can tell you that the detail of the pictures I've taken has increased. This camera has a great deal of features and functions, most of which I am learning to incorporate into my photography. It's very helpful when shooting in low light to be able to use the high ISO and not worry about a super grainy picture.

One of the best upgrade Canon came up with for it's 5D series enhancing a lot of technical aspects including the enhanced and better 61 AF points. The look and feel of the product is much more presentable with setting buttons spread nicely around the body for a smoother workflow. Although there is no significant increase in the MP as per resolution, which is not really important unless you are blowing up photos for billboard, The ISO performance have been updated due to the new sensor the 5D MK III comes equipped with. However, with all the pros in this upgrade, Canon does have a recall with this product, which they are not officially calling a recall but decided Canon users to bring their already bought bodies to a technician to get it fixed for free. The issue is basically a relatively minor flaw in which light from (or through) the LCD panel can affect the camera’s exposure readings in extremely dark environments causing most of your shots to be underexposed. Personally I have seen this actually effects when using the Tv or Av mode, however, if you are using the camera in M mode you can easily avoid the issue by overexposing your shot by +1/3 stop in dark situations. To learn more on this issues and get proper solution please follow the link below: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer?pageKeyCode=prdAdvDetail&docId=0901e02480538fc7

Background: I started with a point and shoot, moved to a canon 60d and after a couple years not that I'm a pro photographer I bought this. Canon's best camera, but depends on what you are going to use it for. There are two people that need this camera in my opinion: If you shoot for money or you're a rich person who wants top-end stuff because you know it will make you feel good having "the best" and convince you more money means better photos, which isn't true. Most likely, if you're looking to take photos on the weekends or grab a camera here and there to take pictures of the family or a sunset, save your money. Buy the 60d or 7d and use the money to buy an amazing lens! Anyone who knows something about photography knows it's not the camera that makes great photos, it's the photographer, then a lens (and arguably now you can say a good photo editing program.) and then the camera. It may also be useful to realize that megapixels have nothing to do with clarity - a common misconception. It's only a measurement of dimension. I used a 60d for a few years and it was great. It's still great! I use it as my second camera at weddings! I got this because I shoot weddings and commercial stuff now where I needed better low-light performance. If you're a weekend or family shooter, save your money and go with the 7d or 60d and invest the extra thousands in a good lens. Anyone will tell you to get a decent camera and invest in a good lens because the optics does more than the camera to capture a good image. There are lenses from 15 years ago that photographers still obsess over. Yet the 5d which set a bar for cameras 8 years ago is now yesterday's news - obsolete. Don't be the person using a camera that costs thousands of dollars with a massive lens and lens cap on it to look pro, then be in full automatic mode. You can save tons of money, get a less-expensive camera, use that money to purchase a great lens and take great photos. Digital cameras are like computers now a days - every few years the next one is out and it's better and faster. Lenses are long-term investments and usually do pretty well holding their value. But, bottom line, it's Canon's best camera It's "worth it" I suppose depending on your needs. Only you can determine that.

I absolutely love this camera. I have always wanted to go full frame, but i just never had the money/experience/equipment to do so. I owned a Canon T2i previously, and i consider myself a semi-pro photographer. The reason i upgraded and took a big jump was because i knew that if you're passionate about photography, the price would be worth it in the end. And even if my business wasn't as successful as i wanted, I also weighed out if the price for recreational use would be worth it. I think so. You really have to love photography though to justify if this camera is right for you. I had lots of growing pains with my T2i. Yes it's a great camera, but it's not a professional. It became difficult to have shots focus correctly, and even when you thought they were focused, later after looking at them on the computer really disappointed me. I was so frustrated, I know how to get a picture in focus, and when i asked questions online about it, the people who "helped" me always said it's a user issue. This is not always the case.. obviously you get what you pay for with the price increase. More expensive usually means better quality. So i took a huge chance on upgrading to FF. I researched for months on full frames though so i was aware of the advantages of each 5d version. And what really pushed me was when the 5d III came out because the focusing was improved. Many 5d II users often complain about the focusing issues. Yes the 5d series has wonderful cameras, but i wanted the accuracy most of all. I didn't want photography to be a frustrating thing for me. The iso helped as well. When i first used the camera, I was amazed at how well and *accurate* it focused. No more front/back focusing issues. It even focused extremely well with the 50mm 1.4 (which the T2i had some trouble with 70% of the time on AF.) I'm pleased to know that 99.9% of my pictures are focused how i want them to be. And my T2i now seems like a toy compared to the 5dIII(and basically in a way it is.) So if you're an avid photographer, have some great quality glass/equipment, experience, and have the money I would go for it. Yes the price was worth it, but i still think the price is still quite high, so for many that would probably be a deal breaker.

I've had the 7D, Mark II and now the Mark III but I will base this off of my experiences with the Mark II only. In my opinion this camera is near perfect as everything I really wanted in my Mark II is now fixed. I thought I would feel right at home but I guess 4 years later something’s in the menus have been updated or moved around and required me to whip out the manual. I know its simple things like the way you view or zoom in on your images as you preview them has changed. I do love how it feels physically by adding the few extra curves, rubber and added weather protection. The image quality is great as expected (I don't shoot much video) and the ISO range is also improved, as images are pretty much crystal clear even at ISO 5400 (Though I never really dared to shoot over 3200 any way). The higher ISO is really nice if you shoot in the dark and/or weddings, etc are your thing. I love the fact they gave us 2 memory card slots and how you can set them to record at the same time or auto switch between them. SD cards are much easier and cheaper to come by so this helps. I love how quiet the Mark III is compared to the Mark II but the AF points were the biggest seller to me. At times I would find myself trying to fight the AF system on the Mark II even with very expensive lenses and its especially annoying when someone or a few people are waiting for a shot. This one is snappy and right on almost every time. Choosing which focus point is nice (manually selecting them with the M-Fn button) but is no fast process as you have to make sure you select the one that suits you but then again its good to have more options due to the 61-point system. I was able to sell my Mark II along with a few other extra's I did not need or use and actually made pretty good resale in order to take the plunge on this one as I was on the fence like most I am sure. I am now happy I made the decision and for someone who thought 5D Mark II was almost perfect with only a few "What if's" this one fixes them. Best buy did a great job shipping and getting this to me in 2 days after my order was placed, when these are tough to get at the moment (Body Only). My only problems are not with this camera personally but rather its with the accessories and software currently available. Photoshop does not currently support the Raw files and have to use the software Canon provided to convert them (Which slows me down for the moment). I am sure this will be fixed. Battery grips are not yet available so it feels a little weird being I’ve always had one on my Mark II. I’ am also having a hard time trying to find even a little screen protector for the LCD. It’s almost like you have to have a back up camera right now if you are a professional photographer, shoot a lot of raw, or on the go a lot with your camera. I know all of this is temporary and personal preferences but will eventually be fixed or released. Until then I will continue shooting with this beautiful camera and if you are thinking about it, have use for it, and $3500+ isn’t a problem... BUY IT!!!

Upgraded from a Canon 7D and let me tell you...HUGE difference in quality. Once you go FULL FRAME there is no turning back. The clarity and sharpness blows all my other cameras out the water. I love the Mark III, just wish I would have gotten it sooner!

I have a 5D Mark II and was using a 7D as my back-up. I used the Mark III today for the first time with my Mark II as backup. If you have a 7D there will be no problem getting to know the Mark III. This is a professional grade camera. If you are looking for something to take on vacation, this isn't it. While it has full auto functions (the little green box) this is a full format professional mid-proce camera. Pro cameras don't have pop-up flashes because most of us use a bounce flash at events or remotes to fire strobes. Do yourself a favor, don't buy it just because it is the newest camera. Buy a used 7D, a bounce flash and nice lenses. For the camera. Solid. Great feel in the hand and the Vello vertical grip sits very well with the camera and is $150 cheaper than Canon's version. ***CAUTION*** I don't know if others have said this too but if you have Photoshop CS5 (or earlier), get the last patch from Adobe because the RAW format on this camera differs from the others! Lightroom 3 is still waiting on a patch. The dual card slot is awesome if you want to keep your videos and photos separate. Make sure you set the clock and the copyright info on the camera - it saves time later. If you are a pro, don't hesitate to buy the camera. If you are looking for a camera that you will use on special occasions only, get heed my advice in the beginning. For under $2500K you can get a used 7D body, bounce flash and the 28-70 F 2.8 lens. Remember, the body of the camera only is the recording device, the lenses are everything.

I purchased my second Mark3 (I shoot weddings and carry two cameras) and i couldn't be happier. Amazing image quality and doesn't lack anything.

Currently, this is the newest iteration of Canon's 5D series of cameras. It's a great step up from the previous model (mark II). The High ISO performance has improved to about a stop or two, producing decent image quality even at ISO6400. Also improved is the focusing with a number of cross-type focusing points and faster AF. Silent mode (albeit a trade off for slower FPS) is near-silent.

i had a canon 7d before i got this camera .. i thought that it hung the moon !! as far as i was concerned it was the best camera .. ever .. then my husband surprised me with the eos 5d mark iii .. it had big shoes to fill .. it was a little intimidating at first but now i love it .. even more than the 7d .. the features are endless .. you can adjust everything .. this camera is not for beginners .. it is very technical and you need to have a good understanding of how everything works .. ie .. exposure .. apperature .. white balance .. etc .. the one thing i don't really care for is the loud mechanical sounding shutter .. but it is growing on me ..

Being a semi-professional photographer, I appreciate good quality images along with expert focusing and camera durability. The Canon 5DMk3 has it all! I upgraded from a Canon 7D which is a great camera. I was going to get the MkII, but just didn't like it's 9-point AF, old-style video functions, and it had been quite a while without an upgrade. When the 5DMk3 was announced, I preordered it from BestBuy immediately! This is the camera we've all been waiting for. Since this camera was released, however, Canon released the 6D. I think most people will be decided between the 6D an 5DMk3. The differences are simple. The image quality/resolution/processing is nearly identical. The 6D has a slightly smaller body, SDXC-only, 11-point AF, and built-in GPS. The 5DMk3 is slightly more durable, has dual memory card slots (SDXC & CF), 61-point AF (HUGE advantage), and shoots 6fps. I think any semi-pro photographer would be just fine with either of this wonderful bodies. Keep in mind that camera bodies are like cars... the second you drive them off the lot, they depreciated. Lenses, on the other hand, you can have for years and sell them for hardly any less, or sometimes even more. My point is - invest the REAL money in glass!

I had been researching an upgraded to the 5d Mk II for some time and finally decided to pull the trigger. So glad I did. Even the "feel" of the camera is superior, and the speedy AF is by far my favorite feature. It has stepped up my portrait and family photography without breaking the bank.