Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon's new "full-frame" sensor DSLR, the EOS 5D Mark III, is a 22.3-megapixel camera with expanded low-light sensitivity thanks to a redesigned image sensor with noise reduction built in. In addition to the DIGIC 5+ processor that affords the camera a 17x performance boost over its predecessor, the 5D Mark III has two memory card slots (SD and CompactFlash), captures 1080p30 and 720p60 video, and has a 6 frame per second continuous shooting mode.
- Status: Available
- Availability date: March 2012
- Price at launch: $3,499.00
What You Need To Know
- Like Canon's flagship EOS 1D X, the camera features 61 autofocus points
- 100% viewfinder coverage
- Silent and low vibration modes
- Has improved durability and water and dust resistance over its predecessor, the EOS 5D Mark II
Basic Specs
| Camera type | DSLR |
| Sensor size | 35mm "full frame" |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Effective pixels | 22.3 megapixels |
| RAW support | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Supported media | CompactFlash (CF Type I), CompactFlash (CF Type II), SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Multiple card slots | Yes |
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Tech Specs
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Camera type | DSLR |
| Width | 6 inches |
| Height | 4.6 inches |
| Depth | 3 inches |
| Weight | 2.1 pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 35mm "full frame" |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Effective pixels | 22.3 megapixels |
| Controls | |
|---|---|
| Minimum ISO | 50 |
| Maximum ISO | 102400 |
| Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds) | 8000 |
| Slowest shutter speed (n seconds) | 30 seconds |
| Focus points | 61 |
| Max. continuous shooting speed | 6 FPS |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1040000 dots |
| Built-in viewfinder | Yes |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video capture | Yes |
| Max. resolution | 1080p |
| Standard framerate(s) | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Supported video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| RAW support | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Lens | |
|---|---|
| Interchangeable | Yes |
| Supported mounts | Canon EF |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Optional |
| GPS | Optional |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Supported media | CompactFlash (CF Type I), CompactFlash (CF Type II), SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Multiple card slots | Yes |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Built-in speaker | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Ports | |
|---|---|
| Video out | Yes |
| Connection(s) | Proprietary, Accessory shoe, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm stereo audio, Flash Sync |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Model | LP-E6 |
| Removable | Yes |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Flash | Yes (Optional) |
