Getting to know the camera
Canon EOS 5D Mark III can not be called a new model on the market. The camera was announced in 2012. But during its existence, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III has not only not become obsolete, but rather has acquired the status of a sort of benchmark in both photo and video. “Third Mark” - this phrase is known to any enthusiastic photographer or videographer. Get price Canon EOS 5D Mark III We decided to test this model in the format of the week with an expert to show all the features of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and help make the right choice for those who are just going to get their first serious camera. So let's get acquainted: the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a classic SLR camera with a large full-frame image sensor 24x36 mm and a resolution of 22.3 megapixels. The sensor is created by CMOS technology. It allows you to shoot at high ISO (sensitivity range up to 25600 with an extension of up to 102400 units), use the sight on the display and shoot video. We will all show this clearly in our test.
At the heart of the camera is a 22.3-megapixel full-frame image sensor
Location of AF points in the camera viewfinder
| The Canon EOS 5D Mark III case is made of magnesium alloy, which provides maximum camera reliability. In addition, the case has dust and moisture protection, so you can remove it on the “third mark” even in adverse conditions, for example, in the rain. | |
| The camera is weighty and large. But for professional use this is only a plus. Firstly, it is convenient to hold the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, all fingers of the right hand have a place on the handle. Secondly, the heavy weight provides better stabilization when shooting with relatively long shutter speeds. | |
| Managing the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is traditional for the entire professional Canon line of technology. The concept is simple and reliable: each function has its own button. Most shooting parameters are controlled by buttons on the top panel. | |
| All settings are monitored by a monochrome LCD. To change this or that setting, you need to press the corresponding button and turn the front or rear control wheel. Which button to press and which wheel to rotate is to be remembered. No hints other than marking buttons are provided. | |
| However, in this model, the developers made a small gift for fans of visual interfaces. Once you press the Q button on the camera, a table with the current settings that can be changed right away with the joystick, SET button and control disks is displayed on the screen. | |
| The camera is aimed at a professional photographer, and the number of controls, as well as the number of functions available with one touch, is very large. I will not describe each button separately, but during the test I will share my experience: when and how I used this or that function. I must say right away that I immediately reconfigured some of the controls to my shooting style. Canon EOS 5D Mark III it allows! | |
| For example, I assigned the joystick the function of direct selection of the AF point. And the M-Fn button located under the index finger remained unchanged - it allows you to turn on the electronic level in the viewfinder, which is very convenient for landscape photography. | |
| Well, now it remains to insert a memory card and go to shoot! By the way, the camera works immediately with two formats of memory cards. Supported by the beloved professionals CompactFlash, and the newer and more compact SD. Recording can be carried out both simultaneously on both cards, and sequentially - when one card ends, recording begins on the other. | |
| It is possible to divide the formats of the recorded files into two cards. For example, write only JPG on one and RAW on the other (by the way, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, in addition to the 22-megapixel RAW, also supports smaller formats - 10 and 5-megapixel raw files). You can also use one of the flash drives only for video recording. |
