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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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alaScore 92

4077 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4077 reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the focus and durability. The image quality and usability are also appreciated. Many are critical about the control panel, and the optics and portability get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS 5D Mark III

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the lens and portability. The price and usability also get good feedback, but the shutter and video get less positive reviews. Views are divided on the focus.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 5D Mark III

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 855 user reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the focus and image quality. The price and usability also get good comments, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the portability.

performance, usability, price, image quality, focus

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon EOS 5D Mark III

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Canon EOS 5D Mark III from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Audley Jarvis (trustedreviews.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

 

Why the Mark III is the best 5D model yet...

Vastly improved AF module ; Addition of 'headphones in' socket ; Enhanced ISO range/performance ; Faster DIGIC 5+ processor ; Built like a tank ; Exceptional image quality ; Fantastic video performance

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III review

 

One of the best full-frame DSLRs out there

Excellent HDR mode ; Detailed raw and JPG files ; High quality images ; Low noise

Complicated AF system ; A bit pricey

It may have been replaced by the Mark IV, but the Mark III is still a great choice for those after a feature-packed full-frame DSLR.

Dec, 2016
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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Canon EOS 5D MK III

 

After Nikon's D90, it felt like the crown of video would go to that firm. But, surprisingly, it was Canon that swooped in, and hoovered up the newly established video-from-SLR market. The D90 was never able to produce video sufficient for professional...

Stills are beautiful, capable of producing superb video, lightning-fast auto-focus, rapid shooting, solidly built

No "clean" HDMI output, buttons to control camera settings take some getting used to, we'd love to see some more high frame-rate modes

As with the Nikon D800, there’s little bad to say about the latest 5D. This does feel like a camera aimed at the film-maker, but at no point does it ever feel that Canon has compromised on the quality of stills it produces. Indeed, our first instinct...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Jake Smith (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: Canon EOS 5D Mark III review - Pocket-lint

 

Canon has been rather tight-lipped about the EOS 5D Mk III - the company's follow up to the mightily successful 5D Mk II – before its official launch

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Nik Rawlinson (cnet.co.uk)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III review

 

Canon has pulled out every proverbial stop for the EOS 5D Mark III. The sensor is new and was designed specifically for this model. It's got more auto-focus points, an improved movie mode and it's faster and more responsive all round.

Image quality; Build; Movie clarity; Improvements over predecessor.

None.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III represents a significant advance over its predecessor. It's fast, flexible and can't be faulted on image or video quality. It's a well-specced piece of kit at a reasonable cost (the price below is for the body only). The Mark...

May, 2012
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III review

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Canon's EOS 5D was the first vaguely affordable full-frame DSLR and became one of the must-have cameras for professional and semi-pro photographers. The EOS 5D Mark III isn't quite so revolutionary, but it promises a big step up from the EOS 5D Mark...

May, 2015
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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Canon DSLR EOS 5D Mark III

 

Having just looked at a small DSLR unit, this is a bigger one with a large lens, certainly not something to fit in a pocket and definitely something to attach the neck strap to unless of course you are into a tough fitness regime when it may not seem...

The Canon EOS 5D DSLR measures 23x11.5x18.5 when closed, fully extend the 24-105mm lens I was sent and this increases the last figure to 23cm. The weight is just over 1500grams with neck strap attached. While I am always as guilty as most to not...

Mar, 2015
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III review

 

It was always going to be a challenge to replace the EOS 5D Mark II. Thankfully, Canon has been sensible with its upgrade, choosing to focus on improving its weaker areas. So, while the resolution is largely unchanged in the 5D Mark III, the sensor's...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III review: Serious piece of kit, but comes at a serious price

 

Not everyone will be able to afford a 5D Mark III, but if you're serious about movie making on a budget then this is a serious piece of kit via which to do it

Setting a new benchmark for amateur and independent film makers, affordable alternative to pro broadcast cameras, rock solid workhorse-like build

Pricey if you don’t require broadcast quality video, slight delay whilst mirror mechanism flips out of the way before video recording can commence, clip duration limited to just under 30 minutes as it’s a camera not a camcorder

Capturing video at 1920x1080 pixels and 29.97 frames per second, admittedly shooting with a DSLR isn’t quite as smooth or straightforward from the get go as on a regular camcorder or even compact system camera. This is because recording begins after...

May, 2013
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Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera

 

This serious DSLR delivers snappy, sharp images – but there's nowhere to hide

Oct, 2012
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