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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Full-frame DSLR, still run by shooters chasing its Magic Lantern raw color. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it
7
From 11 reports.
Released
2012
Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for image quality and autofocus
From 2 reviews. What they said

≈$3,139

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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest August 2025

What YouTube reviews of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Image quality
  • Autofocus
  • Build & handling
  • Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Great exposure, low-light ISO; noisy at extremes, weaker dynamic range.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “This camera exposes wonderfully.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 5:25

    • “It's high ISO performance is astounding.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 8:11

    • “I was able to illuminate a lot more dark places with this camera in my hand.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 8:53

    • “delivers remarkably clean images in low light environments”

      VideoView Verse · August 2025Watch at 0:51

    Complaints (2)

    • “I would stay away from 51 ,200 and 102 ,400 because those images are pretty noisy.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 8:16

    • “I noticed that Nikon videos had better dynamic range than the Canon did.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 9:03

  • VideoNot covered by enough reviews
  • AutofocusMostly positive: Leans positive.Autofocus excels in stills, 41 points; video requires manual focus.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “for the most part, this camera did an amazing. job autofocusing.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 4:29

    • “41 crosstype points for precise focus even in challenging lighting”

      VideoView Verse · August 2025Watch at 0:33

    Complaints (1)

    • “You have to focus first, then record. So for pretty much every focusing application in video mode, stick with manual.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 4:42

  • StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Improved design and weather sealing, but bulky with large lenses.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “I love the dials on the Mark III just like I did on the Mark II”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 2:00

    • “So overall the EOS 5D Mark III has an improved design.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 2:56

    • “Constructed with a magnesium alloy body featuring improved weather sealing, this DSLR balances durability and portability”

      VideoView Verse · August 2025Watch at 1:38

    Complaints (1)

    • “it's still a cinder block when you put a giant lens on.”

      VideoJon Rettinger, Mike Perlman · July 2012Watch at 2:38

  • ValueNot covered by enough reviews

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