Canon 5D MK III (3)

[MohaimenK]

You think they're going to announce it in the next couple weeks?? I'm really excited about it since CES is right around the corner. This is what CR says

First 5D Mark III Spec List.

• 28 megapixel
• 2 Stop Noise Improvement
• 63-segment metering
• 1920×1080 30/25/24 frame Video
• RAW Video
• CES Announcement

I hope they really upgrade the AF and hopefully the controls will stay the same.

 

[MohaimenK]

Damnit! Mod please move this to "Photography Equipment & Products: News & Reviews"

 

[pbelarge]

I believe that 28 mp is too much, the files are large enough as it is. Let the other items, such as AF become the focal interest....along with a quieter shutter.

 

[burgo]

I believe that 28 mp is too much, the files are large enough as it is. Let the other items, such as AF become the focal interest....along with a quieter shutter.

Have to agree

 

[cfusionpm]

I'm going to CES again this year, so I'll be on the lookout. I'm hopeful, but he says himself that 5DIII is unlikely to be there.

 

[MohaimenK]

but he says himself that 5DIII is unlikely to be there.

Who says?

As for 28mp, originally they were speculating that it'd be in the mid 30's. Now it's been said 28mp on the latest news which was today. I do agree that the file size is huge already but perhaps using sRAW would make it smaller file size.

Either way, I'd love to get a solid answer. Can't wait! I'm waiting for it to come out so I know if to move into that direction or just go straight to 1Ds

 

[cfusionpm]

but he says himself that 5DIII is unlikely to be there.

Who says?

5D Mark III [CR1] Canon Rumors

"CR’s Take
I posted this because it seems like a rumor that may spread around the web.
It’s highly unlikely Canon will introduce a 5D Mark III at CES."

Maybe I misunderstood his comment. I guess they could announce it without introducing it?

Any actual reporting site will probably get the official news before me, but I will definitely be on the CES floor checking things out next week.

 

[nahtanoj]

finally saved up and justified a mkII, now i'm stuck waiting on the mkIII to get here. oh well, should be worth the wait.

 

[John Mc]

I want a Mkii,if the Mkiii is released next year,i'll still be going for the mkii,as it'll be cheaper,and it's still a good camera.so im looking forward to the news

 

[Overread36]

*has no idea what CES is*

I think the only major change that people want out of the 5DM3 that is lacking in the 5DM2 (outside of advances in ISO, dynamic range etc...) is an overhaul of the AF system to something far more advanced. However since canon keep the 7D as their "sports" and the 5DM2 as their "studio" cameras we might be out of luck - it depends how strong they are going to stick to that pattern.

 

[pbelarge]

I want a Mkii,if the Mkiii is released next year,i'll still be going for the mkii,as it'll be cheaper,and it's still a good camera.so im looking forward to the news

If the MIII should come out, you can purchase my MII...for a great price.

As of today, there are about 11,000 actuations on mine. I believe the shutter is good to 250,000 in theory.
And
I just cleaned all of my gear...

 

[cfusionpm]

*has no idea what CES is*

It's the Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada in the US every January. A big trade show event where tech gadget companies show off their best stuff to media outlets.

I think the only major change that people want out of the 5DM3 that is lacking in the 5DM2 (outside of advances in ISO, dynamic range etc...) is an overhaul of the AF system to something far more advanced. However since canon keep the 7D as their "sports" and the 5DM2 as their "studio" cameras we might be out of luck - it depends how strong they are going to stick to that pattern.

Knowing Canon, that's most likely what's going to happen. If they beef up the 5D with better speed and AF, it could canabalize into 1D sales, like it already did with 1Ds sales.

What would be interesting to see is if they shake things up entirely with a complete restructure of their top tier cameras. CR mentioned several times how they think the next "1Ds" will be a big departure from current product line.

Hopefully Canon will have something interesting to show at the show, but I'm more anxious to see some of the new phone, tablet, and hand held computing devices.

 

[DerekSalem]

The only thing I really want to see in a 5D3 is an improved focusing system and better weather sealing. With that and the improved low-light it would be a fantastic body. Hopefully a high burst rate too.

 

[sovietdoc]

there is no need yet for a mark 3, because mark 2 came out not too long ago for ones who paid 2500 up front, canon will wait a bit longer.

The main thing mark 3 needs is a higher fps count and better high iso performance. 28 megapixels is pointless unless they improve their sensor matrix and reduce the gap between the sensing areas.

 

[Rosshole]

28 mp? damn, kind of excessive, isn't it?