It's official!!! 5d Mark III @ dpreview

[analog.universe]

Yes, that's the new ST-E3-RT.

But I still think that Canon users will be screaming for a radio receiver unit that can be added to a 580 or 430. Maybe a 3rd party will reverse engineer the new flash and give us something. It would basically do the same thing as the Radio Popper.

Exactly.... if Canon doesn't release one, someone else will.

 

[Overread]

Yes, that's the new ST-E3-RT.

But I still think that Canon users will be screaming for a radio receiver unit that can be added to a 580 or 430. Maybe a 3rd party will reverse engineer the new flash and give us something. It would basically do the same thing as the Radio Popper.

Exactly.... if Canon doesn't release one, someone else will.

Pocket Wizard have been releasing them for a while now
That said I'm glad to see Canon finally waking up to the fact that radio is far far better than line of sight light pulses!


As for the 5DMIII - it sounds like a very very attractive purchase - though considering its specifications I wonder what Canon will do with the 7DMII (if we get one). Myself I'll probably wait and let the 5D prices drop further and snap one up - if the angle of view is agreeable then the 5DMIII would be an ideal cheaper (ie not 1D price) camera for someone shooting action wanting fullframe.

 

[jaomul]

It looks nice but over priced would ye say

 

[Buckster]

Yes, that's the new ST-E3-RT.

But I still think that Canon users will be screaming for a radio receiver unit that can be added to a 580 or 430. Maybe a 3rd party will reverse engineer the new flash and give us something. It would basically do the same thing as the Radio Popper.

Exactly.... if Canon doesn't release one, someone else will.

Yongnuo seems a likely candidate. They're really starting to accelerate on this sort of thing, with the popularity of their products bringing in dollars that make it possible. Their reverse engineered answer to the 580EXII is nothing short of amazing, IMHO, and they've been doing radio triggers for quite a while already too. Seems like a natural progression for them to jump all over this as soon as possible and pop out with an alternative that costs far, far less than the brand name units.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

I am gonna wait a bit, but I am interested in upgrading to the MkIII.
I'd sell the MkII. I have no real need for a backup body, beyond my Xsi.

Like others have said, I won't jump on this right away. I'll wait to see how it plays out, learn of any issues and what not, then decided.
It's not a need, more of an I'd "Like" one.

 

[Robin Usagani]

It looks nice but over priced would ye say

Explain why it is overpriced? There is a reason why they sell consumer DSLR and Pro DSLR. 5DIII is in the middle between consumer and PRO. I dont think it is overpriced at all.

 

[jaomul]

Because now the entry price for a canon full frame is 1000 euro more expensive than it was. No doubt the tech is better but its still their entry ff

 

[analog.universe]

Because now the entry price for a canon full frame is 1000 euro more expensive than it was. No doubt the tech is better but its still their entry ff

They're still going to sell the 5D MkII.. so that will be the entry level.

The 5D MkIII still seems to be the most camera you can get at it's price point. (Unless you really crave 36mpixel for whatever reason) So I agree, I don't really think it's overpriced.

 

[Overread]

Canon ALWAYS give a high recommended price which only remains valid during the very earliest and last days of a products life cycle (and at any point when stock runs critically low during its life cycle). It's annoying, but prices will come down provided that the market remains stable (if Dollar or £ values to the Yen make big changes that will of course affect how the prices level out in the market).

Because now the entry price for a canon full frame is 1000 euro more expensive than it was. No doubt the tech is better but its still their entry ff

They're still going to sell the 5D MkII.. so that will be the entry level.

Are you sure of that?
Normally when a new model comes out that's it for the old one - Canon stop producing it and the new one takes the old ones place in the market (normally at the same price band after its settled in the market, though if Canon want they can raise the price bracket - the 70-200mm f2.8 IS L MII did this)

 

[analog.universe]

Canon ALWAYS give a high recommended price which only remains valid during the very earliest and last days of a products life cycle (and at any point when stock runs critically low during its life cycle). It's annoying, but prices will come down provided that the market remains stable (if Dollar or £ values to the Yen make big changes that will of course affect how the prices level out in the market).

Because now the entry price for a canon full frame is 1000 euro more expensive than it was. No doubt the tech is better but its still their entry ff

They're still going to sell the 5D MkII.. so that will be the entry level.

Are you sure of that?
Normally when a new model comes out that's it for the old one - Canon stop producing it and the new one takes the old ones place in the market (normally at the same price band after its settled in the market, though if Canon want they can raise the price bracket - the 70-200mm f2.8 IS L MII did this)

I wouldn't say that I'm "sure", no. I heard it on YouTube this morning in one of the initial "hands on" videos. It seemed plausible, but, considering the source, take it or leave it I suppose...

 

[analog.universe]

They did sell the 50D and 60D side by side for a while... and they still the T2i and T3i side by side... so who knows?

 

[Overread]

I'd be very surprised - however many might say that the 5DMII second hand or refurbished will be the entry level model for many and since there is still 5D stock hanging around in the second hand market the 5DMII market for second hand should remain pretty strong for a good while (esp once the 5DMIII price comes down and more people consider adapting to it - and honestly for its improved AF features I can imagine that its a pretty attractive prospect for an upgrade).

 

[Overread]

They did sell the 50D and 60D side by side for a while... and they still the T2i and T3i side by side... so who knows?

That was a slightly special case in that the 50D line had ended - the 60D (aside from name) was not the successor of the 50D (that was the place of the 7D). Further they might have stopped 50D production and it was simply shelf stock that was taking time to clear from the market.

 

[jaomul]

I don't want a 36mp other brand. I asked what ye thought and if you don't think its expensive good. Id doubt the mark II will be around to long once the III is on the shelves. Will look at it when the price drops if the reviews are favourable

 

[Robin Usagani]

5D was over $3000 too. It will do down to $2500.