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Predecessor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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Model Number: |
5D Mark III |
EOS-1D C |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$3500.00 |
$15000.00 |
Street Price: |
$2,139.48 |
$6,989.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-20 |
2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries
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54.5 oz
(1,545 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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6.2 x
6.4 x
3.3 in.
(158 x
164 x
83 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
22.3 |
18.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.25 microns |
6.94 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
81 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.0 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,293 |
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Image Resolution: |
5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2560
(9.8 MP,
3:2), 2880 x 1920
(5.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
12.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV Video: 4K - MJPEG, FULL HD/ HD/SD - H.264 Intra frame / inter frame; Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Canon EF |
Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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Focal Length (actual): |
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Zoom Ratio: |
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Aperture Range: |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6. |
Phase Detect : 61-point / 41 F4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at F2.8; Spot, Single, Single + Adj 4 pts, Single + Adj 8 pts, Zone, Auto |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.76x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.76x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
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1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800; ISO range of 100-25600 for movies |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Color Temperature (Kelvin) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) |
100K-pixel RGB sensor: 252-zone Evaluative (35 zones in low light), Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.5%, Center, AF Point-linked, Multi (max 8 spots)) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
n/a |
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Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
10, 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / CF2 |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
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Other Memory: |
UDMA7 compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV Video: 4K - MJPEG, FULL HD/ HD/SD - H.264 Intra frame / inter frame; Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
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Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Wired (N3 contact), Wireless (LC-5) |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
System extension terminal, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), mini HDMI, stereo microphone mini jack, stereo headphone jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.0 |
12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
63 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.12 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.78 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.060 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.061 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
Optical Viewfinder:
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area mode: 0.142s
Live View:
Full AF shutter lag, phase-detect: 0.823s
Full AF shutter lag, contrast-detect: 0.780s
Prefocused: 0.060 |
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Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
200 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary LP-E4N |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E4N Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility), Picture Style Editor |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 |
Notes & Features: |
New 22.3-megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Processor, 61-point AF System, 63-zone iFCL Metering System, 6fps Bursts, Full HD video, 100% OVF, 3.2" 1.04M-dot LCD, Dual Card Slots (SD+CF), HDR Mode, Multiple Exposure Support, Scene Intelligent Auto, Comparative Playback, Dual-Axis Electronic Level, Auto Lighting Optimizer, In-Camera RAW Processing. |
18.1MP full frame CMOS sensor, 8-bit 4:2:2 4K Motion JPEG video (4096 x 2160 pixels), 1920x1080p at 60/50fps, Dual DIGIC 5+ processors, Uncompressed YCbCr 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output, Canon Log Gamma, stereo microphone and headphone jacks. Available 2012. |