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Predecessor: |
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Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Successor: |
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Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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Model Number: |
A900 |
5D Mark III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$2999.99 |
$3500.00 |
Street Price: |
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$2,084.48 |
Date Available: |
2008-11-15 |
2012-03-20 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries
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33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in.
(156 x
117 x
82 mm)
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6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.6 |
22.3 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
6.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
81 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
24.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.3 |
11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,431 |
2,293 |
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408
(20.6 MP,
Other), 4400 x 2936
(12.9 MP,
3:2), 4400 x 2472
(10.9 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 2896 x 1928
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 1704
(5.2 MP,
Other), 1984 x 1320
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
6.0 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
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: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
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. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.74x |
0.71x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.74x |
0.71x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
19.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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n/a |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10 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: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
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, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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UDMA7 compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired or wireless |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.40 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.41 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
15 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
6.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
11 |
63 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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18 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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7 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.12 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.78 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.060 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.153 seconds |
0.095 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.072 seconds |
0.061 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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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 |
Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
880 shots |
950 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) |
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Notes & Features: |
24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body, Dust/Moisture Resistance, 100K Shutter, 3 User Programmable Memory Modes, AF Micro-adjustment, Top Mounted LCD, Quick Navigation system, Custom button, PhotoTV HD output via HDMI optimized for Sony Bravia TVs. |
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. |