Camera was announced March 2, 2012.
Images of this modern prehistoric beast
Main video specs
If the recording time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting stops automatically.
Movie shooting does not stop when the file size reaches 4GB.
SMPTE timecode recording (Rec-Run and Free-Run) and a touch-sensitive rear dial
No clean HDMI output
There's a built-in headphone socket for audio monitoring, and the ability to adjust the recording volume by pressing the left or right side of the rear control dial.
Price - Body: $3499, €3299, £2999; Kit with 24-105mm: $4299
In stock
Body:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Mark-Frame-Digital-Camera/dp/B007FGYZFI/
http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DM3.html?sub=Canon5DMk3SSM
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847545-REG/Canon_5260A002_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html
Links to specs, etc
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/03/02/Canon-5D-Mark-III
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/digital_slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#Specifications
http://www.canon-europe.com/Images/EOS_5D_Mark_III_Specification_Sheet-v2_0_tcm13-910228.pdf
http://www.canon-europe.com/Images/EOS_5D_Mark_III_Technologies_Explained-v1_0_tcm13-907890.pdf
Previews and reviews:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkiii/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-5d-mkiii/canon-5d-mkiiiA.HTM
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_III/
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_5D_MkIII_preview.html
http://blog.jeffascough.com/photographers/2012/03/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-review.html
http://blog.planet5d.com/2012/03/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-hands-on-what-isnt-in-the-canon-press-release/
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/03/02/should-i-upgrade-to-the-5d-mk-iii-from-the-5d-mk-ii/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/02/canon-announces-eos-5d-mark-iii-22-3mp-full-frame-sensor-6-fps/
http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2012/03/01/canon-5d-mkiii-my-thoughts/
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Canon-5D-Mark-III-Review/Hands-on-Review
http://ninofilm.net/blog/2012/03/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-revealed-first-videos-my-thoughts/
http://bertstephani.com/2012/03/02/canon-eos-5d-mark-3-first-review/
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-eos-5d-mk-ii-vs-mk-iii-18643
Video reviews, video samples, stills samples:
Samples:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/03/02/canoneos5dmarkiii-isoseries http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos5dmk3/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/98609590@N00/sets/72157629133702510/with/6947467655/
Manual:
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300007348/01/eos5dmkiii-im-c-en.pdf
Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan Kit for $1999
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1261469-REG/canon_eos_5d_mark_iii.html
Firmware Version 1.3.5:
The only thing ridiculous about that video is that someone still seems to feel that it's necessary in May of 2015 to point out that the video resolution on the 5D Mark III (and other Canon DSLR's) is closer to 720p than it is to 1080p. This has been known for years already. Quality from a Mark III with magic lantern recording raw is closer to 1080p.
Adorama has even better terms, Canon printer included and $250 mail in rebate
Official US price dropped to $2499 for now
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Frame-Full-HD-Digital-Camera/dp/B007FGYZFI/
Firmware v1.3.3 released:
Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark III.
Firmware Version 1.2.3 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the flash may not fire depending on the timing of when the shutter button is pressed.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the AF microadjustment value may change.*
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor may show a line of false color along boundaries of high contrast.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the histogram of a LiveView image is incorrectly displayed when an HDMI cable is connected.
- Enables the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor to be adjusted even when an HDMI cable is connected.
The new Firmware Version 1.2.3 can be downloaded at http://usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/digital_slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#DriversAndSoftware
Another 5D film. Box office takings in America are already at $4million for the film 'Francis Ha' shot entirely on Canon 5D with the Technicolor CineStyle picture profile albeit in black and white. Proving once again its not the equipment - its the story (the aesthetic grainy look of h264 can often look like 16mm film). It doesn't look like my kinda film but Im interested enough to go watch it later today.
http://www.c2meworld.com/creation/using-the-canon-5d-to-capture-frances-ha/
15 Unable to fix:other companies releasing better specs for cheaper prices.
:)
@Vitaliy_Kiselev As a registered 5D MK III user it amuses me that I find out about the release here rather than from Canon !
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