Canon 5D III spec is leaked?

[Chris Dodkin]

DPR and Canon Rumors have forum posts from the public, listing a full spec for the new Canon 5D III - due for release tonight/tomorrow.

Highlights would seem to be HUGE ISO range, 61 point AF with 41 cross-type AF points for better AF performance, dual card slots, 63 zone metering, HDR mode, comparative playback function?.

Price said to be $3500 for the body only.


22.3 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor
DiG!C 5+ Image Processor
ISO 100-25600 (expandable to L:50 H1:51200, H2: 102400
Full HD Movie (ISO 100-12800 (H:25600)
High Performance Operation
61-point high-density reticular AF (up to 41 crosstype points)
6.0 fps for high continuous shooting
Intelligent viewfinder with approx. 100% coverage
3.2-type, approx.1.04m dot (3:2 wide) Clear View LCD II
iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer sensor
Shutter durability of 150,000 cycles
High end features
Silent & low vibration modes
Dual card slots (CF & SD)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode
Multiple Exposures
Comparative Playback function
Improved durability & water and dust resistance

SPECIFICATIONS

Available Colours – Black
Megapixels – 22MP
Sensor Size – 36 x 24mm
ISO/Sensitivity – 100 – 25600
Autofocus Points – 61 points
Lens Mount – Canon
LCD Size – 3.2″
Liveview – Yes
Viewfinder – Optical TTL
Min Shutter Speed – 30 sec
Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed – 6 fps
Self Timer – 10 sec, 2 sec
Metering – Centre-weighted, Spot, Evaluative, Partial
Video Resolution – Full HD 1080
Memory Type – Compact Flash
Connectivity – USB 2, HDMI, Mic Input, Wireless (optional)
Battery – LP-E6
Battery Type – Lithium-ion
Charger – Includes Li-Ion Charger
File Formats – AVI, RAW, H.264, MOV, MPEG-4
Dimensions – 152 x 116 x 76mm

Box Contents – Battery Pack LP-E6 .. Battery Charger LC-E6 .. AV Cable AVC-DC400ST .. Interface Cable IFC-200U .. Eyecup Eg .. Wide Strap EWEOS5DMKIII .. CR1616 Lithium Battery+

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Additional chatter suggest that the 5D III will have built-in wireless flash control (at last!) so you'll be able to use a new range of Canon EX flash units in full wireless mode.

This would make sense for 5 series users, such as wedding photogs - off camera flash would be way easier to set-up/control.

That and the low light performance with best-in-class AF would be a wedding photos dream camera.

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Oh no! Will this mean my 5D MKII will stop working and I'll just have to go buy the new model?

 

[Hamish Gill]

If it doesn't you can donate the 5Dii to me and then you will def need a new model!

 

[Ralph Thornton]

If it doesn't you can donate the 5Dii to me and then you will def need a new model!

Would tHat be sort of like the donated iPhone I'm still waiting for?

 

[Hamish Gill]

... I'll tell you what Ralph, straight swap, iPhone for 5dii, Deal?

 

[Allan Batchelor]

Hamish ye beat me to it lol

 

[Darren Turner]

no no no no no no no no no no no Hamish & Allan.... your both Nikonians, Ralphs 5Dmk11 would much more be suited to MY needs as i already have the glass to go with it being a fellow canonian

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Oh no! Will this mean my 5D MKII will stop working and I'll just have to go buy the new model?

Ralph - it's a well documented fact that 'the previous model' of a camera is no longer able to take sharp, well exposed shots of anything - in fact the image quality degrades to the point of the camera becoming a paper weight

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Spec all confirmed - launch completed and initial hands-on review on DPR Canon EOS 5D Mark III Hands-on Preview: Digital Photography Review

 

[Pete Askew]

Ah, but you've maxed out on the new camera allowance this quarter haven't you?!!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Ah, but next quarter starts in 30 days Pete

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Canon CPN have the expected detailed write-ups and sample images

Canon Professional Network - Homepage

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Spec all confirmed - launch completed and initial hands-on review on DPR Canon EOS 5D Mark III Hands-on Preview: Digital Photography Review

Now I'm afraid to turn on my MKII for fear it won't start. Like some of the new specs. Can't afford the price right now though. I'll just have to hang in there with my MKII hoping it won't quit working.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

It's a whole lot of money Ralph - and the improvements they've made would probably have minimal impact on the image quality for much of the stuff I shoot - probably the same for yourself.

Even when I had 45 AF points on my 1D series, I only ever used a single AF point, because that way I was sure the subject was in focus the way I intended!

Wireless flash - meh - very cool, but I rarely use flash these days - all available light stuff with fast glass

High ISO would be great - but not sure it's $3,500 of great at this point.

Better build quality and sealing - welcome, and probably good for you on your travels.

Like you, I'm hoping that the 'inevitable image degradation' on my 'old' 5D II doesn't make it a useless piece of junk in the near future

For people buying into this level of Canon DSLR for the first time, it's one hell of a camera!

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Agree Chris, I could use a camera with better weather sealing. I usually put mine away when the rain starts or the snow is wet. More dynamic range and better low light performance, now that would also be my cup of tea. Just think what the MKIV will be like?