Canon 5D Mark III Discoloration/Pealing; Slowly Growing

[Dylan777]

Mine is also from 1st patch and I have no issue. Your look like it has been dragged a cross the desert.

[bchernicoff]

Mine is from the first batch to US and shows no wear at all. I am not particularly gentle with it either.

[infared]

I checked my 5DIII out ...no sign of any wear like this ...but then I baby my cameras.
...but when I look at this image...I see significant deep scratches...It appears to me that the camera was REALLY getting a workout to have this occur. Just my observation with the evidence in front of me.....

There are a lot of complaints from experienced photographers who say that their previous Canon models held up much better, tho??   If it is true that the finish on the 5DIII is LESS durable...that really, really, really sucks for a $3500 camera body.

[pdirestajr]

I think it looks cool. Kinda like the Terminator after he's been beaten up a bit and keeps coming...

[verysimplejason]

Just to get that "PRO" look?    Anyway, I've seen some scratches.  Are you sure you didn't accidentally tow this with your car?  Just kidding.   

[bchernicoff]

Based on the feedback so far, it seems like the wear you are seeing is an extreme case. It's possible there was a manufacturing problem when they applied the finish on that part of your camera.

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Based on the feedback so far, it seems like the wear you are seeing is an extreme case. It's possible there was a manufacturing problem when they applied the finish on that part of your camera.

I have read of one other case like this, and I agree that there is some sort of issue with improper painting or they missed on the primer.
I'd ask Canon to replace the worn panels.

[Jerome Houyvet]

Hi all,

Just a quick note about this problem I did have on a 5DmarkIII.
I bought two bodies on the same day, use them at the same time, everyday, and really take care of them. One of them was looking normal and the other had the same painting problems.
I sent the body to CPS and get a replacement of the damaged part.
Please note that my body was 5 months old and get much less damage that the one we see on this post.

Thanks Canon for your attention and good service on this.

Jerome

[K-amps]

Do you use a neck strap to lug it around?

If so...

Cease wearing Grit 220 T-Shirts.

[Wildfire]

This is not an isolated case, someone on the FM wedding boards has the same issue:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1179199

[SJ]

its happen with my 5d3 also , i tought my 7d more better

[eml58]

That doesn't look too good, I also treat my gear with Less than Tender Loving Care, Cart them through Africa 2 to 3 times a year, don't have anything like this sort of issue.

Love to be able to help, but I don't think Canon Warranty will do much about this after a year, but worth a try, if all else fails it might be time for "Pimp your Camera", cant find a Photo of a Canon so posting an Image of the Dark Sides Equipment, gives you an idea at least. pimpyorcamera.com but not cheap, about 750 +/- per Body, an all Black with some Motif may be cheaper, I honestly don't know, sorry to see though.