Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800

Craig
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III & 24-70 f/2.8L II

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Another ISO comparison
The 5D Mark III and Nikon D800 has brought about a ton of discussion in regards to the philosophies of both Canon and Nikon. I'm not sure the cameras can be compared head to head fairly. I have shot with the 5D Mark III and I'm working on my impressions of it, I have yet to get my hands on a Nikon D800 for any length of time. Though I do plan to spend the weekend with a Nikon D4 that was recently acquired and I will compare it to the 5D Mark III, since they're in the same megapixel range. What's a guy to do while he waits for a 1D X?

Camera Labs Test 
Gordon Laing from CameraLabs has continued his extensive testing of the 5D Mark III, and has provided a good ISO comparison between it and the Nikon D800. As far as ISO goes, it's not even close, the Nikon D800 starts to fall apart at about ISO 800. A lot has been said about the 5D Mark III and how much of an improvement it is over the 5D Mark II in the ISO department, and I think it's clear the 5D Mark III starts to separate around ISO 1600.

Be sure to check out the results at Camera Labs.

ISO Comparison: 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark II | 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800

I'm waiting to see some good visual tests in dynamic range between the 5D Mark III and D800.

5D Mark III Stock
From what I have seen, Amazon & B&H seem to have had the most stock of the 5D Mark III. B&H and Adorama will be observing Passover between April 6 – April 15, so nothing will be shipping. Amazon is expecting new stock on April 7, 2012.

5D Mark III at Amazon for $3499 also B&H and Adorama.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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