So I just traded my 7d for a 5d mkii plus a couple hundred bucks. I must say that I'm astonished at the IQ of the 5d, the viewfinder, and how wide my lenses feel now! I was never truly disappointed by my 7d, but now I understand why people love the 5d so much and can also understand (better) why canon didn't do a major overhaul on the new 5diii sensor. I'm curious, the door for the CF card isn't spring-loaded on this camera... Are all mkiis like this or was the spring broken in this one? Also, do most of you simply use the middle focus point and recompose? Are any of the points more sensitive than others (besides the center point)? Anyways, thanks in advance for the answers!

I'm still a complete noob when it comes to this camera, and full frame cameras in general. I do a lot of DSLR video, but have a new found passion for photography. I moved from a T3i to a 5DMKIII and I really enjoy the camera!

Here's a few shots from yesterday at the track.

All shots taken with the kit 24-105mm L - Basic edits in LR and PS

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Is the L worth 2 x price of non L bearing in mind both have max aperture of f/2.8?

When does the ISO noise start to get noticeable on the 5D3 ?

I'm also curious from the standpoint of using fill light and recovery in post.

As a video guy, I was very disappointed by how soft the 5D3 image was, and apparently many stills people are finding the same thing.

I read 2 interesting articles this morning by James Miller, a DP who went into his new 5D3 and removed the Low Pass filter and the sharpness of the camera dramatically increased. Interesting read. Of course, nobody should attempt this until (if ever) more is documented.

With that said, I can see this being a desired camera mod. and good little money maker for a camera shop that knows what they are doing.

Article 1

http://philipbloom.net/2012/04/01/a-drastic-solution-to-increasing-sharpness-with-the-5dmkiii/

Article 2

http://www.eoshd.com/content/7727/james-miller-removes-optical-low-pass-filter-from-5d-mark-iii-for-resolution-increase

Hi everyone,

Here's a question I've already posted on the manual focus lenses dedicated forum (http://www.mflenses.com/) but I still couldn't get any answer : how's the 5D iii handling the manual focus lenses used via adapter (I'm mainly thinking about M42 lenses)?

We know that with the 5D ii, the mirror may hit the back of some lenses (actually way too much lenses!) usually when focused to infinity (for those who are interested here's a list of these lenses http://www.panoramaplanet.de/comp/), blocking the mirror.

I would really like to finally switch to FF to use the full potential of some of my Takumar or Carl Zeiss Jena lenses.
So, is there someone here who uses M42 lenses on the new 5D iii and would he be able to telle wether there is some improvements regarding the mirror clearance with lenses ?

I've been on the B&H waiting list for a year now for this little doohickey. Since then, I've taken delivery of a camera (5DIII) that was 8 months shy of being announced. Does anyone actually have a tripod collar for a 70-300L, or am I looking for a unicorn ? It looks like Canon will start delivery of the 1Dx before they release a freakin' tripod collar.

Hi, this is my first post but have been lurking for sometime now and I need some help deciding what to get for my first DSLR?

I have been looking at the 600D, 60D and trying to find out any information about the 650D because I would wait if the specs/etc... are much better over the 600D/60D. I know most people will not like me for this, but, I will probably be using the video mode more than the photo modes but I will still use it for stills, just not as much as video. With regards to that, that is why I have been looking at the 600D and 60D because I think the swivel screen will be a very handy feature for video.

The reason why I have made this thread is because I have found a guy selling a USED 600D with the kit lens and a USED 60D body only. Both are in the £300-400 price bracket with the 600D being cheaper. If I go for the 60D I could still buy a new kit lens but this would make it more expensive than the 600D.

I have e-mailed the guy asking about some more information about the cameras such as shutter count etc... As well as asking about the condition of the cameras. So should I go with either of these, if they have a lowish shutter count and are in good condition or wait for the 650D?

Thanks,
RonnieB555

Have you seen this yet?
Introducing the RH-1 "Ultra" Anamorphic Lens for Canon DSLR

I've always been looking for something like this. I hope they come out with the version for Nikon soon! Looks like just for Canon DSLR right now.

I started testing my 5D MK III for autofocus beyond f/5.6 yesterday. I decided to start by using my 1.4X and 2X Mark II TC's stacked together rather than taping pins. The day was overcast, and dim, but not exceptionally dark either.

I had my 135mm f/2 L handy, so I put both TC's on it (F/8) and it had no problem autofocusing about 40 feet away, but it was quite slow. Then when I tried it on some flowers 6 feet away, it chattered rapidly, focusing back and forth as though in a loop. Back to a 20 ft distance it focused slowly again. I tried it numerous times with the same results.

Then I tried my 70-200mm f/4 IS (F/11 equiv), it did not even try to focus (my 1D MK III would snap in with this combo when focus was close).

Next, my old non is 70-200mm f/2.8, (f/8 equivalent). It autofocused reasonably fast and reliably every time with the 2 TC's stacked.

Finally, my 100-400mm L at 400mm (f/16 equiv). No go not even a attempt to focus as expected.

Next, I'll tape the pins and try the 70-200mm f/4 + 2X TC (f/8) and the 100-400mm L + 1.4X (f/8). I'm thinking it might work.

i'll post the results.

I am contemplating upgrading from my 7D. My options are either a 5DMIII or a 1DMIV. 1DX is not an option!

I only shoot as a hobby and my principle subjects are my two daughters (aged 4 and 8), family, birding and wildlife. Not too much into landscapes but am considering taking it it up in the near future.

Having not used / tested either camera, I am unsure as to which camera will be better suited to my needs. How do these cameras compare in terms of autofocus and IQ?

I'm just wondering as to what is the aperture at which Canon DSLRs do the AF (not considering LiveView). I've read somewhere that the AF is done using a f/5.6 aperture but am unable to confirm.

I've tried searching the net but am unable to dig deep enough to find an answer. Anyone have any information on this?

I with my 7D and my 70-200 2.8 IS, 24-70 2.8 and 16-35 2.8. My friend brought along his new Nikon D800. He has a 70-200 2.8 VR as well as a wide angle zoom and a Sigma 14mm.

I'm a Canon guy and have been since the late 70's but that D800 puts out some absolutely stunning photos. I'm not too crazy about the ergos of it, it's a little small in my hand compared to my 7D but the photos it puts out are razor sharp and the resolution is nothing short of amazing..

Looking to get some post tools and was looking at the Adobe website and the Bandito Brothers movie! And they shot that movie using the 5D Mark II! I mean the shots looked amazing!

The 5D Mark II really is a great camera and for all its short coming in the right hands is awesome, and I believe that the Mark III basically improved on the whole package without focusing on any particular area! So whilst the MPX has not increased a lot, in every other aspects it has improved:

Body
AF
MPX
ISO
Headphones
Manual Audio Control
etc.

I thought I would put together another video of yet another 5D MK3 function. Hopefully its informative to those that care Canon 5D MKIII: In Camera HDR

I'm going to get a 35mm F/1.4L as my walk around lens for my 5D MK3.
It takes 72mm filters.
Is there additional vignetting introduced by using a step-up ring (B+W) so that I can use 77mm filters and share them with my other lenses?

Cheers

ET

I received my 5dIII last week and took it out and shot a bit in the light and it was sharp. However, over the past week I have noticed that it for some reason has changed. I then reset my camera settings thinking maybe something I did made it change. Nope. I then took some studio shots, the eyes almost look cloudy. I did get some sharp ones, but it was here or there. - Then with my camera sync'ed with a cord to the strobe, the strobe would not fire when the camera was horizontal, only vertical. Not sure what is going on, any thoughts on this???

How do I test my camera and figure out the lens calibration if that is needed?
& this strobe issue??? It never did this w/ my mkII.

Thanks in advanced.

On the 5D2 and 7D, when you review an image you've taken on the LCD, to zoom in or out you simply just had to press either of the top-right thumb buttons on the camera. However, now on the 5D3, you have to first press the magnification button under your left thumb, then turn the main dial to zoom in or out. Essentially they added a step. I've been going through the manual, but I can't find a way to customize the buttons to revert back to the old way. Is there no way to do that???

Have fun

Canon 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800

First the results:














Now some commentary. This car wasn't running right, so I didn't get to put the AF system through the ringer, but overall I like the camera. That said, I do have some concerns with, of all things, the light meter. I don't have a 5DII, so I can only compare it to my 5DC. I almost always keep the metering in evaluative mode. For some reason, I had to bump the exposure compensation up 1 to 1.5 stops all day long. Even in scenes that aren't contrasty by any means, the light meter seems to freak out whenever it seems any whites, grays, or silvers.

I don't expect miracles from a light meter, and as an old film fart, I still bracket. Even so, for my shooting needs, I find the metering on my 5DC is more accurate. The 5DIII seems overly sensitive to highlights as far as metering is concerned, which could be a good thing depending on what you shoot, but I'm not crazy about it thus far.

The same thing plays out when use a couple of 550EXs off camera for fill or accent lighting. In this arrangement, both the ambient and flash output is underexposed. I was cranking up on the flash exposure compensation 1 to 1.5 stops all day. Metering was inaccurate in both AF and manual focus modes. Me no likey

I'll have to play with the different metering modes more until I pass final judgement, but I'm less than thrilled with it so far. Hopefully it's just user error.

Has anyone experience similar issues?

I am having a hard time comparing photos at various iso's between the two in real life around the house shots any suggestions that anyone has would be great on how to test this during my return period. So far it has better color saturation and lower noise but it's still there. Maybe it's the kit lens but if so that's all I can afford right now. Ohh yeah and I do like the auto shutter speed you can set. Those who said it does not work just don't realize if the camera cannot shoot at your max set iso it will lower the shutter speed. That is a good thing. It's like people would want it not to work. Either way any good testing suggestions would be great. Also it seems like the 24-105 is really not that far of a zoom. I think if I keep it I will have to invest in a zoom before a prime.

AF is amazing .. even when AI Servo and AI Focus were set with extreme lateral focus points

All photos were taken with 5D Mark III with 70-200/2.8 L

16 hi-res action images from Cross Country - http://www.flickr.com/photos/piotrczechowski/sets/72157629710911017/

12 shots burst


100% crops




PS. Wish buffer wasn't so narrow ...

While digging around the bowls of the internet looking for solid information on Canon and Nikon AF systems, I came across Nikons own official page on their 51-pt AF system. I found the following blurb (from http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-Camera-Technology/ftlzi4pn/1/51-Point-Autofocus-System.html):

[quote author=Nikon]
With the new Nikon D4, the AF maintains the power of the five cross-type sensors in the center as long as the combined open aperture value is below f/8.
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I've emphasized the most important part. The Nikon 51-pt AF system works with the five cross-type sensors in the center as long as the maximum aperture is BELOW f/8? Where exactly does Nikon say their AF system supports f/8 autofocus? Where exactly is the information that declares the D800 or even D4 capable of even center-point AF with a maximum aperture of f/8?

For all the hullabaloo about how the 5D III and 1D X are inferior to the Nikon offerings...I'm not sure there is actually any evidence to support the idea that Nikon cameras can AF AT f/8. That would at best put them on par with Canon's new AF, and they are certainly trailing behind in the area of higher-precision cross-type points (15 with Nikon's 51pt AF system, vs. 41 with Canon's 61pt AF system.)

So...where exactly is f/8 AF for Nikon?

We have a 7D with the 17-40mm F4L and a 70-200 IS II F2.8L. So far our limited attempts with Video have been poor. I'm using Phillip Bloom's suggested 24fps setting and I'm still not getting the quality I've seen with other people's 7D videos. I'm speaking specifically to image quality vs. framing, handeling of the camera, use of lenses, etc. I'm thinking its mainly a post processing issue. I have a lot to learn in the other areas of filming of course.

We have Lightroom 4, Photoshop CS6 Beta and iMovies. I've seen that a lot of Pros use Adobe Premiere as one of their main editing tools. I guess I could download a demo and see if that gives us better results.

We are headed to Europe on Vacation and then I'm head to Maui right after that for work so I would like to figure out a way to record some of these memories. Any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated.

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