Show us the first photo from your new 5DIII - OK. Maybe a 2nd or 3rd photo. Anyway, we know you're out there playing with it, skipping work, dodging class, getting a baby sitter... just to play with the new setup, so post your photos here!

Are 5D Mark III raw files working in Lightroom 4 yet?

today I get my 5dMKIII ( warehouseexpress UK) & totally fell in love with it
but Canon CPS europe don't accepted the 5d serial number .. somebody same prob. like this?

Got it this afternoon!

It's very nice; very slick. I particularly like:

The "Silent" drive mode. It sounds very nice indeed when you shoot!

The in-camera RAW -> JPG processing. Now I think I'll switch to shooting RAW or RAW+JPG. I love that you can change the WB, brightness, etc. after taking the picture. So cool! (To a 7D JPG-only shooter it is, anyway.)

The mode dial lock button. That dial-moving problem got me WAY too many times with my 7D. It'd rub against my jacket while I was carrying it.

The viewfinder. It's nice!

The high-ISO noise and quality: Wow at ISO 12800!

Auto-ISO and the slowest-shutter-speed setting. I might actually use auto-ISO occasionally now, but not for daylight shooting.

The top panel LCD display - it's bigger than that of the 7D, and seems less cluttered.



That's about all for now after only a few hours' play.


Apparently I was very lucky. Jacobs in Manchester (UK) said they were only delivered 3 cameras, and I was last in the queue. A woman cancelled her pre-order, so I got lucky.

I have 2 days off work now to play with my new baby!

Received a 5D3 this morning; quick resolution test: http://cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39795

Just chatted with the CS @ Amazon.com. Look like whoever order from Amazon.com won't able to get they camera at least until next week.

From the CS: "I am sorry, I tried to get the date for, But we don't have the dates right now, But we are expecting the item to be shipped by the next week, and once the order ships we will inform you about it."

Waiting and waiting... and now more waiting...

Check out camera.com they are a local supplier near me, they do a lot of ebay and amazon business, they are very reputable and many times allow you to order at the store and pick up at there warehouse.

They did not do preorders and advised me when they get stock they will go live and be in the show room, if its on the sitre they have stock, they usually pull or list clearly out of stock.

www.cameta.com

http://www.cameta.com/index.cfm?fa=display.search&page=1&keywords=5d%20mark%20III

Also berger-bros.com changed from yesterdays call for availability and previously preorder to in stock

http://www.berger-bros.com/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-24-105mm-kit--CAN5260B009.htm

A thought struck me today. Lots of people who haven't pre-ordered want the 5D mark iii body only, but it seems stores are getting stocks of the kit. I'm one of those people still trying to afford an L lens never mind a 5D mark iii. Jessops in the UK are selling the kit for £3689.95 whilst the lens only is £919.95. Other companies probably have a similar deal. So get together with a mate who wants the body only and save a packet on the 24-105 L lens. The other person gets to pay the body only price and you get to save a packet on the 24-105 L lens. Winner, everyone's happy!

I've been playing around with a few pre-production raw files in ACR. As a professional photo retoucher this is my area of expertise. I realize that the latest version of ACR is in beta and pre-production bodies aren't a good representation, but at 100, 200, and 50 ISO I'm noticing some profoundly terrible results which are noticably worse than the 5D Mk. II.

It just looks like there is way too much noise at low iso, the images look like they were taken with a 5 year old point and shoot camera at base iso, not the latest pro body. Specifically, at iso 100 I'm finding images look like the 5D Mk II at iso 800. I've seen this in two pre-production bodies so far and am becoming very concerned about the 5D Mk. III image quality.

So if you guys could post your 5D Mark III low iso raws, I'd appreciate it, thanks!

So, according to the front page post that just went up,

B&H has said they should be able to fill all preorders with their first 2 shipments of cameras.

Click to expand...

So my question is, how frequently will they get in shipments from Canon? Is it every once a week? So it'll be another 1-2 weeks before the B&H pre-orders are fulfilled? Or is it more frequent? Or do we just have no idea since this is a brand new release?

I was curious to see if the 5DM3 had the sensor tested in the lab by DXo, they haven't posted the sensor tests yet but they have had a chance to pick it apart. Here is their online review.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Canon-5D-Mark-III-Review/Hands-on-Review
Here is what I was looking for
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings/(metrics)/

Just got off the phone with profeel.com, I had never heard of them but they are Rated A+ by the BBB, 100% on eBay and other review sites.

Apparently they have "plenty" of Canon 5Diii's in stock (as of right now) and are already shipping them today. I told them I would help get the word out. (Tell them Michael The Maven referred you- I don't get anything for this, but they were pretty skeptical I could send enough business their way).

http://www.profeel.com/cameras/pc/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-Digital-SLR-Camera-3p695.htm

I live in Hawaii, have already ordered with them and am supposed to have mine on Friday.

Just thought I would let you guys know!

MM

Hi guys, I'm about to get the Mark II, but was wondering which compact flash card would be best for it?

Also, would you recomment a 16 GB, 32 GB or two 16 GB's?

Thanks!

I just ordered a Canon 5D Mark iii from Henry's here in Oshawa.

The guy said he had about 8 at the warehouse in Toronto above and beyond the pre-orders.

The guy told me I'll have my camera this Friday or Monday at the latest.

So if anyone here in Ontario wants one get into Henry's ASAP and you'll have one real soon

$3699.99 CND

maybe it's me being paranoid but it almost feels like every photo I take has NR turned on (and it's not). I cropped this sample at about 100%, it's a JPEG but my RAW photos look the same.

Also, any idea when Adobe is going to get their $#!T together and release a software update?

Here’s a quick recording of the different shutter sounds from the new Canon 5D Mark III camera. The sounds are coming from a 5D3 with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. There’s also an older 5D Mark II at the end of the video for comparison. The recording was captured on a 5D Mark II with a Rode SVM microphone.

The various modes are: Single Shooting, High Speed Continuous, Low Speed Continuous, Silent Single Shooting, and Silent Continuous Shooting.

http://unten.co/2012/03/21/canon-5d-mark-iii-shutter-sounds-various-modes/

With all the comparisons of high ISO raw files that's been going on lately, my pea brain needs some clarification on a few issues. My understanding has always been that raw files represent the information that the camera actually captures in its purest form, with no manipulation whatsoever. However, others have mentioned that Nikon bodies "cook" their files by applying in-camera noise reduction. Obviously, at that point a raw file doesn't represent what the camera captured in it's purest form, and therefore does not accurately represent the performance of the sensor. Does Canon do the same thing with its raw files?

This raises a few more issues. If a camera applies noise reduction to its raw files, what's to say that it can't extend dynamic range with in-camera processing as well? I defer whether or not extending DR of raw files via in-camera software is even possible to the real tech heads on here, but if a camera did do this, how would you even know unless a manufacturer disclosed this info in its literature?

On one hand, I can see why you'd want a true, unprocessed raw file as a means of measuring sensor performance. On the other hand, if in-camera processing is sophisticated enough to improved overall IQ to the point where that a photographer can't even tell that in-camera processing was applied in the first place, who really cares?

I am an advance hobby photographer, mostly I shoot landscapes, family portraits and some macro

currently I own 16 - 35 f/2.8 II L, 70 - 200 f/2.8 II L and 100 mm f/2.8 L macro and a 5D Mark II

I have been thinking of adding 24 - 70 to my list for shooting both, family portraits and landscapes when I travel,

My dilemma is should I get version I or II ?

I wonder if version II is worth the price $2300, also version I is a proven lens and is already perfect

Please help me understand why one should pay extra $1000 more for version II

Thank you

As well as kits.

I just got my order in, their shipping is crazy expensive though.

http://www.17photo.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWord=Canon+5D+Mark+III

Several friends have asked me about the translucent LCD viewfinder in the 5D Mark III, so I made a quick video...

Video: http://unten.co/2012/03/20/canon-5d-mark-iii-viewfinder-test/

Howdy all,

I have a question about leaving my camera body and lenses in a hot car all day. Unfortunately I work at a place with a strict no camera policy where there really is no option to bring it in with me (I even asked about an exception).

There are a lot of times I'd like to go out right after work and shoot, but have to go significantly out of my way to get my gear - so the real question is whether or not any of you have any experience with leaving your gear behind in a hot vehicle and what damage is likely to happen if any? I know to keep the lens covers on and avoid direct sunlight. Fwiw my body is a t3i and some L and non L lenses in a backpack.

Any input is appreciated!

DeadPixel

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Frame-Full-HD-Digital-Camera/dp/B007FGYZFI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1332347527&sr=8-10

But not from Amazon themselves, but a marketplace seller.

Interesting part is the price: £2,919.99. Which from what I understand is a few quid lower than the UK launch price, in this, the launch week.

I wonder if this is the start of a trend, with stock sitting on shelves unsold?

Maybe I will get my dream camera for £2500 soon... fingers crossed.

Hey guys, i got a nice surprise 30 min ago at 11:37 am Mar 21st 2012. Norman Camera sent me an email confirmation of my 5dm3 being shipped. I called them and asked what their inventory was and he just told me they have 20 kits in stock right this moment! I told him I'd let people know you have them.
Ask for Andy, Tell them Kevin Sent ya.
Norman Camera
1-800-900-6676
http://www.normancamera.com/

My 5dm3 is going to be at my doorstep tomorrow, asking self do i want to spend a couple hours on the road to get it in my hands today yet???? Im going to try and wait.

Let me know if you contact them, im tryin to do them a solid for their great customer service over the years.

Hi, I am looking to purchase a new camera this year. It will be a 7D2 (if they release it - please, please, please...) or a 7D or a 70D or a 5D2 - don't have money for a 5D3...I am not a pro - never earned a cent from my hobby - never did try either...

If I get the 5D2, I will get the 24-105 or the 24-70. However, I think I will end up with a crop camera...

I have been shooting for the last 43 years with various cameras (300D, AE1 and a Russian MF in at order). Yes, I don't change cameras till they croak. I shoot various things. Off late it has been birds, fighter jets, sports, cultural events, landscapes, panoramas, macro etc.

I have the 100-400L lens for its reach and find the 17-55 kit lens of the 300D to be limiting at the upper end. Hence I am looking for a different lens for the new camera.

I would prefer the 18-200 as it would cover most of my needs except for the times when I need to go to 400mm if the bird/plane is far away.

I was wondering if anybody had any first hand experiences on this lens that they would care to share.

The next choice of lens is the 15-85 as it starts wider and has USM. Also the gap between 85 and 100 I can ignore.

The 18-135 gives me a bit more reach.

I do not shoot too much in low light so I am not looking at the 2.8f lenses. They are also a bit out of my budget. May be I will get primes and not zooms for specific shooting later.


Any and all advise is welcome.

I have been looking around for a body only and found some with kit lenses in stock here.

http://www.pictureline.com/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-ef-24-105mm-l-is-usm-digital-camera-kit.html