Rebel T4i vs 5D Mark III - $850 vs $3499 - Is it really worth 4 times the price?

[jondave]

Simply put, the answer lies in the spec list. If the spec list doesn't convince you that the 5D3 is worth 4x the price, then go with your guts and buy the T4i and slap L glass on it. It's a much better use of money than buying a 5D3 and using mediocre glass.

I'm speaking in terms of practicality. This forum will go on and on telling you how the IQ is worlds apart, but if you don't know that already then you most likely don't have a need for it. No offense, but most people I know who've asked this question actually need to upgrade their photography skills, not their camera body. Skilled photographers don't even ask this question IMHO, because if they don't have the budget for it they either make do with the equipment they have or sell an arm and a leg to come up with the money.

The best solution for your question? Rent one so you can make a more informed decision. Or just buy the 5D3 if you have the money.

 

[jondave]

A Canon full frame with a crop mode would be nice.

Crop mode at full resolution! I wish some engineering genius can do that.

 

[jondave]

How much better can my images improve with the D Mark III?

That's a very ambiguous question. The photgrapher makes the images, not the camera.

Maybe you should rephrase your question to mean what aspects of your photos will be different with the 5D3.

 

[canon816]

I'd say it is worth 10 times the price. That's just my opinion though...

 

[Dylan777]

I'd say it is worth 10 times the price. That's just my opinion though...

+1....... ;D

 

[cliffwang]

When people buy diamond, the price between 1.1g/grade B and 0.9g/grade B can be 40% different.
Everyone has its own value for an item. Only you can decide if the price is right value for you or not. I also think if you are asking this question, 5D3 may be not worth for you.
I think 5D3 is for:
1. Many photographers
2. Some hobbyists
3. Few people don't care about money

my 2 cents.

 

[keithfullermusic]

It depends...

Do you plan on making money with your camera? If so, then yes. I bought a 5D3 a couple months ago and my gigs have almost completely paid it off so far (I only do paid gigs to pay for my camera gear). These are things that a Rebel wouldn't have worked for. Heck, even my 50D wouldn't have cut it.

If you're a casual photographer, then a Rebel is a great camera. If you're looking for something amazing that will allow you to get shots that many other cameras simply can't do, then a 5D3 is more than worth it.

 

[awinphoto]

For me it's worth every pennie, but this will change from photog to photog.

 

[dpedro]

Well now we have a new player in the mix. 6D vs. 5DM3. I shoot events, families and models mostly. I currently own the T4i and get amazing results and paid pretty well. I have an eye for the job, I have done well in LR4 and I have really good L glass. I know I can improve with time and with a FF, but I am now wondering with FF will be best for me. I'd hate to get the 6D and regret not grabbing the 5D3. I wish they did a little more with the 6D, but it is what it is. The wifi on the 6D sounds great, but they didn't impress me with the rest of the specs. Well, I take that back, the low light focusing would probably be nice when shooting the school plays that don't allow flash.