It was probably mentioned earlier but...in addition to the extra 2 fps, the 5d3 has many more cross type AF points and a much better LCD...and a great silent shutter which I'm finding quite handy.
In March I switched from Nikon to the Canon 5d3 because I had been wanting to move up to FF. I'm happy with the 5d3, it's a great all around camera but I wanted to stick with Nikon. I was disappointed when they announced the d800 specs. Like many other dark siders I was hoping for a follow up to the d700, with:
1. a bump in mp to 18-22
2. the Exmor sensor and more DR
3, the same AF
4. The same 8 fps
5. The same or better low light capability
Nikon would have killed canon with a camera like that...killed the 5d3 anyway, but I digress. So I switched to the 5d3 for its great all around capability.
With that said, I completely understand why some canonites are disappointed with this camera.....3-4 years since the 5d2 and canon didn't improve the IQ or meaningfully bump the MP's...and the result is only a 1/2 stop improvment in high ISO NR in raw. The 5d2 should have already had a great AF, so I discount that improvement somewhat.
So again, I get why some might complain about the 5d3, but for me, the 5d3 was pretty close to what I was looking for from Nikon, but they blew it IMO and now I'm a canonite.
In March I switched from Nikon to the Canon 5d3 because I had been wanting to move up to FF. I'm happy with the 5d3, it's a great all around camera but I wanted to stick with Nikon. I was disappointed when they announced the d800 specs. Like many other dark siders I was hoping for a follow up to the d700, with:
1. a bump in mp to 18-22
2. the Exmor sensor and more DR
3, the same AF
4. The same 8 fps
5. The same or better low light capability
Nikon would have killed canon with a camera like that...killed the 5d3 anyway, but I digress. So I switched to the 5d3 for its great all around capability.
With that said, I completely understand why some canonites are disappointed with this camera.....3-4 years since the 5d2 and canon didn't improve the IQ or meaningfully bump the MP's...and the result is only a 1/2 stop improvment in high ISO NR in raw. The 5d2 should have already had a great AF, so I discount that improvement somewhat.
So again, I get why some might complain about the 5d3, but for me, the 5d3 was pretty close to what I was looking for from Nikon, but they blew it IMO and now I'm a canonite.
Upvote
0