I just finished comparing my old 1Ds MkII (mark two!) and the new 5D MkIII

[Badger]

So in conclusion,
It sounds like for your purposes, the 1Ds MkII might be the best camera for you, for now. Everyone else who has a 5D MkIII, and loves them, keep them. No need to trade them in.

 

[bdunbar79]

The 1Ds3 at ISO 5000 is awesome compared to later models, such as the 5D3 or 1DX.

You know perfectly well that this is not the case, but 1dsmk3 have an advantage and it's mid-tone range in the lower iso because of its color filters.

I know. It sounded funny though didn't it?

 

[Andy Jazz]

Hi everyone,
A first timer here so please go easy on my thoughts...
The only thing it could be or more than likely is the reason for the slightly softer Raw file is the AA filter. I know the AA filter is thicker on the 5mk3 than the mk2 and certainly thicker than the 5dmk 1. But I'm sure everyone knew this anyway....
cheers,
Andy
Sorry everyone, I seemed to have posted a reply in the wrong section...It should have been on page 1.

 

[Derrick]

In tests my 1Ds2 has a better look at 100 ISO (where tested - that's all I use) than the 5D2 (have not compared the 5D3). 5D2 smears mid tone detail (some non switchable on chip NR) and shadows are poor compared to 1Ds2. However my 1Ds3 is a slight step up from the 1Ds2 - very similar but just slightly larger - which means more detail is resolved - even better at 100 ISO than the 1Dx.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Interesting