Possible 5D MK3 Annoyances

[revup67]

Possible Annoyance #1 - While in AF menu, sub menu 4, "Single point AF" cannot be unchecked. As you scroll to uncheck the menu allows all other choices to be unchecked except choice 2, "Single point AF". This is not so with the 7D as you can uncheck and check whichever ones you want. Though on page 100 it does state this option cannot be turned off. Not sure of this logic especially if all I want is Zone Af and Auto Selection as on example.

Possible Bug #2 - Page 236 in the manual it demonstrates how to utilize other features while in Silent Control Mode/Movie Mode such as audio level recording, shutter speed, ISO, EC, and Aperture. I tried but was unable to access these options unless I am actually recording. In speaking with Canon Support (Jeff) he offered a work around and that was: to change Shutter use the M-fn scroll wheel, to change ISO use the ISO button on top of camera, to change the audio recording you must go into the Menu (button) Camera icon #4 choice #4 called Sound recording and change Auto to Manual. Then you will be able to see the audio LED's on the back while in Movie Mode.

Possible Annoyance #3 - after pressing the Q button, the menu lacks any AF point selection choices as with the 7D. Instead we have a less frequently used WB +/- function. Fortunately there is still a small area of blank space next to the Aperture listing that perhaps Canon can squeeze in the AF point choices. Currently the only place to access AF selection is with the upper right button.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

You cannot turn off all the focus points, at least one must be activated. Thats all it means.

 

[revup67]

You cannot turn off all the focus points, at least one must be activated. Thats all it means.

I do understand but this is not logically thought out as it would serve no purpose to even have to see that let's say if I was at a car race. Zone AF might be the best choice here thus I should be able to only leave Zone Af on and turn off all others. Not sure why they picked this one to remain static if any. No logic whatsoever. The 7D - you can turn off all then pick whichever AF choices you would like.

 

[JerryKnight]

Hardly worth its own post, but since you brought up annoyances...

Possible annoyance #4 - When shooting a burst, the LCD does not show any preview until the last shot of the burst is saved. It should show at least one of the earlier shots in the burst, so that you can quickly see the histogram. The workaround is to force it to preview by hitting the play button, but it should also work automatically.