What do you want from the 5D mk III

[Macadameane]

... XLR audio input

I know the non-video-ers will not care, but that would seriously be nice. Do I think it will happen? Nope. But if it did, phantom power would be nice too. What canon should do is make a "video grip" that has gain knobs, a couple XLR inputs, and perhaps some other things.

 

[DuLt]

... XLR audio input

I know the non-video-ers will not care, but that would seriously be nice. Do I think it will happen? Nope. But if it did, phantom power would be nice too. What canon should do is make a "video grip" that has gain knobs, a couple XLR inputs, and perhaps some other things.

The battery grip could serve such a purpose.

Maybe the 5D could not be weather sealed to allow such controls.

 

[Macadameane]

I think the above is a very good solution. That way the still only people don't have to have unnecessary gizmo's and the video people have something to go for.

If juicedlink for DSLRs was integrated into a grip, I would be extremely happy:

 

[DuLt]

We could add a "special" video batter + ssd disk?

 

[Bruce Photography]

Now that we've had the "cup holder" as a requested feature I feel safe in adding my two cents. The 5DMK III should
- Have the improved feel that is present in the 7D. Even the grid display in the
is not only nice to have but means that I don't have to keep buying the grids for
every new Canon body I purchase.
- Speaking of focus, the new 5DMK III MUST have the improved focus options used
in the 7D. I love the new options and often find a use for each one at different
times. Please include 7D features in any 5DMK III upgrade otherwise for me
that own both cameras the upgrade is not an ugrade.
- While I don't need a built in flash, some device for controling multiple electronic
flashes would sure be nice. The 7D has so many of these really "handy" features
that I'm hoping the 5DMK III is a real upgrade not only from the 5D MK II but
will also include ALL the features of the 7D.
- Personally I too would like 28mp but not if it means more noise. I'm really tired
of the noise of the 7D. I'm limiting myself to ISO 250 for outdoors on the 7D and
using the the 5DMK II for indoor shots using high ISO.
Even my 50D has better noise handling than the 7D I'm sorry to say.
- For low level macro shooting and other uses I do want a tilt lcd screen. The 60D
feels pretty good. Too bad Canon eliminated micro focus adjust and the joystick
on the 60D. I hope they keep both on the new 5DMK III.
If not I probably won't upgrade. We shouldn't have to lose capabilities just to
buy a new model with more MPs.
- Canon produced 1080 P portable monitor add-on for live view and video
- Autofocus during video with upgraded joystick to move focus point during filming.

Some of the following have been copied from someone else:
-Dual Digic 4.
-Faster FPS. (6-8 preferably - would result from the cpu's)
-60fps 1080p.
-Live manual control during video recording.

As you can see, the longer I wait for the 5DMK III to come out, the longer my
wants list becomes. (Hint, Hint Canon...)

 

[10tonhammer]

Better Fps and low light adaption. And quality sound, too...

 

[J. McCabe]

The important features to me would be ISO, AF, and FPS.

I like video in DSLR, and often take clips with my camera. When it comes to professional video, IMVHO, Canon should split the bodies, and share the lenses.

 

[CJRodgers]

I really hope they done split the bodies because i could only afford one!

For video, less / no moire and no jello effect. The new codec rumor and better colour space would be amazing, and some better fps choices such as at least 60p at 1080 would be good. And manual sound control.

For stills, AF and dynamic range improvements would be awesome, and other little features theyve stuck in the new bodies such as wireless flash triggering.

 

[alipaulphotography]

Well the poll so far suggests that no one wants more mega pixels. I definitely don't. I have the 5D original and am quite content with the 12.8 or so it provides.

Would it be possible to fit an infra-red system like the st-e2 into the body? Or would that kill the accessory all together?

I can't imagine fps will change too drastically as that would be killing sales of the 7d and 1d series.
Clean ISO 3200 would be perfect and I think hope that 7D auto focus is a given.

I am concerned of the robustness of the articulating screen. It just doesn't seem particularly 'professional' to me, but I haven't used one yet..

Ali

 

[Kim]

I'm happy no one have voted megapixels.

Would definitely like to see:

• Better AF system, 1D mk 4 or better
• Noise performance
• ISO 100k
• Builtin vert grip but that is a long shot
• Better display

 

[abs014000]

I'd like to see Thunderbolt technology implemented on the body and also a way to flip between Full-frame and Crop mode sensor sizes like the Nikon D3. Articulating screen is a given.

 

[Macadameane]

. . . Articulating screen is a given.

Maybe not. I myself wouldn't mind an articulating screen; however, a different design that is tougher would be necessary. Many pros do not want an articulating screen.

I have a 7D but have used another camera with an articulating screen a good while, and it did come in really handy.

 

[mreco99]

all i want extra is
Articulated screen
More AF points
oh and half the price its going to be.

 

[Justin]

I want a bunch of things. Thunderbolt would be fantastic.

I do want more resolution.
24-30 mp would be great.
Improved AF system. The old one is very old...
5 fps min
I want it to be fully weather sealed.
100% viewfinder

 

[jalbfb]

^^^Justin's list is as close to mine although higher mp is not that critical to me.

 

[endigo]

I would like to see these features:

• Thunderbolt Integration
• Switchable between Full Frame and Crop (One of the Nikon cameras have this)
• High ISO
• Touch screen in live view to adjust focus and/or exposure (Camera Pro on the iPhone has a good implementation of this)
• Night Vision (we can dream can't we?)

 

[Macadameane]

oh and half the price its going to be.

I wish. Probably could get this 5D II for even cheaper than 1/2 off. I like how the 50 f/1.4 lens has a red ring. Who knows, perhaps it will be the 50 1.2L successor.

 

[jeremymerriam]

I am curious how many people who have voiced their desires are working photographers. It would be nice to see an editable profile next to our names stating who is a hobbyist and who shoot professionally like they do on BHphoto reviews. It might even be helpful if canon ever peruses the forums and have an idea how to tailor products to their customers.

I am a working photographer and I skipped the 5dmark2 because the improvements were not that significant compared the 5D for me.

What I need to buy the next generation 5D:

- faster AF
- useable 3200 ISO (compared to 5D ISO 400)
- better dynamic range

Give me 2 out of 3 and I will buy it.

 

[alipaulphotography]

What do you want more megapixels for out of interest?

Also, with thunderbolt, do you need to have a thunderbolt compatible computer? IE. with a thunderbolt input?

Would be very handy for fast 1080p transfer. Especially as cards are getting bigger and bigger these days.
I too didn't see the mk II as a big enough upgrade if you use it only for stills. Maybe when the price drops...

Ali

www.alipaul.com

 

[ecka]

. . . Articulating screen is a given.

Maybe not. I myself wouldn't mind an articulating screen; however, a different design that is tougher would be necessary. Many pros do not want an articulating screen.

I have a 7D but have used another camera with an articulating screen a good while, and it did come in really handy.

Well, I think we all agree that vari angle LCD is very good to have for videography. While there many HDSLRs for that purpose, 5D2 is the best one so far (am I wrong?). The question is - "Why 5D3 shouldn't have vari angle screen?". One of the possible answers is - "Because it could be the weak spot of the expected sturdier body construction". Another point - "Vari angle LCD would cause the change of button layout, or worse, some of them could be missing". Any comments?