Here it is...
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columni...III/53323596/1


Received from dpreview.com

Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Key features:

22.3 Megapixel full-frame sensor
61-point autofocus
Up to 6fps continuous shooting
Native ISO 100-25,600 sensitivity
Full HD video with manual control
14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor
Enhanced Weather sealing
8.11cm (3.2-inch) 1,040,000-dot screen
HDR mode with presets
Canon EOS 5D Mark III specifications

Price
MSRP Body only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299
Body type
Body type Mid-size SLR
Body material Magnesium alloy
Sensor
Max resolution 5760 x 3840
Other resolutions 3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
Image ratio w:h 3:2
Effective pixels 22.3 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 23.4 megapixels
Sensor size Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type CMOS
Processor Digic 5+
Color space sRGB,Adobe RGB
Color filter array RGB Color Filter Array
Image
ISO Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes (1)
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format RAW
JPEG quality levels Fine, Normal
File format
JPEG (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant)
Design rule for Camera File system (2.0)
RAW: RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition)
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
Contrast Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi-area
Selective single-point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
Live View
Autofocus assist lamp by optional dedicated Speedlite
Digital zoom No
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 61
Lens mount Canon EF mount
Focal length multiplier 1×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3.2"
Screen dots 1,040,000
Touch screen No
Screen type Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
Viewfinder magnification 0.71×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 30 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 sec
Exposure modes
Auto+
Program AE
Shutter priority AE
Aperture priority AE
Manual (Stills and Movie)
Custom (x3)
Built-in flash No
External flash Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector)
Continuous drive Yes (6 fps)
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure compensation ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
Videography features
Format
H.264
Microphone Mono
Speaker Mono
Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Videography notes 1080 and 720 intra or inter frame, 480 inter frame
Storage
Storage types Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage included None
Connectivity
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Yes (HDMI mini)
Wireless Optional
Remote control Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6)
Physical
Environmentally sealed Yes
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 950
Weight (inc. batteries) 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording Yes (by cable and PC)
GPS None

Welcome to flagship trickle-down, Canon shooters! You'll love it...

=Matt=

And here... http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/profes...os_5d_mark_iii

Great camera but I prefer the Nikon's

Man, it's even better than I secretly hoped for...

priced really high.....compared to Nikon d800

I'm confused What is this 5D thing? A new camera or something?









The 5DII initially was $3,299 as I recall, and not too long after that the street price dropped to about $2,700. Lets hope for a repeat. I'm not usually an early adopter, so I'll wait it out a bit until my wife is out of town for a week and hope she doesn't see it being delivered or billed. And there's the almost twice yearly instant rebate and bundled price with a lens or accessory of choice. We've seen savings up to $500 alone with those offers.

I like what I see, and it will be a huge upgrade from my 20D/40D kit. Can't wait for the full review at DPR.

Originally Posted by David_S85 The 5DII initially was $3,299 as I recall, and not too long after that the street price dropped to about $2,700. Lets hope for a repeat. I'm not usually an early adopter, so I'll wait it out a bit until my wife is out of town for a week and hope she doesn't see it being delivered or billed. And there's the almost twice yearly instant rebate and bundled price with a lens or accessory of choice. We've seen savings up to $500 alone with those offers. I like what I see, and it will be a huge upgrade from my 20D/40D kit. Can't wait for the full review at DPR.

The 5D mk1 was the one that came out at $3300, the 5D mk2 MSRP'd at $2700 right off the bat if I recall.

I think they're priced appropriately based on, if anything, the previous standards that each camera maker has set up for themselves. The 5D mk3 is so much more than $2700 MSRP because it adds so many new features over the 5D mk2 and it really is a significant step away from "prosumer" and in the direction of "semi-pro". The Nikon D800 is the same $3K because it adds not much other than video and megapixels, heck when Canon went from the 5D mk1 to the 5D mk2, (video and megapixels) they went DOWN in the MSRP!

It may seem, depending on your needs, that the 5D mk3 or the D800 is a MUCH better choice. But in reality, Canon and Nikon simply have yet to play their full hand for this generation. Canon has it's megapixel monster still on the workbench, and Nikon is still figuring out how to make an "affordable D4" and still maximize profits.

=Matt=

I'll have to save some pennies up for this one.

My big disappointment was with the new 600-RT flash. Instead of hooking up with say PocketWizard to develop something they created their own closed loop system. Yeah, I know.. that would be asking a lot of Canon to work with another company on their flagship product, but I could see it now.. something along the lines of a Paul Buff Cyber Commander that works with not only Canon but other lights out there. Oh well, keep dreaming I guess.

I kinda figured this was what Nikon was going to do with the D700 follow-on. If you saw all the confused chatter about the D800 over on Nikonians, you'd think they were wanting something like this too. It's certainly what I'd hoped for in a D700 replacement.

Personally, I think Nikon dropped the ball. 22MP is more than enough resolution, and with the higher ISO, new focus sensor and other refinements...this is going to be a killer camera. I can't see Nikon coming out with a 20 something MP FX camera, priced anywhere close to the D800.

From what I've read...spec wise, this will be the premier wedding / event camera. I think Canon pulled a slick one. I've got a D700 and am not even interested in the D800, but would be very interested in a Nikon with these specs as a step up.

Congratulation to all the Canon shooters...looks like this is going to be a killer camera, but still no built in flash...


Matt, you really think that Nikon is coming out with a D800 competitor at or near the price of a D800 using the D4 sensor? That would really convolute the lineup. While it would, as you talk about, make the D4 sensor more available, it would also take sales away form the D800 sensor. Only time will tell. Myself...I'd rather have seen a 20+MP sensor with cleaner images at higher ISO's than a 36 MP beast of a sensor with limited ISO. If Canon can get really clean images at 25,600 ISO, there's going to be ISO envy in the Nikon camp. Because, for all practical purposes, and in most shooting sitiations...you will never see the difference between 22 and 36 MP images unless you pixel peep. Everyone talks about resolution and being able to produce huge prints, but in reality, who really does this...how much bigger than 20x30 do you need to go.

Anyways, just my thoughts. I look forward to seeing the reviews after the cameras have been out a few months...only then will we be able to sort out the facts from the fiction.

Originally Posted by Matthew Saville The 5D mk1 was the one that came out at $3300, the 5D mk2 MSRP'd at $2700 right off the bat if I recall. =Matt=

My bad. I just googled both early reviews and you are correct. The II was $500 lower. Sure wish the III was lower still.

Originally Posted by David_S85 Sure wish the III was lower still.

Well, considering us Brits are being asked to fork out an extra £800 - compared with straight conversion - for the privilege of owning one of these things (as per usual), you LHS pond dwellers have got little to complain about imo :)

Maybe Canon think we're all retired bankers on > £500k / yr pensions?

pp

Canon had a lot to prove as (some) people were getting restless especially around the AF of the 5 series and I'm very happy that they didn't disappoint! I've never had a major problem with AF but still would like to get a pair of the 5D3 to replace my 5D2 bodies, the better ISO, duel card slots and the ability to accurately use outside AF points make this great. 6fps, not going to really affect me but not a bad thing to have. I'm pleased that I can't afford getting 2 of these at the moment otherwise the wait until release would be really painful LOL.

As for the US/UK price thing, it's always been a pain and will remain being a pain so not a lot we can do, well apart from buy when on holiday. Downside being CPS won't accept non UK (or at least European) bodies so not helpful when wanting repairs.

Good job Canon, I think this is a real winner and one that I've already spotted some Nikon D700 users considering as the D800 went to geeky/gadgety and high res. First time for ages I've seen this trend, it's been going the other way for a while.

The specs look amazing, although I don't think the AF system upgrade will help me in a wedding situation. My only disappointment is that the price is much higher than the D800, I was hoping that Canon would match the Nikon price, which is very competitive given the weakness of the $ and GBP.

Calumet have the D800 at £2399 and the 5D3 at £2999, that's a big difference. When the 5D2 came out it had a street price around £2200 IIRC but I was able to get one a year later at the Focus On Imaging show for £2300 with a 24-70 thrown in. Hopefully the price will come down over time.

Any idea how good the AF system is? On par with a 7D for fast action, for example?

Originally Posted by mercphoto Any idea how good the AF system is? On par with a 7D for fast action, for example?

It's going to be better than the 5D2. Yes I said it.

Originally Posted by mercphoto Any idea how good the AF system is? On par with a 7D for fast action, for example?

The Canon 5D MKIII appears to have adopted a very similar, if not identical, AF module from the Canon 1D X. The 1D X has not been tested much in the field, so it's really too early to give much concrete data about AF speeds or AF accuracy. My guess is that Canon has tested this AF system more than any previous and I suspect that they have proven it capable in their tests.

One major difference between the 1D X and the 5D MKIII is that the 1D X uses 3 - image processors*, while the 5D MKIII uses 1 - image processor*. This will certainly affect AF acquisition to some degree, but it is uncertain just how much.

*(The 1D X uses a pair of Digic 5+ processors, plus a Digic 4 processor. The 5D MKIII uses a single Digic 5+ processor.)

It's priced out of my reach for the time being, but it sounds wonderful. The only thing missing from my own wishlist is a built-in popup flash with a commander, but I can understand why they didn't include it, and I suspect 80% of their market is already using other off-camera flash solutions anyway. I just like having the popup in the 7d as an "emergency" commander on occasion, especially since in a 2-flash configuration it can add a tickle of fill from the front if needed. Of course, the flagship flashes can do that too, and it makes sense that people who want this camera will probably be using 580's and, now, the new 600.

So, while it's financially necessary for me, I'm not that bothered waiting for things to settle down - I'm happy to let other people be beta-testers while I save up enough to jump to this beast

That said, I wouldn't say no to winning the one that Andy has primed to give away...

Well, I made sure they would come with the new 600 Speedlites by ordering two extra 580's which I don't even have yet... they are still on their way to me :)

I didn't buy any pocketwizards yet because I learned that I need to get European versions... I wonder if the 600's behave with US pocketwizards without the need for socks etc.

I could sell my MKII real quick and snatch one up.. lol