CarMad Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I know a few on here are thinking of upgrading to a 5D Mark III when its launch and it looks like that day is going to be tomorrow. It seems like the specs are looking good as well. GumpDump» Blog Archive » Canon 5D Mark III Specs Released Mac I hope you saved all of those pennies and the wait was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisan Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Don't think the pricing has gone down too well looking on the forums - most people are saying not enough of an upgrade to justify the hike. The one thing that jumps out for me, it still can't shoot as fast as the 7d in terms of fps and the x-sync speed isn't as quick either. I appreciate it's got other benefits though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 The FPS doesn't need to be as fast is a Full frame camera so shouldn't be and you now get the focusing from the 1DX, that is never going to be cheap to implement. Plus it's meant to be up to 2 stops better in low light, personally I think its a huge improvement and I already own a 5D2. As for the price it will drop down to close to 2K before long and to get pro level focusing and what's regarded as one of the best sensors in the business what's not to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisan Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 The FPS doesn't need to be as fast is a Full frame camera I'm not disagreeing, but please can you explain why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I should have said is rarely as fast. Most 1Ds used by sports guys are on crop sensors so a smaller mirror, the 7D is smaller again. Try a crop camera and then pick up a 5D and the slap of the mirror is quite a significant jolt more, there is a fair bit of weight to shift about. Personally FPS isn't important, many pros don't keep their finger pressed hopping to get the right shot they take the picture like a game keep shoots just firing off a few shots. When I do Motorsport shots I often only shoot one shot as a car goes right the one framed how I want it to be not the one before or after it, I don't want to sift through all of those 21mpix shots when I get home. I just read this mini review of the 5D3, it seems there will me nowhere to hide! So are there any negatives to owning this camera? Maybe just one. You will lose the ability to blame the camera for any shortcomings in your own photographic ability. The camera is what every Canon user has been waiting for and then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 What's with all the AF points? I only ever seem to use one... Hopefully it will force the price of the MKII down and i'll get one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Used for tracking and for the first time some will sit on the lines of thirds as they don't on the current 5D. The outer points on the 5d2 aren't cross point so aren't the best for focus lock but the centre point is. On a full frame if you are at F1.8 you can't focus and reframe in the same way as you can on a crop as the image will be out of focus as the focus plane is so narrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Seems it's gonna have a HDR builtin to the camera too... Canon 5D Mark III Review HDR Mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Yeah it's very nice I've had a play with one albeit very briefly and the focusing is much improved. There are some improvements in the sensor but it's not massive unless you only shoot jpg which I don't. However it is very expensive compared to the II but if you have the money then why not. Me I will wait I need more glass not a better body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Will. Not. Buy one. Aaaah,c rap. The 7D is an awesome camera with capabilities way above my pay grade. I expect I'd only end up upgrading because I could. Which is no real reason. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I know that feeling, 7D is very nice but FF and that super narrow DOF on a nice prime is hard to beat. Got it, use the 7D for Motorsport where you need the reach and get the 5D for everything else!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I expect I'd only end up upgrading because I could. Which is no real reason. It's the same no reason i went from a 550d to a 7d though and i'll be damned if it's going to stop me there! Sad part is, i think i took better photos on the 550d when i wasn't trying to use all 1967AF point and 7 trillion frames per second. So when can i actually buy a 5d mk3 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Balls Canon EOS 5D Mark III In stock today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Balls Canon EOS 5D Mark III In stock today buy it and check your texts! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Ah that explains why the weather just turned ****, you brought Melbourne with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisan Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Balls Canon EOS 5D Mark III In stock today Has anyone used DigitalRev - I know they're based in Hong Kong, but forums seem to rate them. Prices on their 7D are approx £250 cheaper than anyone else. I'm just concerned with warranty issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Some items they used to stock in the UK but I'm not sure if they do that now, fairly certain they also have a UK office. If I was to get anything from an HK supplier it would be them I'd use, but to be honest for something like an expensive camera and the potential for servicing of any problems I'd personally buy it from a supplier in the country you live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 If you've ever been to HK, you'd probably think twice about it, but I guess if the reviews are ok they must be legit. I've done the wandering about getting ever lower prices from the hundreds of electronics stores on the mainland thing, and the prices end up so low that you just know your about to get stitched up, I ended up buying my stuff from one of the Fortress chains on the island instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I've been to HK and turned away from buying a lens because it was way to cheap and I didn't want to be at home with £1,000 of a glass paper weight. Digital Rev has been around for years and isn't a small firm ripping people off. However for me Id still source expensive gear from the UK, filters or £200 ish lenses I might give them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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