Canon 5D Mark III – Official Announcement 4
by Tyler Olson • Canon, Rumor Mill • Tags: canon 5D mark III
The Canon 5D Mark III is now official, with the (finally) genuine specs posted below. It looks like the leaked spec list from yesterday was pretty spot on. The camera can be pre-ordered on B&H Photo for $3,499.
Official Specs
| 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 |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 (same battery as 5D Mark II – thank you Canon) |
| 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 | Optional |
| GPS notes | With optional GP-E2 unit |
Rumor History
A few images of the 5D have finally been leaked. They appear to be the real deal – with the name of the new camera being 5D Mark III. Thanks once again to Canon Rumors for the info.
As these pictures are of a 5D Mark III, it gives more credence to the rumor that there will also be an additional camera called the 5DX, which would continue with this years naming convention of X series cameras. Just guessing (and hoping).
And a few more images…
5D Mark III with the 1Dx
Close-up of the side ports – thanks to michaelcruz
Updated Canon 5D Mark III Spec List (2012.02.21)
- Announcement Date – March 2, 2012
- 22 MP
- 61 point autofocus
- 2 stops better ISO than 5D mark II
- 3.2″ LCD
- Dual CF/SD Slots
- Digic 5 Processor
- 6.9 fps
- Eye Control Autofocus
- GPS enabled
- Release Date – Summer
- Price $3500
Canon 5D Mark III Rumor Report History
2012.02.17 – Two pictures of the 5D Mark III camera were leaked
2012.02.26 – Announcement date set for March 2. 2012 [CanonRumors]
2012.02.20 – More confirmation that the 5D line will be split into the 5DX and 5D Mark III with the X camera being the high megapixel camera many have been waiting for.
2012.02.14 – Essentially more of the same in regards to specs, but the announcement date as been somewhat confirmed as Feb. 28. [Canon Rumors]
2012.02.02 – Announcement date is possibly set for late Feb + a few modified specs [Canon Rumors]
2012.01.27 – A supposed confirmed fps rating and megapixel count were announced on the Aquatech FB page. [Canon Rumors]
2012.01.20 – The rumors are getting stronger for a 20 something MP camera (unfortunately) – we can hope Canon will blow us out of the water with image quality. New additions to the specs today are: 5 fps, 19 (or so) auto focus points, and eye controlled autofocus?! [Canon Rumors]
2011.12.28 – Release date is quite certainly the summer with an announcement happening in March / April [Canon Rumors]
Things seem to be going back and forth a bit. Northlight Images, which has a pretty good rumor reputation, puts the 5D in the 1DX boat – meaning 18MP. There seems to be two camps – a 30MP camp and an 18MP camp… perhaps there are several new cameras coming out over the next years or perhaps Canon is keeping several ‘cards’ available for play – waiting to see what the competition does.
2011.12.14 – Back to a measly 18 MP [NI]
2011.12.06 – Pixel count over 30mp [Canon Rumors]
Last week we were hearing rumors of Canon reducing the pixel count on the 5D mark III to 19mp, which would keep it in line with the recently announced Canon 1DX. I understand (and agree) than the pixel race is, and should be over, at least for the P&S crowd – but a little piece of me was still disappointed. I shoot microstock photography and in that field, sale price is determined by pixel dimensions. Needless to say, I want more pixels! 
Canon Rumors has some good news for me today suggesting the pixel count could be above 30 – news I like to hear. Auto-focus still sounds to be lacking and the FPS would be modest as it is now (3-4 fps).
2011.11.08 – Canon 5D mark III’s are spotted in the ‘wild’ [Canon Rumors]
2011.09.14 – Spec Update [Canon Rumors]
- 24MP
- Pro grade AF (not 7D like)
- 2 stops better ISO than 5D mk II
- Digic V
- 6 fps
- New video codec, not Raw. MPEG 4:2:2, new video functions such as tracking focus in video mode
- Compact body with improved weather sealed
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Feb 21, 2012 @ 02:32:59
These are all interesting specs for many reasons. Just hope CR is correct about the announcement date(s) being in the next two weeks. we feel that wait has been longer then usual or necessary. But if this wait will be over very soon and we are happy with the results alls good here in Canon land.
Feb 21, 2012 @ 05:34:41
yeah, it seems the announcement date / release date keep getting pushed back months or years. I guess we'll know in 7 days time
Feb 22, 2012 @ 23:44:17
Got a CR3 about the 5D ii replacement being announced February 27/28 2012. I'm buy this one, the body and rumor. Heehhee.
Feb 23, 2012 @ 09:36:03
Victor Fontanez Yeah, it's sounding pretty confirmed now – looking forward to this. I'm pretty sure I'll be adding it to my 'to buy' list very soon as well