Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Type: digital autofocus / AE reflex camera
Lens : EF lenses
Lens connection : Canon EF bayonet
Image sensor : CMOS
Sensor size: 35
mm picture (36 mm × 24 mm)
Resolution : 22.3 mega pixels
Image size: 5,760 pixels × 3,840 pixels
Pixel pitch (µm) : 6.25
Format factor : 1.0
Aspect ratio : 3: 2
File formats : JPEG , RAW (14 bit), DPOF
Exposure index : Basic setting: 100–25,600, expandable to 50–102,400
Viewfinder : Roof prism
Field of view : approx. 100%
Enlargement: 0.71 times
Viewfinder display: Aperture, exposure time, AF information, flash information, white balance correction, exposure index, buffer memory
Screen : TFT color monitor
Size: 8.11 cm (3.2 ")
Resolution: 720 × 480 pixels, 270 ppi (1,036,800 subpixels)
Operating modes: Single image, series exposure, self-timer
Frame rate : 6.0 frames per second
Auto focus (AF) : TTL-CT-SIR with CMOS sensor
AF points: 61 point measuring fields
AF measuring range: Cross sensor
AF modes: AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo
Exposure metering : Multi-field metering, selective metering, center-weighted integral metering
Regulation: automatically or manually
Correction : +/- 5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 increments
Closure : electronically controlled focal plane shutter
Shutter speed : 30-1 / 8000 s and Bulb
Flash control: E-TTL II auto flash
Lightning connection : Standard ISO shoe and flash socket
Synchronization : 1st or 2nd shutter curtain
Exposure compensation : manual: ± 3 steps in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Color space : sRGB , Adobe RGB
White balance : automatically or manually
Storage media : CompactFlash , UDMA , SD , SDHC , SDXC
Data interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video interface: Video output NTSC / PAL , HDMI
Direct printing: Yes
Power supply: Lithium-ion battery LP-E6 7.2 V 1,800 mAh, backup battery CR1616
Casing: Magnesium alloy
Dimensions: approx. 152 mm × 116.4 mm × 76.4 mm
Weight: approx. 950 g (body only)
Additions: Live view , remote control via software

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a digital SLR camera from the Japanese manufacturer Canon , which was launched in March 2012. The manufacturer addresses them to professional users.

technical features

The camera has a 22.3-megapixel full-frame - CMOS sensor. It can record up to 6 images per second continuously. It can record videos in 1080p resolution at 23.976 ( ATSC ), 25 ( PAL ) or 29.97 (ATSC) frames per second. The resolutions 720p and VGA are also available. In order not to exceed the maximum file size specified by the FAT file system, videos are saved in several files if necessary.

The exposure index of the image sensor is ISO 100 to 25,600 in the standard settings and can be expanded to ISO 50 to ISO 102,400.

The camera also has the following technical features:

  • 61 point measuring fields
  • 8.11 cm (3.2 ") LC display in 3: 2 format with a resolution of 720 × 480 pixels (1,036,800 subpixels) at 270 ppi
  • Use of CompactFlash cards as well as SD , SDHC or SDXC memory cards in two independent slots
  • Viewfinder with 100% field of view
  • HDR mode
  • DIGIC -5+ image processor

A radio transmission of pictures with the optional wireless file transmitter ( wireless file transmitter ) WFT-E7 possible the camera manufacturer.

GPS connection

The manufacturer offers the GP-E2 GPS receiver as an accessory . With this camera, it can either be used directly with the camera via the hot shoe or via the USB connection. The GEO coordinates determined by the GPS receiver are saved in the Exif data of the photos and videos ( geo-imaging ). The electronic compass built into the GPS receiver determines the viewing direction, which is also saved in the Exif data of the photos.

Import tax

By limiting the video to a maximum length of 29 minutes and 59 seconds, the manufacturer avoids taxing the device as a video camera.

See also

Web links

Commons : Canon EOS 5D Mark III  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Canon EOS 5D Mark III: Creativity redefined