Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Mar 22, 2012 13:14:58 GMT
Just wanna share my brief experience with the new 5D mkIII .....
Yesterday I had the opportunity to handle the new Canon 5DmkIII in Hong Kong Canon showroom as well as other leading shops in Hong Kong. There are about 10 units allocated in each dealer as initial launch delivery.
I already had in mind what are the features and functions that I wanted to test based on a birders point of view and personal preference.
Before I had the body in my hand I requested Canon representative to let me borrow a canon remote shutter cable for the test. The body ergonomics is similar to Canon 7D with wider screen display and new depth of field button which is located on the lower right side of the body adjacent to the lens bayonet mount.
I immediately mounted the shutter remote cable and switch on the camera on live view mode. As a Canon 5DmkII owner I’ve been eager to know if the new version will focus on live view using remote shutter cable since it’s using new AF system. With my Canon 7D and 1DmkIV this function inherent and useful in bird photography in my own experience. Gladly to say when I pressed the shutter remote cable on live view mode the camera did focus well. It’s one of the features that I’ve been looking forward on this new camera.
My second concern on a full frame camera is the vibration from the shutter assembly at 6 fps. I’m sure the new Digic 5 processor is capable in processing the files at full 6 fps with less buffer time. In reference, Full frame and Medium format cameras has greater vibration in comparison to a 1.6 crop factor. Only on a field test, can I attest if all frames at 6 fps are sharp enough in live view mode and how slow in terms of speed I can go which is useful in forest bird photography.
I discovered a cool feature on this new canon 5DmkIII, the silent mode has a 3 fps rate. It’s a real silent mode, which is an edge in close encounters with wildlife subjects. Hey, what can you ask for 3fps……. I commend Canon Research and Development on this one.
Going back on the shutter assembly, my initial impression upon hearing the sound of the shutter, it’s kind of Nikonish, mushy, tin-can shutter sound. Just my two cent opinion but I’m sure it doesn’t have a bearing on the image it will produce. Maybe I’m just used to the macho sound of my 1D MKIV shutter.
Since, I had a limited time to explore other details of the camera, I will leave it to the first birder who will have the opportunity to do the field review of the new Canon 5D MK III.
On the other hand, this is just an initial impression base on my comparison to my 7D, 5DMKII and 1DMK IV units.
Kudos, to Canon research and development in providing the needs of our passion.
Canon delighting you always.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to handle the new Canon 5DmkIII in Hong Kong Canon showroom as well as other leading shops in Hong Kong. There are about 10 units allocated in each dealer as initial launch delivery.
I already had in mind what are the features and functions that I wanted to test based on a birders point of view and personal preference.
Before I had the body in my hand I requested Canon representative to let me borrow a canon remote shutter cable for the test. The body ergonomics is similar to Canon 7D with wider screen display and new depth of field button which is located on the lower right side of the body adjacent to the lens bayonet mount.
I immediately mounted the shutter remote cable and switch on the camera on live view mode. As a Canon 5DmkII owner I’ve been eager to know if the new version will focus on live view using remote shutter cable since it’s using new AF system. With my Canon 7D and 1DmkIV this function inherent and useful in bird photography in my own experience. Gladly to say when I pressed the shutter remote cable on live view mode the camera did focus well. It’s one of the features that I’ve been looking forward on this new camera.
My second concern on a full frame camera is the vibration from the shutter assembly at 6 fps. I’m sure the new Digic 5 processor is capable in processing the files at full 6 fps with less buffer time. In reference, Full frame and Medium format cameras has greater vibration in comparison to a 1.6 crop factor. Only on a field test, can I attest if all frames at 6 fps are sharp enough in live view mode and how slow in terms of speed I can go which is useful in forest bird photography.
I discovered a cool feature on this new canon 5DmkIII, the silent mode has a 3 fps rate. It’s a real silent mode, which is an edge in close encounters with wildlife subjects. Hey, what can you ask for 3fps……. I commend Canon Research and Development on this one.
Going back on the shutter assembly, my initial impression upon hearing the sound of the shutter, it’s kind of Nikonish, mushy, tin-can shutter sound. Just my two cent opinion but I’m sure it doesn’t have a bearing on the image it will produce. Maybe I’m just used to the macho sound of my 1D MKIV shutter.
Since, I had a limited time to explore other details of the camera, I will leave it to the first birder who will have the opportunity to do the field review of the new Canon 5D MK III.
On the other hand, this is just an initial impression base on my comparison to my 7D, 5DMKII and 1DMK IV units.
Kudos, to Canon research and development in providing the needs of our passion.
Canon delighting you always.
