5DmkIII

MadMailMan said:
Aaaarggghh!! I was telling my fiance about it this morning and she said "Oh, just pre-order one already!" So I head over to B&H's web site and then it hits me. We have loads of expenses coming up with our intercontinental wedding etc etc and I suddenly feel guilty. I can't spend so much money on something that is just a hobby. Right?

So I went with the cheap postage and packaging option.
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Wow, talk about having to have the newest thing! It's $3499 right now. Surely waiting a month or two would have given you a much bigger saving than the cheap postage option? :confused:
 
OK, I'm sold. Here's why:

  • 61 point AF system
  • 100% viewfinder coverage
  • Dual card slots for CF and SD (although I would have preferred 2x CF)
  • ...the 'silent' shutter mode previously seen on the 1D-series (which delays mirror return for more discreet operation)... (I'm pretty sure I remember the 40D had that. Not sure why it went away)
  • ...and gets expanded autobracketing options too...
  • ...It can also record multiple exposures, if you so desire...
  • ...You can now set a minimum ISO as well as a maximum (Auto ISO)...
  • ...you can now also define a specific minimum shutter speed when using Auto ISO...
  • ...And, unlike the 5D II, can be used in Manual shooting mode...(thank you thank you thank you!)
  • ...new wireless flash system that's based on radio... (although this appears to be external to the camera?)
  • ...new vertical grip...including the all-important joystick for AF point selection...
  • Exposure compensation: ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • Auto bracketing: ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)

The only downside, I see, is that it's gained quite a bit of weight!
 
If so then it's an interesting observation. My 60D can shoot Auto ISO in manual mode so I'm guessing Canon realised that taking away this option on the 5DII was a mistake?
 
hilton said:
If so then it's an interesting observation. My 60D can shoot Auto ISO in manual mode so I'm guessing Canon realised that taking away this option on the 5DII was a mistake?
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same with the 7D. I'm glad my older 1D doesnt have it though. Manual isnt manual when you have auto ISO.
 
Unless I'm not understanding - on manual you can choose to have Auto ISO or select it yourself?

What do I wish the 7D had that in Auto ISO you could set a max limit. Although it does 3200, I'm not keen on using 3200 and would prefer it to max out at 2500. Yes - I get around it by manually dialling 2500 and leaving it most the night, but it would be cool to have an auto max (I think the 550D does this)
 
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bwana said:
same with the 7D. I'm glad my older 1D doesnt have it though. Manual isnt manual when you have auto ISO.
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You can just turn off the Auto ISO and choose your settings.
 
hilton said:
Not sure what you mean by this?
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These three items go together:

koffiejunkie said:
  • ...You can now set a minimum ISO as well as a maximum (Auto ISO)...
  • ...you can now also define a specific minimum shutter speed when using Auto ISO...
  • ...And, unlike the 5D II, can be used in Manual shooting mode...(thank you thank you thank you!)
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You can now set Auto ISO in M mode and instead of leaving you stuck on 400 ISO, it will actually be Auto ISO (Like Nikon has had for ever).

bwana said:
At a guess he's saying you can't use auto ISO in manual?
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Not on the 5DmkII.

bwana said:
same with the 7D. I'm glad my older 1D doesnt have it though. Manual isnt manual when you have auto ISO.
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No it isn't, and it isn't meant to be. Canon doesn't provide an "ISO priority" like some manufacturers do. So at least let us have a way to get the same functionality, if we so desire.
 
It just occurred to me, there was one feature I was really hoping they would add:

Spot metering that follows the active focus point (in single point select mode).

I haven't read anything mentioning this. Has anyone here seen anything about it?
 
Not included according to the Canon web site. Something I was really hoping for too as it's in most Nikons already.

koffiejunkie said:
It just occurred to me, there was one feature I was really hoping they would add:

Spot metering that follows the active focus point (in single point select mode).

I haven't read anything mentioning this. Has anyone here seen anything about it?
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DGremlin said:
Koffiejunkie I reckon you should just sell all you Canon equipment and buy Nikon, you know its the right thing to do.
:D :wtf: :D
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Yea - agreed.

So, what do you have for me going really cheap then? ;)
 
DGremlin said:
Koffiejunkie I reckon you should just sell all you Canon equipment and buy Nikon, you know its the right thing to do.
:D :wtf: :D
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He he. I've been tempted. But Nikon still doesn't have a 24-105L equivalent. That's my favourite lens - I'm not going without it.

Dolby said:
So, what do you have for me going really cheap then? ;)
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Selling my Siggy 10-20mm if you're interested.
 
koffiejunkie said:
He he. I've been tempted. But Nikon still doesn't have a 24-105L equivalent. That's my favourite lens - I'm not going without it.
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or just grab yourself a second hand 1dmk3. :)
 
Dolby said:
But when I do, I think we have our eye on the same lens (17-55)
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Assuming you are referring to the Nikon 17-55, I can definitely recommend the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8. Half the price of the Nikon, and comes with VR. The VR means it makes a fairly decent video lens too. Not sure if the Canon has IS, but the sigma is still cheaper, and practically just as good.
 
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