Canon 5d Mark III in 2021. A Professional Photographers review in 2021 after 8 years use
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- I have used Canon cameras for many years in my life as a professional photographer. From the 35mm A1 to the latest DSLR's . Here I talk about one of my favorites, the Canon 5d Mark 3. I talk about my experiences of using this camera, show some of the photographs taken with it and talk about how it holds up in 2021.
I love my Canon 5D MK III. Yes it's old, it's noisy, it's a freaking dinasaur that but you know what, something about the color in this 5D mk III make it special. I used this camera for portraits and I can tell you, this camera still a beast even in 2021.
Long live the MK III! It’s amazing how many people are still 100% behind this amazing camera. I will never tire of the shutter sound.. not a click, more a clack!
After a 20 year hiatus, I need a basic DSLR for Speedotron Studio Portraits to replace my manual focus, 1 frame / 15 seconds, wait-three-days-for-film-developement Pentax 6x7. This 5Diii sounds fantastic.
maximum shutter
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And no rolling shutter.
After nearly 40 years as a photographer I can honestly say in 2012 barley one month after the 5d Mkiii was available I knew I had just got a classic workhorse. I have worked with loads of different set-ups, from 4/3rds to 8"x10" cameras, the 5Dmkiii is simply the best camera I have owned. I switched over to Canon from Olympus digital with the 5Dmkii but I wasn't fully happy until the Mkiii [the Mkii and its shutter sound was never confidence building :) ].
Now I only shoot fine art landscape and I have moved "up" to the 5dsr for the file size and detail, I will never part with my "baby". Everyone can jump on the mirrorless band wagon, I will just keep plugging along with my 5D's.
Thanks for a taking the time expressing a point of view on the merits of the classic DSLR's. It is refreshing to see a video that isn't all hype of new tech.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Very interesting. I would like to write longer but I am in the middle of a shoot day and need to get back to the cameras! All the best. Roy
I'm always considering the 5D mk3 as an upgrade to the Mk2. I know what you mean when you mention shutter sound on the Mk2!… It sounds like an industrial sewing machine!… Having said that, the images off it are always amazing!
May I ask what turned you away from Olympus?
Really satisfying and informative video thanks.
I miss my 5D classic. That camera had really good image quality eve though it had relatively low resolution.
I bought a 5dIII last year with only 15,000 shutter clicks for about $500 usd. Paired with my 24-105 f4, this combo is quite a workhorse, and the total cost was under $1,000 USD. I HIGHLY recommend this set up for anybody at any level. I am a "focus-recompose" person, so I don't care about all the auto focus advances on the newer systems. I'm doing a week long shoot at a camp soon, and this will be my main camera and lens for the week.
Thanks for posting!
I just had a friend give me a Canon EOS 5D MIII. He went to the mirrorless cameras and said I had helped him so much with various projects, that he wanted me to have it. Now, I'm sitting here with a manual and YT videos trying to figure out how to use it. I've been using the Sony NEX5N, and 4X4 view, so a bit of a learning curve for me. After watching your video, at least I know I'm not wasting my time trying to learn this new camera. Enjoyed the video very much!
Stick with it! It’s a classic. Thank you for your comment. R
I bought a second-hand one 6 months ago with only about 30,000 shots at an unbeatable price. Impeccable. I invested some more money in three new lenses, a wide-angle Zoom, and two fixed focal lengths. I got fed up with my 40D after so much use and it starts to feel tired. It has been in my possession for 14 years. The 5D mkiii is outstanding. Photography is a great passion of mine, and I am very enthusiastic. I am so satisfied.
Really pleased you are enjoying your camera. Long live the DSLR!
I've had my 5D mk 3 since 2013 and am still more than happy with it. It's reliable and gives good images.
Nice one. Good luck with your photography. R
I bought a Nikon D3500 when we went into lockdown last year; I got the photography bug and bought a second-hand 5D Mk III a couple of months ago.
It is an awesome camera. I just love using it. I paid a bit more than I wanted, simply because it had only 5000 shutter actuations. I have never spent so much time outside in nature. I'm a 59 year old novice but I'm enjoying every moment I spend photographing with my 5D. I can see why they are considered such a great camera.
That's great to hear Paul. Really pleased you are enjoying your photography. Its a great reason to get up and head out into the world just searching for some nice light. Often I go out and do not take a frame but the experience is always worthwhile.
Based partly on your review, yesterday, I bought my first full frame camera which is a Canon 5D Mark iii with a shutter count of only 8153. It came with a Canon 16-35 f/2.8 ii lens. The original owner bought both the camera and lens direct from Canon in 2015. It's such a thrill to shoot with this full frame camera and L type lens. Up to this point I've owned 4 different cropped Canon cameras. I'm still going to keep my Canon 7D Mark ii which I love. Thank you for your in depth review. It really helped me make up my mind.
Good luck with it! Wishing you every success. RR
I decided to take my photography to the next level and I got my self a 5d3 I also got the 24-70 2.8 the 70-200 2.8 and the 50 1.2 as I want to do wedding and portrait photography. It’s an amazing camera for its age. The quality of image and the knowing that it will just work is fantastic. I have been building my portfolio up with this camera for the last few months and I have now got my first wedding shot in July. Proper happy with the canon. I will go mirrorless around some point but for now it does the job perfectly.
Good luck with it Craige! Hope you get some amazing pictures. Make sure you have some kind of back up camera for shooting a wedding..Just in case!
I´m an amauter photografer, started with a T6 and the kit lens, then tried a hand full of lenses with it, 75-300 (crap), 50mm f1.8, 24mm f2.8, macro 60mm f2.8, sigma 100-400 C, and had a lot of fun with it but, something was missing after 32K clicks, I couldn´t get more of the camera... so Iwent to a used gear shop here in São Paulo, sold all the croped gear, got a 5D mark 3 and a 24-105 f4, kept the 50mm f1.8 and the sigma 100-400.
This video says it all. File size, robustness, useability, dinamic range, auto focus, ergonomics, everithing works in harmony. It is a pleasure to handle this body attached to any decent lens. I highly recommend the purchase of it for amauters who have learned the basics.
Nice one! Good luck with your photography. R
I bought my mkiii 2 weeks ago with the 24-105 F4 after my hybrid felt in the river. I chose a used camera not very expensive, I needed it urgently for report... 24h after i received it, i was in report for 2 days surrounded by nature with single battery. I didn’t think it would go so well. I think this emergency camera will become my first camera. This dinosaur is awesome !
Glad you are doing so well with it! Best luck to you. Roy
I bought mine 5 years ago and hasn't missed a beat.
Good to hear Harry. Thanks for your comment. All the best. Roy
Your description of the 5D Mk lll is spot on. To me, it is a highly reliable tool that is durable and takes great pictures to this day and age. Simply a keeper.
And ten years later the hotshoe on mine is still rock solid! Unlike the R5 which is wobbling around like a loose sausage after a mere 18 months
I had the Canon 5dMkii and now I have the Canon 5d Mkiii as main camera for some years and i love it. Portugal here .
Good Evening Portugal! Glad to hear you are doing well with these cameras! Good luck with it all. Best Wishes. Roy
I’m looking to buy a 5d Mark ii after owning a eos rp what would you think?
@@KancelKultureSports depends what you shoot. 5d2 will feel slow and heavy but still very capable. I do not know 100% but would imagine the image quality would be similar ish... hope that helps!
way you talk about mk 3 , is pure love. its like you love it more than mk 4
Well the mark 3 has done me very well.. as has the mark 4! Honestly the mk4 is an improvement. But for most uses the mk3 is still amazing
well i will find out next week when it turns up, also getting canon 70-200mm f2.8 mk 2 lens after watching some reviews, i always struuggle with focusing with pentax k3 even with good lenns and put me off missing great shots, so hoping 5d mk3 with 70-200mm f2.8 mk2 will help me enjoy it again
I purchased the Canon 5D Mark iii, back in 2014 shortly after it came out. It has helped me create stunning photography. As 2022 came around I was trying figure out if I needed to upgrade, but after watching your video and several others, I have ultimately decided to continue using my dinosaur. Knowing that still in 2022, professionals like myself are still choosing to use their dino over newer cameras, helped me make my decision. I shoot long exposure and nature/travel photography, and my photographs are still as stunning as they were when I first purchased the camera.
Have had my 5d iii for 5 years now, I still love it :)
You are spot on. I bought a low shutter count MK3 recently as a backup for my MK4 and honestly, bang for your buck, this is the best pro camera available today.
Cheers! #workhorse
I’m using a canon eos 5D Mark III. Bought it used with a Canon 24-70mm f2,8. Have shot about 100 short movies with it. I’m also using a 7D MKII. But this is another piece of incredible quality. I moved over from Nikon and have never regretted it. Thanks for a good video!
Thanks for your comment! All the very best. Roy
Got one this year as an addition/evolution to my 5D classic. Even though I use a XT-1 with manual lenses and it is really great and lightweight, the look of the 5D Series is still something else. Even the "ancient" 5D Classic still delivers, as long as you don´t push the ISO too much.
Interesting to hear from someone who also uses Fuji! Thanks for the comment. R
@@RoyRiley I like to take pictures as JPG with the Fuji and the integrated photo-emulations. So I mostly only change rotation or crop the image a bit. It is lightweight and fits in my bag without any issues. But the 5D classic/iii is my go-to portrait camera. Colors and detail are on another level.
Hello Roy, my 1st descent camera was a Canon 5D, I have just got a Canon 5D mk111, what a beast this camera is, I like your clip on said Camera, keep up the good work. Alex
I am waiting for this camera to arrive. Your enthusiasm for this camera, takes away any apprehension which I would have on my decision buying this 'dinosaur' second hand. Thank you so much!
Happy to be of some help! Long live the 5d3. A true classic! And that clack clack clack shutter sound… good luck with your new camera. Quick tip.. if you shoot in RAW I always found that a little extra sharpening in post may be required.
I keep that in mind. Thank you. I guess (hope) probably need a whole lot less sharpening than needed at present (getting some better lenses together with the camera)
@@gert-janvs5708 exciting times! What lenses you got to go with the 5d3?
@@RoyRiley - In changing over to the 5dr, I could only keep my Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM and my Samyang Tilt-Shift Lens. I chose the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM. Last minute I also added the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD. All second hand. For me an affordable way to step up as an amateur to a better amateur 🙂
@@gert-janvs5708 nice set up! Smart choices
I bought "Helga" second hand four years ago. She was a massive step up and I still don't think I am getting the best out of her but she has performed brilliantly with both wildlife and portraiture. Superb piece of kit.
It’s great to hear that you are getting so much use from your camera. Helga is a very cool name! Thanks for the comment and I wish you every success with your photography. Roy
Makes me feel like I have to name mine Helga aswell 😆
It’s always great to hear from a professional who has put hundreds of thousands of clicks on these cameras. I’ve got the 5d Classic, and it has been such an invaluable tool, making me a much better photographer. I’ve been looking into adding a mkiii to my bag (I’m never selling the Classic), and your video has been very useful.
You are spot on when you discuss the matter of budget. For an amateur, there’s really no point in spending thousands on the newest technology. This along with a couple of good lenses (and, as you said, there are so many of those) is more than enough to cover the needs of anyone
Thanks. Really pleased you got some value from the video. All the best with your photography. Roy
I own two 5Dm3's and it's still an outstanding still camera - When it came out as successor to the 5Dm2 it was a huge improvement in so many respects - it still holds it own surprising - and I'll add that I've shot a lot of great video with this camera too
Yes yes yes shutterjack! This camera is an absolute beast. Respect. R
Ive used my 5DIII since I purchased it new in 2013, its been a workhorse, I used it for weddings, family photo-shoots and landscapes mainly. I still use it today especially for anything to do with photographing people. It still produces the best images straight out of camera with very little editing needed. I've moved to a Fuji mirror-less now but cant let the canon go, its always going to be in the camera gear I have and I may even get another 5DIII as a back up
Good to hear Julie. I used mine just yesterday on a big shoot. Files look great alongside the mk4. What Fuji cameras and lenses are you using? I am considering building a lightweight Fuji system. All the best. Roy
@@RoyRiley I got a Fuji XT3 with the kit lens 18-55 (its OK) I've since purchased the 55-200 quite nice, 56F1.2 Awesome, 23 F1.4 very good and the 100-400, probably the best zoom I've used in that focal length, very sharp. However there are some things the crop sensor just does not do as well as full frame. That's why I use the 5DIII still and the colours canon produce, especially peoples skin cant be beaten
@@julieholland9639 thank you. Very interesting to hear your view on the gear and the Fuji colour. I have been looking at the XT3 because I like the way the screen operates. Thinking of getting the 14mm, 35mm and 90mm primes for a small set up with an xe4 or Xpro 2 as backup camera. Any thoughts?
@@RoyRiley I dont know a lot about the two cameras you mention, the lenses all sound great, Id like to own the 16mm but cant afford. My friend owns the 90mm, beautiful lens, so sharp, Id love to get it but it means selling my canon 135L and I'm torn on that one. I have to admit Fuji cameras for me are more fun to use and the fact that they weigh less and seem unobtrusive is great
After several years as a watersports & boating journalist with a mirrorless camerasystem, I think about changing the system and going back to the DSLR and think about a used 5d mark 3 because of the good value for money and a lower investment. On board you need a reliable and robust tool, you can trust, and it seems that the 5d m3 is exactly this. Helpfull Video for my decision. Thank you!
Very robust camera for this kind of use. I have used mine on many shoots on the ocean and while it does show signs of corrosion from the saltwater exposure, it has not ever stopped working.
Great review! I purchased my canon 5D Mark III in 2015 and I only have about 3000 shutter actuations! After watching your great video I’m now going to pull it out with my 85 mm 1.8 lens and take some photographs!📷
Nice! May the force be with you George!
I was going to get rid of my 5d mark iii, after watching this I’m keeping it! Thanks For making this video
Haha! Do what’s rights for you! I have had thoughts about selling mine too but something g always seems to stop me. Best wishes. Roy
I got my 5Dmk3 second hand, love it! I use it primarily for wildlife and Macro and like the quiet function on the shutter.
Upgrade? To be honest I'd rather get a new L lens!!!
Good informative video, thanks.
I agree that spending money on a new lens often makes so much more sense than a camera upgrade. What will your next lens be? Many thanks for your comment. Roy
I love my purchase as well of a second hand 5dm3. Got it lucky with around 8k shutter. I dont do video, just still portraits. Its build like a tank. And the size is just right for my hands.
Should i upgrade to a new body? Sure but not in the near future. I went on and invested on a couple of second hand Ef L lenses and im happy with the results. Used it a few days ago with a 85m 1.4 is prime & a 70-200mm 2.8 m2 and it was smooth. Thinking of going for a 35mm 1.4 m2 to complement my 85.
Autofocus points is not as advance as eye focus/face detection features on mirrorless cameras but challenges is part of learning.
This was my first jump into professional cameras and remains my primary camera till this day after 8 years of use. I've climbed mountains with it, went to smoggy factories, and camped in the hot arabian desert where the lens become too hot to touch. I still look more beat up than my 5D and that's saying a lot 😂
I was going to trade my 5ds but after watching this video of yours ,I will keep it and give me time to get a video cam or mirrorless later,Thgank you Very much for doing this Video.
No worries! Glad you found it useful!
Very informative video for the photography aspect. I have been searching for a photography centric channel. Everyone is so focused on the video aspect that they are forgetting us photography guys and gals. I just got my 5D3 after shooting with the 5D2 for the last year this was a real upgrade for me. I am so overwhelmed on all the features that this has over my 5D2
Thanks for the comment. I hope you enjoy exploring all the possibilities that the 5D3 can offer. Good luck with your photography. Anything in particular you need help with?
I had 5D mk I for few years and when decided to upgrade, I knew I'll stay with 5D. Bought second hand mark III in great condition and using it over a year now with no regrets. Its performance is perfect for my needs, it's solid and reliable. The only problem I had once, was battery drained overnight but it was M44/EOS adapter's fault. Atm I'm not thinking about buying other body, rather looking for nice lenses. Cheers. 😀
Good to hear you are having such a good experience with the 5D series. Rock solid gear!
just found one with 13,000 actuations and nice cosmetic condition for £400 at my local camera shop, can't wait to try it out!
Sounds like a bargain to me! Good luck with it
I got my 5D3 8 years ago, and I still have it. I don't use it much as I don't have much time for landscape now. 1 thing I really wish it has is the auto-ISO and exposure compensation. I am planning to get a R5, but it is still kind of expensive.
I want to explore in photography. N can i have ur old cam?
It does have auto iso ???
Great video, thank you Roy. I just have literally bought 5D mark iii and already in love with this camera.
Thanks for the video, I have been using this camera since it was released on 5 continents, in extremely difficult situations and climates, this MK3 has been the most faithful working tool I could imagine. Just subscribed to your channel.
Thank you for your subscription. I really do appreciate hearing positive feedback from people who really know what they are doing! I think my Mark 3 should really be allowed to retire but it’s still working perfectly and producing pictures that keep my clients happy. I also have a mk4 but happily shoot them side by side. I wonder if you have used the mk4 and if you have any thoughts? All the best. Roy
@@RoyRiley Thanks for asking, being both models very similar, mk4 it's even better in quality ,MP, 4k Video, the touch-screen helps a lot and makes a big difference, now I should go for the 5R , apart from the great technological leap, I will appreciate the reduction in weight and size. Cheers Roy
@@jbergcosta I agree about the R5! I have used one for a few weeks and it is a very impressive if slightly complicated camera. I do wonder how these mirrorless cameras will cope with heavy handed pro use. Hard to imagine they will be as bombproof as a 5d mark 3! I guess it depends so much on individual use and requirement. Sounds like you have lots of photography experience. What’s your favourite thing to shoot? All the best. Roy
@@RoyRiley I do portraits, landscapes and advertising, I was a cameraman and DP for a long time in Paris, I have worked both video and still photography , I have not had the opportunity yet to use the R5, I wonder if it is possible to consider the Fujifilm XT4 as a professional tool ?, if I don't print my photos in extra large sizes maybe the XT4 could be enough, It is a camera that goes everywhere almost unnoticed and I have read very good comments, please tell me what you think. All the best Jeronimo
@@jbergcosta sound like you have had an interesting journey! I am a big fan of Fuji. I myself am considering building a small Fuji set up. I have not shot with the XT4 but would certainly consider it capable of professional results. I have shot with the Xpro3 and XT2 extensively and both are very capable cameras. Like you say the portability and discreet nature of this system is highly valuable. Also the Fuji lenses are very good. I think my perfect Fuji set up would be Xpro3, XT3 or 4, and a bag of small primes along with maybe one telephoto zoom. Hope this helps. Roy
I have a pair of these and loved the photos I have taken. That said, the short comings are there now compared to the new R series. I added a R6m2 to my bag to use along side the 5dm3. I do agree that this is a great step up camera for a full frame. This and a nifty 50 will make some nice art.
It’s great watching your videos because you have real experience using the equipment, I got stuck using the 5D mk1 for 15 years photographing weddings, still love it, just trying the mk4. Great videos keep making them
Thanks Richard! Really appreciate your feedback. Honestly I think the whole of the 5d range is pretty amazing. All great cameras! Yes, I like to only really speak when I have some extensive experience of using kit in the heat of battle.. far too many people giving their expert opinion after reading a spec sheet and then taking a few pictures of ducks in the park!
The 5D Series are such great cameras. I own the 5DII, 5DIV and 5DsR
I don't love the 5DIV as much as the 5DII or 5DsR but much prefer OVF over EVF and will stick with shooting DSLR before I move to MF which is a good 8-10 years away.
Can u ask why you don’t love your 5DIV as much compared to the other two you have?
Thanks for the video Roy. I will be getting a second hand, and a 24-70L 2.8 II lens, with 10.000 shots this saturday as an upgrade from my veteran 450D.
Nice one! Wishing you good luck with your new camera. All the best. Roy
Bought one a while back without a scratch on it and 25 thousand actuations. 900 pounds anyway about the video I just put magiclantern on it and am shooting 12 or 14 bit raw. Does it effect the photography interface slightly but adds focus peeking too. Stunning camera.
Thanks for your Comment Paul. Bargain!
I have a mirror less Sony A6300 and I'm thinking of ditching it for a canon 5d mk iii, the Sony has so many bells and whistles that I don't use, the menus are over complicated. I want something with quality performance and this looks perfect. I had the canon 5d mk ii years ago and loved it.
Shoot 7D Mk II for wildlife and now looking to buy my first (used) FF and reckon you have just convinced me to go for the 5d MkIII. Reckon its more than enough for my humble needs - thank you
Should make a really good set up. Good luck whichever way you go. RR
I've just bought one of these for £400 (upgrading from 600D).
Also me, I love so much my canon 5D. And thank you so much teacher Roy Riley.
It's really enjoyable to sit down and listen to you talk, really! Would love to see more of your portfolio, really teetering on the edge of buying a second 5d mark 2 or 3, was thinking about the 70D but I think you've convinced me to spend a little more and get one of these. But in general, just great to see your work and hear you talk about these cameras. Keep it up! Cheers!
Cheers man. I really appreciate your positive comments, especially today when I fell totally awful about everything. Means more than you might think. Thank You. The 70d is an amazing camera. Simply put, if you like shooting things far away then go for the 70D, that crop sensor will brings things closer without spending a fortune, if you like your wide angles and the full frame perspective then a full frame camera mi9ght well be good for you. You will not go far wrong with any of the cameras mentioned here. Hope that helps! R
@@RoyRiley Life is tough sometimes! I think of it like swimming in the ocean and sometimes there are these warm "bubbles" of water and sometimes there are cold ones, and often there is no discernable reason why. I have Crohn's disease and am going through a bit of a flare at the moment so I totally understand going through bad times!! With cameras: I bought the sx50HS for a trip a few years ago (German girl broke my heart don't ask! haha) as something that was portable. My current gf (Nora! - a good one (finally!)) has a 600D. I am wanting to get my first camera that I could start my business with essentially, doing weddings/gigs/music videos for friends. So that's what I'm looking at. Nora has 3 lenses and I'm quite used to Canon now so that's why I thought that I could get upgrade. I would some interviews and portrait photography too and maybe some sports photography so that's why I was thinking about the 5d III. But in the rabbit hole I have seen that some of the lenses might not actually be compatible. There are so many things to take into consideration and it's a bit of overwhelming. But when I was a kid, before I discovered drugs, sex and rock'n'roll (I mean psytrance) I wanted to be a filmmaker - and since sobering up it has been really cathartic to start picking up some of those old ambitions. My 20s felt like a war with myself and I'm just getting back on track. So this is the path I'm on, and really, your videos have been so fantastically helpful today. So I'm really glad that my comments could help you too somehow! I love that you have these semi viral videos and then you have vids that teach and give advice, reminds me of Spielberg when he would talk about doing one film to entertain and one to educate. They're really helpful, you get amazing results, love the photography and hungry to learn more, but the stories are great too. Starting a youtube channel this last year has been challenging, I know how it feels at times, but hang in there, amazing stuff, really, really appreciated! I on't know if you're planning on doing more tutorial videos, or even just like, breaking down the basics or building up to teaching and offering a paid course, I think it would be great. You don't take yourself too seriously and you're not shouting at the camera like some do, hope you keep it up! Cheers again. Adonis
@@TheRoaringPeacock Powerful words man! Cheers. And sorry to hear of your health troubles. Not easy. Just been watching your channel
And it’s totally cool. Love what your doing and how you do it. The passion flows though and will take you a long way... In my opinion “Get the 70d”. It will do what you need.. get a full frame camera later when you really know that you need one.
@@RoyRiley OK thanks mate.. tho I have really fallen in love with the 5d hahahhaha been watching these hacks people do to get the raw footage out of it and omg it's absolutely stunning.. I'll take your advice tho mate and have another look at the 70. Yes our channel is just about Leeds United, first year doing it, definitely trying to keep it fun, learned a LOT glad that I can not take it too seriously now and streaming instead of editing has been a massive time saver. I live in Vienna so I can't really film around the ground or do interviews which is something I want to do. I have worked in videography before for a mate in Tasmania filming weddings, really looking forward to getting back into it! Thanks for your messages and yeah hope my health will get back on track soon. all the best man! A livestream Q and A would be really cool "Snappy Saturday" or something haha I don't know. But yeah.. if you set up a Patreon or do a photography course I'll be in for it. Livestreaming is a bit nerve wracking at first, but honestly, it so much better than editing videos, and it's nice to interact with your community, I use restream but you could also go for streamyard, really easy to set up, relatively cheap, and yeah, it would really be cool to see you do that and upload more often. Cheers mate!
For me the Canon 5D Mark III is a tough reliable great camera with lovely colours and a so lovely feel in the hand. I will never give it away, if I buy another camera.
Agreed! Long live the mark 3!
I sold my sony a6500 for this in 2021. I’m so happy because I can trust my camera. Sony wasn’t professional that much, it has bad battery life, sensor temparature issues, digital viewfinder, really bad color processing. It was a camera that built by engineers for engineers, now I’m using a camera built by engineers for photographers. I can feel that Canon really thought about his product. Only disadvantage of Canon is its dinamic range, sony got lot of information in highlights, canon burn its image too earlier. Btw canon’s colordept (and sensor) is the best.
Thank you for your insight. Very interesting. I often under expose slightly to help with the highlights. Very best wishes to you. Roy
Thankyou for such an honest and genuine review Roy.
I pretty new to photography but I'll be honest with you, I love the learning process!!
I had an 1100D 10 yrs ago (didn't use much and always blamed the camera ;-))
I upgraded to a 7D, then 6 months later a 5D Mark I .
What I love about my 5D is that I really have to learn and work out how to get the best exposure to create a great imagine. It's a great camera paired with my 16-35 f/4 L.
I think sometime in the not too distant future I'd really love the try the 5D mkiii for stills only ..
Keep up the great work Roy!!
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Thanks Chris! Wonderful to hear this feedback. Cheers!
I love my Canon 5DIII as my work horse camera. I get asked to do 'event captures' involving several hundred people over many hours. Quite often I shoot 400-500 photos. The idea is to capture the essence of the day and what happened. Without question and without reservation I use the 5DIII. It is solid as a rock. The events are inside, outside, and with varying lighting conditions. With the 5DIII I know I am going to get the job done. I can take those photos back to the office and then process them quickly and upload them to the client site. People love the results and that is what I want.
Gets the job done! Just shot with mine today alongside the mk4
whats your contact number george
That's why I like Canon. They evolve at a pace that brings usability and reliability rather than simply class-leading features.
Ultimately it's about taking a photo without the camera getting in the way. That's what Canon are good at.
Good point! I think though, as thing move forward, everything might get a little more complicated. Let’s hope for the best though!
i just got a 5d mk iii about 6 months ago and i love it it goes great with my 1dx
Sweet set up! Just about perfect!
I’m thinking of getting this in 2023 because there are so many bargains on EF lenses and bargains on canon DSLRs.
Great value for this older stuff now. Still very capable gear
Amazing work! Besides the theme I see a lot of passion involved on your work!
Thank you. Means a great deal to get such positive feedback
In my opinion this is the greatest camera ever made
You're a real fuxking photographer. Excuse my french but thank you for being a real photographer that then puts good content. Cuz some of these youtubers just doing have good work but sit and chat up a storm. I can tell by the way you speak on your shooting habits that you know how to use your tool. I agree the optical view finder is great for timingm great for candid when you cant afford to have and EVF with input lag. The EVFs are getting better with latency but i love optical because i can anticipate what about yo happen and time my shot without fear of the EVF showing me something that already passed milliseconds earlier. I also shoot fast action surfing and stuffm i never used continuous shooting in my 18 years. I like to use single shot and capture each action shot manually. Its all about have a good eye for anticipating body movement and what the subject is about to do. Great vid brotha. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 aloha from Hawaii
Cheers PurVue! Nice comment! Appreciate your feedback. Using the R5 now and slowly getting used to the EVF. Still love the mk3 though. It’s a classic for sure! Not yet made it to Hawaii.. one day! 👍🏻
I got mine in 2013 and still use it as my main camera, works great! I'm now looking at the R line as a replacement, as the 5D4 never caught my attention.. I also have a 5D2 for a backup and there's a huge difference between the two
Which R camera are you thinking of? Find myself drawn to the faster more accurate AF
@@RoyRiley My heart wants an R5 but my budget is aiming at the R6. With the difference put towards the adapter with drop in filters and maybe a native lens
@@VicenteSchmitt I am in a similar position! Canon kindly loaned me a bunch of the R gear to try and I have to say I was very impressed with both cameras. Much prefer the price of the R6!
Had mine since new in 2013. Brilliant camera and it’s absolutely in mint condition
Nice one James! Long live the mark 3!
I love it the camera
I'm still learning more photography as well with canon 5d Mark iii
This is such an honest and well articulated review, brilliant stuff 👏
Thank you very much! It’s so great to hear this feedback man! Puts a smile on my face. Hope you are having a great weekend. RR
I bought this yesterday. Mainly because I'm sick of the crop nonsense on my expensive lenses. I have 2 50D's, 2 60D's; a 77D and a 80D. I'm looking to grab the 90D and keeping my 60D. The 2 50D's are for teaching photography.
Nice collection! Wishing you good luck with the new camera. 5d mark 3 and a 90d for long lens stuff makes good sense. All the best. Roy
Since this was my first real, DSLR back in 2017 I would recommend this camera to anyone just getting into portography. And though I can afford a canon R5, I’m actually scouting eBay for the 5D Mark three as my Hobby camera because photography is about how the shooter sees and captures the world, more than all the unnecessary bells and whistles most modern cameras have.
Hi. I have been taking photos since the early 1960s. My first camera was a Kodak Box Brownie (long since departed along with various other Kodak easy use cameras.) In the 1970s I graduated to a Canonet QL17 and then in the 80s and beyond to A1s and T90s. It took me a long time to go "digital" but, when I did, I started with an EOS 450D followed by a 7D (which I still use as a second body) and now my beloved and trusted 5D mk III. Now that I am 69 and retired, much as I would like to investigate new mirrorless technology - with the advantages for auto focusing etc. - I honestly cannot afford to make the transition. Over £4,000 for an R5 and equally eye watering prices for some of the lenses. Just because my 5D is old technology does not mean that it is not a great camera and it still takes fantastic photos. I hope to pick up some real bargains in lenses in future on the second hand market. Thank you for a very fair and honest review.
Thanks David! I am just about to deploy mine on an advertising shoot! Still going strong
I still use mine for photo jobs. Just photograph a dance show. And the director of the show was very pleased with the images.
Answer to your question about camera to recommend to someone starting their journey: 5D (the first one)! It's amazing! I will never sell mine even though I have newer bodies. I actually had a 7D as my first Canon and bought a used 5D for much cheaper. Ended up selling the 7D since I loved the full frame. My only gripe is the lack of autofocus micro adjust, but for the price (from about 150 EUR today) it simply can't be beaten.
Good call! I always thought the original 7d looks interesting for sport and wildlife. Might look out for a good 5d mk1 and 7d to add to my collection.
dxo pure raw solves alot of the issues. i own a 5d a 5d3 and a rp. and it solves all the noise issues. take pictures and be happy
Good advice. Find what works for you and go with it!
It's great for shooting music videos and portrait photography! I've been trying to get my hands on this camera for years, since it's release. After seeing the quality of music videos shot on this, I had to get it. I finally got one almost 2 years ago for $1500 CAD. It's my first camera and I'm in love!
Nice! Really pleased you managed to get one - wishing you all the best. RR
I love my Cannon 5D Mark lll! It's absolutely a perfect marriage paired up with the 70 to 200mm 2.8 Cannon lens!📷
Agreed. Great combination!
I've always wanted one of these and I finally purchased one with 78K clicks for £380 and I also got a second hand battery grip for £27. Should be here this weekend and I'm off work so can't wait to go play with it :)
Good luck with it Howie! I remember dropping 3k on mine.. feels like yesterday!
Thanks for this review. This helped me a lot few months ago when i had to decide which is the best buy for the money. So a used Mark 4 is still expensive but the Mark 3 can be found for 500-600$. So i decided to buy a Mark 3 in very good condition and im happy with it. Its a complete different feeling than smaller DSLRs like the mid-range series. Its big and heavy, but it feels good in the hand and gives me this professional feeling. The picture quality is also stunning with this big sensors.
No worries Mike! I am pleased you are happy with your camera. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and successful 2022. All the best. RR
After not shooting for a number of years I just hit buy on a 5D mk3 (currently using a 5D mk1). I almost went with the mk2 because you can find them for pretty cheap on the used market, but the upgraded focus system from the 1D series and the expanded ISO for better low light really sold me on the mk3.
Hope you enjoy your new camera. I do not think you will go far wrong with a mark 3
I NEED A FRIEBD LIKE THIS GUY. AWSOME
You got one Mr Boon! Take it easy out there friend. RR
As one who has been shooting with film camera's for decades I was reluctant to go digital at all. However, no longer having a desire to continue souping my own film any longer I had to make the change. When I went digital, it was from Nikon (2 F2's, 1FTN, 1 Nikonos and 1 FM) to Canon and I wasn't quite satisfied with my initial foray. I came across a 5D MK III with an extremely low shutter count and a decent price and jumped on it. I was entirely happy with the camera and the images I could produce with it. It is my favorite camera and more than likely the last I will buy. I'm not fond of "post production" (I believe you either know what you just shot or you don't, I feel it is dishonest). But I am a dinosaur. Anyway, I think your assessment of the camera itself is spot on and fair.
Thank you for your comment. I teresti g journey and glad you have found peace with this camera. Best wishes. Toy
Well you pretty much summed it all up and i for one will not be upgrading my Canon 5D Mk III for a long time yet and i have had mine from the day they was released and i have no good reason to let it go.
Sounds like you are making full use of your camera. Rock solid! Cheers. R
Condivido in pieno quanto hai detto, io ne ho 2 e sono pienamente soddisfatto, veramente ottime macchine.
Grazie! RR
Great video! On a semi related point, I saw a 5D MkIV for sale with 820,000 shutter counts!! Still working!!
That’s a good number! Thinking about it I cannot remember ever having a shutter fail
Just thinking of moving to an R6 having used a 5diii for the past 6 years. Mine us definitely well and truly battered but has also never let me down. Love it and will keep using it even if I do get a new camera.
I am considering the move to the R5 or 6 too. Could easily become an expensive game though. Especially with the new lenses!
If I had been sitting on the fence, your video would have convinced me to buy the Mark III, but I ordered a used one with a shutter count of 44,000 last month. Your count of 250, 000 gives me some hope! I just wish you would say more about this camera's video capabilities, as I bought it primarily for video, to make simple documentaries. I know it's only 2k, but I think that's more than enough for what I have in mind. But that dynamic range and ISO capability would be nice for stills too, as I'm rather into low light photography. It feels really solid, and durability is a crucial factor for me as a third world photographer. I'll probably be using this camera for five years or more. 23 megapixels in 2016? But we are always the losers in this megapixel game. By then, everyone would have a 40 or 50 megapixel camera. What would happen then to all those photos I made me with my 11 megapixel Nikon D90? Makes me feel so nostalgic for every image I made with my antique Canon FTb and Canon AE-1 using Fujifilm! I only wish I could use my manual lenses on this camera with the M42 mount. But it won't work with them, as my 3Ti does without any fuss. Anyway, thank you for the very informative video, look forward to more. Your photos are really nice, too.
Thank You! I hope the mk3 does you well for a good few years. Video is pretty basic by today’s standards but in my opinion more than good enough for most uses. I always like the video footage from the MK3 it has a nice soft feel that can always be sharpened a little in editing if you wish. Good luck with it. All the best. Roy PS I am using m42 lenses on the full frame canons. No focus or aperture control but can be used wide open and manual focus. Nice!
@@RoyRiley Roy thank you for your reply. I'm totally mystified as to why M42 mount and my screw mount lenses won't work on this camera. When I try, I get a message saying firmware upgrade needed. But firmware cannot be upgraded further. I contacted Amazon but they are at a loss, too. If I can solve this problem, I can do much much more esp, in low light as these lenses open up to F2, 1.8 etc. On the other hand, old Canon FD lenses with Photodiox adapter work, though with some loss of sharpness. What make of M42 mount do you use? By the way, where in Africa did you do this project? Your pictures show a lot of respect for your subjects, and one can see they are happy, which I think is the best reward for any photographer.
im moving from pentax , and i was advised canon mk 2 or 3 but was told mk 3, like you said was sweet spot , so im excited to get that and the canon 70-200 f2.8 mk2 and together been told thats the proper sweet spot
Mk3 in my opinion is better than the mk2. Both are great but mk3 gets my vote!
i still use 5d mark III for wedding and prewedding project in 2023
Interesting video. Five years ago I decided to take up photography after a 30 year break. Started witha a well abused 7D. Was kinda fun and one day I found a silly cheap and barely used 5D ii. After a evil accident, someone tried to steal my 5D ii but dropped it with no insurance covering things like that, I've decided to get a 5D iii. Will damage my planned raodtrip this summer but, I hope it's worth it. Should be able to get one in good dcondition with low shutter less than 700 GBP here.
Only downside I can think about is the speed for sport. But I think if I can handle the camera, I will eventually make it.
Still a great camera for most uses! I have shot all kinds of sports rather successfully with the 5d3 it’s just a matter of knowing it’s limits. All the very best. Roy
I totally agree with your assessment. I’m still using mine for paid work and it’s simply dependable
Cheers Trevor! Means a lot to hear!
Great videos Roy! Very informative and well done. I recently purchased a MKIII myself and this is really helpful. Thanks!
We're a couple of years on from this video now, but everything stated still stands. I use a 5Ds (5D mkIII with 50Mp). Seeing a clear viewfinder without electronics mucking about makes the clearly faster to use. I use it for Wildlife also, not only Studio. My son has an R7 and it is clearly very good, but I don't use 20fps, I don't seem to need eye tracking, (though I can se it's appeal and uses). It's big, so fits comfortably in my hand, all is comfortable. Sure an R5 would be great but more different, not worth the cost yet. I've also been shooting many years with I guess a smilar background to you. Thank again.
I believe the 5Ds to be a very smart choice. Thanks for your comments. I’m 18 months and a couple of hundred thousand frames into an R5 and I’m only just getting used to it. Lots of complexity but overall it’s working well for me. Starting to see them at reasonable prices now but beware the wobbly hotshoe!
Now I'm intrigued, I'll wait for the follow up. Did you double up on lenses?
@@912582 doubled up wide and standard zooms but then using the adaptors for all the long EF glass
Since +/- one year I use my first camera, a Canon eos M50 and I am very happy. I want to go to a next level but the Mark IV is too expensive for me. I want to make portraits,birds,all kind of animals,architecture....All the youtubers ( like you ) say that we can trust in the Mark III. He's old,no screentouch,not full of options like the last ones. I love the simplicity ( and I want to make pictures of birds.....😅). Thanks for your video and your beautiful pictures at the beginning. I think my choice is done ( forgive my english,I'm french,I do my best )
PS : For the beginners the Canon eos M50 ( mark II now ) is a very good choice I think
Crop sensor might be better for birds just because you can get closer. Maybe look at 7d range or 80d???
Been using it since 2015 with Magic Lantern.
With ML it even support 4k, HDR, RAW video.
Newer models don't support ML, main reason why I am still using 5D3.
Interesting to hear. Thanks for your comment. R
hola! use ML con 6D, pero con la 5d3 no me atrevo a pasar firmware de 1.3.3 a 1.1.3. quiero ver tu trabajo en hdr
I am curious with regards to your use of RAW video. I have ML installed on mine and love the exposure aids ( zebra, waveform histo, focus peaking ). I am looking to improve the video end, as I don't like the soft video ( when compare a still shot of same scene and video ). I shoot U/W video as well and feel extra sharpness is better.
Thanks Roy..very well done.... and thoughtfully presented. Take care.
Thanks Lorne. Happy you enjoyed the video. Any suggestions for future videos appreciated! Wishing you the very best. Roy
I've just found this channel - it's really good. I agree with all that you say about the 5dIII. It's a superb camera, and like you say, it's the last of the 'basic' view bodies with no touch screen, flip screen etc. And I like that. It's my favourite body that I use for more static subjects (I use the 1DX for moving subjects like football and some wedding stuff), and it's the go to body along with a 24-105 for 90% of what I shoot. The 5Diii and the 24-105 is a reliable and wise pairing. There's also one thing that I've noticed which I really like about the 5Diii - it seems to resist the accumulation of dust on the sensor. Every other camera I have had and presently own seem to act as magnets for dust, which is a real pain. But the 5Diii has never ever needed a sensor clean in the years I've owned it. It's been to wet hot jungles of Borneo for 3 months, countless weddings, countless portrait shoots and is thoroughly reliable. I won't be going mirrorless while it still works for me!
Glad to have you onboard! Happy that you are in agreement. Sometimes I feel a bit like a dinosaur in this mirrorless world. I have been playing with the R5 and it is really amazing but another level of complicated. What are you mostly shooting these days?
@@RoyRiley Yes the R5 has merit it seems. My days are filled with shooting for stock, some occasional news, and fewer and fewer weddings. I'm trying to increase my personal project work (could be called fine art?) and photojournalism.
I have been using Canon 5DM3 for the past 6 years and 3 years ago bought Sony A7R3.But my go-to camera is still the trusty 5DM3. Love the easy to use button control on that camera and OVF.
I have been SO tempted by the Sony cameras! I know they do some incredible stuff but so far I'm still happy with Canon. Would love to get hold of a Sony A7R3 or 4 to give it a go! Stick with your gut instinct. Shoot with what you feel comfortable with. Photography is so much more than just a camera. Good luck with it all. Best Wishes. Roy
Very informative. Thanks for sharing your experience.
As a long time Rebel Series user, I'm planning to buy some EF lenses by December. My next target is to have my first full-frame body and I'm going all-in with a used 5d Mark III next year. Wish me luck!
Sounds like a good plan Neil! Going full frame after using a rebel can be quite a steep learning curve. Bigger, heavier, expensive and more complicated and often less forgiving but ultimately worthwhile and you will see your photography improve. Just stick with it and accept there is a learning curve to improvement. Hope this makes sense! Wishing you the very best of luck! RR
I picked up a 5D MkIII used for $500 because of a high shutter count, and I have to say that I fell in love with the camera right away. I've owned the 5D, 5DII, and also a 7D, but the 5D MkIII is my favorite and if the shutter ever dies I will pay to replace it. I don't see a need to upgrade from it for my work.
I wonder what the highest original shutter count is on a mk3? Million?
@@RoyRiley That's a good question. Mine has over 286,000
I believe that a lot of people forget or underestimate the Canon 7D. Its autofocus array and exposure capabilities are beyond that of the 5D mk ii which was released at the same time as the 7D (2009). Frame rate is faster than both 5D mk ii and mk iii. Where it falls down is that it is a 1.6 crop sensor camera (although this allows the use of the EFS lenses), a factor which hurts its ability to shoot low light images without noise. Being a sports and wildlife camera (see Tony and Chelsea Northrup's posts on youtube), it has its place. As such, I would place the 7D smack in the middle of the mkii and mkiii for performance. Its stainless steel frame and magnesium body make it indestructible (almost). Nevertheless, my next camera will be the mkiii. It is the natural progression for a person on a budget, even if it is only about 4 years younger than the 7D. My L lenses will work wonders on this full frame (the first I have bought).
I am 7d curious. Never actually owned one. I might change that very soon.. thanks for your I interesting comment. RR
I bought one last year, on EBay. For me it was an upgrade from a 7D. I also use a Leica Q2, but this produces fabulous results especially bird photography. It was a bit marked on the outside but it is so good and has a low shutter count.
Glad to hear your getting the use from it. Q2 is on my wish list when I rob that bank.
My recommendation: buy a used Q1. For some reason, it was better! Just needs spare batteries. Otherwise magic. I’m not getting as good results on Q2 to be honest. But it’s a great travel camera.
@@mickybovars very interesting! Q1 has also been on my radar.. along with so many other cameras.. in time they all shall pass through the hands of Riley!
Great video, I own currently own a 5d Classic and looking at the 5d Mkiii or 1ds Mkiii to add, not replace. These videos helped a lot and your pictures look amazing. I've had an a6000 and Nikon d3300, and currently have a Sony a6400 with tons of lenses (the camera I wanted to like), an EP1, a Lumix LX100 and sometimes use the wife's Sony a7iii with some nice glass... but she is always disappointed when she sees the pictures coming out of my 5d Classic with (now) inexpensive L glass. We are not professionals but to have the quality, durability and professional image quality at the price of an entry level mirrorless is a no brainer.. plus as you pointed out, if there are issues getting great images, the Achilles heel isn't in the camera, and amateur photographers get to learn the craft and get great pictures! Win, win my friend. Keep up the great work!
Cheers Tom. All very capable cameras you mention here. Have shot with most of them apart from the LX100 which has always interested me. Thanks for to your support. RR
@@RoyRiley Hi Roy, I highly recommend that LX100. I found a well used one for $200 on eBay and it's a camera I not only won't sell, but like more and more each time I shoot it. Again I'm no professional, but have had a few cameras at this point and really understand now what a photographer means when they say a camera makes them or inspires them to shoot. The dust issue has come up for me too and lasted about a month before I shook it off... had I paid $899 new I might be as bent as original buyers but at 200 quid I'm a happy man with great photos.
I agree with all your points but have to add to your comment "last of the basic DSLRs" which in many ways is a GREAT thing if you shoot stills. I was one of the "foolish people" that bought a 5Ds and 5DsR when they arrived in 2015-ish? I kept one of my mk3's "just to be sure". After a couple months I sold the mk3 and still have and use my 5Ds and 5DsR cameras a lot. In many ways.I like those cameras more than my new RF camera (which somehow I tend to use only when I need video due to DPAF etc).
Personally I define the 5Ds and 5DsR as the pinnacle of DSLR cameras and surprisingly are on my list of favorite cameras I've ever owned and used. Here's my personal findings (realize I shot 35mm, MF, and large format film for a two decades prior to digital... then I was an early MF digital user as well).
- The 5Ds/5DsR AF system seem to be improved in no insignificant way to the 5D3, I noticed a bigger difference than the 5Ds to 5D4. I think all of the stuff they claimed for the 5D4 was mostly done in the 5Ds (with the possible exception of the very minor wider spacing/coverage which is hardly noticeable)
- The 5Ds rear screen is great but not fiddly with touch controls etc... but very accurate and beautiful to look at.
- The 5Ds is an idiotically stable camera in terms of very very little vibration causing blur. This should have headlined Canon's marketing even though it doesn't sound sexy. This camera is way better than the 5D3 and every Nikon (D800/D810/D850) AND most reflex medium format cameras in terms of controlling vibration throughout the shutter speed range. I've helped/diagnosed countless other photographers sharpness issues on D8XX camera. All of them were vibration related (when mounted on tripods etc). Every iteration of the D8XX camera added extra bullshit in terms of first curtain electronic shutters with LV... all sorts of bullshit delays in combination with that to sort through, etc, etc. Without fail the D8XX (and many many other cameras) were a royal pain in the ass to get sharp pictures at various shutter speeds -- including what wouldn't be considered "slow" like 1/60th 1/125th etc. The 5Ds is almost magical in it's lack of vibration and how solid it is.
- The 5Ds cameras in NO WAY are harder to shoot hand held, nor visibly noisier than the 5D3 (and maybe the 5D4 under 99% of real world shooting). at the same output resolution the 5Ds cameras ALWAYS look better and sharper than the 5D3's AND show no more noise at the same enlargement sizes... probably less.
- It's a myth that you need all new lenses with the 5Ds, in fact those cameras make every lens you have BETTER. Sure at idiotic magnifications some lenses are not as good as you thought they were at 12mpix but every single solitary picture made with the 5Ds with every lens makes a lot more detail than that same lens on the 5D3... Look at it as optimizing whatever lenses you have. Sure better/newer/sharper lenses will give you even more but the idiotic internet myth that your pictures will be worse with 5Ds with the same lenses is just foolish, they will have more detail than before. Same goes for hand held at the same magnification... more resolution will allow you to see motion blur more clearly IF you go with larger images sizes for your output but at the same output size = no difference.
- Overall I think the 5Ds and 5DsR were producing better output than my MF system with the TS-E lenses in the equation because those lenses are SOOO0OO good.
Even today the 5Ds and 5DsR are a steal at a bit over $1000. In fact there are many many scenarios where I much prefer the optical viewfinder to an EVF. Haptics, eye comfort, etc drastically affect the pictures you make. EVF's absolutely suck in bright or very dim light (dim light because of how bright they are compared to ambient conditions). A dim studio using strobes is a perfect example, especially shooting people/fashion where the constant pupil dilation from ambient to getting blasted with an EVF is extremely fatiguing... what's more important, "seeing the exposure" which you can't with strobes over and over and over or having fresh eyes to see expressions and gestures where it's very comfortable over long periods of time??
Different strokes for different folks but if you live between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 you owe it to yourself to consider a 5Ds or 5DsR at the idiotically low prices they can be had. In my mind the pinnacle of DSLR's if you shoot still under 99.99% of the circumstances like to actually make a decent photograph.
Thank you for this really interesting comment. You make some incredibly important points and provide lots of food for thought, told from the perspective of experience which is always good. I have limited experience of the 5Ds or 5DsR. In many ways they have slipped through my net when I upgraded to the Mk4. From what you say they might be worth a revisit! and such good value! Thanks again. All the very best. Roy
Would you recommend the 5dsr for something like weddings or other event photography where you are hand holding and moving around alot? I heard the images can be noisy in low light.
@@MichaelCTruth I may be the absolutely wrong person to ask about this due to:
- I don't shoot events professionally and when I MUST do it I absolutely make sure I am not the only shooter, like when friends/family ask me to...
- The majority of my life I shot film both as a kid, and professionally, I still do so a bit of noise doesn't bother me in the least, in fact for a lot of my personal work I actually ADD GRAIN.
- To my eyes the amount of noise with the 5DsR is about equivalent to a 5D4 at the same print size/display size. In other words yes the 5Ds/5DsR has more noise than the 5D4 but it's smaller at any given print size so to me it's about the same as I mostly care about prints/pictures on paper, which also pretty much levels the playing field regarding noise across most cameras except at idiotically large prints viewed close up.
- If you tend to push your shadows more than a stop you will absolutely see the 5Ds does not hold up as well as a 5D4 but again for me, I rarely do push things more than a stop. I am not a landscape guy trying to get away with no graduated neutral density filters (which to me still look like dog shit in the shadows when pushed a lot... look ma, no noise but it looks like garbage anyway.
Last but not least I tend to sort of shoot a lot like I did on film so in dim light I shoot at very very wide apertures like 1.4 and 1.2 and typically at 400 or 800 maybe, 1600 a stretch. At 3200 and 6400 I am fine with it looking like pushed film which most cameras do anyway unless you crank the shadows up a bunch (assuming you didn't blow a bunch of highlights) which to me kind of looks unnatural anyway and all cameras have shit dynamic range after about 400 or 800...
I guess in other words, if you shoot still pictures and never use more than 5 frames/second and work traditionally it's a steal at about $1000 and I personally have no reason to replace mine (yes, I have new mirrorless canons but don't love using them outdoors or in very dark environments -- like a studio), in those conditions I much prefer my OVF. I use my mirrorless cameras mostly for "work" or where I am shooting tethered anyway (product shots, tilt-shift, etc where things aren't so much viewfinder centric) or when I do video because I must (not my favorite endeavor)
@@MichaelCTruth I’m afraid I have not used the 5dsr so cannot make an accurate comment. Maybe someone else will jump in who has real world experience of shooting with this camera. R
@@robertboyer5926 How does nouse compare with 5dm3? I shot a low lit environment last week and saw visible noise at 800 iso. Do you think if one uses a flash that it will make lowlit noise a no issue with 5drs. I know one of the cameras has the cancellation filter. Do you shoot with that one? I love sharp images. However, I'm curious when shooting portraits if the sharpness causes too much detail on people with bad skin?
thank you for your insight! just bought one with 21k clicks on it together with the 24-70 l mk 1 ..just the right tool, i hope, in order to develop my hobby further.
Nice! Good luck with it. RR
i have 2 5d3 and that 70-200 usm IS like you there,,, that was the best combo canon ever came out with,,, if you can find one for sale buy it,,, you do not need the latest and greatest to make you look good,,, as all social media sites will compress your photos and videos,,, the secret to great photos in any light is knowing how and when to use your settings, but more importantly you need,,,,, fast glass ,,,, in front of it.,, i will never upgrade until the day both of mine are dead.... long live the 5d3
Nice one Mike 👍🏻 glad to hear your still shooting with this combo. Not tempted by mirrorless? Out of interest what subjects do you mainly shoot? Good luck with your photography. RR