5D Mk III vs D800/E, is the 5D3 better at anything?

[wickidwombat]

Unfortunately I don't see how exactly it is better than a 5D2.

Well for me it is.
I have always been happy with the image quality of the 5D Mark II.
Except for some things which they have fixed in the 5D Mark III

I really don't care if the DR is 11 or 11.5 or whatever.
So yes I am happy with the Canon 5D mark III

It is very very simple.
If you don't like the 5D Mark III .........then don't buy it....
Like there are NO good pictures in the world left after Nikon has released a 36MP.....

Well said.

and yes you are correct there are no more good pictures left in the world anymore because the D800 specs say there cant be. Its officially technically impossible for there to be any good pictures not taken with a D800 so all good picture taking has been reserved for D800 users unfortunately since it has not yet been release everyone is not allowed to take any good pictures with other cameras until they get their D800. Dont argue the specs tell us this and anyone that disagree's is a silly canon fanboi.

(disclaimer - for people that dont understand sarcam, that last paragraph was not meant to be serious and does not represent the true views of the poster if i knew how to make the font smaller this would be in fine print but i'm too lazy to work it out.)

 

[awinphoto]

Unfortunately I don't see how exactly it is better than a 5D2.

Well for me it is.
I have always been happy with the image quality of the 5D Mark II.
Except for some things which they have fixed in the 5D Mark III

I really don't care if the DR is 11 or 11.5 or whatever.
So yes I am happy with the Canon 5D mark III

It is very very simple.
If you don't like the 5D Mark III .........then don't buy it....
Like there are NO good pictures in the world left after Nikon has released a 36MP.....

Well said.

and yes you are correct there are no more good pictures left in the world anymore because the D800 specs say there cant be. Its officially technically impossible for there to be any good pictures not taken with a D800 so all good picture taking has been reserved for D800 users unfortunately since it has not yet been release everyone is not allowed to take any good pictures with other cameras until they get their D800. Dont argue the specs tell us this and anyone that disagree's is a silly canon fanboi.

(disclaimer - for people that dont understand sarcam, that last paragraph was not meant to be serious and does not represent the true views of the poster if i knew how to make the font smaller this would be in fine print but i'm too lazy to work it out.)

Lol 8) 8) 8)

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

I am very wrong or are we all comparing two very different cameras with different purposes? As I see from what I've been reading, the D800 is more a studio/landscape camera, and the 5Dm3 more an all-around camera, maybe what wedding photographers want. People seem to want a 30+ MP with a ton of DR and 10 FPS... No can do. Very different cameras, very different uses, or am I wrong?
I don't understand the US$ 500 difference, though.
It really seems that a high MP studio work/landscape camera missing in Canon's lineup, but it looks like it's on its way (or not?).
In the beginning I didn't like this "mark x" thing, but now I like it and see advantages. What if:
- 1Dm_ for insanely high FPS and ISO (sports)
- 3Dm_ (or some new series) for high MP studio/landscape
- 5Dm_ for all-around FF (weddings)
- 7Dm_ for best crop sensor
- xxD for little better than entry-level
- xxxD for entry-level
Makes it easier for everyone. If I'm a sports shooter, then I know Canon's got 1Dm_ line that suits my needs; if I'm into landscape, the 3D series is my stuff, and so on.
Anyway, I think 5Dm3 and D800 are not comparable, and the 5Dm3 will be a very good camera for what it's intended to (although a tad expensive).

The one interesting thing about the D800 is that it actually is as all around as the 5D3 or more. It has better reach for wildlife, more MP and DR for landscapes, same speed although only with grip and DX crop.

5D3 has more speed at FF.

 

[5dmk.iii]

I think both are very capable cameras. Most people will struggle to reach the limit of their capability.

No point fretting about it - just buy the one that you want and can afford

In case of Squibby... Two; ;D 1 series bodies

 

[iso79]

Very interesting now the D800 is also online at Image Resource.
Smear detail also in the D800....

Found this topic:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1032&thread=40908215

I have been waiting for those pic. Now finally we can compare apples with .. Canon. Excellent work of those folk s at IR.

Nikon's color continues to always look off to me. I'm happy to stick with Canon.

 

[dunkers]

People said the same thing about the D7000 vs the 60D.

Still doesn't change the fact that both are great cameras. They both produce superb images.

Just because one may have better specs doesn't mean that the other one is a terrible camera.

If you need the higher megapixel count, then by all means buy the D800. I for one have no need for 36mp, so I am not interested. Simple as that. I couldn't care less if the D800 could see every individual groove of my fingertips at 100% crop. The human eye can't even see it unless your finger is a mere inches from your face.

I need the higher fps and the iso capabilities so I'm sold on the 5D.

 

[Marsu42]

People said the same thing about the D7000 vs the 60D. Still doesn't change the fact that both are great cameras. They both produce superb images.Just because one may have better specs doesn't mean that the other one is a terrible camera.

True, but the (no doubts in my mind) better camera d7000 is much more expensive than my trusty 60d ... and the price is the reason I got the latter and because I like the one hand usage of the Canon body better than the side buttons of Nikon.

It's the other way around for the 5d3 vs d800: the camera with the imho overall better specs is less expensive! The heated discussion shows that it's not as simple as saying "get the one you like", but there are many doubt about the future r&d capabilities of Canon vs Nikon/Sony. If you invest thousand of bucks in one system, you're stuck with it, and the manufacturers - Canon for one - know this.

 

[thepancakeman]

Two things that matter to me and how I use the camera the lure me towards the D800:

• More megapixels means more cropping opportunity. Honestly I often struggle with framing the shot in camera, but I'm a master cropper. : Could I just spend hours/months/years learning to frame better in camera? Yep. But if I can achieve the same thing just by changing equipment, why wouldn't I?
• Autofocus in video. I'm not a videographer, and I don't make movies. But I'm a dad and I take pictures of my kids' sports. I don't have the skill or desire to learn to try and manually focus 7 yr olds playing soccer. Sure, I can buy a video camera, but then I have to lug extra equipment around, and still have inferior glass to what I already have for my DSLR

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to, and if I weren't already heavily invested in Canon glass, I doubt I would even think twice about it.

 

[Alker]

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to

Well believe it.

Seems the only thing you are thinking about is the DSLR....
More things are needed to take a good picture..

What if the Nikon D800 was only 22 MP...........
I guess all you guys (who really needs 36mp all of a sudden) would have no camera to take pictures with.

Please let everyone decide what they want, oke.......

 

[thepancakeman]

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to

What if the Nikon D800 was only 22 MP...........
I guess all you guys (who really needs 36mp all of a sudden) would have no camera to take pictures with.

Well, I've manage to take AND SELL a fair number of pictures with 10MP, but if you're telling me that I can't do better with 36MP then I guess I'll just have to trust that you know more about my photography than I do.

 

[briansquibb]

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to

What if the Nikon D800 was only 22 MP...........
I guess all you guys (who really needs 36mp all of a sudden) would have no camera to take pictures with.

Well, I've manage to take AND SELL a fair number of pictures with 10MP, but if you're telling me that I can't do better with 36MP then I guess I'll just have to trust that you know more about my photography than I do.

+1 me too. The 40D sits in the car just in case. It is amazing what it can do. ;D ;D ;D

I feel SO inferior when using the 40D, I am frightened that I will be called a newb by a pompous person with a series 1

 

[Alker]

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to

What if the Nikon D800 was only 22 MP...........
I guess all you guys (who really needs 36mp all of a sudden) would have no camera to take pictures with.

Well, I've manage to take AND SELL a fair number of pictures with 10MP, but if you're telling me that I can't do better with 36MP then I guess I'll just have to trust that you know more about my photography than I do.

Show me....that you all of a sudden need 36 MP and 22 MP is not enough.
Maybe you really need the 36MP and I am wrong.

All topics are about people don't understand why you should buy the 5D Mark III while the Nikon is better and cheaper....

Well again there is more then DSLR's
I love my Canon lenses and that's why I prefer Canon DSLR's

 

[callaesthetics]

• • Autofocus in video. I'm not a videographer, and I don't make movies. But I'm a dad and I take pictures of my kids' sports. I don't have the skill or desire to learn to try and manually focus 7 yr olds playing soccer. Sure, I can buy a video camera, but then I have to lug extra equipment around, and still have inferior glass to what I already have for my DSLR

  
  You may find that the autofocus in video will leave a lot to desire, it's nowhere near the level of camcorders.

 

[wickidwombat]

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to

What if the Nikon D800 was only 22 MP...........
I guess all you guys (who really needs 36mp all of a sudden) would have no camera to take pictures with.

Well, I've manage to take AND SELL a fair number of pictures with 10MP, but if you're telling me that I can't do better with 36MP then I guess I'll just have to trust that you know more about my photography than I do.

+1 me too. The 40D sits in the car just in case. It is amazing what it can do. ;D ;D ;D

I feel SO inferior when using the 40D, I am frightened that I will be called a newb by a pompous person with a series 1

Newb :-*

 

[briansquibb]

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to

What if the Nikon D800 was only 22 MP...........
I guess all you guys (who really needs 36mp all of a sudden) would have no camera to take pictures with.

Well, I've manage to take AND SELL a fair number of pictures with 10MP, but if you're telling me that I can't do better with 36MP then I guess I'll just have to trust that you know more about my photography than I do.

+1 me too. The 40D sits in the car just in case. It is amazing what it can do. ;D ;D ;D

I feel SO inferior when using the 40D, I am frightened that I will be called a newb by a pompous person with a series 1

Newb :-*

:'( :'( :'( :'(

 

[Stephen Melvin]

• • Autofocus in video. I'm not a videographer, and I don't make movies. But I'm a dad and I take pictures of my kids' sports. I don't have the skill or desire to learn to try and manually focus 7 yr olds playing soccer. Sure, I can buy a video camera, but then I have to lug extra equipment around, and still have inferior glass to what I already have for my DSLR

  You may find that the autofocus in video will leave a lot to desire, it's nowhere near the level of camcorders.

  
  Exactly. Accurate video AF of a 24 x 36mm sensor is much, much harder than with a tiny camcorder sensor, with its infinite depth of field.

 

[wickidwombat]

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that these apply to

What if the Nikon D800 was only 22 MP...........
I guess all you guys (who really needs 36mp all of a sudden) would have no camera to take pictures with.

Well, I've manage to take AND SELL a fair number of pictures with 10MP, but if you're telling me that I can't do better with 36MP then I guess I'll just have to trust that you know more about my photography than I do.

+1 me too. The 40D sits in the car just in case. It is amazing what it can do. ;D ;D ;D

I feel SO inferior when using the 40D, I am frightened that I will be called a newb by a pompous person with a series 1

Newb :-*

:'( :'( :'( :'(

Don't worry your 40D is at least a DSLR i only have a point and shoot

 

[meli]

hey the 40d is The classic out of the whole xxd series!

 

[briansquibb]

hey the 40d is The classic out of the whole xxd series!

Yeh the 40D kicks ar*e out of the 7D ;D ;D ;D

 

[Dave T]

Reading through this whole thread (8 pages...really?) reminds me of something I heard an old cowboy say years ago. Some people would complain if they were hung with a brand new rope. (smile)

Dave