I Bought a Canon 5D MKiii in 2022 - First Impressions & Photos

[@kodithebear]

I still use 2 5d mark 3's for commercial work since about 2013. Clients still keep paying the invoices so until then I'll keep using them :) Brilliant cameras! Enjoy :D

[@hozzer68]

I’ve just bought a 5d mk3 in 2023 in mint condition with approx 6000 shutter count. Been out one loved it, big step up from my 50d and 5d classic.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I think mine came with around 33K on it. I was surprised at how low mine was. Sounds like you have a bargain. They’re a great camera and a definite step up from the other two!

[@tompurvis1261]

I bought a 5dm3 almost 9 years ago. Shot a year long project for my employer. The assignment was to provide images from events we sponsor for next years calendar. It’s a bank and I’m a IT guy. Known for my travel and event photography but not a professional. It was a blast. Sideline for football and basketball, all access to events, just a blast. My travel photos improved 5 fold from the experience. I purchased a second one last year as my first had reached 150k clicks. Picked up a nice one with 23k for $600 us. I love having two cards while traveling. CF card get the large RAW and up until the last trip, the SD was JPG. My last trip, Switzerland, I shot small RAW on the SD and did some processing on the iPad before posting. My travel pics were boosted several levels again. Great cameras. I just wish I had more time to use them.

[@TexasCovertCarry]

I bought a 5DMk2 but was sent a 5DMk3 by accident. Kept it. Love it.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Same thing happened to me with a 16-35mm lens. I ordered the MKii they sent the Mkiii. I didn’t complain 😆

[@TexasCovertCarry]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto the really funny thing is I tried to give it back and called and emailed the company. They literally just ignored me in regards to that issue. I think they screwed up my original order and "had to make it right" and that was their option. I got an amazing deal.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

It wasn’t MPB was it?

[@TexasCovertCarry]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto No! It was another large online retailer.

[@arricammarques1955]

@@TexasCovertCarry Probably KEH Camera.

[@quazisanjeed6395]

Although I'm a hobbyist; I own and use both the cameras you showed happily. 5DIII for landscape and street photography, 7D for wildlife. Fully satisfied with them, no complaints whatsoever.

[@Whittmike2011]

Hi, I've been shooting the Canon 1D Mark IV for the past several years a just purchased a used 5DIII to see if I like the image quality any more than with the other camera body. Planning my first shoot this evening!!

[@mikeb3536]

Loved my 5D3! Sold it with about 250k clicks on the shutter and still going strong. Recommend using L lenses if possible or doing careful microfocus adjustment on non- L lenses.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Yeah I need to get the MFA done on my three lenses - might be a task for tonight.

[@quazisanjeed6395]

I'm hobbyist and always use native lenses. Never encountered a focusing issue which is why didn't contemplate AF microadjustment. On the contrary, rented a third party glass years ago and, all the images were misfocused! Made a promise to myself to never buy third party glass.

[@uphollandlatic]

If it is possible to love an inanimate object then I love my 5D III. I was on the point of trading it through MPB. As I was about to put it in its box to send away I swear it cried. So I kept it. I’ve now watched a few ‘is it still worth it’ type videos and these have confirmed I’m right to keep it.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Yeah they’re a great camera. Just because something new a shiny comes along doesn’t make an old camera bad. For what you’d get trading it just hang on to it for what it is.

[@uphollandlatic]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto 👍

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

I have a 5DMK3 and used it to shoot weddings a few years back. It never failed me! Just starting to use it for pictures.

[@mt-nv4jd]

I just received my 5diii last week. I am very pleased with it.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

How have you got on with your new camera then?

[@LooseEnds]

I also bought a 5Diii in 2022. So far so good. I've used it semi-professionally.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Love mine. Been a great buy. Replaced just about every other camera I use.

[@francescoiaia2o]

I just bought one too! Very satisfied! Even for videos!

[@Superrdave6303]

Just got mine in today. Looking forward to shooting with it 👌🏾

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Had chance to play with it yet? Nice cameras they are.

[@Superrdave6303]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto not yet but I will soon

[@dropyvisuals4355]

I still use 5d2 on weddings!!! Nice bargain my friend

[@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

I just ordered a 5d Classic but plan to get a Mk3 down the road. I’m new to photography but I’ve always used APS-c cameras so I’m anxious to find out how well full frame cameras work.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Image quality is better in general. A lot cleaner looking. You can push the ISO further before the images turn nasty. Depth of field is a lot shallower which is probably what you’ll notice first off. Other than that there’s not a lot of difference.

[@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto I have been pretty happy with my Rebel SL3 for making videos but the pictures don’t turn out as well as I’d hoped. I realize my inadequacies as a photographer play a large part in that but I think (hope) that using a full frame camera with the full frame lenses I’ve purchased make for better images. The Mark 1 I bought was only $145 from MPB and they say it’s in excellent condition. I’m glad to hear that’s where you bought yours! Thanks for the video.

[@arkphotog]

I have a 5d3 with L lenses (my favorite the 11-24 f4). Always carry it with me. I’ve added the Sony ZVE10 for video. In time I may add / swap that ZVE10, but the Canon will stay with me until it can’t go any further. The images are amazing. I often think of the images/ photos that have been taken with film cameras and with older digital cameras. I really think that there really isn’t a need for me to upgrade to the latest, every time new technology comes out. Great photographers have done so much more with so much less. So, there’s so much more I can do and learn with this camera.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Had a blast using it properly for the first time today. Really nice camera to use and the image quality is on point as you’d imagine. My RP ended up being my video camera oddly.

[@dr.krunkenstein5466]

I just got a 5D mk3 to replace my Rebel XT (350D) I bought new in 2005. I got a lot of great shots with the old one and am looking forward to many more with this. I agree, like any other tool, it’s only as good as the person handling it. What do you shoot and what other lenses do you like?

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

The 350D was my first camera way back when. I only sold it last year. I absolutely loved using that thing.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thanks for the effort and sharing. congrats on your newish Canon 5Dmk3. if i may ask, why not use your Canon RP as your main photo walkabout? thumbs up.

[@benlondon2667]

I thank you for this Chris, I am thinking about getting a mk iii myself for my wildlife photography. I nearly got the doe. It would be great if you could do a vid on its performance in low light Thanks again Ben

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks for the comment Ben. When this full moon phase has passed I’ll be out grabbing the Milky Way. Might use the 5D for it. I’d say grab one they’re awesome for the money.

[@anthonyhershko]

Beautiful video! I with 5D MK IV, and I'm still dreaming to put my hand on the R5..

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I’m going to look at a 5D4 next year I think; as soon as they touch the £1k mark I’ll take them more seriously but right now I don’t have used car money for a used camera.

[@brunodrakenas9575]

What MacBook are you using and is it good for rendering photos? Is the MacBook Air with a intel processor good enough or do you have a M1?

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

It’s a very old intel based MacBook and it renders photos fine. 4K video makes it cry but for photos, it’s fine. 2013 model.

[@brunodrakenas9575]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto oh Thanks! I thought the M1 was something I might need. I need/want more camera gear and the computer came in the way 😂 Now I know I can pick up a mid 2015 for nickels and save me some money 👍🏻 I need a tripod, that’s on my top list. I’ve seen you got a K&F concept… would it be a good pick or a Manfrotto 055 with a Benro b1 head? 🤔

[@nicktheobald6955]

Just pulled the trigger on a 180k clicks mark III. Hopefully it's as nice condition as the pics (or it might go back!). 1 year warranty and only £349 - these things are getting very cheap! Thanks for the viewpoints, great help 👍

[@quazisanjeed6395]

Congrats. Mine is 215k shutter count and seems to be getting younger by the day. It's like the great Himalayas the never ages.

[@1mkrlife]

What do you suggest for sports ?

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

1Dx and they’re not badly priced now.

[@1mkrlife]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto Thank you so much for your quick response! I am a newbie and have been using a point and shoot LUMIX for youth sports, but want to take it up several notches now that I am getting more into it. I’m learning the terminology, specs and features and wanting to experience better action shots while also shooting team photos and around town without blur! I’m hearing to go mirrorless and I’m wanting to stay around the $1000. Thoughts, expertise?

[@tonyperez5360]

Awesome I have both 7DIi Mark III SIGMA 1.2 24MM ,& sigma 50 very sharp

[@camillebrenes]

Chris, if you aren't already, I suggest using Highlight Tone Priority and shooting raw. You can ETTR much further bringing up your shadows and mids while still holding highight detail- and yes this absolutely translates to an advantage in raw files (unlike a Jpeg HDR setting). Doing this will eliminate the advantage other sensors have in shadows and midtones as you won't have to push them so hard.

[@lb7144]

I’m going to take your advice and shoot raw with my 5D mkiii. I recently purchased it and have only taken a few practice photos. Thanks

[@camillebrenes]

@@lb7144 I'd suggest buying photoshop elements 2020, has a simple raw converter that you can do more than you realize, fast loading (much faster than other raw programs) and has the ability to memorize standard settings you choose for any camera you open in raw. :) I prefer quick and simple raw processing. Some of these apps or programs take FOREVER to load up and long delays between adjustments. Not 2020 PE.

[@lb7144]

@@camillebrenes awesome - thank you

[@lb7144]

@@camillebrenes I also have a 90D but I want to get more “raw” practice and develop my skill on the 5D MKIII.

[@camillebrenes]

@@lb7144 Enjoy. Developing your raws/working in post is the other third of photography- the last third is making your prints (final reward). :)

[@deejayiwan7]

Excellent

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks Ivan.

[@wanneske1969]

I have two of them and don't feel the need to upgrade to the 5DIV or the R5 or R6.

[@dzava]

Im looking forward to buying this camera what shutter count should be considered as still ok ? 60 000 ? 90 000 is ok ?

[@frzen]

I just bought one with 80k and it seems totally fine. They are rated for 150k but can go higher

[@dzava]

@@frzenthank you very much.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

these things commonly last past 500,000. even 1 million. sometimes even 2 million and beyond. (i'm not being sarcastic).

[@babachalu1616]

I got mine from parkcamera £750 it’s joke picture are darker and raw pictures are grainy very difficult to shoot in consort my pictures really bad . How do I do fault test

[@darrenwaite806]

Just got my first full frame 5dmkiii I got scammed after buying a 5dmkiv so haven’t Got the funds to buy another 5dmkiv so went for a mint 17k 5dmkiii.. looking forward to using it this weekend in the Peak District so will be following your journey with the 5dmkiii

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Man that’s harsh, what happened? I enjoyed the Mkiii today. I don’t have Mkiv money - which is still a cheap used car money! They’re still great cameras 10 years on.

[@darrenwaite806]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto got scammed on Facebook marketplace after buying the mkiv I went all the way to blackpool to pick it up turned out the address was a fake address and a fake sale absolutely gutted.. had to sell a lot of stuff to buy this mkiii heading to the Peak District this weekend for 2 nights so see how it goes

[@exo84]

@@darrenwaite806 damn that sucks.. sorry about that.

[@arricammarques1955]

5D Mark III also offers double exposures. Sigma EX-DG lenses are sharper.

[@raymondryman2345]

Got my 5D Mark iii, last year as the prices second hand have significantly dropped. Due to the bad condition of the body it was a bargain, but it and still works fine. The main reason I went for the 5d3 was because of the 6 second magic lantern RAW video limit with my 6d as the 5d3 can write to the CF card much more faster and film continuous. The only gripe I've got with the 5d3 is that the focusing screen isn't user interchangeable. I can only use my manual fast lenses in live view to focus (but I prefer the viewfinder). So except when shooting RAW video, I use my manual lenses on my 6d. Which makes sense as the autofocus of the 5d3 is so much more advanced than the 6d. I'm glad I never sold it as it compliments the 5d3 quite nicely.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I keep looking back at the 6D as they’re around £400 used now which is an absolute steal. My 5D3 came with one scuff to the paint at the bottom so I grabbed a bargain there too. I tried magic lantern on my 6D years ago but I found it a little clunky at times. I use my manual lenses on my RP for the focus peaking; I always had a nightmare with DSLRs and manual lenses.

[@wellwhatthen10101]

Ramble is right

[@T-Prime848]

I am thinking about getting the original 5D

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Still a good camera at the right price.

[@babachalu1616]

It’s bad camera for shooting in low light with out flash

[@TheDavveponken]

Quite of an unfair use of photos for judging IQ. The foremost advantage of these cameras in my opinion is ability to push the exposure a bit - i.e. underexpose slightly in order to maintain highlights.