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    EOS 5D Mark III Specification

    27-Feb-2012
    6200124200

    TypeTypeDigital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
    Recording mediaCF card (Type I, UDMA mode 7-compatible), SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
    Image sensor sizeApprox. 36 x 24 mm
    Compatible lensesCanon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) (35 mm-equivalent lens focal length will be as indicated on the lens)
    Lens mountCanon EF mount
    Image SensorTypeCMOS sensor
    Effective pixelsApprox. 22.30 megapixels
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Dust delete featureAuto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending
    Recording SystemRecording formatDesign rule for Camera File System 2.0
    Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording enabled
    Recorded pixelsL (Large) : Approx. 22.10 megapixels (5760 x 3840)
    M (Medium) : Approx. 9.80 megapixels (3840 x 2560)
    S1 (Small 1) : Approx. 5.50 megapixels (2880 x 1920)
    S2 (Small 2) : Approx. 2.50 megapixels (1920 x 1280)
    S3 (Small 3) : Approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480)
    RAW : Approx. 22.10 megapixels (5760 x 3840)
    M-RAW : Approx. 10.50 megapixels (3960 x 2640)
    S-RAW : Approx. 5.50 megapixels (2880 x 1920)
    Recording functionStandard, Auto switch card, Rec. separately, Rec. to multiple
    Create/select a folderPossible
    File namePreset code, User setting 1, User setting 2
    File numberingContinuous, auto reset, manual reset
    Image Processing During ShootingPicture StyleAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
    White balanceAuto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (Approx. 2500-10000K), White balance correction, and White balance bracketing possible
    * Flash color temperature information transmission enabled
    Noise reductionApplicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
    Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer
    Highlight tone priorityProvided
    Lens aberration correctionPeripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction
    ViewfinderTypeEye-level pentaprism
    CoverageVertical/Horizontal approx. 100% (with Eye point approx. 21mm)
    MagnificationApprox. 0.71x (-1 m-1 with 50 mm lens at infinity)
    Eye pointApprox. 21 mm (from eyepiece lens center at -1 m-1)
    Built-in dioptric adjustmentApprox. -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
    Focusing screenFixed
    AF status indicatorProvided
    Grid displayProvided
    Electronic levelHorizontal: 1° increments, ±6°
    Vertical: 1° increments, ±4°
    * During horizontal shooting
    MirrorQuick-return type
    Depth-of-field previewProvided
    AutofocusTypeTTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
    AF points61 points (Up to 41 cross-type points)
    * Number of available AF points and cross-type points vary depending on the lens.
    Focusing brightness rangeEV -2 - 18 (with center f/2.8 AF point, 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
    Focus modesOne-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing(MF)
    AF area selection modesSingle-point Spot AF (manual selection), Single-point AF (manual selection), AF point expansion (manual selection; up, down, left, and right), AF point expansion (manual selection; surround), Zone AF (manual selection), Auto selection of 61 AF points
    AF Configuration toolCase 1 - 6
    AI Servo characteristicsTracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking, AF point auto switching
    AF fine adjustmentAF Microadjustment (All lenses by same amount or Adjust by lens)
    AF-assist beamEmitted by the EOS-dedicated external Speedlite
    Exposure ControlMetering modes63-zone TTL full-aperture metering
    Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
    Partial metering (approx. 6.2% of viewfinder at center)
    Spot metering (approx. 1.5% of viewfinder at center)
    Center-weighted average metering
    Metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    Exposure controlProgram AE (Scene Intelligent Auto, Program), Shutterpriority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb exposure
    ISO speed
    (Recommended exposure index)
    Scene Intelligent Auto: ISO 100 - 12800 set automatically
    P, Tv, Av, M, B: Auto ISO, ISO 100 - 25600 (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments), or ISO expansion to L (50), H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200), H2 (equivalent to ISO 102400)
    ISO speed settingsISO speed range, Auto ISO range, and Auto ISO minimum shutter speed settable
    Exposure compensationManual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (Can be combined with manual exposure compensation)
    AE lockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
    Manual: By AE lock button
    HDR ShootingDynamic range adjustmentAuto, ±1 EV, ±2 EV, ±3 EV
    EffectNatural, Art standard, Art vivid, Art bold, Art embossed
    Auto image alignPossible
    Multiple ExposuresShooting methodFunction/control priority, Continuous shooting priority
    No. of multiple exposures2 to 9 exposures
    Multiple-exposure controlAdditive, Average, Bright, Dark
    ShutterTypeElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
    Shutter speeds1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Scene Intelligent Auto mode), X-sync at 1/200 sec.
    * With a wide-angle lens, the shutter speed may be 1/60 sec. or slower.
    1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
    Drive SystemDrive modesSingle shooting, High-speed continuous shooting, Lowspeed continuous shooting, Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting, 10-sec. self-timer/remote control, 2-sec. self-timer/remote control
    Continuous shooting speedHigh-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 6 shots/sec.
    Low-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
    Silent continuous shooting: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
    Max. burstJPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 65 shots (approx. 16270 shots)
    RAW: Approx. 13 shots (approx. 18 shots)
    RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 7 shots (approx. 7 shots)
    * Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) and a 8 GB card.
    * Figures in parentheses apply to an UDMA mode 7, 128 GB card based on Canon's testing standards.
    External SpeedliteCompatible SpeedlitesEX-series Speedlites
    Flash meteringE-TTL II autoflash
    Flash exposure compensation±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    FE lockProvided
    PC terminalProvided
    External Speedlite controlProvided
    * Compatible with radio wireless flash photography.
    Live View ShootingAspect ratio settings3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
    Focus modesLive mode, Face detection Live mode (contrast detection), Quick mode (phase-difference detection), Manual focusing (Approx. 5x / 10x magnification possible)
    Focusing brightness rangeEV 1 - 18 (with contrast detection, at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
    Metering modesEvaluative metering with the image sensor
    Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    Silent shootingProvided (Mode 1 and 2)
    Grid displayThree types
    Movie ShootingMovie recording compressionMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    Variable (average) bit rate
    Audio recording formatLinear PCM
    Recording formatMOV
    Recording size and frame rate1920x1080 (Full HD): 30p/25p/24p
    1280x720 (HD) : 60p/50p
    640x480 (SD) : 30p/25p
    * 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.00 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.00 fps
    Compression methodALL-I (I-only), IPB
    File size1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) / IPB : Approx. 235 MB/min.
    1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) / ALL-I : Approx. 685 MB/min.
    1280x720 (60p/50p) / IPB : Approx. 205 MB/min.
    1280x720 (60p/50p) / ALL-I : Approx. 610 MB/min.
    640x480 (30p/25p) / IPB : Approx. 78 MB/min.
    * Card reading/writing speed necessary for movie shooting:
    CF card: IPB: at least 10 MB per sec./ALL-I: at least 30 MB per sec.
    SD card: IPB: at least 6 MB per sec./ALL-I: at least 20 MB per sec.
    Focus modesSame as focusing with Live View shooting
    Metering modesCenter-weighted average and Evaluative metering with the image sensor
    * Automatically set by the focusing mode.
    Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    Exposure control1. Autoexposure, 2. Shutter-priority AE, 3. Aperturepriority AE, 4. Manual exposure
    * With 1, 2, and 3, exposure compensation and AE lock are possible (except in Scene Intelligent Auto mode).
    Exposure compensation±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (±5 stops for still photos)
    ISO speed
    (Recommended exposure index)
    Scene Intelligent Auto and Tv: Automatically set within ISO 100 - 12800
    P, Av, and B: Automatically set within ISO 100 - 12800, expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 25600)
    M: Auto ISO (automatically set within ISO 100 - 12800), ISO 100 - 12800 set manually (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments), expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 16000/20000/25600)
    Time codeSupported
    Drop framesCompatible with 60p/30p
    Sound recordingBuilt-in monaural microphone, external stereo microphone terminal provided
    Sound recording level adjustable, wind filter provided
    HeadphonesHeadphone terminal provided
    Grid displayThree types
    Still photosPossible
    LCD MonitorTypeTFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
    Monitor size and dotsWide, 8.1 cm (3.2-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots
    Brightness adjustmentAuto (Dark, Standard, Bright), Manual (7 levels)
    Electronic levelHorizontal: 1° increments, ±6°
    Vertical: 1° increments, ±4°
    Interface languages25
    Feature guideDisplayable
    PlaybackImage display formatsSingle image display, Single image + Info display (Basic info, shooting info, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, 2-image display
    Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
    AF point displayPossible
    Grid displayThree types
    Zoom magnificationApprox. 1.5x - 10x, starting magnification and position settable
    Image browsing methodsSingle image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by folder, by movies, by stills, by rating
    Image rotatePossible
    RatingsProvided
    Movie playbackEnabled (LCD monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT), built-in speaker
    Slide showAll images, by date, by folder, movies, stills, or by rating
    Image protectPossible
    Copying imagesPossible
    Post-Processing of ImagesIn-camera RAW image processingBrightness correction, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, High ISO speed noise reduction, JPEG imagerecording quality, Color space, Peripheral illumination correction, Distortion correction, and Chromatic aberration correction
    ResizePossible
    Direct PrintingCompatible printersPictBridge-compatible printers
    Printable imagesJPEG and RAW images
    Print orderingDPOF Version 1.1 compatible
    Image TransferTransferrable imagesStill photos (JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG images), Movies
    Custom FunctionsCustom Functions13
    My Menu registrationPossible
    Custom shooting modesRegister under Mode Dial's C1/C2/C3
    Copyright informationEntry and inclusion enabled
    InterfaceAudio/video OUT/ Digital terminalAnalog video (Compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio output
    Personal computer communication, Direct printing (Hi-Speed USB or equivalent), Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7, GPS Receiver GP-E2 connection
    HDMI mini OUT terminalType C (Auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible
    External microphone IN terminal3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
    Headphone terminal3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
    Remote control terminalCompatible with N3-type remote controller
    Wireless remote controlRemote Controller RC-6
    Eye-Fi cardCompatible
    PowerBatteryBattery Pack LP-E6 (Quantity 1)
    * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6.
    * With Battery Grip BG-E11 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used.
    Battery informationRemaining capacity, Shutter count, Recharge performance, and Battery registration possible
    Battery life
    (Based on CIPA testing standards)
    With viewfinder shooting: Approx. 950 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 850 shots at 0°C/32°F
    With Live View shooting: Approx. 200 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 180 shots at 0°C/32°F
    Movie shooting timeApprox. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C/73°F
    Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. at 0°C/32°F (with fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6)
    Date/Time batteryCR1616 lithium battery (Quantity 1)
    Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 152.0 x 116.4 x 76.4 mm / 6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in.
    WeightApprox. 950 g / 33.5 oz. (CIPA Guidelines),
    Approx. 860 g / 30.3 oz. (Body only)
    Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature range0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Battery Pack LP-E6
    TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
    Rated voltage7.2 V DC
    Battery capacity1800 mAh
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 38.4 x 21.0 x 56.8 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.
    WeightApprox. 80 g / 2.8 oz.
    Battery Charger LC-E6
    Compatible batteryBattery Pack LP-E6
    Recharging timeApprox. 2 hr. 30 min.
    Rated input100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
    Rated output8.4 V DC / 1.2 A
    Working temperature range5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 69.0 x 33.0 x 93.0 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
    WeightApprox. 130 g / 4.6 oz.
    Battery Charger LC-E6E
    Compatible batteryBattery Pack LP-E6
    Power cord lengthApprox. 1 m / 3.3 ft.
    Recharging timeApprox. 2 hours 30 min.
    Rated input100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
    Rated output8.4 V DC/1.2A
    Working temperature range5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 69.0 x 33.0 x 93.0 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
    WeightApprox. 125 g / 4.4 oz. (excluding power cord)
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    All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards.
    Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice.
    If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.