1st Video of the 5DM3 I''ve seen.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57388948-1/the-long-wait-ends-canon-5d-mark-iii-hands-on/

The Digic 5+ also adds the new video encoders (All-I and IP-B) which appeared in the 1D X, along with 720/60p recording and improved moire handling. The 5DM3 also gets a headphone jack, time code support, and 64 levels of audio control plus a wind filter. One video disappointment: the camera only outputs the display view via HDMI, so you can't get high-resolution video capture that way and it has the display overlay. On the other hand, you're no longer limited to 12-minute clips.
 
EOS 5D Mark III Video: The Legacy Continues The EOS 5D Mark II blazed the trail for EOS cameras and Canon to enter the professional video and cinema markets, paving the way for Canon's recent introduction of the Cinema EOS system of cameras and lenses. Now, the EOS 5D Mark III continues Canon's commitment to these new markets with new and requested features from cinematographers, television production professionals and independent filmmakers. This new model captures 1080p Full HD video at 24p (23.976), 25p, and 30p (29.97) fps; 720p HD recording at 60 (59.94) and 50 fps; and SD recording at 30 (29.97) and 25 fps, giving cinematographers and videographers more flexibility and options for video capture. The EOS 5D Mark III includes new H.264 video compression formats to simplify and speed up post-production work: intraframe (ALL-I) compression for an editing-friendly format and interframe (IPB) compression for superior data storage efficiency, giving professionals options to help achieve their ideal workflow. Like the EOS-1D X, the 5D Mark III also includes two methods of SMPTE-compliant timecode embedding, Rec Run and Free Run, allowing video footage from multiple cameras and separate audio recordings to be synced together in post production. The new full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ processor have enhanced the camera's image processing performance over the 5D Mark II, significantly reducing moire and color artifacts in scenes with horizontal lines. The video footage produced will exhibit less moire than seen in previous DSLR models, resulting in a significant improvement in HD video quality. Accommodating documentary filmmakers, and event videographers using EOS DSLR cameras, the 5D Mark III includes the ability to record video continuously up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds across multiple 4GB files. Long-form filmmakers will enjoy the camera's automatic file splitting in combination with the extended memory capacity offered by dual card slots. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III also includes manual audio level control with 64 levels, adjustable both before and during movie recording. There is also an automatic audio level setting, or sound recording can be turned off entirely. A wind filter is also included. Sound can be recorded either through the internal monaural microphone or via an optional external microphone through the stereo mic input. Notably, the EOS 5D Mark III is the first EOS Digital SLR to feature a built-in headphone jack for real-time audio monitoring during video capture.
 
I wonder if the camera has zebras for video recording and if overheating will be an issue still. I assume it'll have the histogram at least. Zebras would be nice though. I also am very curious to how the low light video will compare to the FS100U. I'm guessing the FS100U will still be king in that area due the larger pixels though.
 
If you look at the videos posted I believe one of them show the histogram, the old 5dm2 was pretty good already in low light with the new range in ISO's and can only imagine that it would be better.
 
Don't get me wrong, this camera is definitely an improvement to an already amazing camera in many ways, but why must Canon limit the length of a clip at all? 30 minutes is not long enough for speeches or performances with an unmanned camera.
 
Re 30 minute recording, Phil Bloom occasionally says it's because camcorders attract higher EU import duties than still cameras, and that anything that can record 30 minutes or longer is classed as a camcorder.
 
I found this link this morning on Philip Blooms Blog which shows some more samples of the 5DM3's movie functions, I do like the videos I've seen so far but I don't know, maybe it's to early but I'm not wowed so far. I'm sure if I had one to play around with that I'd probably feel more enthusiastic about it but I'm not sure the extra $1000. is worth it just yet for my purposes.

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos5dmk3/
 
For what it's worth, consider how largely uninteresting the C300 looked on paper vs. price... and then how it actually shook out to perform once it got into the market. That's currently the new camera I want three years from now (once it moves into my price range).

Perhaps the story with the 5D3 will be similar.
 
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