5d Mark iii Thoughts?

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mw5j1

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Hi Guys,
Just looking for some feedback.

I have been using the gh2 and t2i for paid work for the last 2 years. I am looking for a new camera with a large sensor to compliment the gh2.

I used a 5d mark ii the other day and I absolutely loved working with it compared to the gh2, but when looking at the footage I was let down due to the aliasing and moire. I do not mind the soft image though.

I am thinking about purchasing the mark iii. Are any owners not happy with the mark iii? Should I hold out for the c100 or 6d? I have thought about the fs100 but I simply can't get past the video like motion it seems to have and the sometimes strange highlights. I really want a more organic look.


I showed a couple people who know nothing about video a couple clips from different cameras and they constantly thought the mark iii looked the best or most interesting. I thought this was interesting as I find a lot of video pros tend to dismiss the mark iii and recommend other cameras.


Any feeback or advice would be appreciated.

Cheers.
 
I know I love mine. Full frame, good in low light, image looks good after adding slight sharpening (I actually don't mind it without it either) I really don't have any complaints other than not having 1080 60p but I can live with 720.
 
dtjohns1 said:
I know I love mine. Full frame, good in low light, image looks good after adding slight sharpening (I actually don't mind it without it either) I really don't have any complaints other than not having 1080 60p but I can live with 720.
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Thanks, appreciate that. The reasons you give are the reasons I am thinking about getting it.
 
I try to get the image I want in camera. What I see on the screen is what I'll deliver 90% of the time and the mark III does it for me. Lots of people grade everything they shoot and this is where you might get let down if you push it to far. I convert to Prores and grade lightly but the footage/codec is not great for heavy grading.
 
thekreative said:
I try to get the image I want in camera. What I see on the screen is what I'll deliver 90% of the time and the mark III does it for me. Lots of people grade everything they shoot and this is where you might get let down if you push it to far. I convert to Prores and grade lightly but the footage/codec is not great for heavy grading.
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Thanks for the response!
 
As far as DSLRs go it's the cream of the crop. Hacked GH2 owners will deny that.

Some post sharpening is necessary with the MKIII due to the strong anti-aliasing filter.
 
You may want to wait another month or so until the 6D is released. It's over $1,000 cheaper than the 5D3, and it MAY have very similar, if not identical video output to the 5D3.
 
GH2 has more resolution, but Canon 5D has the X-Factor. GH cameras have really muted color and the crop makes a big difference in aesthetic, especially compared to the 5D3.

I have something else altogether, but I would take the 5D3 even over the GH3. Canon just has a sexier look out of the camera. With that said, I would probably take the GH3 over the 60D or 7D, but not the 5D3
 
gene_can_sing said:
GH2 has more resolution, but Canon 5D has the X-Factor. GH cameras have really muted color and the crop makes a big difference in aesthetic, especially compared to the 5D3.

I have something else altogether, but I would take the 5D3 even over the GH3. Canon just has a sexier look out of the camera. With that said, I would probably take the GH3 over the 60D or 7D, but not the 5D3
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Thanks gene. You are right, it does have that x-factor. Another thing, albeit kind of silly, is that the 5d3 appears much more professional than the gh2, simply due to its size. I know that all that matters is what comes out of the camera, but I have been asked time after time with confused looks on clients faces, "that is what you film on?". I usually stick on a matte box and I have a mixpre-d stuck to the bottom of the gh2 but most clients still can't get over the tiny appearance of the gh2.

Anyways, appreciate all the feedback, I'll make up my mind in the next couple of days.

Cheers
 
Funny, I had a gig last week for stills and video, and so wore both the 5d2 (mostly with 70-300) for stills (and a little video) and the hacked GH2 with the 14-140 for video. And I admit it, I was glad to have the larger cam just to give a sense that this was 'serious' work, as the client was there with most of his clients, etc. The shooter's appearance shouldn't matter, but sometimes it does.

For my money (literally), I'm waiting before upgrading anything (except lenses, still always looking..), as my setup is good now, and who knows what's coming next.
 
^Is there actually any roadmap for canon top end hdslrs? When is Mark IV coming out ? I'm asking because there might not be anything better than 5dmk3 in the next 2-3 years :(:(:(
 
Yah, I don't see any better dslrs for video from canon any time soon. I do like the idea of the BMCC but I really want a sensor larger than the gh2. Depending on how the c100 turns out, it may be the easiest and fatest camera to use ( for under 7 grand for people with canon lenses). Maybe the 5d3 and BMCC will compliment each other well?
 
mw5j1 said:
I thought this was interesting as I find a lot of video pros tend to dismiss the mark iii and recommend other cameras.
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No they don't. Only "internet pro's" diss it. They are not real professionals. The real guys are out shooting with the cams. I happen to love the 5d mark III and even shooting with the FS700 and Red Epic hasn't taken away my love for the 5dmkIII. Also NO MOIRE OR ALIASING. That helps sooo much compared to previous generation.
 
Ha "internet pro's". Yah, the internet is full of a lot of information and most of it seems like nonsense, that is why I come here and ask real owners and users of the camera. Thanks Maarek!
 
I love my 5DIII and am glad I upgraded from the II. There really is a big difference with the lack of aliasing as well as the improved ISO.
Curious to see if the 6D really has the same video for 1,000 less. If so it would be a steal for the video only guys out there.
 
maarek said:
No they don't. Only "internet pro's" diss it. They are not real professionals. The real guys are out shooting with the cams. I happen to love the 5d mark III and even shooting with the FS700 and Red Epic hasn't taken away my love for the 5dmkIII. Also NO MOIRE OR ALIASING. That helps sooo much compared to previous generation.
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squig said:
So true.
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Does a certain someone come to mind?
he owns a blog and seems to want to shag the gh2....

just saying.
 
The Mkiii has a nice look when it is all setup or least kind of setup.

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