Canon EOS 5D Mark III Specifications - Canon EOS 5D Mark III Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III.
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 5760 x 3840 | |
| Other resolutions | 3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | |
| Effective pixels | 22 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 23 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | Digic 5+ | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100 – 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 50 | |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 102400 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 61 | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Screen size | 3.2″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | Clear View II TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71× | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | No | |
| Built-in flash | No | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector) | |
| Continuous drive | 6.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | |
| Format | H.264 | |
| Videography notes | 1080 and 720 intra or inter frame, 480 inter frame | |
| Microphone | Mono | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | |
| Storage included | None | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (HDMI mini) | |
| Microphone port | Yes | |
| Headphone port | Yes | |
| Wireless | Optional | |
| Wireless notes | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 | |
| Remote control | Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (by cable and PC) | |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | With optional GP-E2 unit | |
