The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is not only a very capable photographic tool in almost all areas, it's also fun and exciting to shoot with. The only downside are the slightly soft and overprocessed out-of-camera JPEGs. This is only visible at pixel-level but we would expect most of the camera's target group to shoot raw anyway.
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D800
Overall score
82%
The D800 combines swift operation and well-designed controls with outstanding image quality that is particularly impressive at high ISO settings. Expanded video capabilities hold appeal those who need to produce both stills and video while on assignment. The camera's 36MP sensor allows for class-leading resolution in a 35mm format camera...if you're prepared to hold your technique and equipment to the highest standards.
82% - they are very different cameras in a way. I mean, yes the thread is about the 5DIII but with two models from competing manufacturers released in short succession, it's hard not to compare them somewhat.
Even though the D800 is comparable in price to the 5DMK3, I just don't get the constant comparing of a 22mp camera to a 36mp camera. I for one, knew beforehand what I was expecting from the 5DMK3 when I pre-ordered it and it has more than exceeded my expectations. I'am extremely happy with it, the better focusing alone was more than worth it to me. I also see the results with each print I mat and frame to sell....
Seriously, both cameras getting 82%?? Ridiculous tip toeing! Do they really think that Canon vs Nikon must be treated as a politically sensitive issue?
It is a known fact that one of these cameras has / deserves a higher overall score than the other, but DPR somehow "fixed" it, just to please the emotionally invested fanboy crowd.
And no, I am not going to say which camera I am referring to.
Next I look forward to Michael Reichmann's review of the 5D Mark lll over at "The Luminous Landscape". He heaped dramatic praise on the D800. It should be very interesting to see what Reichmann has to say about the latest Nikon vs Canon battle.
Next I look forward to Michael Reichmann's review of the 5D Mark lll over at "The Luminous Landscape". He heaped dramatic praise on the D800. It should be very interesting to see what Reichmann has to say about the latest Nikon vs Canon battle.
My guess is Michael will probably prefer the D800. He's more of a landscape sort of photographer, based on the work he shows on his site.
Tom K. wroteIt should be very interesting to see what Reichmann has to say about the latest Nikon vs Canon battle.
I think this pretty much says it all.
Quote by Michael R: "I expect to spend the rest of 2012 working extensively with the D800/E, and it will be the benchmark from now on against which I measure other cameras that cross my desk. In fact, I believe that this camera is so exceptional, in so many ways, that it will force the rest of the camera industry to up its game – big time."
I do hope he is right, because I have high hopes for Canon's next full frame sensor. Not particularly for more megapickles, but for a great bump in DR.
FYI - For those that don't already know it, DPR long ago ceased being an "Independent" site/organization and is wholly owned by Amazon, who has an interest in both cameras selling well. I'm not sure how much the DPR review will affect sales at the $3k/+ level, but it might..
BTW - the D800 outsells the 5d3 by a huge margin on amazon..
"....for those who haven't bought into a camera system yet the issue is a little more complicated. The Nikon D800 and its supposedly higher-resolution sibling the D800E are the 5D Mark III's only real rivals in the full-frame enthusiast camera bracket of the market and their whopping pixel count of 36MP make them arguably better choices for studio work and any other application that requires maximum amounts of detail. It's worth noting, too, that the D800 is currently $500 cheaper than the 5D Mark III".
If I wasn't heavily invested in Canon, it would be a no brainer IMO for studio/landscape.
jamesf99 wrote:
FYI - For those that don't already know it, DPR long ago ceased being an "Independent" site/organization and is wholly owned by Amazon, who has an interest in both cameras selling well. I'm not sure how much the DPR review will affect sales at the $3k/+ level, but it might..
BTW - the D800 outsells the 5d3 by a huge margin on amazon..
I'm not sure how you conclude that. While D800 has been at #1 DSLR on amazon.com for a number of weeks, the 5D3 body alone and 5D3 body with 24-105mm lens have been in the top 10 for quite the same number of weeks, and are counted separately.
the D800 is in #1 spot, the 5D3 (body only) is in #3 spot, and 5D3 (body + kit lens) is in #7 spot. I'm not sure how one can conclude that (#1 - #3) >= #7 from any data publicly available on amazon.com
Arun Gupta wrote:
I'm not sure how you conclude that. While D800 has been at #1 DSLR on amazon.com for a number of weeks, the 5D3 body alone and 5D3 body with 24-105mm lens have been in the top 10 for quite the same number of weeks, and are counted separately.
the D800 is in #1 spot, the 5D3 (body only) is in #3 spot, and 5D3 (body + kit lens) is in #7 spot. I'm not sure how one can conclude that (#1 - #3) >= #7 from any data publicly available on amazon.com...Show more →
You can't get exact numbers, but Amazon updates their list of sales every hour for all cameras. The highest the 5d3 has been (up through yesterday) was 18 or 19. The D800 has been 4 or 5, well ahead of nearly all the starter cameras. Easy to check.
I hope you're not defensive about it, but Nikon just produced a better (for many/most people) camera, at a better price point, and the market is responding. it's really that simple.
. Pentax K-5 scored "better" at 83%.