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StillFingerz wrote:
Poetry not required, even it's just an opinion...
Fanboy, not, in 40plus years I've used more then a dozen manufactures bodies/lenses; even the box ones. I just happen to enjoy Canon's designs atm; have since 78. As for viewfinders, I've bodies in use with 100% and less. Sorry, but you just need to know your equipment better before you chastise a new piece of gear, this OP's prose just wasn't phrased correctly, after two weddings he's an expert...not likely, seems he may have missed a chapter or so on the 5D3's usage.
Why attack, these aren't Instamatic's, they are complex tools that require at least our study, and if we can't figure out an issue then ask for help, don't damn a product, reduce Canon's efforts at designing a 'better' product, just because you can't figure things out, why do this as your way of venting, just ask for help...
As for shooting with the 5D3, yes I have and after 5 minutes with it, it just worked. I asked for some help from a long known friend/shooter; of 40yrs, still a salesman at the local shop I frequent; bought my A-1 from him in 1978. He set the AF at single shot with center point expansion; not sure the number of points selected, 8 plus center if memory serves; time was limited and with my paralyzed finger issue didn't want to waste either of our time or my time shooting.
The 5D3 locked on to near everything in the dimly lit store, to cars zooming by only lit by street lights, it's that good. However when you get in really dark situations the 5D3 can't acquire focus, it does hunt and fail, where the 6D does not. I was in their back room, darkroom area, with light from the store creeping in from an open door. Of the 3 bodies with me only the 6D's AF worked on a shelf stacked with print paper. There was little, but some contrast in the area, the 6D surprised me, that -3ev center point might not be a dual cross type like the 5D3's but it is more sensitive.
I only had 45 minutes with the 5D3 and 6D, just before and after sunset. But have completely read both manuals and a few books prior to my testing. I was trying to decide which one I'll pickup; both are stellar camera's for my needs. My trusty 40D was along for the shoot as was the 100L and 70-200 f4L IS, simply for comparison/feel....there is no comparison.
Retro, yes my comments are harsh, for a reason, how about we not jump the gun on pronouncing a product's dis-abilities until we've figured out if it's our skill set or the equipment that is at fault. I'm not the first to like the 5D3's features nor whine about it's lack of some. I guess my opinion just differs, if I'm being paid for a shoot, shouldn't I know my gear, it's limitations, before the gig 
Old school ways die hard I suppose, I study a lot, get to know my gear...well...before a serious shoot/effort, even hobbyist that sometimes get paid must be prepared, at least this one does... my apologies if I offended.
My earlier suggestion of augmenting 'Form's' kit with a 6D seems to have been shot down, I realize the pc-sync option; it's speed, can be a must have...just thought it might be an option, even if it was rented as a safeguard for special situations; the cost would just be part of the deliverable's pricing...
Again apologies for getting personal, sometimes I loose my mind/patience...don't exhibit proper forum etiquette!
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Thanks for the clarification! As I mentioned above earlier, I agree that the 5D III's AF is superior compared to the MkII, I instantly saw this after the first few tests shots at fast f-stops with this camera. But I never shot myself at a wedding, so I cannot agree or disagree with form's statement in regard to his experience using the MkIII in wedding situations. BTW, I am not counting 40+ years yet in photography, but I am in the 30 years bracket  . Glad that we both enjoy this wonderful hobby!
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Archive 2013 · 5d3...not much better than 5d2.
! I hope that wedding photographers don't get too desperate either on the job.....