Canon EOS 5D Mark III Specifications

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Next to each category and value there are articles describing it all, giving you a deeper understanding on every area so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses.

Product
Name	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Manufacturer	Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year	2012
Release Date	2012-03-02
MSRP	3499 USD Read more about MSRP
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Camera Type
Camera Type	DSLR Read more about DSLR DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) Read more about Sensor Sizes
Sensor Type	CMOS Read more about Sensor Types Dust on the sensor? Read our Cleaning Guide
Resolution	5760 x 3840 pixels Read more about Pixels Read more about Resolution
Megapixels	22,3 MP (22118400 total pixels) Read more about Megapixels
Image Processor	DIGIC 5+ Read more about Image Processors
Image
ISO Range	100 - 25600 Read more about ISO
White Balance Presets	6 Read more about White Balance Presets
Custom White Balance	Yes Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization	No Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format	RAW Read more about Uncompressed Picture Formats
Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor	Yes Read more about Autofocus Motor
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView Read more about Autofocus Modes
Focus Points	61 Read more about Autofocus Points
Lens Mount	Canon EF List of all compatible lenses Read more about Lens Mount
Focal Length Multiplier	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm Read more about Crop Factor (Canon)
Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3,2”
Screen dots	1040000
Touchscreen	No Read more about Touchscreen
Screen Type	Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view	Yes Read more about Live View
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism) Read more about Viewfinder Type
Viewfinder Coverage	100% Read more about Viewfinder Coverage
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71× Read more about Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A
Photography features
Frames per second	6 fps Read more about FPS/Frames per second (Continuous drive)
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds Read more about Shutter Speed
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds Read more about Shutter Speed
Built-in Flash	No Read more about Built-in Flash
External Flash	Yes Read more about External Flash
Self-Timer	Yes Read more about Self-Timer
Time-lapse	Yes Read more about Time-lapse
Metering Modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial Read more about Metering Modes
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) Read more about Exposure Compensation
Videography features
Video Recording	Yes Read more about Video Recording Functionality
Video Format	H.264 Read more about Video Recording Formats
Video Resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 Read more about Video Recording Resolutions
Built-in Microphone	Yes Read more about Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers	Yes Read more about Built-in Speakers
Storage
Memory Card	Compact Flash SD/SDHC Read more about Memory Cards
Connectivity
HDMI Output	Yes Read more about HDMI Output
Microphone Port	Yes Read more about Microphone Port
Headphone Port	Yes Read more about Headphone Port
Wireless	Yes Optional with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 Read more about Wireless Connection Read more about Wireless Accessories
Wireless SKU	WFT-E7
Remote Control	Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6) Read more about Remote Control Functionality Read more about Remote Control Accessories
Remote Control SKU	LC-5 and RC-6
GPS	Yes Optional with GP-E2 unit Read more about GPS Functionality Read more about GPS Accessories
GPS SKU	GP-E2
Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed	Yes Read more about Weather Sealing
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery SKU	LP-E6
Battery Life	950 shots according to CIPA Read more about Battery Life CIPA Rating Issues with Battery life on Canon EOS 5D Mark III?
Width	152 mm
Height	116 mm
Depth	76 mm
Weight	950 gram including battery Read more about Camera Weight

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