5D3 is 2012 Camera of the Year

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Re: 5D3 is 2012 Camera of the Year
In reply to aardvark7, 5 months ago

aardvark7 wrote:

It's not a joke, as it is a seriously good camera; one of the very best. However, such titles are meaningless to anyone except those who do not own any other equipment.

Clearly, I would not consider it as camera of the year because price and value need to be taken into account, so it would be hugely expensive compared to an A99.

In other words, I have no idea why such things bother anyone!

If you were to buy things in isolation, such as a car, then it may be of some help when it comes to looking for a new one, but cameras are an entirely different thing and such accolades are only of a passing interest.

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2012 : My new year's resolution -
To be decided...

IMO, not worth camera of the year according to the DP review...

Conclusion - Pros

  • Good resolution and detail in raw files
  • Good color and tonality across the ISO range
  • Reliable metering even in difficult contrast situations
  • Very responsive and snappy operation, thanks to new Digic 5+ processor
  • 6 frames per second continuous shooting with good buffering
  • Excellent build-quality with magnesium shell and weather-sealing
  • Intuitive user interface and good ergonomics with large number of external controls
  • Very comprehensive user interface customization options
  • Excellent viewfinder with 100% coverage
  • Good high resolution LCD monitor
  • Reliable and quick AF system with comprehensive customization options
  • Efficient vignetting, distortion and CA correction
  • Full manual control in video mode
  • Choice between IPB and ALL-I video compression modes
  • Headphone socket
  • Rear-dial becomes touch-sensitive when recording video
  • In-camera HDR mode with many options
  • Multi-exposure mode
  • Comprehensive Auto ISO customization options
  • Efficient silent-shutter option, single shot or continuous drive mode
  • Dual SD and CF card slots
  • Side-by-side playback mode and rating allow for initial image selection on the go
  • Good battery life
  • Good bundled raw converter with comprehensive feature set (Digital Photo Pro)

Conclusion - Cons

  • Destructive noise reduction results in mushy JPEGs, even at base ISO
  • Visible sharpening artifacts at default settings
  • Heavy-handed noise reduction leads to lack of low-contrast detail at higher ISOs
  • Distortion correction not available 'on the fly'
  • Built-in microphone only monaural
  • Soft video output with less dynamic range than stills
  • No built-in AF illuminator

"Good" is not enough. It should be EXCELLENT! Anyway, I cannot wait for the A99 review. I don't understand why DP's review is freaking taking so long!

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