Hello All,
I am looking for a new DSLR.
My most importants requirements would be :
Very fast focus.
5DIII is fine.
5DIII is weak here—7DII is a better choice if you're shooting things that really need fast burst rates.
All Around (for portrait / sports / landscape)
5DIII works, but keep in mind that for many sports you'll probably end up needing Big White Glass. 7DII is a better sports camera and does well in the other areas. 5DIII is better for portrait/landscape and a little weak for sports because you'll need a pretty long lens to really capture a lot of sports.
5DIII and 7DII are excellent. The 7DII is stronger than the 5DIII (LenRentals has a nice teardown article), but both will probably outlast your usage.
Shoot high quality video (i'd love 4K but seems impossible at that price level except with the hybrid NX1 from Samsung)
5DIII is excellent. For 4K from Canon, be prepared to spend $1000 or more than the price you gave, and maybe be prepared to wait a year or 2.
I have been looking around and it seems that everyone recommend the Canon Mark III for winning in the below 2400 USD category.
However after some in depth analysis it seems that there is few really negative points :
The camera is getting old (2012 release if i am not wrong) i am afraid when the new model comes out the value of the camera will drop a lot. I was reading it could happen early 2016.
What 'value' are you talking about? Are you planning to sell it right away? If you're really going to use it, worry more about how much use you'll get than about what someone might pay for your used camera.
If you're worried about obsolescence, then ask yourself what the "new, rumored 5D Mark IV" might get you over the 5DIII, how long you're willing to wait, and how much more than the current 5DIII price you'd be willing to pay. Oh: and whether you'll really be able to take advantage of the "new technology" advantages.
I was really looking forward to the "5DIV" when it was rumored to be coming out this past September. Then that slipped to "probably not until next August", and now prognostications are all over the place. I got frustrated waiting for "maybe".
The current 5DIII pricing is terrific IMO. If it does the job for you, then go for it.
Lack of Wifi or bluetooth
Do you care? None of my cameras have WiFi or Bluetooth and I could care less. Need to use WiFi to transmit images to a computer? Get an EyeFi card (but seriously, USB3 is much, much faster and more reliable). Want to control any pro Canon/Nikon camera wirelessly? Get a CamRanger and use your phone/tablet/computer.
Oh yes—think about what WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth do to battery life...
So? Do you really need this? I haven't had a rotating screen since my old Coolpix 990, and I haven't missed it at all. Need to shoot with the eyepiece at odd positions? Get a CamRanger or consider a right-angle finder (CamRanger's the better choice). Need to shoot the undersides of wildflowers? Get a front-surface mirror (a good one). Want to shoot while holding the camera over your head? Learn how to estimate FoV (practice), shoot lots of images and pick the best.
I really think the orientable screens are overrated. They're bulky, consume battery power, and are mechanically more fragile than just a regular LCD. If I had one, I wouldn't use it much just because of the battery drain and bulk. I'd rather allocate my 'bulk' to lenses.
I haven't heard of this. In fact, most focus issues I've seen have more to do with either not doing MFA or to bad technique or damaged lenses.
The one issue I've heard about had to do with internal processing (banding or noise or something), and Canon's apparently fixed that several months ago.
No integrated flash (can be useful in some rare condition)
Integrated flash is nice, and if you really need one, just buy the smallest one Canon makes. But for serious flash, the internal isn't very useful and you should be thinking of a 580EX or 600 or something powerful.
When I moved from an EOS 20D to a 1D Mark III, I thought I'd miss the flash. Never did. Didn't miss it on my 1D Mark IV, either. Now I've got a 7D Mark II and have used the internal flash only rarely and wouldn't really have missed it if it wasn't there.
In fact, I'm not at all worried about lack of flash on the 5DS R I just ordered. "Pro" bodies just don't seem to come with built-in flashes—possibly because they can impact weatherproofing and battery life, aren't very powerful, and present mechanical design complications.
My question is then do you think the Mark III is still worth it ? Would there be in Nikon Range or Canon Range any serious better alternative for what i am looking for ?
It's a steal at its current price. If it meets your needs, go for it. The only thing that ever caused me to pass on the 5DIII is that I really wanted better resolution, which the 5DS series delivers bountifully (and at a price!).
a. I saw the Samsung NX1 is top rated by Dpreview :
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/samsung-nx1/14 and offers 4K and the features i am looking for but dont see it being recommended much VS the MARK III (probably the limited lense choice is the issue) ?
I've handled a Samsung (a student's in one of my classes). Very nice, well-featured camera. But definitely not in the same league as the 5D Mark III in terms of build, lens selection, and overall mechanical ergonomics (menu ergonomics were fine for me). And while its EVF was nice, it's nowhere near as nice as the pentaprism in the 5DIII.
b. As pure DSRL seems the Nikon D810 offers much better noise control cf this test :
Lots has been said about this, DxOmark and other tests. But in practice, the 5DIII delivers outstanding images. The D810 is a great camera and has higher resolution than the 5DIII. I don't think you can go wrong with either camera. But don't put too much weight on test numbers—some of which are theoretical instead of practical. Look at real images taken by people who understand their equipment thoroughly.
I was worried about 5DS R image quality based on some early reviews, DxOmark results, graphs of [calculated/theoretical] noise thresholds, etc. Then I had several opportunities to try several cameras owned by locals, and my personal results were much more than adequate
for my needs. Test results are nice guidelines, but you'd do yourself a favor if you could get your hands on a camera to test with your gear.
Pls note i am willing to buy the best optic so this shouldn't be a consideration for now on.
Excellent! If that's the case, the 5DIII will likely serve you better than the Samsung (which lacks the range and perhaps quality of Canon's L's).
So u can see i am pretty lost now and the more i search the less i have an idea about what i sould buy
I am looking forward for your kind answer and help.
One thing you might consider is getting the 5DIII now and using it to its fullest as you build your skills and lens collection. Then, consider upgrading to whatever's the latest/greatest in a few years when you really have a handle on where the 5DIII falls short for your needs at the time. If you're like most photographers I know, you're ultimately going to want at least 2 bodies anyway, and the 5DIII is a really sweet one to start with.
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