I love my Canon 5D MK III. Yes it's old, it's noisy, it's a freaking dinasaur that but you know what, something about the color in this 5D mk III make it special. I used this camera for portraits and I can tell you, this camera still a beast even in 2021.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Long live the MK III! It’s amazing how many people are still 100% behind this amazing camera. I will never tire of the shutter sound.. not a click, more a clack!

@kevinparkin3322

2 жыл бұрын

After a 20 year hiatus, I need a basic DSLR for Speedotron Studio Portraits to replace my manual focus, 1 frame / 15 seconds, wait-three-days-for-film-developement Pentax 6x7. This 5Diii sounds fantastic.

@opppii118

2 жыл бұрын

maximum shutter

@WranglerRubicon76

Жыл бұрын

@@johnbs-photovideochannel7537 And no rolling shutter.

I bought a 5dIII last year with only 15,000 shutter clicks for about $500 usd. Paired with my 24-105 f4, this combo is quite a workhorse, and the total cost was under $1,000 USD. I HIGHLY recommend this set up for anybody at any level. I am a "focus-recompose" person, so I don't care about all the auto focus advances on the newer systems. I'm doing a week long shoot at a camp soon, and this will be my main camera and lens for the week. Thanks for posting!

After nearly 40 years as a photographer I can honestly say in 2012 barley one month after the 5d Mkiii was available I knew I had just got a classic workhorse. I have worked with loads of different set-ups, from 4/3rds to 8"x10" cameras, the 5Dmkiii is simply the best camera I have owned. I switched over to Canon from Olympus digital with the 5Dmkii but I wasn't fully happy until the Mkiii [the Mkii and its shutter sound was never confidence building :) ]. Now I only shoot fine art landscape and I have moved "up" to the 5dsr for the file size and detail, I will never part with my "baby". Everyone can jump on the mirrorless band wagon, I will just keep plugging along with my 5D's. Thanks for a taking the time expressing a point of view on the merits of the classic DSLR's. It is refreshing to see a video that isn't all hype of new tech.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. Very interesting. I would like to write longer but I am in the middle of a shoot day and need to get back to the cameras! All the best. Roy

@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003

2 жыл бұрын

I'm always considering the 5D mk3 as an upgrade to the Mk2. I know what you mean when you mention shutter sound on the Mk2!… It sounds like an industrial sewing machine!… Having said that, the images off it are always amazing!

@dedclownsRfunny

2 жыл бұрын

May I ask what turned you away from Olympus?

@sushilmanshrestha4383

9 ай бұрын

Really satisfying and informative video thanks.

@jupitereye4322

6 ай бұрын

I miss my 5D classic. That camera had really good image quality eve though it had relatively low resolution.

I just had a friend give me a Canon EOS 5D MIII. He went to the mirrorless cameras and said I had helped him so much with various projects, that he wanted me to have it. Now, I'm sitting here with a manual and YT videos trying to figure out how to use it. I've been using the Sony NEX5N, and 4X4 view, so a bit of a learning curve for me. After watching your video, at least I know I'm not wasting my time trying to learn this new camera. Enjoyed the video very much!

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Stick with it! It’s a classic. Thank you for your comment. R

Great video, thank you Roy. I just have literally bought 5D mark iii and already in love with this camera.

I've had my 5D mk 3 since 2013 and am still more than happy with it. It's reliable and gives good images.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Good luck with your photography. R

I bought a second-hand one 6 months ago with only about 30,000 shots at an unbeatable price. Impeccable. I invested some more money in three new lenses, a wide-angle Zoom, and two fixed focal lengths. I got fed up with my 40D after so much use and it starts to feel tired. It has been in my possession for 14 years. The 5D mkiii is outstanding. Photography is a great passion of mine, and I am very enthusiastic. I am so satisfied.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Really pleased you are enjoying your camera. Long live the DSLR!

I bought a Nikon D3500 when we went into lockdown last year; I got the photography bug and bought a second-hand 5D Mk III a couple of months ago. It is an awesome camera. I just love using it. I paid a bit more than I wanted, simply because it had only 5000 shutter actuations. I have never spent so much time outside in nature. I'm a 59 year old novice but I'm enjoying every moment I spend photographing with my 5D. I can see why they are considered such a great camera.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Paul. Really pleased you are enjoying your photography. Its a great reason to get up and head out into the world just searching for some nice light. Often I go out and do not take a frame but the experience is always worthwhile.

Have had my 5d iii for 5 years now, I still love it :)

Very informative video for the photography aspect. I have been searching for a photography centric channel. Everyone is so focused on the video aspect that they are forgetting us photography guys and gals. I just got my 5D3 after shooting with the 5D2 for the last year this was a real upgrade for me. I am so overwhelmed on all the features that this has over my 5D2

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I hope you enjoy exploring all the possibilities that the 5D3 can offer. Good luck with your photography. Anything in particular you need help with?

It’s great watching your videos because you have real experience using the equipment, I got stuck using the 5D mk1 for 15 years photographing weddings, still love it, just trying the mk4. Great videos keep making them

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! Really appreciate your feedback. Honestly I think the whole of the 5d range is pretty amazing. All great cameras! Yes, I like to only really speak when I have some extensive experience of using kit in the heat of battle.. far too many people giving their expert opinion after reading a spec sheet and then taking a few pictures of ducks in the park!

Amazing work! Besides the theme I see a lot of passion involved on your work!

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Means a great deal to get such positive feedback

This is such an honest and well articulated review, brilliant stuff 👏

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s so great to hear this feedback man! Puts a smile on my face. Hope you are having a great weekend. RR

I love it the camera I'm still learning more photography as well with canon 5d Mark iii

It’s always great to hear from a professional who has put hundreds of thousands of clicks on these cameras. I’ve got the 5d Classic, and it has been such an invaluable tool, making me a much better photographer. I’ve been looking into adding a mkiii to my bag (I’m never selling the Classic), and your video has been very useful. You are spot on when you discuss the matter of budget. For an amateur, there’s really no point in spending thousands on the newest technology. This along with a couple of good lenses (and, as you said, there are so many of those) is more than enough to cover the needs of anyone

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Really pleased you got some value from the video. All the best with your photography. Roy

Great videos Roy! Very informative and well done. I recently purchased a MKIII myself and this is really helpful. Thanks!

I decided to take my photography to the next level and I got my self a 5d3 I also got the 24-70 2.8 the 70-200 2.8 and the 50 1.2 as I want to do wedding and portrait photography. It’s an amazing camera for its age. The quality of image and the knowing that it will just work is fantastic. I have been building my portfolio up with this camera for the last few months and I have now got my first wedding shot in July. Proper happy with the canon. I will go mirrorless around some point but for now it does the job perfectly.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it Craige! Hope you get some amazing pictures. Make sure you have some kind of back up camera for shooting a wedding..Just in case!

I purchased the Canon 5D Mark iii, back in 2014 shortly after it came out. It has helped me create stunning photography. As 2022 came around I was trying figure out if I needed to upgrade, but after watching your video and several others, I have ultimately decided to continue using my dinosaur. Knowing that still in 2022, professionals like myself are still choosing to use their dino over newer cameras, helped me make my decision. I shoot long exposure and nature/travel photography, and my photographs are still as stunning as they were when I first purchased the camera.

I bought mine 5 years ago and hasn't missed a beat.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Harry. Thanks for your comment. All the best. Roy

way you talk about mk 3 , is pure love. its like you love it more than mk 4

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Well the mark 3 has done me very well.. as has the mark 4! Honestly the mk4 is an improvement. But for most uses the mk3 is still amazing

@andysmith1595

3 жыл бұрын

well i will find out next week when it turns up, also getting canon 70-200mm f2.8 mk 2 lens after watching some reviews, i always struuggle with focusing with pentax k3 even with good lenns and put me off missing great shots, so hoping 5d mk3 with 70-200mm f2.8 mk2 will help me enjoy it again

i just got a 5d mk iii about 6 months ago and i love it it goes great with my 1dx

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet set up! Just about perfect!

Got one this year as an addition/evolution to my 5D classic. Even though I use a XT-1 with manual lenses and it is really great and lightweight, the look of the 5D Series is still something else. Even the "ancient" 5D Classic still delivers, as long as you don´t push the ISO too much.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting to hear from someone who also uses Fuji! Thanks for the comment. R

@saintmanuel

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley I like to take pictures as JPG with the Fuji and the integrated photo-emulations. So I mostly only change rotation or crop the image a bit. It is lightweight and fits in my bag without any issues. But the 5D classic/iii is my go-to portrait camera. Colors and detail are on another level.

I own two 5Dm3's and it's still an outstanding still camera - When it came out as successor to the 5Dm2 it was a huge improvement in so many respects - it still holds it own surprising - and I'll add that I've shot a lot of great video with this camera too

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes shutterjack! This camera is an absolute beast. Respect. R

Your description of the 5D Mk lll is spot on. To me, it is a highly reliable tool that is durable and takes great pictures to this day and age. Simply a keeper.

@RoyRiley

8 ай бұрын

And ten years later the hotshoe on mine is still rock solid! Unlike the R5 which is wobbling around like a loose sausage after a mere 18 months

Very informative. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Just thinking of moving to an R6 having used a 5diii for the past 6 years. Mine us definitely well and truly battered but has also never let me down. Love it and will keep using it even if I do get a new camera.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

I am considering the move to the R5 or 6 too. Could easily become an expensive game though. Especially with the new lenses!

I had 5D mk I for few years and when decided to upgrade, I knew I'll stay with 5D. Bought second hand mark III in great condition and using it over a year now with no regrets. Its performance is perfect for my needs, it's solid and reliable. The only problem I had once, was battery drained overnight but it was M44/EOS adapter's fault. Atm I'm not thinking about buying other body, rather looking for nice lenses. Cheers. 😀

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear you are having such a good experience with the 5D series. Rock solid gear!

You are spot on. I bought a low shutter count MK3 recently as a backup for my MK4 and honestly, bang for your buck, this is the best pro camera available today.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! #workhorse

Thanks Roy..very well done.... and thoughtfully presented. Take care.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lorne. Happy you enjoyed the video. Any suggestions for future videos appreciated! Wishing you the very best. Roy

Based partly on your review, yesterday, I bought my first full frame camera which is a Canon 5D Mark iii with a shutter count of only 8153. It came with a Canon 16-35 f/2.8 ii lens. The original owner bought both the camera and lens direct from Canon in 2015. It's such a thrill to shoot with this full frame camera and L type lens. Up to this point I've owned 4 different cropped Canon cameras. I'm still going to keep my Canon 7D Mark ii which I love. Thank you for your in depth review. It really helped me make up my mind.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it! Wishing you every success. RR

I totally agree with your assessment. I’m still using mine for paid work and it’s simply dependable

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Trevor! Means a lot to hear!

I was going to get rid of my 5d mark iii, after watching this I’m keeping it! Thanks For making this video

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Do what’s rights for you! I have had thoughts about selling mine too but something g always seems to stop me. Best wishes. Roy

I’m using a canon eos 5D Mark III. Bought it used with a Canon 24-70mm f2,8. Have shot about 100 short movies with it. I’m also using a 7D MKII. But this is another piece of incredible quality. I moved over from Nikon and have never regretted it. Thanks for a good video!

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! All the very best. Roy

Had mine since new in 2013. Brilliant camera and it’s absolutely in mint condition

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one James! Long live the mark 3!

Thankyou for such an honest and genuine review Roy. I pretty new to photography but I'll be honest with you, I love the learning process!! I had an 1100D 10 yrs ago (didn't use much and always blamed the camera ;-)) I upgraded to a 7D, then 6 months later a 5D Mark I . What I love about my 5D is that I really have to learn and work out how to get the best exposure to create a great imagine. It's a great camera paired with my 16-35 f/4 L. I think sometime in the not too distant future I'd really love the try the 5D mkiii for stills only .. Keep up the great work Roy!! 👍😁

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Wonderful to hear this feedback. Cheers!

It's really enjoyable to sit down and listen to you talk, really! Would love to see more of your portfolio, really teetering on the edge of buying a second 5d mark 2 or 3, was thinking about the 70D but I think you've convinced me to spend a little more and get one of these. But in general, just great to see your work and hear you talk about these cameras. Keep it up! Cheers!

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers man. I really appreciate your positive comments, especially today when I fell totally awful about everything. Means more than you might think. Thank You. The 70d is an amazing camera. Simply put, if you like shooting things far away then go for the 70D, that crop sensor will brings things closer without spending a fortune, if you like your wide angles and the full frame perspective then a full frame camera mi9ght well be good for you. You will not go far wrong with any of the cameras mentioned here. Hope that helps! R

@TheRoaringPeacock

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley Life is tough sometimes! I think of it like swimming in the ocean and sometimes there are these warm "bubbles" of water and sometimes there are cold ones, and often there is no discernable reason why. I have Crohn's disease and am going through a bit of a flare at the moment so I totally understand going through bad times!! With cameras: I bought the sx50HS for a trip a few years ago (German girl broke my heart don't ask! haha) as something that was portable. My current gf (Nora! - a good one (finally!)) has a 600D. I am wanting to get my first camera that I could start my business with essentially, doing weddings/gigs/music videos for friends. So that's what I'm looking at. Nora has 3 lenses and I'm quite used to Canon now so that's why I thought that I could get upgrade. I would some interviews and portrait photography too and maybe some sports photography so that's why I was thinking about the 5d III. But in the rabbit hole I have seen that some of the lenses might not actually be compatible. There are so many things to take into consideration and it's a bit of overwhelming. But when I was a kid, before I discovered drugs, sex and rock'n'roll (I mean psytrance) I wanted to be a filmmaker - and since sobering up it has been really cathartic to start picking up some of those old ambitions. My 20s felt like a war with myself and I'm just getting back on track. So this is the path I'm on, and really, your videos have been so fantastically helpful today. So I'm really glad that my comments could help you too somehow! I love that you have these semi viral videos and then you have vids that teach and give advice, reminds me of Spielberg when he would talk about doing one film to entertain and one to educate. They're really helpful, you get amazing results, love the photography and hungry to learn more, but the stories are great too. Starting a youtube channel this last year has been challenging, I know how it feels at times, but hang in there, amazing stuff, really, really appreciated! I on't know if you're planning on doing more tutorial videos, or even just like, breaking down the basics or building up to teaching and offering a paid course, I think it would be great. You don't take yourself too seriously and you're not shouting at the camera like some do, hope you keep it up! Cheers again. Adonis

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoaringPeacock Powerful words man! Cheers. And sorry to hear of your health troubles. Not easy. Just been watching your channel And it’s totally cool. Love what your doing and how you do it. The passion flows though and will take you a long way... In my opinion “Get the 70d”. It will do what you need.. get a full frame camera later when you really know that you need one.

@TheRoaringPeacock

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley OK thanks mate.. tho I have really fallen in love with the 5d hahahhaha been watching these hacks people do to get the raw footage out of it and omg it's absolutely stunning.. I'll take your advice tho mate and have another look at the 70. Yes our channel is just about Leeds United, first year doing it, definitely trying to keep it fun, learned a LOT glad that I can not take it too seriously now and streaming instead of editing has been a massive time saver. I live in Vienna so I can't really film around the ground or do interviews which is something I want to do. I have worked in videography before for a mate in Tasmania filming weddings, really looking forward to getting back into it! Thanks for your messages and yeah hope my health will get back on track soon. all the best man! A livestream Q and A would be really cool "Snappy Saturday" or something haha I don't know. But yeah.. if you set up a Patreon or do a photography course I'll be in for it. Livestreaming is a bit nerve wracking at first, but honestly, it so much better than editing videos, and it's nice to interact with your community, I use restream but you could also go for streamyard, really easy to set up, relatively cheap, and yeah, it would really be cool to see you do that and upload more often. Cheers mate!

Great review! I purchased my canon 5D Mark III in 2015 and I only have about 3000 shutter actuations! After watching your great video I’m now going to pull it out with my 85 mm 1.8 lens and take some photographs!📷

@RoyRiley

Жыл бұрын

Nice! May the force be with you George!

I had the Canon 5dMkii and now I have the Canon 5d Mkiii as main camera for some years and i love it. Portugal here .

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Portugal! Glad to hear you are doing well with these cameras! Good luck with it all. Best Wishes. Roy

@KancelKultureSports

3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking to buy a 5d Mark ii after owning a eos rp what would you think?

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

@@KancelKultureSports depends what you shoot. 5d2 will feel slow and heavy but still very capable. I do not know 100% but would imagine the image quality would be similar ish... hope that helps!

Thanks for this review. This helped me a lot few months ago when i had to decide which is the best buy for the money. So a used Mark 4 is still expensive but the Mark 3 can be found for 500-600$. So i decided to buy a Mark 3 in very good condition and im happy with it. Its a complete different feeling than smaller DSLRs like the mid-range series. Its big and heavy, but it feels good in the hand and gives me this professional feeling. The picture quality is also stunning with this big sensors.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

No worries Mike! I am pleased you are happy with your camera. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and successful 2022. All the best. RR

I bought my mkiii 2 weeks ago with the 24-105 F4 after my hybrid felt in the river. I chose a used camera not very expensive, I needed it urgently for report... 24h after i received it, i was in report for 2 days surrounded by nature with single battery. I didn’t think it would go so well. I think this emergency camera will become my first camera. This dinosaur is awesome !

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are doing so well with it! Best luck to you. Roy

Just wanted to say I really enjoyed to listen to your opinion/experience. Subscribed as well :)

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much for this. It is really important for me to hear such positive feedback. I appreciate it more than you might imagine! All the best. Roy

I bought "Helga" second hand four years ago. She was a massive step up and I still don't think I am getting the best out of her but she has performed brilliantly with both wildlife and portraiture. Superb piece of kit.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to hear that you are getting so much use from your camera. Helga is a very cool name! Thanks for the comment and I wish you every success with your photography. Roy

@Tiliya

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me feel like I have to name mine Helga aswell 😆

Shoot 7D Mk II for wildlife and now looking to buy my first (used) FF and reckon you have just convinced me to go for the 5d MkIII. Reckon its more than enough for my humble needs - thank you

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Should make a really good set up. Good luck whichever way you go. RR

Thanks for the video Roy. I will be getting a second hand, and a 24-70L 2.8 II lens, with 10.000 shots this saturday as an upgrade from my veteran 450D.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one! Wishing you good luck with your new camera. All the best. Roy

still have it and its great

I have been using Canon 5DM3 for the past 6 years and 3 years ago bought Sony A7R3.But my go-to camera is still the trusty 5DM3. Love the easy to use button control on that camera and OVF.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

I have been SO tempted by the Sony cameras! I know they do some incredible stuff but so far I'm still happy with Canon. Would love to get hold of a Sony A7R3 or 4 to give it a go! Stick with your gut instinct. Shoot with what you feel comfortable with. Photography is so much more than just a camera. Good luck with it all. Best Wishes. Roy

Ive used my 5DIII since I purchased it new in 2013, its been a workhorse, I used it for weddings, family photo-shoots and landscapes mainly. I still use it today especially for anything to do with photographing people. It still produces the best images straight out of camera with very little editing needed. I've moved to a Fuji mirror-less now but cant let the canon go, its always going to be in the camera gear I have and I may even get another 5DIII as a back up

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Julie. I used mine just yesterday on a big shoot. Files look great alongside the mk4. What Fuji cameras and lenses are you using? I am considering building a lightweight Fuji system. All the best. Roy

@julieholland9639

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley I got a Fuji XT3 with the kit lens 18-55 (its OK) I've since purchased the 55-200 quite nice, 56F1.2 Awesome, 23 F1.4 very good and the 100-400, probably the best zoom I've used in that focal length, very sharp. However there are some things the crop sensor just does not do as well as full frame. That's why I use the 5DIII still and the colours canon produce, especially peoples skin cant be beaten

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

@@julieholland9639 thank you. Very interesting to hear your view on the gear and the Fuji colour. I have been looking at the XT3 because I like the way the screen operates. Thinking of getting the 14mm, 35mm and 90mm primes for a small set up with an xe4 or Xpro 2 as backup camera. Any thoughts?

@julieholland9639

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley I dont know a lot about the two cameras you mention, the lenses all sound great, Id like to own the 16mm but cant afford. My friend owns the 90mm, beautiful lens, so sharp, Id love to get it but it means selling my canon 135L and I'm torn on that one. I have to admit Fuji cameras for me are more fun to use and the fact that they weigh less and seem unobtrusive is great

I'm really liking the 5D Mark lll. I'm seriously thinking about adding it to my Mark II. I'm going to definitely need another full frame somewhere down the road.

After not shooting for a number of years I just hit buy on a 5D mk3 (currently using a 5D mk1). I almost went with the mk2 because you can find them for pretty cheap on the used market, but the upgraded focus system from the 1D series and the expanded ISO for better low light really sold me on the mk3.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy your new camera. I do not think you will go far wrong with a mark 3

After all the videos I've watched yours is the most helpfull! I work (since 2014) with the 1200d and it's time to move to something better. Although it's still a big investment, I'm 90% sure I'm going to buy the mark III second hand! Thanks so much for the advise!

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The 1200d really is a great camera still. I hope it works out for you whichever way you go! Just a thought..What is it that you hope the 5d3 will do that your current camera cannot? Often we feel the need to upgrade when actually what we need to do is really push what we already have.. I guess everyone has to make his or her own choice with these things! All the very best. Roy

Putting an LCD loupe on these old school DSLRs (with live view) really gives you a beautiful, big EVF. I've had the excellent Kinotehnik LCDVF on my 7D for maybe 8 yrs now (bought the LCDVF just about when it was release). It's lovely to shoot with, helps so much with both for focusing when shooting video and when adapting vintage lenses for photography. A little unwieldy and clumsy sometimes but worth it

great video brought mine just before lockdowns started so not had much use can't wait to get out with it (keen amateur),.,.,

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes. Tricky times for all! Hope you are staying sane amongst all the chaos. A random off the top of my head lockdown challenge for you. Photograph your own hand in as many different ways as you can... you will learn something! All the very best. Roy

I was going to trade my 5ds but after watching this video of yours ,I will keep it and give me time to get a video cam or mirrorless later,Thgank you Very much for doing this Video.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

No worries! Glad you found it useful!

I got my 5D3 8 years ago, and I still have it. I don't use it much as I don't have much time for landscape now. 1 thing I really wish it has is the auto-ISO and exposure compensation. I am planning to get a R5, but it is still kind of expensive.

@benzryanvillanueva5754

3 жыл бұрын

I want to explore in photography. N can i have ur old cam?

@marklivesey2167

2 жыл бұрын

It does have auto iso ???

The 5D Series are such great cameras. I own the 5DII, 5DIV and 5DsR I don't love the 5DIV as much as the 5DII or 5DsR but much prefer OVF over EVF and will stick with shooting DSLR before I move to MF which is a good 8-10 years away.

@rosieyang15

2 жыл бұрын

Can u ask why you don’t love your 5DIV as much compared to the other two you have?

Great video! On a semi related point, I saw a 5D MkIV for sale with 820,000 shutter counts!! Still working!!

@RoyRiley

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good number! Thinking about it I cannot remember ever having a shutter fail

I love my Cannon 5D Mark lll! It's absolutely a perfect marriage paired up with the 70 to 200mm 2.8 Cannon lens!📷

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Great combination!

It's an awesome camera, I use it mostly for landscapes and it performs flawlessly. Great lens lineup, great battery life and is built like a tank. I did consider the 5DSR but didn't want to deal with the massive files. With the new Super Resolution feature in Photoshop I will be able to blow up images beyond 22MP if I really need to.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing. All the best. Roy

cool help sir and thanks.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. RR

Great video, very Informative/helpful & inspiring. The mk 3 was a big leap forward from the mark 2 ( Which I still like and still have mine ), but I know a lot of photographers were disappointed in the mk 4, it wasn't that much of a leap forward from the mk 3, like the 3 was from the 2. The 4 is still a great camera but I think people were expecting a little bit more. That being said, I'm not getting rid of my mk3. It is still a great camera. I love the sound of the " Whisper quiet shutter setting " for weddings christenings et cetera. And all the other Improvement you mentioned, ( too many to list here ). I take it everywhere I go and it has never let me down. Also, What you said about a good quality used one can we get for very little money compared to when they first came out. I've been shooting canon since 1986, and they just keep getting better and better as a time goes by. As far as mirrorless goes, they got to work out some of the bugs that they have, but they'll get it done. Enjoy every day with your mk3. Keep shooting.

I've just found this channel - it's really good. I agree with all that you say about the 5dIII. It's a superb camera, and like you say, it's the last of the 'basic' view bodies with no touch screen, flip screen etc. And I like that. It's my favourite body that I use for more static subjects (I use the 1DX for moving subjects like football and some wedding stuff), and it's the go to body along with a 24-105 for 90% of what I shoot. The 5Diii and the 24-105 is a reliable and wise pairing. There's also one thing that I've noticed which I really like about the 5Diii - it seems to resist the accumulation of dust on the sensor. Every other camera I have had and presently own seem to act as magnets for dust, which is a real pain. But the 5Diii has never ever needed a sensor clean in the years I've owned it. It's been to wet hot jungles of Borneo for 3 months, countless weddings, countless portrait shoots and is thoroughly reliable. I won't be going mirrorless while it still works for me!

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you onboard! Happy that you are in agreement. Sometimes I feel a bit like a dinosaur in this mirrorless world. I have been playing with the R5 and it is really amazing but another level of complicated. What are you mostly shooting these days?

@moeran1944

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley Yes the R5 has merit it seems. My days are filled with shooting for stock, some occasional news, and fewer and fewer weddings. I'm trying to increase my personal project work (could be called fine art?) and photojournalism.

I am waiting for this camera to arrive. Your enthusiasm for this camera, takes away any apprehension which I would have on my decision buying this 'dinosaur' second hand. Thank you so much!

@RoyRiley

27 күн бұрын

Happy to be of some help! Long live the 5d3. A true classic! And that clack clack clack shutter sound… good luck with your new camera. Quick tip.. if you shoot in RAW I always found that a little extra sharpening in post may be required.

@gert-janvs5708

27 күн бұрын

I keep that in mind. Thank you. I guess (hope) probably need a whole lot less sharpening than needed at present (getting some better lenses together with the camera)

@RoyRiley

27 күн бұрын

@@gert-janvs5708 exciting times! What lenses you got to go with the 5d3?

@gert-janvs5708

26 күн бұрын

@@RoyRiley - In changing over to the 5dr, I could only keep my Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM and my Samyang Tilt-Shift Lens. I chose the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM. Last minute I also added the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD. All second hand. For me an affordable way to step up as an amateur to a better amateur 🙂

@RoyRiley

26 күн бұрын

@@gert-janvs5708 nice set up! Smart choices

After several years as a watersports & boating journalist with a mirrorless camerasystem, I think about changing the system and going back to the DSLR and think about a used 5d mark 3 because of the good value for money and a lower investment. On board you need a reliable and robust tool, you can trust, and it seems that the 5d m3 is exactly this. Helpfull Video for my decision. Thank you!

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Very robust camera for this kind of use. I have used mine on many shoots on the ocean and while it does show signs of corrosion from the saltwater exposure, it has not ever stopped working.

im moving from pentax , and i was advised canon mk 2 or 3 but was told mk 3, like you said was sweet spot , so im excited to get that and the canon 70-200 f2.8 mk2 and together been told thats the proper sweet spot

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Mk3 in my opinion is better than the mk2. Both are great but mk3 gets my vote!

I´m an amauter photografer, started with a T6 and the kit lens, then tried a hand full of lenses with it, 75-300 (crap), 50mm f1.8, 24mm f2.8, macro 60mm f2.8, sigma 100-400 C, and had a lot of fun with it but, something was missing after 32K clicks, I couldn´t get more of the camera... so Iwent to a used gear shop here in São Paulo, sold all the croped gear, got a 5D mark 3 and a 24-105 f4, kept the 50mm f1.8 and the sigma 100-400. This video says it all. File size, robustness, useability, dinamic range, auto focus, ergonomics, everithing works in harmony. It is a pleasure to handle this body attached to any decent lens. I highly recommend the purchase of it for amauters who have learned the basics.

@RoyRiley

Жыл бұрын

Nice one! Good luck with your photography. R

Used and loved the MK II ten years ago for professional purposes and I am about to buy the MK III as it is such a great camera but now much more affordable. I don't need too much fancy functions, just wanna take good pictures

I NEED A FRIEBD LIKE THIS GUY. AWSOME

@RoyRiley

4 ай бұрын

You got one Mr Boon! Take it easy out there friend. RR

It's great for shooting music videos and portrait photography! I've been trying to get my hands on this camera for years, since it's release. After seeing the quality of music videos shot on this, I had to get it. I finally got one almost 2 years ago for $1500 CAD. It's my first camera and I'm in love!

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Really pleased you managed to get one - wishing you all the best. RR

I bought my 5Dmkiii in 2014 and used it for video, using the magic lantern to be able to tweak settings and get the hdmi output without overlay. Compared to the cost of other video systems it was cheap and the great Canon glass made fantastic results, especially shooting people. It is a little lacking vs some of he new R series cams but it still takes an amazing image!

Thanks for this video. I have been shooting a 5d IV for 3 years and just ordered a like new 5d iii from MPB to use as my backup/alternate. I’m looking forward to using it. I shot a 7d ii before the 5d IV but I bet it will feel like an old friend. The 5d IV had that feeling after the 7d ii.

You should do this video’s with lenses advice. About a good start camera I would recommend the 6D. Very cheap and good in low light.

great review, thanks. I can feel that you really love your camera. I share your feelings, but for another dinosaur: the 5D mk2 I am using her till today from the day she came out. She has never let me down although she really is not usable when its dark.But hey, photography is about light and if there is none at the end of the day, its time to do something else. imo, the Canon 5d mk2 is an analog digital camera and I like that.🙂

Thanks for the video, I have been using this camera since it was released on 5 continents, in extremely difficult situations and climates, this MK3 has been the most faithful working tool I could imagine. Just subscribed to your channel.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your subscription. I really do appreciate hearing positive feedback from people who really know what they are doing! I think my Mark 3 should really be allowed to retire but it’s still working perfectly and producing pictures that keep my clients happy. I also have a mk4 but happily shoot them side by side. I wonder if you have used the mk4 and if you have any thoughts? All the best. Roy

@jbergcosta

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley Thanks for asking, being both models very similar, mk4 it's even better in quality ,MP, 4k Video, the touch-screen helps a lot and makes a big difference, now I should go for the 5R , apart from the great technological leap, I will appreciate the reduction in weight and size. Cheers Roy

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

@@jbergcosta I agree about the R5! I have used one for a few weeks and it is a very impressive if slightly complicated camera. I do wonder how these mirrorless cameras will cope with heavy handed pro use. Hard to imagine they will be as bombproof as a 5d mark 3! I guess it depends so much on individual use and requirement. Sounds like you have lots of photography experience. What’s your favourite thing to shoot? All the best. Roy

@jbergcosta

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley I do portraits, landscapes and advertising, I was a cameraman and DP for a long time in Paris, I have worked both video and still photography , I have not had the opportunity yet to use the R5, I wonder if it is possible to consider the Fujifilm XT4 as a professional tool ?, if I don't print my photos in extra large sizes maybe the XT4 could be enough, It is a camera that goes everywhere almost unnoticed and I have read very good comments, please tell me what you think. All the best Jeronimo

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

@@jbergcosta sound like you have had an interesting journey! I am a big fan of Fuji. I myself am considering building a small Fuji set up. I have not shot with the XT4 but would certainly consider it capable of professional results. I have shot with the Xpro3 and XT2 extensively and both are very capable cameras. Like you say the portability and discreet nature of this system is highly valuable. Also the Fuji lenses are very good. I think my perfect Fuji set up would be Xpro3, XT3 or 4, and a bag of small primes along with maybe one telephoto zoom. Hope this helps. Roy

Great video! It’s easy to get tempted to chase the shiny new tech, but the 5dmkiii is an almost perfect balance for the most. The resolution is enough that it’s going to be the glass that will be the limiting factor. It has pretty much all the things you need and less of the things you don’t. Heck, I cut my photographic teeth on. Zenit E and then moved up to a Pentax ME Super, so this thing is vast in terms of control by comparison! I say don’t bother with the latest, benefit from others who are and pick up one along with some Series ii Canon L glass and enjoy!

@RoyRiley

Жыл бұрын

Very very cool Neb!

I got mine in 2013 and still use it as my main camera, works great! I'm now looking at the R line as a replacement, as the 5D4 never caught my attention.. I also have a 5D2 for a backup and there's a huge difference between the two

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Which R camera are you thinking of? Find myself drawn to the faster more accurate AF

@VicenteSchmitt

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley My heart wants an R5 but my budget is aiming at the R6. With the difference put towards the adapter with drop in filters and maybe a native lens

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

@@VicenteSchmitt I am in a similar position! Canon kindly loaned me a bunch of the R gear to try and I have to say I was very impressed with both cameras. Much prefer the price of the R6!

You're a real fuxking photographer. Excuse my french but thank you for being a real photographer that then puts good content. Cuz some of these youtubers just doing have good work but sit and chat up a storm. I can tell by the way you speak on your shooting habits that you know how to use your tool. I agree the optical view finder is great for timingm great for candid when you cant afford to have and EVF with input lag. The EVFs are getting better with latency but i love optical because i can anticipate what about yo happen and time my shot without fear of the EVF showing me something that already passed milliseconds earlier. I also shoot fast action surfing and stuffm i never used continuous shooting in my 18 years. I like to use single shot and capture each action shot manually. Its all about have a good eye for anticipating body movement and what the subject is about to do. Great vid brotha. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 aloha from Hawaii

@RoyRiley

Жыл бұрын

Cheers PurVue! Nice comment! Appreciate your feedback. Using the R5 now and slowly getting used to the EVF. Still love the mk3 though. It’s a classic for sure! Not yet made it to Hawaii.. one day! 👍🏻

Thank you for another excellent video! Subscribed.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment and also for subscribing. I really do appreciate it. Take care and good luck with your photography. Roy

I still use mine for photo jobs. Just photograph a dance show. And the director of the show was very pleased with the images.

Great review Roy. You asked the question about which camera to recommend as a stepping stone into full frame. I would say the 6D is a contender. You can get them used for about £400, which leaves roughly an extra £400 to spend on lenses (5D mkiii is about £800 used).

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Good call with the 6D. I have not used one in anger but hear very good things and like you say the value is very good. Thanks for your thoughts on this

@mcmoose64

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley I have one and it is very good . The image quality is brilliant, by some reports very slightly better than the 5d mkiii. It is only let down by the rather basic auto focus system. It is great for portraits and landscapes , not so good for action or wildlife.

thank you for your insight! just bought one with 21k clicks on it together with the 24-70 l mk 1 ..just the right tool, i hope, in order to develop my hobby further.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good luck with it. RR

I love mine so much, I never liked the soft video and no af with it, but I have a standalone 4k camcorder for that. I just upgraded to an M6 for the improved high ISO noise and the silent shooting since I do a lot of animals, and picture for picture in tests I’ve done the M6 is better, but I will never get rid of my 5DM3 because of how I am one with it and it has never let me down nor taken a bad picture. It also feels more well built than the lighter M6. But I definitely do miss the top screen on the 5DM3 because the M6 has none!

just found one with 13,000 actuations and nice cosmetic condition for £400 at my local camera shop, can't wait to try it out!

@RoyRiley

24 күн бұрын

Sounds like a bargain to me! Good luck with it

I got my 5Dmk3 second hand, love it! I use it primarily for wildlife and Macro and like the quiet function on the shutter. Upgrade? To be honest I'd rather get a new L lens!!! Good informative video, thanks.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

I agree that spending money on a new lens often makes so much more sense than a camera upgrade. What will your next lens be? Many thanks for your comment. Roy

@benny61810

3 жыл бұрын

I love my purchase as well of a second hand 5dm3. Got it lucky with around 8k shutter. I dont do video, just still portraits. Its build like a tank. And the size is just right for my hands. Should i upgrade to a new body? Sure but not in the near future. I went on and invested on a couple of second hand Ef L lenses and im happy with the results. Used it a few days ago with a 85m 1.4 is prime & a 70-200mm 2.8 m2 and it was smooth. Thinking of going for a 35mm 1.4 m2 to complement my 85. Autofocus points is not as advance as eye focus/face detection features on mirrorless cameras but challenges is part of learning.

Well you pretty much summed it all up and i for one will not be upgrading my Canon 5D Mk III for a long time yet and i have had mine from the day they was released and i have no good reason to let it go.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are making full use of your camera. Rock solid! Cheers. R

Interesting video. Five years ago I decided to take up photography after a 30 year break. Started witha a well abused 7D. Was kinda fun and one day I found a silly cheap and barely used 5D ii. After a evil accident, someone tried to steal my 5D ii but dropped it with no insurance covering things like that, I've decided to get a 5D iii. Will damage my planned raodtrip this summer but, I hope it's worth it. Should be able to get one in good dcondition with low shutter less than 700 GBP here. Only downside I can think about is the speed for sport. But I think if I can handle the camera, I will eventually make it.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Still a great camera for most uses! I have shot all kinds of sports rather successfully with the 5d3 it’s just a matter of knowing it’s limits. All the very best. Roy

Excellent video Roy, I have a couple of Mk 111's and I totally agree that they are probably the sweet spot. I have shot with the 5d Mk 1V and it has better resolution but as you say you have to be more careful with your technique ( which of course is a good thing ) and then of course second hand they will cost much more. I am still very happy with the quality from the Mk 111 and even though I have now bought an R6 I am still loving the files and user experience of this classic camera.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Which would be your preference, R6 or 5d3? if you could only choose one.?Disregarding cost

@billgreen4514

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoyRiley Don't make me choose ! The R6 is so quick it has really added to the amount of usable frames with live action and this was noted by a client who didn't know I was using a different camera. Maybe the 5D files need less work out of camera but better dynamic range on the R6 and all my EF lenses focus quickly on the R6. I do love seeing the real world through a viewfinder like yourself so pluses and minuses for both cameras so maybe I can leave it at too early to say for now.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

@@billgreen4514 interesting! Client feedback is always a great way to gauge if a camera is bringing real value to what you are shooting. I was trying out the R5 recently and it’s hard not to be impressed!

Condivido in pieno quanto hai detto, io ne ho 2 e sono pienamente soddisfatto, veramente ottime macchine.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie! RR

For me the Canon 5D Mark III is a tough reliable great camera with lovely colours and a so lovely feel in the hand. I will never give it away, if I buy another camera.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Long live the mark 3!

The big advantage of the camera is its reliability. Regardless of the shooting conditions, you can be sure that the camera will deliver good results. However, I have always struggled with the low-light performance and the difficulty in recovering details from the shadows.

I've always wanted one of these and I finally purchased one with 78K clicks for £380 and I also got a second hand battery grip for £27. Should be here this weekend and I'm off work so can't wait to go play with it :)

@RoyRiley

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it Howie! I remember dropping 3k on mine.. feels like yesterday!

Hi. I have been taking photos since the early 1960s. My first camera was a Kodak Box Brownie (long since departed along with various other Kodak easy use cameras.) In the 1970s I graduated to a Canonet QL17 and then in the 80s and beyond to A1s and T90s. It took me a long time to go "digital" but, when I did, I started with an EOS 450D followed by a 7D (which I still use as a second body) and now my beloved and trusted 5D mk III. Now that I am 69 and retired, much as I would like to investigate new mirrorless technology - with the advantages for auto focusing etc. - I honestly cannot afford to make the transition. Over £4,000 for an R5 and equally eye watering prices for some of the lenses. Just because my 5D is old technology does not mean that it is not a great camera and it still takes fantastic photos. I hope to pick up some real bargains in lenses in future on the second hand market. Thank you for a very fair and honest review.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I am just about to deploy mine on an advertising shoot! Still going strong

Great video thank you

@RoyRiley

2 ай бұрын

Very welcome

This was my first jump into professional cameras and remains my primary camera till this day after 8 years of use. I've climbed mountains with it, went to smoggy factories, and camped in the hot arabian desert where the lens become too hot to touch. I still look more beat up than my 5D and that's saying a lot 😂

As a long time Rebel Series user, I'm planning to buy some EF lenses by December. My next target is to have my first full-frame body and I'm going all-in with a used 5d Mark III next year. Wish me luck!

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good plan Neil! Going full frame after using a rebel can be quite a steep learning curve. Bigger, heavier, expensive and more complicated and often less forgiving but ultimately worthwhile and you will see your photography improve. Just stick with it and accept there is a learning curve to improvement. Hope this makes sense! Wishing you the very best of luck! RR

In my opinion this is the greatest camera ever made

Still using a 5d MkIII for my landscape work. Would want to change only to update video specs I need for my YT work :) Grtz from Belgium and have a great new year!

I run Canon full frame, APS-C and M43 alongside each other and it is a constant battle with regards which system to use. However, despite the obvious quality issues that full frame provides, the Lumix G9 is staggeringly good to use once you've taken the time to understand its nuances, capabilities and shortcomings.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I have also been using the lumix cameras for the last ten years. very capable!

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

U2 are a big favorite of mine!

I bought one last year, on EBay. For me it was an upgrade from a 7D. I also use a Leica Q2, but this produces fabulous results especially bird photography. It was a bit marked on the outside but it is so good and has a low shutter count.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your getting the use from it. Q2 is on my wish list when I rob that bank.

@mickybovars

2 жыл бұрын

My recommendation: buy a used Q1. For some reason, it was better! Just needs spare batteries. Otherwise magic. I’m not getting as good results on Q2 to be honest. But it’s a great travel camera.

@RoyRiley

2 жыл бұрын

@@mickybovars very interesting! Q1 has also been on my radar.. along with so many other cameras.. in time they all shall pass through the hands of Riley!

Right now I'm considering the 5Diii used vs the Eos RP new. Pricepoint to get to full-frame and dynamic range is important right now. I love the clunky DSLR, its a classic and the day I learned the 5Div was the last in the series I honestly felt sad. I'm not sure if I'm ready to switch to mirrorless with Canon. Remember when Ferrari made a SUV groucerygetter for soccer moms? This is like that.

I bought my mkiii 2 years ago with a 24-105 for £1300. It had 9000 SA. It’s a beast of a camera. I use it for portrait/boudoir and my images are well over 98% in focus. I tend to find I’m deleting more files because my strobe may have missed more than I am for missed focus, it’s that good. I used it for a while for landscapes too with fantastic results, but I got fed up of swapping the battery grip out so I’ve gone back to my mkii for landscapes...images side by side, no difference. It’s probably not an ideal sport or nature camera, get a 1dxmkii for that...but anything else, you can’t go wrong.

@RoyRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear your Mark 3 is delivering the goods. Thanks for taking the time to comment. All the best. Roy