EOS 5D Mark III: Free light-leak investigation & firmware update
Canon issued a new product advisory regarding the and the infamous light-leaking issue. It looks as if Canon has identified the 5D Mark III batches that are affected by the…
Hacked EOS 5D Mark III: More footage
More footage shot with a modified has been published. I reported about this hack made by James Miller (here, here and here). The mod consists in removing the OLPF (Optical Low-Pass…
Scott Bourne and the 5D Mark III
This is the most hilarious review about Nikon's D800 I've ever read. Scott Bourne reviews it, and while doing the review he praises the . Funny. Needless to say: he…
To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade, part 1: 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark II
VS It's a month and a half that the has been announced, and a lot of people is questioning if they should upgrade from their actual cameras. In this post…
Canon stopping EOS 5D Mark III shipment (?) – UPDATE
UPDATE 5: thedigitalpicture is reporting that Canon USA will not stop shipment of the EOS 5D Mark III. No sources are named. UPDATE 4: This was posted in the clubsnap…
The EOS 5D Mark III light-leaking problem – An analysis
These are not rumors, but a logical analysis of the possible scenarios related to the light-leaking issue that some customer experience on their bodies. I reported about this issue, in short:…
EOS 5D Mark III strip tease: Perfection where you can’t see it.
What do you do if you rent out a camera and it comes back with a loose screw inside? You probably would send it in to a service center to get…
EOS 5D Mark III reviews (and problems) small round-up
I still do not have any significant information (from retailers) about the rumored recall/stock delay of the , while it seems confirmed that new batches of the Mark III have…
Short EOS 5D Mark III light-leaking update
Let me first say that the much discusses light-leaking issue is nothing that would seriously affect your images. And there is no reason to return your camera or to cancel…
EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800 – How do they compare for photo-journalism?
Let's go in another round of vs Nikon D800 comparison. Canon is facing hard times these days given the EOS 5D Mark III hardware problem we reported about and have…
Leakgate: EOS 5D Mark III light-leaking issue confirmed by Canon!
So, now it is official! And not really the news I love to hear. The light-leaking issue of the 5D Mark III we reported before (and here and here) has been confirmed…
Another Canon Quality Issue Announcement (DPP)
Canon released another quality issue announcement. The issue regards problems the DPP software has with RAW files. A new version of DPP will be released mid-April. The press announcement: EOS…
EOS 5D Mark III recalled by Canon?
This is breaking news in this very moment. Rumors that Canon will stop delivery of the 5D Mark III to retailers are going around, and getting louder by the minute.…
How to hack your EOS 5D Mark III and remove the OLPF
Foremost, a warning: do not tear down your 5D Mark III if you do not have the necessary technical skills (and be sure that you will need them to do…
EOS 5D Mark III light-leak issue UPDATE
The issue that EOS 5D Mark III bodies seem to have with light leaking from the top LCD-panel is getting in a new round. Ron Risman at cameratown did some…
Taming the beast: a tutorial for Canon’s AF system
We know that while being an advanced (possibly the most advanced available) and powerful Auto-Focus system, the AF sported on the and can be confusing and overwhelming. Even Ken Rockwell…
More on Canon’s light-leaking issue
The possible light-leaking issue of the is making people curios. And while it is true that if your cam is working as expected (and as it should) with mounted lenses there…
EOS 1D X/5D Mark III video explains the AF system
I found a good >4min video about Canon's new AF system on CPN's site. The video is about the EOS 1D X, but since the 5D Mark III sports the…
Yet Another 5D Mark III vs D800 Comparisons Round-up (5D3 clear winner regarding AF, ISO performance)
Let's go into another round of what is starting to look as a Battle of the Giants. Canon's vs Nikon's D800. Both full-frame, the Nikon having a 36MP…
EOS 5D Mark III Quality Issue Announcement by Canon UK
This was published on Canon UK's site: Issue This issue relates to customers who are using the Digital Photo Professional (DPP ver.3.11.10) RAW image processing software with the Canon EOS…