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| Predecessor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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| Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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Leica SL2
SL (Typ 601) vs SL2
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| Model Number: |
5D Mark III |
SL (Typ 601) |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$3500.00 |
$7449.99 |
| Street Price: |
$2,079.48 |
$3,999.00 |
| Date Available: |
2012-03-20 |
2015-11-20 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries
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29.9 oz
(847 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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5.8 x
4.1 x
1.5 in.
(147 x
104 x
39 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
22.3 |
24.2 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
| Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.25 microns |
6.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
81 |
88 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.0 |
25.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
13.4 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,293 |
1,821 |
| Image Resolution: |
5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2),
3840 x 2560
(9.8 MP,
3:2),
2880 x 1920
(5.5 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
10.6 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Leica L bayonet |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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| Focal Length (actual): |
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
|
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
|
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
|
No |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
|
n/a |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6. |
Contrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection); AF-S (focus priority), AF-C (shutter priority), MF, Touch-AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
EVF: 0.66-inch, 4.4M-dot SXGA+ LCD, 0.80x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
4,400,000 dots (1,470,000 pixels)
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.80x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.80x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
|
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
50000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
50 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Greycard (custom), Manual color temperature 2000K to 11500K |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) |
Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
n/a |
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| Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
n/a |
TTL Auto, Manual |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Hot Shoe, X-Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-II |
| Other Memory: |
UDMA7 compliant |
Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I |
| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
.DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Wired or via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
USB 3.0 Micro Type B port; HDMI Type A port; Multi Connector supports adapter for 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks or a cable release; X-Sync socket; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.37 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
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| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
0.37 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.0 |
10.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
63 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
10.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
33 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
10.5 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
32 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.12 seconds |
0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.78 seconds |
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.060 seconds |
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| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
0.061 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.061 seconds |
0.046 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Optical Viewfinder:
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area mode: 0.142s
Live View:
Full AF shutter lag, phase-detect: 0.823s
Full AF shutter lag, contrast-detect: 0.780s
Prefocused: 0.060 |
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| Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
200 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary 8.4V, 1860mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
|
| Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
Remote Control (USB): Leica Image Shuttle SL; Remote Control (Wi-Fi): Leica SL app (Android/iOS) |
| OS Compatibility: |
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| Notes & Features: |
New 22.3-megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Processor, 61-point AF System, 63-zone iFCL Metering System, 6fps Bursts, Full HD video, 100% OVF, 3.2" 1.04M-dot LCD, Dual Card Slots (SD+CF), HDR Mode, Multiple Exposure Support, Scene Intelligent Auto, Comparative Playback, Dual-Axis Electronic Level, Auto Lighting Optimizer, In-Camera RAW Processing. |
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