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Canon 5D Mark III Body

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Rating: Excellent
Product: Canon 5D Mark III Body

Most reviews conclude that the 5D Mk3 is only marginally improved on Mk 2. Obviously it depends on what you shoot but I realised after having the Mk3 in my hands for only a brief time that this step up was indispensable. Firstly its heavier and feels better built more. It feels, in fact, more like a Nikon. That may be a disadvantage for some. The previous focussing problems of the Mk2 are now corrected. This alone makes it worth having. The shutter sounds very different and the switchgear and ergonomics are much improved as is the obvious weathersealing and there are more locks and failsafes. The HDR function is brilliant and the rating function makes life easier. Not sure how useful the second card slot is yet but there is an overwhelming feel that Canon has thought about every detail and regard the 5D in a similar fashion to VW and their Golf realising that, the devil is in the detail.
Ive had the body for about a week so far and was thinking I could get away with only one upgrade and I could keep the Mk2 as a backup. Already I know that I wont.