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4.45out of 5
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Manufacturer code5260B019
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About the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon 5260B019 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: SLR Camera Body; megapixel: 22.3 MP; image sensor size: 36 x 24 mm; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 5260B019. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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- Camera type
- SLR Camera Body
- Megapixels (approx.)
- 22.3 MP
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Image sensor size
- 36 x 24 mm
- Maximum image resolution
- 5760 x 3840 pixels
- Maximum video resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 22 Oct 2026
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Review covers the Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera body. The product-data source links this original review and body identity to code 5260B019. Lens kits and other generations are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 22 Oct 2026
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 26 Sep 2026
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Review covers Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code 5260B019, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Oct 2026
Photography Blog
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Oct 2026
Amateur Photographer
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Photography Life
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Reviewed camera body: Canon EOS 5D Mark III. This body review does not assess any bundled lens or accessories. Colour may differ.
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PCMag
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Reviewed camera body: Canon EOS 5D Mark III. This body review does not assess any bundled lens or accessories. Colour may differ.
Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
GadgetSpeak
3.80 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 76%
While I am always as guilty as most to not reading the %^&*(“! manual not so here as this unit stretches me as I would call it a semi-professional model and that is almost beyond me, but I do enjoy the challenge.The new lens sent with the unit is rather n...
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CNET
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III represents a significant advance over its predecessor. It's fast, flexible and can't be faulted on image or video quality. It's a well-specced piece of kit at a reasonable cost (the price below is for the body only). The Mark ...
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4.60 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 92%
The recently announced Canon EOS 5D Mark III steps up as the long-awaited successor to the Canon 5D Mark II . Like the Mark II before it, the Mark III is a full-frame professional camera targeting photographers and videographers. In a year already crowded...
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Cory Parris Photography
Canon 5D Mark III | Professional Photographer Review
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Canon EOS 5D mark III Review
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Canon 5d Mark III Review
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Review of Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review
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Jessica Strickland, International Fine Art and Wedding Photojournalist |
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: CANON 5D MARK III REVIEW | MY THOUGHTS AND FEEDBACK AFTER A WEEK OF SHOOTING
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Photography Talk
Canon 5D Mark III Review: Is a 14-Year-Old Pro Body Still Worth Buying?
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review: Canon EOS 5D Mark III – high-ISO noise performance
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Canon 5D Mark III review
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Formed From Light
Canon 5D Mark III Review (2020) – Is It Still Great?
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Canon 5D Mark III Review
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Theeffect
REVIEW: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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Digital Photography School
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III specifications
Manufacturer code: 5260B019 · Icecat product 18560740 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Camera type | SLR Camera Body |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 22.3 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor size | 36 x 24 mm |
| Maximum image resolution | 5760 x 3840 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Image stabilizer | No |
| Lens mount interface | Canon EF |
| Weight | 950 g |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Audio formats supported | LPCM |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
Display4 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.13 cm (3.2") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 1040000 pixels |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Compatible memory cards | CF, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
|---|---|
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC 5+ |
Camera, image & video31 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 5760 x 3840, 3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 |
|---|---|
| Total megapixels | 23.4 MP |
| Image formats supported | JPG, Raw |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) points | 61 |
| Auto Focus (AF) points selection | Auto, Manual |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 25600 |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 25600 |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| Light exposure correction | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock | Yes |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 30 s |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Flash modes | Auto, Manual |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Flash exposure compensation | Yes |
| Flash exposure correction | ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 640x480@60fps |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MOV |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | Movie, Slide show |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10x |
| Camera file system | DCF 2.0 |
| White balance bracketing | +-3 |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Direct printing | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI connector type | Mini |
Power & battery7 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 850 shots |
| Battery type | LP-E6 |
| Battery level indicator | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Battery charger included | Yes |
| Power source type | Battery |
Controls & features2 details
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Material | Magnesium |
| Width | 152 mm |
| Depth | 76.4 mm |
| Height | 116.4 mm |
| Colour space standard | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Supported aspect ratios | 3:2 |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Bundled software | PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional |
Further product details12 details
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
|---|---|
| Flash sync-speed | 1/200 s |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Field of view | 100% |
| Magnification | 0.71x |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Shooting modes | Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter priority |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| Live view | Yes |
| Dustproof | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85% |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Cables included | USB |
|---|---|
| Batteries included | Yes |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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