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4.49out of 5
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Manufacturer code5260B003
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About the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon 5260B003 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: SLR Camera Body; megapixel: 22.3 MP; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 5260B003. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The recorded lens mount is Canon EF. Confirm lens compatibility, included kit lens and any adapter requirements before comparing bundles. The same camera body can be sold in materially different packages.
- Camera type
- SLR Camera Body
- Megapixels (approx.)
- 22.3 MP
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Maximum image resolution
- 5760 x 3840 pixels
- Maximum video resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Image stabilizer
- No
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TechRadar
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 5260B003. 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 25 Sep 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 5260B003. 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 25 Sep 2026
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code 5260B003, 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 Sep 2026
What Digital Camera
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 5260B003, 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 1 Oct 2026
Photography Blog
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 1 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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Amateur Photographer
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
It was always going to be a challenge to replace the EOS 5D Mark II. Thankfully, Canon has been sensible with its upgrade, choosing to focus on improving its weaker areas. So, while the resolution is largely unchanged in the 5D Mark III, the sensors low-...
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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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Canon EOS 5D Mark III specifications
Manufacturer code: 5260B003 · Icecat product 32842485 · Checked 23 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 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5760 x 3840 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Image stabilizer | No |
| Lens mount interface | Canon EF |
| Weight | 860 g |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
|---|
Display8 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Screen size | 8.13 cm (3.2") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 1040000 pixels |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Vari-angle LCD display | No |
| Second display | No |
| Brightness adjustment | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
|---|---|
| Histogram | Yes |
Camera, image & video26 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480, 5760 x 3840, 3960 x 2640, 2880 x 1920 |
|---|---|
| Total megapixels | 23.4 MP |
| Image formats supported | JPG, Raw |
| Focus | TTL-CT-SIR |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 25600 |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 25600 |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 5EV (1/3EV step) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock | Yes |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 30 s |
| Camera shutter type | Mechanical |
| Flash modes | Auto, Manual |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Flash exposure compensation | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MOV, MPEG4 |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten, Twilight |
| Camera file system | DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, Raw |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Direct printing | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI connector type | Mini |
Power & battery4 details
| Battery type | LP-E6 |
|---|---|
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Weight (including battery) | 950 g |
| Power source type | Battery |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 152 mm |
| Depth | 76.4 mm |
| Height | 116.4 mm |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Supported aspect ratios | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
|---|
Further product details13 details
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Partial, Spot |
|---|---|
| HD type | Full HD |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Field of view | 100% |
| Magnification | 0.71x |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Portrait, Landscape |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| Dioptre correction | Yes |
| Start-up time | 1 ms |
| Live view | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | No |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85% |
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What is the listed camera type for Canon EOS 5D Mark III?
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What is the listed megapixel (approx.) for Canon EOS 5D Mark III?
The source specification records megapixel (approx.) as 22.3 MP. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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