Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Manufacturer: Canon
Type: camera (full-frame DSLR)
Year introduced: 2012
Successor to: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Succeeded by: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Overview

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III was a 22.3-megapixel full-frame DSLR announced on March 2, 2012, positioned between the EOS 5D Mark II and Canon’s flagship EOS-1D X. Canon described the 5D Mark II as “a camera which has been called a ‘game-changer’ in most professional photography and videography circles,” and the Mark III was designed to carry on that tradition ([1]). The announcement coincided with Canon’s 25th anniversary of the EOS camera system, which debuted in March 1987 ([2]).

The 5D Mark III inherited key technologies from the EOS-1D X, including the DIGIC 5+ image processor (17 times faster than the DIGIC 4) and a 61-point High Density Reticular AF system with up to 41 cross-type points and five dual cross-type points — a massive upgrade over the 5D Mark II’s relatively basic 9-point AF system ([3]). Nauticam’s press release went so far as to describe the camera as “a full frame Canon 7D” rather than merely an upgraded 5D Mark II, given its improvements to ergonomics, focus accuracy, and continuous shooting ([4]).

The body retailed at $3,499 and was available from the end of March 2012 ([5]).

Key Specifications

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Underwater Performance

The 5D Mark III addressed critical weaknesses of the 5D Mark II for underwater use. Berkley White of Backscatter tested the camera in the cenotes of the Yucatan, Mexico, using a “hacked” housing that gave him limited access to controls, and found that “the high ISO performance was far superior to that of the 5D Mark II in terms of noise.” He also praised the ALL-I video codec and concluded that “the 6fps frame rate and improved autofocus on the new camera rectify significant weaknesses in its predecessor,” noting that the Mark III would succeed in conditions where “you just simply couldn’t pull it off with the 5D Mark II” ([7]).

Chris Parsons, who also ran Nauticam USA, posted the first underwater video from the 5D Mark III on the Wetpixel forums. The footage was shot around the Windjammer wreck in Bonaire at 210 feet (65m), using the Canon 8-15mm fisheye at 14mm with a 1.4x teleconverter. Settings were approximately 1/60 at f/8 to f/13, ISO 800-1600 (later confirmed via EXIF at mostly ISO 1600-3200). He also posted macro footage shot with a 100mm lens and Atlantis Mk I lights ([8]).

EunJae Im produced what was described as “spectacular” macro underwater video in the Lembeh Straits, North Sulawesi, using a Canon 5D Mark III with a 100mm lens in a Nauticam housing ([9]).

The full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ processor significantly reduced moire and color artifacts compared to the 5D Mark II, an important improvement for underwater video quality. The camera’s dual-card slots and continuous recording capability (up to 29:59 across multiple 4GB files) were valuable for extended underwater video shoots ([10]).

Strobe Triggering Challenge

A notable challenge for the 5D Mark III underwater was strobe triggering. Unlike consumer Canon bodies, the 5D Mark III had no built-in pop-up flash, making fiber-optic slave triggering impossible without an aftermarket solution. This prompted significant community discussion. Drew Wong raised the question of whether manufacturers had broken the Canon code for E-TTL and second-curtain flash in hot shoe triggers. Options included electrical sync cords (Nikonos-style), manual-only optical triggers from Triggerfish/Fun-In Taiwan, and the Zillion manual trigger (though the latter worked only at slow frame rates). Nauticam’s Tim Moranuk hinted at an S-TTL LED flash unit in development. Triggerfish and homemade triggers were confirmed to work at up to 11 fps in manual mode ([11]).

In 2018, Aquatica released a dedicated LED optical flash trigger for their Canon 5D series housings (covering 5D Mark II through 5D Mark IV). Powered by two lithium batteries with over 5,000 pulses per set and capable of firing at over 10 fps, the trigger was priced at $369 ([12]).

Comparison with Nikon D800

The 5D Mark III was released alongside the Nikon D800, and the two cameras were frequently compared in the underwater photography community. Alex Mustard noted that “both would perform very well” underwater. Community member Loftus characterized the choice as 6 fps vs. 4 fps (Canon advantage) versus higher resolution and dynamic range (Nikon advantage). Whitey, despite being a longtime Canon loyalist who purchased the 5D Mark III and shot 6,000 frames with it, admitted that “if you want pixels and dynamic range it’s not the best camera for the job right now” and considered switching to the D800E. Drew Wong, who owned both cameras, noted the 5D Mark III was “overall slightly more responsive in AF, card writing to clear buffer and fps” ([13]).

DPReview’s comprehensive 30-page review found the 5D Mark III to be “an extremely versatile photographic tool that is capable of great results in many shooting situations” but noted it was weak in JPEG mode and that video was not significantly improved over the 5D Mark II. They suggested the Nikon D800 as a viable alternative for those buying into a top-end system ([14]). In DPReview’s user poll for best camera of 2012 (nearly 15,000 votes), the Olympus OM-D E-M5 won first place, the Nikon D800 came second, and the Canon 5D Mark III finished third ([15]).

Housing Availability

The 5D Mark III received housing support from virtually every major underwater housing manufacturer, reflecting its importance to the professional underwater photography market.

Nauticam NA-5DMKIII

Nauticam announced the NA-5DMKIII housing on May 17, 2012, with shipping from June 1 at $3,600. The housing built on the design of the acclaimed NA-7D, with a double paddle lever for the right thumb activating AF-On and Record, “piano key” controls for Set and Quick Control functions, and a multi-controller pad for the camera’s joystick. ISO, Live View/Movie, and Focus Point Selector controls were all accessible from the right-hand handle. The housing shipped with a Nikonos sync port standard, with fiber optic ports pre-installed for a future optical triggering solution. Depth rated to 100m, it weighed 2.8 kg ([16]).

In August 2015, Nauticam released the redesigned NA-5DSR housing ($3,600), compatible with the 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R. The updated housing featured angled buttons, a relocated video/still switch, a patent-pending multi-controller for the joystick, integrated vacuum check electronics, and was noticeably lighter than the original NA-5DMKIII. Nauticam confirmed the original NA-5DMKIII would also accommodate all three cameras ([17]).

Nauticam NA-5DMKIII Deep

In October 2014, Nauticam released a special deep-rated version of the housing, rated to 150m (492 ft) — 50% deeper than the standard housing. The NA-5DMKIII Deep featured thicker walls for rigidity, upgraded controls to handle 16 atmospheres of pressure, and a proprietary process to maintain dial ease of operation at depth. It was tested to over 150m by renowned technical divers Phil Short and Gemma Smith at DiveTech in Grand Cayman. Weight was 2.9 kg and price was $4,100 ([18]).

Aquatica A5D Mk III

Aquatica announced their A5D Mk III housing on June 8, 2012, at $3,199 — making it the most affordable of the initial aluminum housings. It featured a redesigned camera tray, retractable zoom/focus gear and lens release lever to accommodate larger lenses, prioritized video controls, three bulkhead ports for external monitors and accessories, a locking collar on the AF-ON/star button to prevent activation by water pressure, and a redesigned zoom gear for smoother video operation. Depth rated to 90m (upgradeable to 130m), the housing weighed 35 x 19.5 x 14.5 cm with grips ([19]).

In May 2015, Aquatica released the updated A5Dsr housing ($3,399), compatible with the 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R, featuring improved ergonomics, an ISO control extender arm, and optional Ikelite TTL circuitry integration ([20]).

Sea & Sea MDX-5D Mark III

Sea & Sea released CAD renderings in June 2012 ([21]) and formally announced the MDX-5D Mark III housing in July 2012, with availability from August. The housing featured enhanced ergonomics with both main and sub command dials accessible from the grips, a user-customizable shutter release lever spring tension, fiber optic strobe triggering ports, and optional Nikonos and HDMI bulkheads. Constructed from corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, it was depth rated to 100m and weighed approximately 2,500g ([22]).

In January 2015, Sea & Sea released the updated MDX-5DMKIII Ver. 2, adding a movable focus/zoom gear for larger lenses, adjustable shutter release, and their signature Internal Optical YS-Converter for TTL fiber optic strobe triggering — eliminating the need for electrical bulkheads ([23]).

Seacam

Seacam, which does not issue press releases, quietly began delivering 5D Mark III housings in early 2013. Seacam USA’s Stephen Frink shared the first product images in February 2013, noting he was “thrilled that production Seacam 5D Mk III housings are currently making their way to our photographers.” He and Seacam owner Marko Dimitrijevic did pool testing to determine port combinations for a blue whale project in Sri Lanka ([24]). Additional images were shared in April 2013, taken during Frink’s first in-water experience aboard the Thailand Aggressor. He noted that the housing did not include a joystick control, but found an efficient workaround using the Q button and main command dial ([25]).

At the Golden Dolphin 2013 show in Moscow, Seacam’s Russian distributor displayed the housing, which featured improved ergonomics and a distinctive shiny silver appearance with matching strobe arms ([26]).

Subal

Subal debuted their 5D Mark III housing at the Golden Dolphin 2013 show. Subal’s Rolf Sempert showcased the housing, which followed the company’s tradition of building small and lightweight housings. Ergonomics were improved over the 5D Mark II housing, and it featured a removable monitor backplate for the PS-30 live-view finder ([27]).

Hugyfot

Hugyfot showed new housings for the D800 and Canon 5D Mark III at the Dive Show 2012 (NEC Birmingham, October), with UK distributor Andy Fenn and Hugyfot’s Pascal Eekhoudt presenting the new models ([28]).

BS Kinetics

BS Kinetics, the only manufacturer of carbon fiber housings, presented a model for the 5D Mark III at the Golden Dolphin 2013 show. They had also adapted their housings to accept Nauticam magnified viewfinders ([29]).

Ikelite

Ikelite announced their housing for the Canon EOS 5D Mark III/5DS/5DS R in July 2015 at $1,800 — significantly less expensive than the aluminum alternatives. The housing featured Ikelite’s built-in TTL circuitry (translating direct electrical impulses rather than relying on fiber optic slave triggering), rear-panel exposure adjustment for TTL and manual control, and universal zoom gears. Ikelite noted that while the 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R were physically identical, the 5DS models used a newer TTL protocol that caused overexposure with older 5D Mark III housings ([30]).

Housing Compatibility Note

Wetpixel member Dag Leslie Hansen attempted to fit the 5D Mark III into an Aquatica 5D Mark II housing shortly after the camera’s release, posting photos to the forums. The verdict: it did not fit. The new camera body was deeper and the buttons did not align with the housing controls ([31]).

Firmware Updates and Issues

Light Leak Advisory (April 2012)

Canon issued a product advisory in April 2012 regarding an issue where, in extremely dark environments, if the top LCD panel illuminated, the AE sensor could detect light from the LCD panel and change exposure values. Users also reported that shining a light or torch onto the LCD affected exposure settings. A commenter on Wetpixel noted: “The inside of an underwater housing is a very dark environment. This may be a problem for underwater shooters” ([32]).

Firmware 1.1.3 (June 2012)

This update fixed Auto Lighting Optimizer exposure issues during AEB, an LCD backlight bug, and lens/teleconverter compatibility problems. It added support for the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens ([33]).

Video Freeze Bug (February 2013)

A petition was created to force Canon to address a video freeze issue where the camera would lock up after capturing video to the 30-minute limit, losing the previous 12-minute clip in the process. The bug appeared with certain CF cards (particularly SanDisk) once the camera reached the FAT32 4GB file size limit. Canon initially blamed the cards rather than the firmware ([34]).

Firmware 1.2.1 — Uncompressed HDMI Output (April 2013)

A major firmware update added uncompressed HDMI output (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8 bit), enabling recording of high-definition uncompressed video to external recorders like the Atomos Ninja 2. It also expanded AF capability with the central cross-type focus points to work with lens/extender combinations at f/8. Canon announced this update in October 2012, with the Magic Lantern community also offering a clean HDMI feed through their firmware hack in the interim ([35], [36]).

Magic Lantern Firmware Hacks

The Canon 5D Mark III became one of the most popular platforms for Magic Lantern, the open-source firmware add-on that unlocked capabilities far beyond Canon’s stock firmware.

RAW Video Recording (May 2013)

Magic Lantern released a continuous RAW recording mode that enabled the camera to output 1928x850 at 24 fps, achieving a data rate of 90 MB/s to the CF card. The raw video stream was approximately 3 MB per frame (72 MB/s at 24 fps), requiring both fast and large-capacity cards. Initial impressions compared the footage quality to some digital cinema cameras such as RED and ARRI Alexa ([37]).

4K RAW Recording (April 2017)

Magic Lantern released an experimental firmware build offering 4K RAW recording, with resolutions including 3840x1600 at 24p, 4096x2560 at 12.5p, and 4096x1440 at 25p (all in 1:1 crop mode). The build also offered improved 1080p options: 1920x1080 at 45p and 48p via 3x3 pixel binning, and 1920x960 at 50p in both 1:1 crop and full-frame modes. A Live View mode shooting at 5796x3870 at 7.4 fps was also available, though with rolling shutter artifacts. Magic Lantern acknowledged the build had “plenty of bugs” ([38]).

Pre-Release Speculation

Before the 5D Mark III was announced, there was significant speculation about its video capabilities. In March 2011, Canon’s Tim Smith hinted in an interview that Canon might use a proprietary MPEG2 50 Mbps codec rather than H.264, citing licensing fees for AVCHD/H.264. Rumors suggested a 4:2:2 color space and variable bitrates up to 50 Mbit. Ultimately, the production camera retained the H.264 format ([39]).

Industry Reception

At the Beneath the Sea 2012 show, Backscatter’s Jim Decker had a 5D Mark III at the booth. Wetpixel’s Drew Wohl reported that after handling it for just moments, “the responsiveness was great” and that Decker noted the codec was much easier to edit in Final Cut than the 5D Mark II’s ([40]).

At the London Dive Show 2012, Nauticam was understood to be planning housings for the Nikon D4, D800, and Canon 5D Mark III, expecting all three housings “towards the end of April” ([41]).

Aquatica at Beneath the Sea 2012 was “busily trying to get the housings for the Nikon D4, Nikon D800, Canon 5D Mark III and RED all finalized,” with expected availability by summer ([42]).

At the Golden Dolphin 2013 show in Moscow, three new 5D Mark III housings were debuted (Subal, Seacam, and BS Kinetics), and organizers noted “photographers express a significant preference for Canon cameras” in the Russian market ([43]).

Notable Underwater Work

Legacy and Succession

The 5D Mark III and 5DS/5DS R shared the same body dimensions, allowing housing manufacturers to produce compatible housings for all three cameras — an unusual convenience in the underwater market. This was confirmed by both Nauticam and Ikelite ([51], [52]).

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV was announced in August 2016 with a new 30.4 MP sensor and 4K video capability, effectively succeeding the 5D Mark III at the same $3,499 price point ([53]).

Timeline

Community Discussion

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