Canon EOS 5D Mark III
A full-frame digital SLR body with better handling and high-ISO performance than the camera it replaced.
Overview
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a full-frame digital SLR body from Canon, built as the successor to the 5D Mark II. The gains are incremental: handling, build quality and image performance, mostly in low light. It was designed for professional and advanced photographers. It has a 22.3 MP full-frame sensor, 6 fps continuous shooting, and HD & HDR video. It uses the same LP-E6 battery as the 5D Mark II, which gives approximately 1,200 shots per charge.
Specifications
| Weight | 956g (33.7 oz) with battery and card |
| Sensor resolution | 22.3 MP |
| Sensor size | Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6 fps |
| Video capability | HD & HDR |
| ISO range example | ISO 25,600 |
Design
The EOS 5D Mark III has a redesigned power switch, which makes accidental shut-off during use less likely. It also corrects lens chromatic aberration in the camera for compatible lenses.
Context
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III follows the 5D Mark II and comes before the higher-resolution 5DS and 5DS R models. Reviewers of the time praised its handling and operational smoothness, and often compared it favorably to the Nikon D800 and D800E.
Market
As of the source date, used EOS 5D Mark III bodies sell for $299 to $562, and new units are listed at $1,249. The LP-E6 battery is rated for approximately 1,200 shots per charge.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ CANON EOS 5D MARK III Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $746 Latest $628 │ │ Median $455 Trend — │ │ Low $267 Volume ~38/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $800 ┤ │ │ │ . . . . │ │ │ . ... . ... . . ... . │ │ $543 ┤ . ..... .. .... . ... ...... .│ │ │ . . . . . . ...... ............. ....... │ │ │.. . . ... ............. .. ....... │ │ │ . . . ....... ... .. ....... │ │ $200 ┤ . . . . . . │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │▁▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁▂▃▂▁▂▂▂▁▃▂▂▂▂▄▂▂▃▁▁▁ ▃▄▄▆▅▄█▁│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2025-11 2026-03 2026-08│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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Recently sold on eBay: $349–$600 (median $455, based on 342 completed sales, past 12 months)
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