The long awaited 5D MK III is now out and it looks to be an interesting time for the much favoured camera from Canon. With the new Nikon D800E boasting a far higher megapixel count it on paper has the goods over the 5DMKIII.
The biggest problem ahead of it’s Australian release is the price. Pricing information was taken fromwww.teds.com.au and have the 5DMKIII body only listed at $4200 with the Nikon D800 (also a new release to the Aust market) is listed at $3800! and it should be noted that at this point the 5D MKII has not had a price reduction…. Yet.
Now without going in depth to my normal extent. I believe this will cost Canon greatly in sales because Megapixels sell and unless you are going for the top of the tree from these 2 manufactures (Canon 1DX or Nikon D4) it will be a hard sell to the untrained consumer to buy a 22.3Mp camera when for $400 less you can get a 36.3Mp. To make things clear I am a Canon person so I guess the proof will be in the sample images and customer reviews from the Australian market later in March when both are on sale.
But it’s hard to believe the Canon 5D MKIII would be superior to any dramatic level over the Nikon D800. These are pro level cameras and both have an extremely high level of construction and the R&D from the world leaders in Cameras.
My choice. Save your cash for a Canon 1DX for a cool 9 grand.
Love.
SeanRay :)
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