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Why did Canon discontinue 5ds?

Canon was, as recently as October 2019, said to be working on the 5D Mark V for a release by the end of 2020. But with a big push toward mirrorless cameras and the industry struggling with the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that the camera has now been erased from Canon’s roadmap.

What is a good shutter count for a used Canon 5D Mark III?

150,000
One of the times that knowing the shutter count on a camera is beneficial is if you are buying one on the used market….Shutter Count.

Camera ModelShutter Rating
Canon 5D Mark III150,000
Canon 5D Mark IV150,000
Canon 1DX400,000
Canon 1DX Mark II500,000

Is EF mount dead?

Since the only recently-released A-mount item being an A-mount to E-mount adapter, we can somewhat say that “Yeah, A-mount is dead.” In 2019, Canon said they’d take a year from putting resources into the EF range and spend 2019 solely focusing on the RF line. However, the EF line still had a pulse.

When did the Canon 5D Mark III come out?

The Canon 5D Mark III was released in 2008 as an update to the highly regarded 5D Mark II. Built on the success of its predecessor and featuring the most advanced autofocus system Canon has released to date from its EOS-1D X line, the Canon 5D Mark III is a rather promising upgrade to the 5D line.

Does the Canon 5D Mark III have chromatic aberration correction?

The Canon 5D Mark III is the first Canon full-frame DSLR that has Chromatic Aberration Correction feature built into the camera firmware (vignetting and distortion correction have been available previously).

Is the Canon 5D Mark III good for wildlife photography?

Faster speed means that the Canon 5D Mark III is now worth looking into as an option for sports and wildlife photography as well.

What is the difference between the 1Dx and 5D Mark III?

The 1DX and 5D Mark III basically have the same AF-system so this article should be equally valid for both cameras. However I never used a 1DX so it is possible that this camera will react a bit different than I’m describing in this article.