These are the same Canon 5D Mark III image samples as the ones presented on Canon.jp. I am providing these images here just in case Canon websites go down due to too many requests, while serving millions of visitors today and the next few days. All EXIF data is attached to the original images, additional data is provided below.

Please keep in mind that the below images are taken in JPEG format, straight out of the camera. No other editing has been done, including sharpening!

Link to download the image | Shutter Speed: 8 sec, Aperture: f/2.8, ISO: 800, Lens: EF35mm f/1.4L USM

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Canon 5D Mark III has been officially announced by Canon. See the previous coverage articles – Canon 5D Mark III vs Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D800 vs Canon 5D Mark III. Pre-order links to B&H and Adorama have already been posted on the bottom of the page.

Here is the full press release:
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Canon is releasing the much anticipated Canon 5D Mark III on March 2nd, a major update to the existing Canon 5D Mark II camera that was released back in 2008. The 5D Mark III is a very interesting and appealing update, because Canon decided to keep the resolution of the camera about the same – 22.3 MP sensor, versus the 21.1 MP sensor on the 5D Mark II. This is a very different move compared to what Nikon did with its D800, which boasts a crazy high resolution of 36.3 MP, versus 12.1 MP on its previous generation Nikon D700. It almost seems like Canon and Nikon are reversing their roles, because Canon has always been pushing for a higher megapixel count, while Nikon has been focusing on better image quality, better autofocus and other important features. The Canon 5D Mark III specifications are indeed very impressive – seems like Canon is finally listening to its large customer base. The AF system went through a complete rework and the camera now has 61 focus points, up to 41 of which are cross-type. The previous 9 focus points and 1 cross-type on the 5D Mark II sound like a joke in comparison. The Nikon D4 and D800 have 51 focus points total, 15 of which are cross-type. So Canon is way ahead in terms of AF specifications (that’s assuming that Canon finally addressed its AF problems). The continuous shooting speed has also increased to 6 fps (compared to 5D Mark II’s 3.9 fps and Nikon D800′s 4 fps) and the viewfinder coverage is now 100%, compared to 98% on the 5D Mark II. There are many other new features to talk about – see the detailed specifications below.

Here is a summary of the Canon 5D Mark III specifications:

1. Sensor: 22.3 MP full frame sensor
2. Sensor Size: 36 x 24mm
3. Native ISO Sensitivity: 100-25,600
4. Boost Low ISO Sensitivity: 50
5. Boost High ISO Sensitivity: 51,200-102,400
6. Image Size: 5760 x 3840
7. Processor: DIGIC 5+
8. Metering System: iFCL metering with 63-zone dual-layer sensor
9. Metering Types: Centre-weighted, Spot, Evaluative, Partial
10. Dust Reduction: Yes
11. Weather Sealing/Protection: Yes
12. Body Build: Full Magnesium Alloy
13. Shutter: Up to 1/8000 and 30 sec exposure
14. Shutter Durability: 150,000 cycles
15. Storage: 1x CF slot and 1x SD slot
16. Viewfinder Type: Optical TTL
17. Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
18. Speed: 6 FPS
19. Built-in Flash: No
20. Additional Exposure Modes: Silent and low vibration
21. Autofocus System: Advanced 61-point high-density reticular AF (up to 41 cross-type points)
22. LCD Screen: 3.2 inch diagonal Clear View LCD II with 1.04 million dots
23. Movie Modes: Full 1080p HD with ISO 100-12,800, expandable to ISO 25,600
24. Movie Exposure Control: Full
25. Movie Output: AVI, H.264/MPEG-4 in MOV Format (Compressed)
26. In-Camera HDR Capability: Yes
27. Live View: Yes
28. Camera Editing: Lots of in-camera editing options with HDR capabilities
29. GPS: No
30. Battery Type: LP-E6
31. Battery Charger: LC-E6
32. USB Standard: 2.0
33. HDMI Port: Yes
34. Mic Port: Yes
35. Wireless: No built-in wireless, optional wireless accessory
36. Physical Dimensions: 152 x 116.4 x 76.4mm
37. Weight: 860g (body only)
38. Price: $3,499 MSRP

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Just wanted to let our readers know that I will be covering the Canon 5D Mark III release, similar to how I covered the Nikon D800 launch. So far I have only been covering Nikon and Sony products (more Sony camera and lens reviews on the way), but going forward, I will also be covering Canon DSLRs and lenses. I have been working on some big site-related projects lately and I will be posting some announcements later this month.

Does this Canon 5D Mark III coverage mean that I will be reviewing the upcoming Canon 5D Mark III? You betcha! While my primary focus will still remain Nikon DSLRs and lenses (hey, I am a Nikon shooter after-all!), I decided that I need to expand my scope to the competition. One of the biggest complaints that I get from many of our readers is that I only cover Nikon and it turns out that many of our readers shoot Canon. Hopefully this news will make our Canonite group happy!