For an expanded range of applications, the EOS 5D Mark III is compatible with Canon peripherals for wireless file transfers and GPS.
The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-‐E7A attaches easily to the EOS 5D Mark III, supports 802.11 a/b/g/n, has a built-‐in Gigabit
Ethernet connection, supports FTP mode with automatic resend, EOS utility mode and WFT server mode, and can time sync multiple
cameras on the same network. Canon’s GPS Receiver GP-‐E2
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connects via USB or Hot Shoe, is dust and water resistant, records
latitude, longitude and altitude, has a logging function and an electronic compass to record movement and even has a GPS
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time
sync function, especially helpful when a project is shot among different time zones. The 5D Mark III’s dedicated Battery Grip BG-‐E11
has buttons and a multi-‐controller and delivers seamless performance whether the camera is oriented vertically or horizontally. It
accommodates 2 LP-‐E6 batteries or an included AA battery magazine, and is very helpful in counter-‐balancing large lenses when
shooting handheld.
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EOS 5D Mark III requires a firmware upgrade to be compatible with the GPS GP-‐E2, which will be available soon.
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In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and
regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from
GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.
More Features, More Capabilities
Peripheral Illumination Correction, Chromatic Aberration Correction, and Distortion Correction
The EOS 5D Mark III features a number of corrective tools to accommodate for the particulars of the lens used. Canon’s lens
peripheral illumination correction feature corrects light falloff in the corner of the image. Chromatic aberration can be corrected at
the time of shooting with the 5D Mark III’s Chromatic Aberration Correction tool. The new Distortion Correction feature corrects
distortions such as curved lines by correcting for the characteristics of the particular lens used to take the shot so images that may
have been distorted in the captured image appear straight. The camera has correction data for a number of EF lenses preloaded, and
new lenses can be added to the camera’s database via EOS Utility. The camera can even distinguish between different lenses of the
same model using the serial number (with compatible EF lenses).
Auto Picture Style & Scene Intelligent Auto (A+)
The EOS 5D Mark III not only features a number of Canon’s Picture Style settings but also a new Picture Style Auto setting that finely
controls color tones for every composition based on information from the camera’s EOS Scene Detection System. This can be an
effective feature not only in normal scenes, where “standard” punchy contrast will be used, but also in nature and outdoor scenes,
where the blues and greens will look more vivid without the need to switch the camera’s Picture Style to Landscape.
In-‐Camera RAW Processing & JPEG Resize
