Canon 5D Mark III Experience

Canon 5D Mark III Experience goes beyond the manual to help you understand the features, settings, and controls of this sophisticated and highly customizable camera - plus most importantly how, when and why to use these functions and settings in your photography.

This guide, now updated for Canon 5DIII Firmware 1.2.1, will help you learn to use your 5D Mk III quickly and competently, to consistently make the types of images you desire.  Take control of your camera, the image taking process, and the photos you create.

The e-book is designed for experienced photographers coming to the 5D Mk III from previous dSLR models, as well as intermediate and enthusiast dSLR photographers who wish to take fuller advantage of the capabilities of their camera.

Canon 5D Mark III Experience focuses on still-photography with an introduction to the Movie Menus and settings.  Sections include:

-Setting Up Your 5D Mk III - Explanations of all of the Custom Function settings and Menu options, with recommended settings.
-Auto Focusing Modes and Drive Modes - Taking control of the new 61 point autofocus system will enable you to successfully capture more sharp images in still and action situations. Learn the AF Modes, AF Area Modes, and AF Configuration Presets and how and when to take advantage of them.
-Aperture (Av), Shutter (Tv), and Manual (M) Modes - How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field, freeze or express motion, or take total control over exposure settings.
-Exposure Metering Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation.
-Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance - Understanding these features for adjusting to the proper exposure in challenging lighting situations.
-HDR Shooting mode and Multiple Exposure mode - Configure and use these new features.
-The Image Taking Process - Descriptive tutorials.
-Composition - Tips and techniques, including the creative use of depth of field.
-Lenses - Canon lens notations and choosing L series lenses.
-Photography Accessories - Useful accessories for the 5D Mk III and for dSLR photography.
-Introduction to Video Settings - Explanations of the settings and options to get you started.

As readers of Canon 5D Mark III Experience have said:

Extremely Helpful Guide to the Canon 5D3 and complements Canon's own guide with better descriptions and recommendations for many features, especially for the auto-focus capabilities, custom menus, and camera buttons.  It helped me to understand the features of the camera better, know where to tweak things for my own shooting style and ultimately be able to use the camera more effectively than would have been otherwise possible.
-Barry M

Well Written, Detailed enough to answer questions that were not well covered in the manual, and full of helpful suggestions about camera setup and use. I was planning to buy one of the (other 5D Mk III) books when they came out, but I don't intend to now. This book is the only guide I need.
-Pat L.

Simplifies Without Technical Jargon - The author has the unique ability to explain in very readable, easy-to-follow directions how to operate every facet of the Canon 5D Mark III.  This is definitely worth purchasing as a companion to the Canon 5D Mark III and the camera's manual.
-Alan