Canon 5D Mark III vs 6D for travel, low light, large prints, and short video
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I'm upgrading from a Canon 50D and choosing between the Canon 5D Mark III and 6D. I'm an ambitious hobby photographer and mostly use my camera while traveling for portraits and landscapes, both in daylight and at night. I also want to make large canvas prints, improve low-light image quality, and shoot short videos.
The 6D appeals to me because of its built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, but I'm not sure how much I would actually use those features. Price is not a deciding factor. Given these priorities, which body is the better choice?
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If money's no object then the 5D mkIII is the better camera in almost all areas (viewfinder, resolution, autofocus, shooting speed, card slots, sync speed, weather sealing, video). Canon make a GP-E2 GPS logger and WFT-E7 wifi grip for the 5D mkIII if you need this functionality.
Reasons to go with the 6D would be mostly due to weight (of both the camera body, and accessories required for additional functionality, eg. GPS/WIFI).
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Based on the community answers, the 5D Mark III is the stronger choice if price is not a factor.
Why the 5D Mark III fits your needs better:
- Better autofocus, which is one of the biggest differences and helps with portraits, travel shooting, and general keeper rate.
- Better video features and performance.
- Stronger overall body/build and weather sealing.
- Slightly higher resolution, which can help a bit for large prints.
- Other advantages mentioned: better viewfinder, faster shooting, dual card slots, and higher sync speed.
The main reasons to choose the 6D are its lower weight and built-in GPS/Wi-Fi. If those convenience features matter a lot for travel, the 6D stays appealing. But if you're worried about regretting not getting the more capable body, the answers clearly lean toward the 5D Mark III.
Also, GPS and Wi-Fi can be added to the 5D Mark III with Canon accessories if needed.
So: for low light, short video, durability, and overall capability, choose the 5D Mark III. Choose the 6D mainly if lighter weight and built-in wireless/GPS matter more than maximum performance.
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