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11/20/19 Update:
I returned the first Mark III. Then, they announced the firmware to "fix" the autofocus, and I decided to get the camera again. The new update gives you 2 choices for autofocus: Mode 1 (the "new" focusing update) and Mode 2 (the existing autofocus). The difference between the 2 is subtle, but Mode 1 is a little better, but not very good. Focus is soft and randomly loses the subject - even when its stationary on a tripod. I was really hoping that the update would fix the camera enough to be able to use it for vlogging and family travel movies, but it's still not capable of that. Returning it. Again.
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Avoid this camera! Video autofocus, when it works, is horrible! Even if the focus box is around the subject it’s probably not in focus. 4k is a waste of time - it over heats in about 2-3mins. The 1080/30 looks ok, but (in my opinion) 25 fps in PAL mode looks much better (...completely baffled as to why Canon would drop 24 fps from their recent cameras...). It’s like Canon released a beta version of this camera instead of the finished product. I’ve had the Mark ii for several years, it’s still a great camera, and performs significantly better than the Mark iii.
August 2019 · Electronics · verified purchase