LAKE SUCCESS, NY.: Canon, U.S.A., Inc. has announced the release of the newest generation of their EOS camera.

The EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera is a step up from the Mark II model, and comes out during the 25th anniversary of Canon’s EOS camera system.

The Mark III features a 22.3 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 61-point high density reticular Autofocus system, a DIGIC 5+ imaging processor and continuous shooting speed of 6 frames per second, as well as improved weather resistance.

Enhancements for videographers include better noise reduction, longer recording times and a built-in headphone jack for audio monitoring.

The original EOS line debuted in March of 1987 with the EOS 650 SLR and EF lenses.