I don't know that you can compare the $2K BM 2.5K cinema camera to the 5d3 especially if the 5d3 can do continuous 14-bit raw at 1080p (and maybe even higher res one day). That said, I am going to be buying the BM now because for 2K you get a 5" LCD (even though I have an 8" monitor), SSD drive recording price wise are cheaper that equivalent sized flash cards, DNxHD/ProRes recording as well as 12-bit RAW, and the Davinci Resolve 9 (but free upgrade to 10), for $1500 or so less. The 5d3 raw footage is really good though, and with a much larger sensor maybe they'll even get it up to 2.5K or higher resolution with continuous recording one day. But for the price and what you get, the BM is a great deal. In favor of the 5d3 is you also have one of the best stills camera on the market, so it's tough to compare, but if you want just great raw and not so compressed video, the BM is a great deal!