And who better to tell us what the most popular camera of the last 19 years is than LensRentals, a company whose business is renting cameras, lenses, and other photography-related accessories?
To me, it is not a big surprise to see the Canon 5D Mark III in the first place. The Canon 5D Mark III struck a perfect balance between performance, image quality, durability, and features — making it a favorite for nearly a decade. Even after newer models like the 5D Mark IV and mirrorless EOS R-series came out, many photographers continued to trust it as a reliable, high-quality camera.
Not long ago, I traded my Canon R7 for a Canon R6 and a Canon 5D Mark III as a backup camera. Both cameras made it onto this list.