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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
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- Published 10/18/2007
- Canon , Digital Camera
- Unrated
A Canon developed 21.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor and Dual DiG!C III image processors combine to deliver ultra fine image detail. With the ability to capture up to 5fps at 21.1 Megapixels with a continuous burst of up to 56 shots (JPEG) the EOS-1Ds Mark III is the premier DSLR on the market. Key new features include the EOS Integrated Cleaning System and two Live View Modes that can be used to shoot while viewing images in real time. Comprised of a strong and durable magnesium alloy body with over 70 waterproof and dust proof seals, the EOS-1Ds Mark III is the ultimate DSLR for Professionals.
Outstanding Image Quality
-21.1 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS Sensor captures even the finest details
-Dual DiG!C III Image Processors produce ultra fine detail and 14-bit A/D for fine colour gradation
-The new Picture Style button makes it even easier to customise images on camera
High Performance Operation
-Capture an amazing 5 fps with the ability to capture up to 45 shots in a single continuous burst
-45-point AF system (including 19 cross-type AF points & 26 assist AF points)
Professional Features
-EOS Integrated Cleaning System provides total protection from appearance of sensor dust in images
-Shoot on-camera or wirelessly via a computer in real time with Live View
Huge 3.0" fine detail LCD Screen to view extreme detail
Huge Range of Standard Accessories + Software
- Battery Pack LP E4
- Eyecup Eg
- Battery Charger LC-E4
- Wide Strap L6
- AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4
- USB Cable Protector
- Video Cable VC-100
- CR2025 Lithium Battery
- Interface Cable IFC-200U
- Interface Cable IFC-500U
- EOS DIGIATL Solution Disk
- Software Instruction Manual
Optional Accessories
- Over 60 EF Lenses
- Canon EX-series Speedlites
- Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
- Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
-Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg
- Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg
- Angle Finder C
- Range of Focusing Screens
- Hand Strap E1
- Wireless File transmitter WFT-E2
- Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3
- Remote Switch RS-80N3
- Wireless Control - LC-5
- Car Batter Cable CB-570
IMAGE SENSOR
Type
36 x 24 mm CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 21.1M
Total Pixels
Approx. 21.9M
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Low-Pass Filter
Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type
2 x DIGIC III
LENS
Lens Mount
EF (excludes EF-S lenses)
Focal Length
1.0x Multiplication with EF lens fitted
FOCUSING
Type
TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System / Points
19 cross-type AF points (plus 26 Assist AF points)
AF Working Range
EV -1 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO 100)
AF Modes
One Shot
AI Servo
AF Point selection
Automatic selection, Manual selection, Home position (switch to registered AF point)
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder
Predictive AF
Yes
AF Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
AF Assist Beam
Emitted by an optional dedicated Speedlite
Manual Focus
Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes
TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at centre)
(3) Spot metering:
Center spot metering (approx. 2.4% viewfinder at center)
AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder)
Multi/Spot metering (Max 8 spot metering entries)
(4) Center weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100)
AE Lock
Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes
Exposure Compensation
+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB
+/-3 EV in 1/3-stop increments. 1/2-stop increments selectable with C.Fn I - 01
ISO Speed Equivalent
100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 (selected with C.Fn I -03)
ISO 200-1600 in Highlight Tone Priority (C.Fn II -03)
SHUTTER
Type
Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Speed
30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb
Shutter Release
Soft touch electromagnetic release
WHITE BALANCE
Type
Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (5 settings), Colour Temperature Setting, Personal WB
White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
Personal White Balance
5 personal WB settings can be registered
WB Bracketing
+/-3 stops in full stop increments.
3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Method: 1. Blue/Amber 2.Magenta/Green.
COLOUR MATRIX
Type
Two types of colour space, sRGB and Adobe RGB.
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
Approx. 100%
Magnification
0.76x ¹
Eyepoint
20mm
Dioptre Correction
-3 to +1 dpt
Focusing Screen
Interchangeable (10 types). Standard Focusing Screen Ec-C IV
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF1200mm f5.6 or shorter)
Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (metering mode, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, spot metering circle, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), Flash information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG recording, RAW recording, number of remaining shots, maximum burst, memory card information, battery check icon.
Depth of Field Preview
Yes
Eyepiece Shutter
Built-in
LCD MONITOR
Monitor
3.0" TFT, approx. 230K pixels
Live View Mode with selectable grid and aspect ratio markings.
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
Adjustable to one of seven levels
FLASH
Modes
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
HotShoe / PC terminal
Yes/ Yes
X-sync
1/250sec (EX series Speedlites only)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EX series Speedlites
Flash Exposure Bracketing
Yes
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation
Yes
External Flash
E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support.
SHOOTING
Modes
Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual
Photo Effects
Monochrome (selected from the "Picture Style" menu) with options for Filters and Toning Effects.
Drive Modes
Single / Silent / Continuous L/ Continuous H
Continuous Shooting
Max. Approx.5fps. (speed maintained for up to 56 images (JPEG), 12 images (RAW)) ¹
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size
(L)5616x3744, (M1)4992x3328, (M2)4080x2720, (S)2784x1856, (RAW)5616x3744, (sRAW)2784x1856
Compression
JPEG (1-10 settings, user selectable), RAW / sRAW (Canon RAW 2nd edition)
FILE LENGTH
Still Image Format
JPEG (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Yes (separate formats to sperate cards)
Folders
Folder creation & selection is possible
File Numbering
(1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset
Processing Parameters
6 Preset 'Picture Style' modes with 3 User defined settings
Sound Files
WAVE (monaural)
DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers
Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge
Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Custom Functions
57 Custom Functions with 153 settings
Personal Functions
No
LCD Panel (EL) Illumination
Yes
Water / Dust Resistance
Yes
Sound Memo
Up to 30sec per image
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes
Histogram
Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes
Playback Zoom
1.5x - 10x
Display Formats
(1)Single image with information (inc. file size)
(2) Single image
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) Magnified view
Image Erase Protection
Erase protection of one image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be applied or cancelled at one time
Image Erase
Single image, All images (card / folder), Checkmarked images
Self Timer
Approx. 2 or 10 sec.
Menu Categories
(1) Recording menu
(2) Playback menu
(3) Set-up menu
(4) Custom Functions menu
(5) My Menu
Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish
Firmware Update
Update possible by the user.
INTERFACE
Computer
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B)
Other
Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 15-pin System Extension
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC Macintosh
Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista (excl. Starter Edition)
OS X v10.3-10.4
SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other
PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor
* Requires optional accessory
Drivers
PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000 )
Image Manipulation
Digital Photo Professional (RAW Image Processing)
POWER SOURCE
Batteries
1x Li-ion pack LP-E4, 1x CR2025 for date & settings
Battery Life
Approx. 1800 (at 23C) ¹
Approx. 1400 (at 0C)
Batter Check
Automatic
Power Saving
Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins.
AC Power Supply
Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins.
ACCESSORIES
General
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2, Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3, Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Focusing Screens Ec, Angle Finder C, Hand Strap E1
Lenses
All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses)
Flash
Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
Remote Controller / Switch
Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5
Power Supply & Battery Chargers
Battery Pack LP-E4, Battery charger LC-E4, Car Battery Cable CG-570 (use with LC-E4), Power Adapter ACK-E4
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body Materials
Magnesium Alloy
Operating Environment
0-45 °C, 85% or lower humidity
Dimensions
156.0 x 159.6 x 79.9mm
Weight (body only)
Approx. 1210g (battery weight 180g)
Magnification
¹ with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 dpt
Continuous Shooting
¹ Depending on memory card speed / capacity
Battery Life
¹ Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
Check out The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III First Hands Review by DigitalRev.com on YouTube!
Outstanding Image Quality
-21.1 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS Sensor captures even the finest details
-Dual DiG!C III Image Processors produce ultra fine detail and 14-bit A/D for fine colour gradation
-The new Picture Style button makes it even easier to customise images on camera
High Performance Operation
-Capture an amazing 5 fps with the ability to capture up to 45 shots in a single continuous burst
-45-point AF system (including 19 cross-type AF points & 26 assist AF points)
Professional Features
-EOS Integrated Cleaning System provides total protection from appearance of sensor dust in images
-Shoot on-camera or wirelessly via a computer in real time with Live View
Huge 3.0" fine detail LCD Screen to view extreme detail
Huge Range of Standard Accessories + Software
- Battery Pack LP E4
- Eyecup Eg
- Battery Charger LC-E4
- Wide Strap L6
- AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4
- USB Cable Protector
- Video Cable VC-100
- CR2025 Lithium Battery
- Interface Cable IFC-200U
- Interface Cable IFC-500U
- EOS DIGIATL Solution Disk
- Software Instruction Manual
Optional Accessories
- Over 60 EF Lenses
- Canon EX-series Speedlites
- Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
- Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
-Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg
- Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg
- Angle Finder C
- Range of Focusing Screens
- Hand Strap E1
- Wireless File transmitter WFT-E2
- Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3
- Remote Switch RS-80N3
- Wireless Control - LC-5
- Car Batter Cable CB-570
IMAGE SENSOR
Type
36 x 24 mm CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 21.1M
Total Pixels
Approx. 21.9M
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Low-Pass Filter
Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type
2 x DIGIC III
LENS
Lens Mount
EF (excludes EF-S lenses)
Focal Length
1.0x Multiplication with EF lens fitted
FOCUSING
Type
TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System / Points
19 cross-type AF points (plus 26 Assist AF points)
AF Working Range
EV -1 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO 100)
AF Modes
One Shot
AI Servo
AF Point selection
Automatic selection, Manual selection, Home position (switch to registered AF point)
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder
Predictive AF
Yes
AF Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
AF Assist Beam
Emitted by an optional dedicated Speedlite
Manual Focus
Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes
TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at centre)
(3) Spot metering:
Center spot metering (approx. 2.4% viewfinder at center)
AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder)
Multi/Spot metering (Max 8 spot metering entries)
(4) Center weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100)
AE Lock
Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes
Exposure Compensation
+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB
+/-3 EV in 1/3-stop increments. 1/2-stop increments selectable with C.Fn I - 01
ISO Speed Equivalent
100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 (selected with C.Fn I -03)
ISO 200-1600 in Highlight Tone Priority (C.Fn II -03)
SHUTTER
Type
Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Speed
30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb
Shutter Release
Soft touch electromagnetic release
WHITE BALANCE
Type
Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (5 settings), Colour Temperature Setting, Personal WB
White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
Personal White Balance
5 personal WB settings can be registered
WB Bracketing
+/-3 stops in full stop increments.
3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Method: 1. Blue/Amber 2.Magenta/Green.
COLOUR MATRIX
Type
Two types of colour space, sRGB and Adobe RGB.
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
Approx. 100%
Magnification
0.76x ¹
Eyepoint
20mm
Dioptre Correction
-3 to +1 dpt
Focusing Screen
Interchangeable (10 types). Standard Focusing Screen Ec-C IV
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF1200mm f5.6 or shorter)
Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (metering mode, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, spot metering circle, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), Flash information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG recording, RAW recording, number of remaining shots, maximum burst, memory card information, battery check icon.
Depth of Field Preview
Yes
Eyepiece Shutter
Built-in
LCD MONITOR
Monitor
3.0" TFT, approx. 230K pixels
Live View Mode with selectable grid and aspect ratio markings.
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
FLASH
Modes
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
HotShoe / PC terminal
Yes/ Yes
X-sync
1/250sec (EX series Speedlites only)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with EX series Speedlites
Flash Exposure Bracketing
Yes
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation
Yes
External Flash
E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support.
SHOOTING
Modes
Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual
Photo Effects
Monochrome (selected from the "Picture Style" menu) with options for Filters and Toning Effects.
Drive Modes
Single / Silent / Continuous L/ Continuous H
Continuous Shooting
Max. Approx.5fps. (speed maintained for up to 56 images (JPEG), 12 images (RAW)) ¹
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size
(L)5616x3744, (M1)4992x3328, (M2)4080x2720, (S)2784x1856, (RAW)5616x3744, (sRAW)2784x1856
Compression
JPEG (1-10 settings, user selectable), RAW / sRAW (Canon RAW 2nd edition)
FILE LENGTH
Still Image Format
JPEG (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Yes (separate formats to sperate cards)
Folders
Folder creation & selection is possible
File Numbering
(1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset
Processing Parameters
6 Preset 'Picture Style' modes with 3 User defined settings
Sound Files
WAVE (monaural)
DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers
Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge
Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Custom Functions
57 Custom Functions with 153 settings
Personal Functions
No
LCD Panel (EL) Illumination
Yes
Water / Dust Resistance
Yes
Sound Memo
Up to 30sec per image
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes
Histogram
Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes
Playback Zoom
1.5x - 10x
Display Formats
(1)Single image with information (inc. file size)
(2) Single image
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) Magnified view
Image Erase Protection
Erase protection of one image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be applied or cancelled at one time
Image Erase
Single image, All images (card / folder), Checkmarked images
Self Timer
Approx. 2 or 10 sec.
Menu Categories
(1) Recording menu
(2) Playback menu
(3) Set-up menu
(4) Custom Functions menu
(5) My Menu
Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish
Firmware Update
Update possible by the user.
INTERFACE
Computer
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B)
Other
Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 15-pin System Extension
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC Macintosh
Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista (excl. Starter Edition)
OS X v10.3-10.4
SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other
PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor
* Requires optional accessory
Drivers
PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000 )
Image Manipulation
Digital Photo Professional (RAW Image Processing)
POWER SOURCE
Batteries
1x Li-ion pack LP-E4, 1x CR2025 for date & settings
Battery Life
Approx. 1800 (at 23C) ¹
Approx. 1400 (at 0C)
Batter Check
Automatic
Power Saving
Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins.
AC Power Supply
Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins.
ACCESSORIES
General
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2, Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3, Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Focusing Screens Ec, Angle Finder C, Hand Strap E1
Lenses
All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses)
Flash
Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
Remote Controller / Switch
Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5
Power Supply & Battery Chargers
Battery Pack LP-E4, Battery charger LC-E4, Car Battery Cable CG-570 (use with LC-E4), Power Adapter ACK-E4
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body Materials
Magnesium Alloy
Operating Environment
0-45 °C, 85% or lower humidity
Dimensions
156.0 x 159.6 x 79.9mm
Weight (body only)
Approx. 1210g (battery weight 180g)
Magnification
¹ with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 dpt
Continuous Shooting
¹ Depending on memory card speed / capacity
Battery Life
¹ Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
Check out The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III First Hands Review by DigitalRev.com on YouTube!
