EOS-1D Mark III
The EOS-1D Mark III is an action and social documentary photographer’s dream. With a 10-megapixel resolution, the files are big enough for most users and the 10 frames-per-second shooting speed makes capturing the decisive moment just that little bit easier.
The Dual DIGIC III processor handles the data quickly enough to allow 110 frames to be captured in a single burst when set to Large JPEG settings. At 10 frames-per-second, that’s an entire 100m race from start to finish.
Combining the ability to shoot up to ISO 6400 and the re-designed autofocus system, the camera is eminently suitable for shooting in low-light and fast action situations. The addition of the Live View mode also makes the 1D Mark III ideal for use in the studio, where critical focus can be checked on the rear LCD screen before the image is taken. Used with the WFT-E2, Live View mode can be streamed back to your computer wirelessly in real-time allowing you to see what the camera sees remotely, so you can trigger the camera at the appropriate moment directly from your computer. The integrated sensor cleaning system to reduce, repel and remove dust in your images will save you time cloning out dust spots later making your workflow smoother and faster.
As with all previous EOS-1 series cameras, this camera is built tough. The body is made of a strong but lightweight magnesium alloy and all apertures are sealed with dust and water proof gaskets. The shutter is rated to 300,000 cycles making it the most durable of any EOS camera.
The redesigned battery is another breakthrough. It is not only smaller and lighter, but also more powerful allowing you to continue shooting for longer before the battery needs replacing.
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Camera Specification
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
|---|---|
| Type | 28.1 x 18.7 mm CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 10.1M |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 10.7M |
| 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 | 1.3x 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. 13.5% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 3.8% viewfinder at center) AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 3.8% 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 | 100-3200 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 6400 (selected with C.Fn I -03) ISO 200-3200 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 | 1/300sec (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.10fps. (speed maintained for up to 110 images (JPEG), 30 images (RAW))¹ |
| RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION | |
|---|---|
| Image Size | (L)3888x2592, (M1)3456x2304, (M2)2816x1880, (S)1936x1288, (RAW)3888x2592, (sRAW)1936x1288 |
| 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 156 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 |
| 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 |
| MEMORY CARD | |
|---|---|
| Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible)¹, SDHC¹, SD memory (up to 2GB), External Media (with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 only). |
| 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 Shooting) * Requires OS X 10.4.7 on an Intel Mac |
| Drivers | PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000 / XP) |
| 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. 2200 (at 23C)¹ Approx. 1700 (at 0C) |
| Batter Check | Automatic |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins. |
| AC Power Supply | Power adapter ACK-E4 |
| 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 156.6 x 79.9mm |
| Weight (body only) | Approx. 1155g (battery weight 180g) |