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EOS-1Ds Mark III

EOS-1Ds Mark III

EOS-1Ds Mark III

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  • Europe, Asia, Oceania
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Marketed November 2007
Original Price Open price

EOS-1Ds Mark III, replacing the 16.7-megapixel EOS-1Ds Mark II, is a professional digital SLR camera designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional portrait, merchandise, and landscape photographers.

Incorporating Canon’s 35 mm full-frame, 21.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, the EOS-1Ds Mark III realizes an exceptional level of image quality through its high image resolution, low noise, and rich color gradation, supporting an ISO range from 100 up to 1600.*1 The 35 mm sensor size allows users to fully utilize the angles of view offered by all Canon EF lenses,*2 allowing for unrestricted lens performance and a shooting feel on par with that of film SLR cameras.

In addition, the EOS-1Ds Mark III is equipped with the dual DIGIC III high-end image-processing system, enabling processing of even higher resolution image data at a speed approximately 4 times faster than the previous model. The technology also makes possible a continuous shooting speed of approximately 5 frames per second for up to 56 large JPEG images or up to 12 RAW images in a sequence. The model further realizes outstanding functionality by employing a high-speed, high-precision Area AF sensor of 19 cross-type points (f/2.8 or faster lenses) plus 26 assist points (f/5.6 or faster lenses), and a newly developed high-performance viewfinder that achieves 100% coverage and 0.76x magnification, the highest viewfinder magnification in its class.*3

The EOS-1Ds Mark III caters to the needs of pro users by offering outstanding resilience, boasting a shutter capable of withstanding 300,000 cycles. The combination of dust- and water-resistant EF lenses and accessories and Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, a complete dust reduction system, enables the camera to deliver unfailing performance under even the most grueling conditions.

Expanding upon the highly acclaimed functions of the EOS-1D Mark III launched in May 2007, the EOS-1Ds Mark III also incorporates such high-end features as a refined user interface featuring two Live View modes, which offer enhanced performance for studio photographers, and a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, as well as a variety of system accessories to provide for a wide range of professional photography needs. The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III will be available in Japan from late November at an open price. Canon has set initial production at 2,500 units per month.

*1 Recommended index for ISO sensitivity. ISO sensitivity can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200.
*2 Excluding EF-S-series lenses.
*3 Among 35 mm full-frame AF SLR cameras with 100% coverage, as of August 6, 2007.

Type
Type Digital AF/AE SLR
Recording media Type I or II CF card, SD/SDHC memory card

* CF cards, and Microdrive cards with a 2GB or larger capacity can be used
* High-speed data writing enabled with UDMA CF cards
* With Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A attached, recording possible with USB external media

Image sensor size Approx. 36 x 24 mm
Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) (The effective lens focal length is the same as indicated on the lens)
Lens mount Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels Approx. 21.10 megapixels
Total pixels Approx. 21.90 megapixels
Aspect ratio 3:2
Color filter system RGB primary color filters
Low-pass filter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Recording System
Recording format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type JPEG, RAW (14bit, Canon original)
RAW+ JPEG simultaneous recording Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
File size (1) L (Large) : Approx. 6.4 MB (5616 x 3744 pixels)
(2) M1 (Medium1) :Approx. 5.2 MB (4992 x 3328 pixels)
(3) M2 (Medium2) : Approx. 3.9 MB (4080 x 2720 pixels)
(4) S (Small) : Approx. 2.2 MB (2784 x 1856 pixels)
(5) RAW : Approx. 25.0 MB (5616 x 3744 pixels)
(6) sRAW : Approx. 14.5 MB (2784 x 1856 pixels)

* JPEG quality: 8, ISO 100, Picture Style: Standard
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, JPEG quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

Folder setting Folder creation/selection enabled
File numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 – 3
Recording methods (1) Standard
(2) Auto switch media (recording media switched automatically)
(3) Rec. separately (specified image size for each recording media)
(4) Rec. to multiple (same image recorded to all recording media)
Image copy Image copying between recording media enabled (Images with checkmarks or all images in folder or card)
Backup With WFT-E2/E2A attached, all images and folders in the CF card and SD card can be backed up to USB external media
White Balance
Settings Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom (total 5 settings), color temperature setting, personal white balance (total 5 settings)
Auto white balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color temperature compensation White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments

* Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible

Color temperature information transmission Provided
Viewfinder
Type Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage Approx. 100 percent vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels
Magnification Approx. 0.76 x (-1m-1 with 50 mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint Approx. 20 mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in dioptric adjustment -3.0 – +1.0 m-1 (diopter)
Focusing screen Interchangeable (11 types, sold separately), Standard focusing screen: Ec-C IV
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (transmission:reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF1200mm f/5.6L USM or shorter lens)
Viewfinder information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), metering and exposure information (metering mode, spot metering circle, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG/RAW recording, maximum burst, number of shots remaining, battery check, recording media information
Depth-of-field preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Eyepiece shutter Built-in
Autofocus
Type TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF points 19 AF points (cross-type) and 26 Assist AF points (total 45 points)
Metering range EV -1 – 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Focusing modes One-Shot AF (ONE SHOT), AI Servo AF (AI SERVO), Manual focusing (MF)
AF point selection Automatic selection (45 points), manual selection (19 points, 9 inner points, 9 outer points)
Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel
AF-assist beam Emitted by the dedicated external Speedlite
Exposure Control
Metering modes 63-zone TTL full aperture metering
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering
  • Center spot metering (approx. 2.4% of 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/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash, flash metered manual
ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index) 100 – 1600 (1/3- or 1-stop increments), expandable to ISO 50 (L) and 3200 (H)
Exposure compensation Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Shutter release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay
Remote Control Remote control with N3 type terminal
External Speedlite
Compatible flash EX-series Speedlites
Flash exposure compensation ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock Provided
External flash settings Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
PC terminal Provided
Zooming to match
lens focal length
Provided
Drive System
Drive modes Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, Self-timer (10 sec. and 2 sec), and Silent single shooting
Continuous shooting speed (Approx.) High-speed continuous: Max. 5 shots/sec.
Low-speed continuous: Max. 3 shots/sec.
Max. burst JPEG (Large): Approx. 56, RAW: Approx. 12, RAW+JPEG (Large): Approx. 10

* Based on Canon’s testing conditions with a 2GB CF card for high-speed continuous shooting with JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style.
* Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom Functions, etc.

LCD monitor
Type TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Screen monitor size 3.0 in.
Dots Approx. 230,000
Coverage Approx. 100%
Brightness Control 7 levels provided
Interface languages 18
Image Playback
Display format Single image, single image + image size, shooting info, histogram, 4-image or 9-image index, magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x – 10x), rotated image, jump (by 1/10/100 images, 1 screen, shooting date, or folder)
Highlight alert Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Image Protection and Erase
Protect Erase protection of one image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be applied or canceled at one time
Erase One image, all images with checkmarks in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be erased (except protected images) at one time
Direct Printing
Compatible printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS-1Ds Mark III
Power Source
Battery Battery Pack LP-E4 (Quantity 1)

* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4

Battery life At 23°C / 73°F: Approx. 1800 shots
At 0°C / 32°F: Approx. 1400 shots

* With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E4
* Without Live View shooting
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards

Battery check Automatic (Displayed in 6 levels)

* Detailed battery information provided

Power saving Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min.
Date/Time battery One CR2025 lithium battery
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 156 x 159.6 x 79.9 mm / 6.1 x 6.3 x 3.1 in.
Weight (Approx.) 1210 g / 42.7 oz. (Body only)
Operating Environment
Working temperature range 0°C – 45°C / 32°F – 113°F
Working humidity 85% or less

Note:* All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
The camera’s specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.