Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras
Digital SLR Camera
EOS-1Ds Mark III
EOS-1Ds Mark III
EOS-1Ds Mark III
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- Outline
- Specifications
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
(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. |
| 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 |
| 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.