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Canon EOS-1D Mark III (Body Only) 10.1-megapixel Digital SLR

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What's in the box

EOS 1D MKIII Body
LP-E4 Li-ion Battery
LC-E4 Battery Charger
ACK-E4 AC Adapter
CR2025 Lithium Battery
IFC-200U USB Cable
VC-100 Video Cable
EOS Digital Solutions CD-ROM
Instruction Manual on CD-ROM
1-Year Canon U.S.A. Limited Warranty

The Fastest, Most Powerful Digital SLR in the World

Canon EOS-1D Mark III (Body Only)

10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
Shoot up to 10fps; burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG images
High-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF points
Dual DIGIC III Image Processors provides fast, accurate image processing
Large 3.0-inch LCD display

Manufacturer's Description

More Pixels, Cleaner
Entirely new 10.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS Sensor (APS-H size, 1.3x lens conversion factor), featuring the EOS Integrated Cleaning System

The EOS-1D Mark III features an all-new Canon 10.1 megapixel APS-H size CMOS sensor with an expanded sensitivity range of ISO 50-6400. 14-bit A/D conversion means fine gradation and a significant drop in digital and shadow noise. With its generous 28.1 x 18.7mm image size, the sensor captures every nuance of your scene from highlight to shadow. Extensive noise reduction ensures an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio. Framing is natural because the sensor's 3:2 aspect ratio is the same as in 35mm cameras, and the sensor's large size realizes an effective angle of view that's just 1.3 times the focal length indicated on Canon EF lenses.

10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor

Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
To combat against stray dust that enters the camera and adheres to the image sensor during a lens change, the 1D Mark III features a Canon-designed Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit. The IR-cut filter cleans itself automatically with ultrasonic vibrations, removing dust from the sensor assembly.

Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit

Dust Delete Data Detection
Dust that has been missed by the Integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit can also be erased with software included in Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Version 3.0. The 1D Mark III`s imaging sensor is able to single out the dust particles on its surface, then plots out their location coordinates within the image. This data is transmitted along with the image, whether JPEG or RAW, and can be either manually or automatically erased in Canon`s DPP version 3.0. This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing or archiving.

Dust Delete Data Detection

The Speed to Capture Anything
World's fastest digital SLR: shooting up to 10 fps, with a burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG images or 30 RAW images

With a maximum continuous shooting speed of approximately 10 frames per second, for up to 110 shots, the EOS-1D Mark III is the world's fastest digital SLR. Bursts are first recorded to the camera`s internal memory to ensure maximum speed and then transferred to memory cards for storage. The number of shots remaining during a burst is displayed on the right side of the viewfinder.

Photographers can expect an exceptional degree of performance and reliability exceeding any film camera they've ever used. Speedy shooting is achieved with an entirely new, lightning-fast 45-point AF system, sophisticated tracking and predictive AF technology combined with precise, instant metering, no matter the setting.

Perfect Focus in An Instant
All new high-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF points and 26 additional assist points; superior low-light performance and faster operation

The EOS-1D Mark III raises the bar for AF performance. It uses an extraordinary 45-point high-density area AF system that provides not only the industry's largest continuous AF coverage area, but also the greatest range of control over focusing point selection. The focusing point can be selected automatically by the camera (based on high-speed microcomputer analysis of image content), or users can manually select any of 19 high precision, cross-type AF points which can be complemented by 26 additional Assist Points for pin sharp accuracy, instantaneously.

A processing unit devoted solely to focusing the 1D Mark III uses advanced algorithms that ensure the fastest, most accurate AF performance under the widest variety of conditions, with processing up to 3x faster and a full stop darker than on the EOS-1D Mark II N. The One-Shot AF mode is ideal for more static subjects. The camera rapidly selects the optimum focusing point and the subject is instantly brought into focus even if it is off-center. The AI Servo AF mode is excellent for moving subjects. Aided by a highly intelligent predictive focusing algorithm, it precisely tracks subject movement, even at speeds of up to 10 fps. Even with erratic or rapid subject movement, the photographer can shoot continuously, concentrating solely on image composition.

New Custom Functions aid the photographer in choosing from default focusing points, as well as changing the size of a manually-selected AF point, making this not only the fastest, but also the most customizable AF system on the planet.

Stronger, Lighter and More Powerful
New lighter body with enhanced weather resistance and outstanding reliability: featuring a shutter that's durability-tested to 300,000 exposures

In response to requests from professional users, the new EOS-1D Mark III is more rugged, yet lighter than its predecessor. Able to withstand shooting in the roughest conditions, the 1D Mark III is clad in a magnesium alloy shell, chassis and top panel, providing impressive strength without excessive weight. All of the 1D Mark III controls and external cover seams are sealed from water and dust. Even the perimeter of the 1D Mark III`s hot-shoe is ribbed for water resistance, enabling flash photography with Canon`s new Speedlite 580EX II.

Other new features include an improved shutter, durability-tested to 300,000 exposures, powerful new metering, a new control interface that mirrors the design of other popular EOS Digital SLR cameras and a 100% coverage viewfinder with a larger pentaprism for higher magnification, plus a number of optional focusing screens.

Canon is also introducing a new, lightweight lithium-ion battery system that provides feedback on the LCD monitor, including number of shots taken on a charge, percentage of battery power remaining and whether the battery should be reconditioned with the charger. With the new battery installed, the EOS-1D Mark III body is about 1/2 pound (approx. 225g) lighter than the EOS-1D Mark II N body.

Powerful, Speedy In-Camera Processing, Times Two
Dual DIGIC III Image Processors work with new CMOS sensors to produce superb image quality; new Highlight Tone Priority option adds control of bright highlights

Dual DIGIC III Image Processor
Developed to maximize performance between the capture and recording stages of digital photography, the EOS-1D Mark III`s Dual DIGIC III chips give the camera two of Canon`s newest processing units, working in parallel, to dramatically enhance image quality and deliver the speed and power needed to combine 10 million pixels and 10 frames per second. The latest-generation DIGIC III Image Processor works in concert with Canon`s new CMOS sensors to achieve even higher levels of performance. The entire electronic system is totally re-designed, giving the camera its incredible combination of speed and image quality. Digital noise is significantly reduced in shadow areas, and color reproduction is superior.

Dual DIGIC III Image Processors

Highlight Tone Priority
By expanding the range from the correct level (18% gray) to the maximum allowable highlight level, the gradation from the grays to the highlights becomes smoother and loss in highlight detail is minimized. This vital Custom Function lets photographers get even better detail in bright highlights, even in contrasty lighting conditions. It`s beneficial for nearly any form of professional work, where a user may encounter bright highlight areas where he or she wants to preserve details. Finally, there`s no impact on the camera`s shooting speed or burst rate when Highlight Tone Priority is engaged.

Picture Style settings
With Picture Style technology and the 1D Mark III, photographers can recreate characteristics of their favorite films. Color, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings create noticeable variation in the saved image. In addition to six preset Picture Styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome), users can create three additional settings for their particular photographic style.

The Most Diverse Composing Options Available in Digital Photography
Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, featuring Live View function

The largest LCD monitor ever in an SLR with interchangeable lenses (as of February 2007), the 3.0-inch LCD monitor on the EOS-1D Mark III contains another: a Live View option, where the photographer can compose and shoot directly from the LCD monitor. Achieved via a menu setting (by raising the SLR camera's mirror) and perfect for a number of applications, the Live View function enables the photographer to zoom in and navigate the composition at 5x or 10x normal size, while enabling critical manual focus and allowing more attention to detail. Users can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for architectural photography.

3.0 LCD Monitor

In the studio or even on location, the Live View function can be used remotely, via a computer through the 1D Mark III`s USB connection.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 4 reviews)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Bright LCD (4), Comfortable controls (4), Quiet (3), Strong construction (4), Small lag time (3)

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Rock Solid Super-Camera

By DMPhoto

from Reno, NV on 11/7/2008

Pros:

Strong Construction, Great Image Quality, Comfortable Controls, Bright LCD, Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Portraits, Art, Wedding, Photojournalism

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the 1DMKIII for weddings, portraits, and personal use. This camera's best feature is its ability to make outstanding images in low light - this is critical at weddings and night-time location portrait shoots. Noise is very low at high ISO. Also, it is lightning fast at 10fps, built like a tank, and has so many custom functions it's rediculous. This is not a camera for hobbiests.

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Great camera

By jimbob

from Oklahoma boy on 9/6/2008

Pros:

Quiet, Bright LCD, Strong Construction, Comfortable Controls

Cons:

None noted todate

Best Uses:

Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Weight could be a problem for some

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What An Outstanding Camera

By The Rattler

from Arizona on 8/29/2008

Pros:

Comfortable Controls, Bright LCD, Ergonomic, Excellent Resolution, Strong Construction, Small Lag Time, Long battery life

Cons:

Lcd Hard To View Outdoors

Best Uses:

Travel, Photojournalism, Sporting events, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Ideal for wildlife and sports photography. Blazing fast shutter @ 10 frames/sec., quick AF response, and low noise at high ISO settings, make it the perfect camera. I've owned three other Canon bodies, consumer and pro models, and the MK 111 is by far the best. I could list numerous other positive features, but the bottom line is image quality, and this delivers. I've not experienced any of the issues reported with early models. Camera is superb.

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Glad to have purchased

By Thom

from St Louis, MO on 8/29/2008

Pros:

Comfortable Controls, Bright LCD, Quiet, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Professional Photography

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Was looking to purchase 5D's but was wanting to wait till the new 5D's were available. Well, got tired of waiting and needed to upgraded and purchased the MKIIId. I have not looked back and appreciate the quality and performance of this camera

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General Features

AC Adapter

ACK-E4

Compatible Battery

LP-E4

Continuous Advance (fps)

Depth of Field Preview

Yes

Digital SLR

Body Only

Exposure Modes

Shutter-Priority AE, Program AE, Exposure Compensation, Auto, Aperture-Priority AE

Focus Modes

Predictive Focus, Manual, Auto, AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator

Image Format

RAW, JPEG

Lens Mount

Canon EF

Metering

Multi-Point AF

Still Image Resolution (Max.)

3888 x 2592

White Balance

Tungsten Bulb, Shade, Fluorescent, Daylight, Custom, Cloudy, Automatic

Battery Charger

LC-E4

Effective Megapixel Count

10.1

LCD Display Size (Inches)

Removable Memory Type

Secure Digital, SDHC, Compact Flash (type II), Compact Flash (type I)

Self Timer

2 Seconds, 10 Seconds

Sensitivity

ISO 100-3200

Shutter Speed

30 - 1/8000

Inputs / Outputs

Analog Audio / Video (Mini)

Side Output

USB Port

USB 2.0 High Speed, Mini-B

Video Output

PAL, NTSC

Built-Ins

Microphone

Built-in

Dimensions

Weight (Pounds)

2.5

Depth (Inches)

3.1

Height (Inches)

6.2

Width (Inches)

6.1

Detailed Specifications:
Type
Type Digital AF/AE SLR
Recording Medium CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC Memory Card (1 slot each), and/or External media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Canon WFT-E2A transmitter)
Image Format 1.11 x 0.74 in./28.1 x 18.7mm (APS-H size sensor)
Compatible Lenses Canon EF, TS-E, and MP-E lenses (except EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount Canon EF mount
Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor* 1.3x

Image Sensor
Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor
Pixels Approx. 10.10 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 10.70 megapixels
Aspect Ratio 3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor

Recording System
Recording Format DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on two memory cards, and onto compatible external USB hard drives (via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2A)
Image Format JPEG, RAW (Canon .CR2)
File Size (1) JPEG/Large: Approx. 10.1MB (3,888 x 2,592), (2) JPEG/Medium 1: Approx. 8.0MB (3,456 x 2,304), (3) JPEG/Medium 2: Approx. 5.3MB (2,816 x 1,880), (4) JPEG/Small: Approx. 2.5MB (1,936 x 1,288), (5) RAW: Approx. 10.1MB (3,888 x 2,592), (6) sRAW: Approx. 2.5MB (1,936 x 1,288)
Folders Can be manually created by user, and freely selected for subsequent images.
File Numbering (1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically)
Color Space Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini-B port. NTSC/PAL for video output

White Balance
Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, five Custom WB settings (1-5), user-set Color Temperature (2,500~10,000K), five Personal White Balance PC-1 to PC-5 (Total 10 WB types)
Auto White Balance Auto white balance, taken from imaging sensor
Color Temperature Compensation White balance bracketing: Three consecutive images, Up to +/- 3 levels in 1-stop increments White balance correction: blue/amber bias and/or magenta/green bias +/- 9 levels; manually set by user, When blue/amber bias and magenta/green bias set with White balance correction, white balance bracketing cannot be set together during white balance correction

Viewfinder
Type Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism
Coverage Approx. 100% horizontally and vertically
Magnification 0.76x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint Approx. 20mm
Dioptric Adjustment Correction -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63)
Viewfinder Information AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (metering mode, spot metering area, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure compensation, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure level), Image (JPEG recording, RAW recording, shots remaining, white balance correction, memory card information), Battery check
Depth-of-Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View mode
Eyepiece Shutter Built-in

Autofocus
Type TTL-AREA-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points 19 cross-type AF points (plus 26 Assist AF points)
AF Working Range EV -1 ~18 (ISO 100 at 73 degreesF/23 degreesC)
Focusing Modes Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF), Manual Focus (MF)
AF Point Selection Automatic selection; Manual AF point selection: 19 AF points, Inner 9 AF points (C.Fn III-9-1), Outer 9 AF points (C.Fn III-9-2)
Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and on LCD panel
AF-assist Beam None. Emitted by EX-series Speedlite or optional ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter

Exposure Control
Metering Modes 63-zone TTL full aperture metering, (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points), (2) Partial metering (approx. 13.5% of screen, at center), (3) Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of screen), Center spot metering, AF point-linked spot metering, Multi-spot metering (max. 8 spot metering entries), (4) Centerweighted average metering
Metering Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100 at 73 degreesF/23 degreesC with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems Program AE (shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, E-TTL II program AE (Evaluative flash metering, Averaged flash metering), Manual
ISO Speed Range Equivalent to ISO 100-3200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 6400 (via C.Fn I-3)*
Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation (user-set): +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments. Auto Bracketing (AEB): 3 shots, up to +/- 3 stops, in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments, in all exposure modes. Can be changed via C.Fn I-6 to 2, 5, or 7 shots. Bracketing order can be changed via C.Fn I-5.
AE Lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved, Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes

Shutter
Type Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/300 sec. (with EOS Speedlites; 1/250 maximum with other shoe-mount flashes, and up to 1/60 with studio strobes)
Shutter Release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay
Remote Control Canon N3 type terminal

External Speedlite
EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites E-TTL II autoflash with all EX Series Speedlites
PC Terminal Provided; accepts third-party flash units with sync line voltages up to 250V maximum

Drive System
Drive Modes Single, silent, high-speed continuous (approx. 10 fps), low-speed continuous (approx. 3 fps), 10- or 2-sec. self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed Approx. 10 fps (at a shutter speed of 1/500 sec. or faster in all recording modes); fastest speed can be lowered if desired via C.Fn III-15
Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting JPEG: approx. 110 frames (Large/Fine, at standard level 8 compression setting), RAW: approx. 30 frames, RAW+JPEG: approx. 22 frames (Large/Fine)

LCD Monitor
Type TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Screen Monitor size 3.0 in.
Pixels Approx. 230,000 pixels
Coverage Approx. 100%
Brightness Control 7 levels provided

Playback
Image Display Format Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, Auto rotate, Rotate, Live view: view image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-16-1
Highlight Alert In the single image display and (INFO) display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink

Image Protection and Erase
Protection Single image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection
Erase Single image, all images in a folder, all images in the memory card or check-marked images can be erased or unprotected.
Direct Printing from the Camera Possible with compatible PictBridge-enabled printers
Compatible Printers CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers (via USB Interface Cable IFC-200U, included with camera kit)
Settings Print quantity, style (image, paper size, paper type, printing effects, layout, date, file number), trimming

Menus
Menu Categories (1) Shooting (2) Playback (3) Setup, (4) Custom function/My Menu
LCD Monitor Language 18 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

Power Source
Battery One dedicated lithium-ion battery LP-E4, AC power can be supplied via the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4
Number of Shots At 68 degreesF/20 degreesC: Approx. 0000, At 32 degreesF/0 degreesC: Approx. 000, The above figures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E4 is used
Battery Check Automatic
Power Saving Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
Back-up Battery One CR2025 lithium battery

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in./156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm
Weight 40.7 oz./1,155g

Operating Environment
Operating Temperature Range 32-113 degreesF/0-45 degreesC
Operating Humidity Range 85% or less