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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

21.1 megapixels

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Best Price: £4,699.00

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  • Expert Score (17)
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  • Design (7)
    7.8 7.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (63)
    6.2 6.2 from 63 reviewers
  • Ease of use (65)
    7.2 7.2 from 65 reviewers
  • Picture quality (67)
    7.3 7.3 from 67 reviewers
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The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Digital Camera from Canon Europe redefines SLR photography performance, with 21 megapixels, EF lens compatibility, 5fps and a 3’ LCD.

  • 21 MP full frame CMOS
  • 14-bit A/D processing
  • 5 fps, max. burst of 56 JPEGs
  • Dual "DIGIC III" processors
  • High precision wide area AF
  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System
  • ISO 100-1600 range (L:50 H:3200)
  • 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
  • EF lens compatibility

Manufacturer's Specs

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
  • Sensor Cleaning
    EOS integrated cleaning system
  • Colour Filter Type
    Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

  • Type
    2 x DIGIC III

LENS

  • Lens Mount
    EF (excludes EF-S lenses)
  • Focal Length
    Equivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III has 21 Megapixels and is capable of shooting one picture every 5 seconds, when doing so the two DIGIC III image processors are feed 185 MB/sec.

It has an integrated cleaning system and is designed to minimize interior dust. It has an auto focus system including 19 cross type sensors and 26 focus assist points.

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III has 21 Megapixels and is capable of shooting one picture every 5 seconds, when doing so the two DIGIC III image processors are feed 185 MB/sec.

It has an integrated cleaning system and is designed to minimize interior dust. It has an auto focus system including 19 cross type sensors and 26 focus assist points.

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Pros & Cons

  • great zoom, built like a tank, high resolution, solid build, speed of af
  • no hdmi output, needs good glass, fps speed, low res lcd, manual focus live view
  1. Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

    Reviewer: CNET
    07 March 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    The Canon 1Ds Mark III isn't for everyone. You really have to have a need for a lot of pixels to warrant buying one instead of the 1D Mark III, which offers very similar image quality, an extra stop of sensitivity and double the burst speed for thousands fewer pounds. For our style of shooting, we'd opt for the 1D Mark III and spend the savings on some primo lenses. Shooting speed (in seconds) Read more

  2. Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera Review

    Reviewer: Gadget Heaven
    29 December 2007

    EOS-1Ds Camera Accessories Compatibility with Canon’s range of EF series lenses and EX Series Speedlite flashguns makes the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III the complete professional photographic solution (the EOS-1Ds Mark III is not compatible with EF-S series lenses). Read more

  1. Not what I was expecting...

    Reviewer: Amazon
    14 March 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I have been a professional photographer since 1983 using Canon cameras (AE1, T90, EOS 1 and a Mamiya RZ 67. I Beta tested the Canon AF system with the 620 back in 1987 and on my recommendation changed the picture desk at the newspaper I was working form Nikon to Canon. Since then I have professionally used a EOS 620, 650, D30, (not 30D) 1D, 1DMk2 and my latest, the Read more

  2. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III: The EOS-1Ds Mark III: Innovative, stylish, and amazing!

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    06 February 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    This camera is truly one of my favorites. With its sleek new look and its dynamic lenses with great snapshot capabilities, it goes a long way. I also like this camera because it is easier to use than its predecessor. The functions are more organized, and easier to acess when trying to take difficult shots. This camera captures very good quality shots. Every picture is superb and very sharp . This camera makes my photographs seem better! The resolution is very high class,... Read more

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