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Canon EOS-1D Mark II N vs Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Aug. 22, 2005.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.2 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D Mark II, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 8 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 45 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1D Mark III, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 22, 2007. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 45 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | 19 |
| Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.3 | 22.7 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.2 | 11.7 |
| DXO low light ISO | 975.0 | 1078.0 |
| DXO overall score | 66.0 | 71.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | Yes |
Yes |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 22, 2005 | Feb. 22, 2007 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $429.99 | $459.99 |
| model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Predecessor model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N |
| Successor model | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
Lense |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.3× | 1.3� |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 257 | 257 |
Other features |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | External | External |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 9.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 2200 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm | 156 x 157 x 80mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1565 grs | 1335 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Live view | No |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Max image resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3888 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1 mm | 28.7 x 18.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 8 | 10 |
| Sensor size | APS-H | APS-H |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |