Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

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.

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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

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points 19
Number of focus points 45

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 22.7
DXO dynamic range 11.7
DXO low light ISO 1078.0
DXO overall score 71.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
No
partial
Yes
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 22, 2007
Body type Large SLR
brand Canon
msrp $459.99
model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
predecessor model Canon 1D MII N

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.3�
Lens mount Canon EF
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 257

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 2
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes External
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 2200 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 1335 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 6400
Max image resolution 3888 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 18.7 mm
Sensor resolution 10
Sensor size APS-H
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder