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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Aug. 18, 2008.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
2.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.8 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D X, 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 X
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 21 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-1Ds Mark II
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Oct. 11, 2005.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.4 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1Ds, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1Ds
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1Ds 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-1Ds Mark III
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 17 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.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 24.0 | 23.3 |
| DXO dynamic range | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1663.0 | 1480.0 |
| DXO overall score | 80.0 | 74.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
No |
General |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 18, 2008 | Oct. 11, 2005 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $1,095.00 | $0.00 |
| model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Predecessor model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS-1Ds |
| Successor model | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
Lense |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Focal length multiplier | 1� | 1� |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 257 | 257 |
Other features |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| 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 card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| 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 | 5.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Battery life | 1800 shots | 0 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 | 150 x 160 x 80mm | 156 x 158 x 80mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1385 grs | 1565 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Live view | Yes |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 4992 x 3328 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 21 | 17 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |