Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Professional speed and reliability for sports photography

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 19
Price 10
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 1982B002

Key Features

SENSOR 10.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR Dual DIGIC III image processors for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 45-point AF system with 19 cross-type sensors
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None (relies on lens-based IS)
BURST RATE 10 frames per second with up to 110 JPEG buffer
VIEWFINDER Fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 230,000 dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Video out, PC terminal, Ethernet port
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: CompactFlash (Type I/II) and SD/SDHC
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with extensive dust and moisture sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 2200 shots per charge (LP-E4)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses Mode button + Main Dial
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS-1D Mark III

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Canon EOS-1D Mark III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-H CMOS
Resolution 10.1 MP
ISO Range 100-3200 (expandable to 6400)
Autofocus 45-point TTL-AREA-SIR
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism, 100% coverage
LCD 3.0-inch, 230k dots
Memory Card CF + SD
Connectivity USB 2.0, Ethernet
Battery Life 2200 shots
Weight 1155g
Dimensions 156 x 157 x 80 mm