Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

The ultimate professional DSLR for speed

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 20
Durability 20
Price 10
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3829C002

Key Features

SENSOR 20.1MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor with low-pass filter
PROCESSOR DIGIC X image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 191-point AF system with 155 cross-type points
PHASE DETECTION Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 525 zones in Live View
VIDEO 5.5K RAW video and 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2
STABILIZATION In-lens stabilization support only; no IBIS
BURST RATE 16 fps OVF / 20 fps Live View; 1000+ shot buffer
VIEWFINDER Optical viewfinder with approx 100% coverage
DISPLAY 3.2-inch fixed touchscreen LCD with 2.1m dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Dual CFexpress Type B card slots
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with extensive weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx 2850 shots per charge (LP-E19)

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

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses Mode button + dial
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Controlled via main/sub dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Controlled via main/sub dials
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 ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon EOS-1D X 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 Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 20.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-102,400 (exp. 50-819,200)
Autofocus 191-point TTL secondary image-registration
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 20 fps (Live View), 16 fps (OVF)
Video 5.5K RAW, 4K UHD 60p
Stabilization Lens-based only
Viewfinder Pentaprism, 0.76x magnification
LCD 3.2-inch fixed touchscreen
Memory Card Dual CFexpress Type B
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB-C
Battery Life 2850 shots
Weight 1440g
Dimensions 158 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm