Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

The ultimate full-frame professional studio powerhouse

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2045B002

Key Features

SENSOR 21.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR Dual DIGIC III image processors for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 45-point area AF system with 19 high-precision cross-type points
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated TTL-secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None (relies on lens-based IS)
BURST RATE 5 frames per second with a 56 JPEG buffer
VIEWFINDER Fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 230,000 dots, fixed position
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Video Out, PC terminal, N3 remote terminal
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: CompactFlash (Type I/II) and SD/SDHC
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with extensive dust and moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 1800 shots per charge (LP-E4)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS-1Ds 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 Via main/quick control dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via main/quick control 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 ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

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Canon EOS-1Ds 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.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 21.1 MP
ISO Range 100-1600 (expandable to 50-3200)
Autofocus 45-point TTL-AREA-SIR
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical Pentaprism
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed
Memory Card CF + SD
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 1800 shots
Weight 1210g
Dimensions 156 x 159.6 x 79.9 mm