Canon EOS-1Ds

The world's first full-frame professional DSLR

Canon EOS-1Ds
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CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 15
Durability 19
Price 10
Usability 20
Brand Canon
Model EOS-1Ds

Key Features

SENSOR 11.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (35.8 x 23.8 mm)
PROCESSOR DIGIC image processor for high-quality color reproduction
AUTOFOCUS 45-point Area AF system with 7 cross-type sensors
PHASE DETECTION TTL-SIR phase detection system
VIDEO None
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 3 frames per second for up to 10 frames
VIEWFINDER Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism, 100% coverage
DISPLAY 2.0-inch TFT color LCD, 120,000 pixels
CONNECTIVITY IEEE 1394 (FireWire), USB 1.1, NTSC/PAL video out
MEMORY CARD Single CompactFlash (CF) Type I/II slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with extensive dust/moisture sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 600 shots at 20C using Ni-MH Pack NP-E3

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS-1Ds

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses button/dial combination
+/- 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 ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not 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

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Canon EOS-1Ds 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

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 11.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-1250 (expandable to 50-1250)
Autofocus 45-point TTL-SIR
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism, 100% coverage
LCD 2.0-inch TFT
Memory Card CompactFlash Type I/II
Connectivity FireWire, USB 1.1
Battery Life 600 shots
Weight 1265g (body only)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80 mm