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Canon 1Ds Mark III : Specifications and Opinions

Canon 1Ds Mark III

The Canon 1Ds Mark III is a reflex camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 21.0 megapixels manufactured from 2007 to 2011 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 3200 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 5 FPS x 12 RAW / 56 JPEG. The average price was 7200 €;

84 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	21.0 megapixel (pixel pitch 6.41 μm)
ISO sensitivities	50 - 3200
File formats	RAW, sRAW, JPEG
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/2 steps
Exp. modes	P, S, A, M
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Canon EF (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	19
Continuos shooting	5 FPS x 12 RAW / 56 JPEG
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	Yes, Mirrok Lock Up
Video mode	No
WiFi	No
GPS	No
USB Charging	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	No
LCD	3.0", 320 x 240 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 100%, 0.76x
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC
Storage, Slot 2	CF
Battery	Canon LP-E19, 29.16 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1385 g
Dimensions	150 x 160 x 80 mm
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Miroslav Hajny

sent on November 29, 2015

Pros: Famous image quality

Cons: He needs a high quality tripod

Opinion: I owned a canon 5 d, canon 5 d mark II, canon 6 d, tested the canon 5Dmark III. A friend of mine borrow the canon 1Ds mark III. I was very surprised at how old technology, Canon has the perfect image. Beautiful pastel colors, 3D effect. It is a landscape masterpiece from Canon. For the best picture quality I had to edit heavy surveyor tripod. For me, the 1Ds mark III is a matter of hearts.

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Makar79

sent on November 21, 2023

Pros: Ergonomics, Low ISO files still "current", Autofocus precision

Cons: Limited ISOs that can be felt today, depending on the areas of use

Opinion: When I decided to add the Canon to the Nikon kit, I invested in lenses, buying a 6D as a body, which has never satisfied me in terms of body, also because of the merciless comparison with the D700. By pure chance, right on RCE, I had the chance to find a semi-new one, only 7k shots, at a favorable price since it had been out of production for a while and just went beyond the 10 year warranty of availability of the components. I bought it even if with some initial doubts, but being lucky enough to have 24-35-50-85 in the kit, honestly after a while I realized which thoroughbred I had in my hands. Undoubtedly, after 800 iso the sensor begins to struggle but as many have remarked, the grain remains rather pleasant, but up to 800 it is a spectacular machine, it has a precise light meter, a detailed and excellent file in post, nice viewfinder, ergonomics spot on even for someone like me who used more Nikon, in short, I am satisfied with the purchase. In addition, despite being a studio camera, the 50 and 85 L have consistently increased the percentage of photos in focus compared to the use with the 6D. Carefully evaluate the purchase though, unless it is new / amateur, consider that this was a machine for more than 7k euros, if you break a component, the costs would be proportionate, always assuming that you find the materials But if you go back... I would buy it again

Franco Pastorino

sent on September 24, 2022

Pros: Frighteningly beautiful file in the field of portraiture (but also in the field of that thatchitipare", despite being an old woman, grain already visible at 200ISO, analog rendering, series 1

Cons: 100-1600 ISO or 50-3200. (but are we sure it's a con?) non-UDMA CF slots

Opinion: When it came out for me it was unapproachable, 7k€ for a camera were not within my reach, although I did it for work I was satisfied with my little sister APS-H. I have always wanted it with all its strengths and weaknesses. 6-7 months ago I found one here on the forum used for € 450 which lacked the joystick and I did not miss it. The repair by a photo repairer would have cost around 100/150 € because it would have changed all the internal ticket but even if I live in Bologna I am Ligurian and I solved by buying on Ebay the joystick of the 5D3: 5 €, a tip of glue et voilà, the joystick is there again. The machine lived, but I discovered with immense pleasure that it was made the shutter, since shutter count on Mac says that it had (when I took it) 6500 shots or so. I died a few weeks ago the original battery, luckily the 1Dx mounts the LP-e4N compatible. Moreover, with this you can use the Patona without paturnias. I confirm that the AF does not miss a shot, never brought home a blurred file if not because of me with any lens and in any condition. The file he pulls out is a spectacle for the eyes but you can see the age, the grain is already present at 200ISO: if you are looking for clean files at high ISO turn elsewhere. I would not use it for jobs where it is necessary to exceed 400ISO or in a targeted way: I would see it well as a third body at a high iso wedding to make black and white with a yield very close to the analog that no other machine can give you (perhaps the 5D old but never having had it I could not say) "defects" seen in 2022: - lack of a CF slot adequate to 21Mpxl, despite a number of fps that nowadays makes you smile it often happens that you stop to write because it does not take advantage of the UDMA speed of the cards (the SD slot is only good for backup, better if in jpg) - lack of the second joystick for the vertical handle - screen with very low resolution, but back home from the first photo session you understand that it is perfect to understand if a shot is in focus or not. accustomed to modern screens it seems to look at a divx 640 x 480 on a 4k screen. I'm pretty sure I'll never sell it, just as I'm pretty sure that despite the redone shutter this machine will have at least 1 million "stiPazzi" shots.

Brundeca

sent on August 23, 2022

Pros: Indestructible, ergonomic, sumptuous rows, infinite battery.

Cons: Heavy, dated, bad screen

Opinion: I owned it for two years and I'm a bit nostalgic for the files it produced. Special. A color and a depth never found again. It is a dated and really heavy body, but for some uses such as portraits and landscapes it can still have its say. If you find a used at a bargain price you take home a piece of history. It is a vintage machine for connoisseurs.

Andrea Vincelle

sent on August 22, 2022

Pros: Robustness, Reliability, is a series 1

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: A Mrs. Reflex. A tank that offers indescribable quality, precision. The sound that makes the mirror when shooting is a musical symphony. Otherwise you take it in your hands you have the feeling of robustness and reliability. The photos he unsheasses are unique. Smooth and easy photo processing. I think that the noise if handled properly is equivalent to the old and beloved grain of the films. I own both the 1DS MIII and the 1d MIII and the 1D MIV. They are all three SLRs that can still say and give a lot. I apologize if I'm a bit romantic but I started back in 1989 with a Canon EF of 1972 and then alongside the legendary F-1 of 1976. I spent whole nights in the darkroom. When everyone went digital, I was still working in analog. Then one day I experimented with digital with an Eos 400d and from there I stopped at the 1 series alongside the 5D series with the L series optics. For the display is not a problem I'm used to not seeing the result immediately after the shot waiting to be in the process of processing. I would be very happy to find other users who shoot with a series 1 like those mentioned to exchange opinions curiosity etc. I thank you for your patience and attention a warm greeting to all readers. I had forgotten that the wireless file transmitter wft-e2 accessory very convenient for photos in the studio or to download photos to the PC.

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