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Canon EOS-1D Mark III
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| Model Name: | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | 1D Mark III |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $4499.95 |
| Street Price: | $4057.26 |
| Date Available: | 2007-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 1,155g 40.7oz |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: | 156 x 157 x 80 mm 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3888x2592, 3456x2304, 2816x1880, 1936x1288 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 0, 0 |
| Movie Audio: | |
| Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): | 10.70 |
| CMOS Size (inches): | APS-H |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.30 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.10 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Digital Zoom: | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 230,000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, User Set Color Temperature, PC-1 to PC-5 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/8000 |
| Exp Adj Range (EV): | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone evaluative, 13.5% partial, 3.8% spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SDHC / SD |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW |
| CCD Raw Format: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other Connection: | Remote Control, PC Terminal, Accessory Terminal |
| Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Notes & Features: | Entirely new 10.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS Sensor (APS-H size, 1.3x lens conversion factor), featuring the EOS Integrated Cleaning System. World's fastest digital SLR: shooting up to 10 fps (frames per second), with a burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG images or 30 RAW images. All new high-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF points and 26 additional "assist points"; superior low-light performance and faster operation. New lighter body with enhanced weather resistance and outstanding reliability: featuring a shutter that's durability-tested to 300,000 exposures. Dual DIGIC III Image Processors working in parallel to provide up to 50% less shadow noise and superb image quality; new Highlight Tone Priority option adds control of bright highlights. Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, featuring Live View. Fully compatible with over 50 EF lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories. |
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