Canon EOS-1D Mark III

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Model Name:	Canon EOS-1D Mark III
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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:	No
Retail Price:	$4499.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2007-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	40.7 oz (1,155 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in. (156 x 157 x 80 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon CMOS
Total Megapixels:	10.7
Effective Megapixels:	10.1
Sensor Format:	APS-H
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW
Video Capture
Movie Mode:
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF
Kit Lens:	Canon EF lenses (except EF-S)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	0mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	19-point cross type (plus 26 Assist AF points)
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 100%, 0.76x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 via custom function
Auto ISO Mode:	No
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
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone evaluative, 13.5% partial, 3.8% spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/300
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	N3 type terminal
Other Connection:	Remote Control, PC Terminal, Accessory Terminal
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
CIPA Rating:	2,200
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
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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