- APS-H 525.5mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark II N |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark III |
Successor: |
Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark II N vs 1D Mark III |
Canon 1D Mark IV
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV |
General | ||
Model Number: | 1D Mark II N | 1D Mark III |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $3999.00 | $4499.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2005-09-14 | 2007-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 43.2 oz (1,225 g) | 40.7 oz (1,155 g) |
Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 158 x 80 mm) |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 157 x 80 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Canon CMOS |
Effective Megapixels: | 8.2 | 10.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-H | APS-H |
Sensor size: | 548.17mm2 (28.70mm x 19.10mm) | 525.47mm2 (28.10mm x 18.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.19 microns | 7.23 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.3x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 71 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | 11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 975 | 1,078 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, WAV, 12-bit CCD-RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.5 | 9.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | None | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | ||
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Lens: | n/a | Canon EF lenses (except EF-S) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | Varies with lens | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | Varies with lens | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor | 19-point cross type (plus 26 Assist AF points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level pentaprism | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 100%, 0.76x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200 | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; 50 and 6400 via custom function |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | No |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, User Set Color Temperature, PC-1 to PC-5 |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average | 63-zone evaluative, 13.5% partial, 3.8% spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | n/a | E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/300 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | E-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD | CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | Microdrive | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit CCD-RAW | RAW |
Movie File Format: | None | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1,FireWire | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired with N3-type terminal | N3 type terminal |
Connections (extended): | DC In | Remote Control, PC Terminal, Accessory Terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.5 | 9.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 48 | 12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.066 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.057 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Prefocused, Live View mode = 0.119s | |
Startup Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 2200 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-E3 | Proprietary LP-E4 |
Usable Battery Types: | NiMH rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Digital Photo Professional, EOS Viewer, EOS Capture | Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | 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. |