• APS-H 548.2mm2
  • 8.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-H 525.5mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
  • Canon EOS-1D Mark III
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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.