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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon 1Ds
1Ds vs 1Ds Mark II |
Canon 1Ds Mark II
1Ds Mark II vs 1Ds Mark III |
| Successor: |
Canon 1Ds Mark III
1Ds Mark II vs 1Ds Mark III |
Canon 1DX
1Ds Mark III vs 1DX |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1Ds Mark II | 1Ds Mark III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $7999.00 | $7999.00 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2004-10-01 | 2007-12-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
55.1 oz
(1,563 g)
includes batteries |
50.3 oz
(1,425 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 158 x 80 mm) |
6.1 x
6.3 x
3.1 in. (156 x 160 x 80 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.7 | 21.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.21 microns | 6.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 74 | 80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.3 | 24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,480 | 1,663 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4992 x 3328
(16.6 MP,
3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2) |
5616 x 3744
(21.0 MP,
3:2), 4992 x 3328 (16.6 MP, 3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG, RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | ||
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | ||
| Digital Zoom Values: | ||
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | TTL-AREA-SIR, AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points | AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type points |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.75x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.75x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.0 | 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 | 1600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments; expandable to 50-3200 | Auto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extension |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual, Kelvin | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Kelvin, Personal (PC 1- 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: | Evaluative, Partial (8.5% of VF), Center-weighted averaging, Spot (Center or AF Point), Multi-spot | 63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
| Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SD | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 | |
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Included Memory: | ||
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | ||
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,USB 2.0 High Speed,FireWire | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired | Wired, Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | 15-pin system extension terminal, N3 remote control terminal | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | 0.30 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.55 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 12 | 8 |
| 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): | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 16 | 8 |
| 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): | 0.07 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.18 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.057 seconds | 0.062 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.052 seconds | 0.045 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. | Live View Prefocused: 0.118s |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 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): | 1200 shots | 1800 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Custom | Proprietary LP-E4 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Canon NP-E3 | 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: | Digital Photo Professional 3.2, EOS Utility 2.2, ZoomBrowser EX 6.0 and ImageBrowser 6.0 | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Default ISO range is 100-1600. Menu option expands to 50-3200. USB appears to be v1.1, max download speed is 543 KB/sec. Download speed with FireWire is 2226 KB/sec with a fast card. (Lexar 80x CF card used for testing.) | Replaces EOS-1Ds Mark II - 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor - 6.4 um pixels (but with same light sensitive area as 1Ds Mark II) - Dual DIGIC III processors, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode - ISO 100-1600 plus 50 and 3200 extension - 5 fps for 56 L/F JPEGs or 12 RAW - Improved pentaprism viewfinder - Based on 1D Mark III body - EOS Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data - Live View LCD - 300K actuation shutter - Magnesium alloy body and chassis |
