- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 819,200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 1Ds Mark II
1Ds Mark II vs 1Ds Mark III |
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Successor: |
Canon 1DX
1Ds Mark III vs 1DX |
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General | ||
Model Number: | 1Ds Mark III | KP |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $7999.00 | $1099.50 |
Street Price: | $998.99 | |
Date Available: | 2007-12-15 | 2017-02-25 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
50.3 oz
(1,425 g)
includes batteries |
24.7 oz
(699 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.1 x
6.3 x
3.1 in. (156 x 160 x 80 mm) |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.0 in. (132 x 101 x 76 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 21.1 | 24.3 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.41 microns | 3.91 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Optional |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,663 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
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) |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 7.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
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Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | ||
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | 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: | AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type points | SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 23.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.75x | 0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.75x | 0.95x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 819200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extension | Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Kelvin, Personal (PC 1- 5) | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/24000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot | TTL open-aperture with 86K-pixel RGB sensor: Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value; Highlight Correction; Shadow Correction; Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing; Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF); Digital filters (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome) | |
Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | 24.0 megapixels |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN=6m (ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | PC Sync, Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired, Wireless | Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): | 15-pin system extension terminal, N3 remote control terminal | USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.30 | <0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 7.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 35 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.07 seconds | 0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.284 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.062 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Prefocused: 0.118s | |
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.4 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1800 shots | 390 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 | Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional 3.2, EOS Utility 2.2, ZoomBrowser EX 6.0 and ImageBrowser 6.0 | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 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 | Available in black or silver. At launch, Pentax will be including all three interchangeable grips in the product bundle in the US market. |