- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 16,000
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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 | A57 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $7999.00 | $799.99 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2007-12-15 | 2012-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
50.3 oz
(1,425 g)
includes batteries |
29.2 oz
(828 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
6.1 x
6.3 x
3.1 in. (156 x 160 x 80 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in. (132 x 98 x 81 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 21.1 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.41 microns | 4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | 75 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 | 23.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | 13.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,663 | 785 |
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) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 | JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p(PS)/60i(FX)/60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
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Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | n/a | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom | |
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 | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.44M/1.25M-dot LCD (480K/418K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.04x/0.97x magnification, 23.1/25.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.75x | 0.69x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.75x | 1.04x |
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 | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 13.6x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extension | Auto (100-3200), 100 - 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
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, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait; Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Auto Portrait Framing, Picture Effect (Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature), Dynamic Range Optimizer (Off/Auto/Level), | |
Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | PC Sync, Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SD / SDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) | |
Included Memory: | ||
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,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired, Wireless | Optional Wireless or Wired |
Connections (extended): | 15-pin system extension terminal, N3 remote control terminal | Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.30 | |
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): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 25 |
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): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.062 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Prefocused: 0.118s | |
Startup Time: | 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): | 1800 shots | 550 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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 | Sony Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) | |
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 | SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 EV correction), Full HD 1080p60 Video, Up to 12 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, New Auto Portrait Framing, Tilting 921K-dot LCD, 1.44M-dot EVF. |