• 35mm 852.0mm2
  • 11.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 16.7 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS-1Ds
  • Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:   Canon 1Ds
1Ds vs 1Ds Mark II
Successor: Canon 1Ds Mark II
1Ds vs 1Ds Mark II
Canon 1Ds Mark III
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General
Model Number: 1Ds 1Ds Mark II
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Pro SLR Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $8999.00 $7999.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2002-11-30 2004-10-01
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 56.4 oz (1,600 g)
includes batteries
55.1 oz (1,563 g)
includes batteries
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 158 x 80 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon CMOS Canon
Effective Megapixels: 11.1 16.7
Sensor Format: 35mm 35mm
Sensor size: 852.04mm2 (35.80mm x 23.80mm) 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 8.81 microns 7.21 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 No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 63 74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 21.8 23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.0 11.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 954 1,480
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4064 x 2704 (11.0 MP, 3:2),
2032 x 1352 (2.7 MP, 3:2)
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)
Image File Format: JPEG, WAV, RAW JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 3.0 3.9
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:    
Composite Video Out: No Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Canon EF n/a
Lens: n/a n/a
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: Lens threads 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 with CMOS phase difference sensor, 45 points TTL-AREA-SIR, AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type: SLR type, eye-level pentaprism SLR type, eye-level pentaprism
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.0 2.0
Rear Display Resolution: 120,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:   10.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1250 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 100 100
ISO Settings: 100 - 1250, expandable to 50 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments; expandable to 50-3200
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temp., personal x 3 Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual, Kelvin
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: Centerweighted averaging, Center Spot, AF-linked Spot, Multi-Spot Evaluative, Partial (8.5% of VF), Center-weighted averaging, Spot (Center or AF Point), Multi-spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes No
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:    
Self Timer: 2 or 10 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: Hotshoe (Speedlight EX), PC terminal n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SD
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: Microdrive  
Dual Card Slots: Yes Yes
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW  
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: FireWire USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,USB 2.0 High Speed,FireWire
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: No Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Wired Wired
Connections (extended): DC In, Speedlight hotshoe, PC terminal  
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.52 0.51
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.52 0.55
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   12
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 3.0 3.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 10 16
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): 0.09 seconds 0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.083 seconds 0.057 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.059 seconds 0.052 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):   Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens.
Startup Time: 1.3 seconds 0.3 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): 600 shots 1200 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-E3 Custom
Usable Battery Types: NP-E3 NiMH Canon NP-E3
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:    
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: ISO 50 must be enabled with Custom Function 3-1. More in-depth details and coverage of Canon's official US announcement can be found <A HREF="http://www.imaging-resource.com/EVENTS/PKNA02/1032843630.html">here</A>. 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.)