LCD Size:
3 inches
Resolution:
21.1 MP
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Video Recording
Ease of use
0
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"[This camera is for] people [who] are always interested in the top end, desirable-but-unaffordable gear…. For the enthusiast or hobbyist, the dreams of new kit, or of owning the best kit…"
"The Mark III is an excellent value for the pro who needs its increased resolution and improved performance, and to the extent that the Mark III enables them to earn more income, they will buy it."
Picture Quality
10
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"The 1Ds Mark III can capture beautiful, amazingly detailed images. Colors are extremely accurate and, as mentioned above, the automatic white balance system does a great job of keeping color neutral across a wide range of lighting."
"The camera’s...JPEGS or 12 RAW images is unmatched in its class, making it the ideal instrument for capturing the fluid motion and free-flowing lines of location-based fashion photography as well as a wide range of other professional photographic applications."
"There has never been any question that the Canon EOS 1Ds produces the best quality images of any handheld digital camera on the market."
"In all respects, the EOS-1D Mark III we have reviewed is the best digital camera we have seen…. This impressive performance is not restricted to Raw file capture; JPEG files from the test camera were clean, detailed and colour accurate."
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"The image quality up to around ISO 400 or 800 is stunning, with breathtaking detail giving texture and depth that you simply won't get anywhere else…"
"The image quality achievable from the 1Ds Mk III, when coupled with excellent optics, is, quite frankly, awesome."
Low light
10
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"The low-light sensitivity of the new AF sensor has been doubled to EV-1 for superior performance, compared with earlier EOS digital SLRs."
"If high-speed action or low-light shooting is your specialty (and you're already a Canon shooter), the EOS-1D Mark III is a better choice..."
"Even in extremely low light. The camera seems to be able to lock focus..."
"Autofocus performance in low light is slightly better than the 5D, down to EV -1 compared to the 5D's EV -0.5."
Video Quality
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Build Quality
10
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"The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III’s compact, lighter-weight magnesium alloy body is rugged and versatile enough to take out of the studio and into the field.... Comprehensive weatherproofing at 76 locations on the camera body ensures superior reliability, even when shooting in harsh environments."
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"Like the new 1D, the 1Ds is also built a little more rugged, with better sealing overall."
"The build quality, like all Canon's professional cameras, is reassuringly solid, and the camera feels incredibly responsive (especially considering the huge files it is creating)."
"In your hand the camera feels weighty but well balanced and extremely solid."
Battery Life
10
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"Canon rates the battery life at about 1800 shots and I would believe them. Suffice to say, you'll get a lot of shooting time from each battery charge."
"Canon claims that the enormous Lith-ion battery is adequate for capturing 1800 photos at room temperature; 1400 when freezing...In our testing, the battery held a nearly full charge for three calendar weeks with light usage."
"The new battery design is pretty outstanding. The batteries are smaller, lighter, last longer, and have a new locking mechanism…"
"Smaller, lighter battery that lasts longer and has a more sensible latch lock."
"long-lasting battery."
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