Canon EOS-1D Mark III

[ae86_16v]

• World's fastest AF DSLR with approximately 10 fps continuous shooting in One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF
• Maximum burst (JPEG Large, compression level 8 ) approximately 110 shots; RAW, approximately 30 shots (based on Canon’s testing standards)
• Dual DIGIC III Image Processors for fine detail, natural color reproduction and high-speed performance
• ISO 100-3200 with ISO speed extension, L= 50, H = 6400
• 14-bit A/D conversion for fine gradation
• Live View in camera and remote, wired and wireless
• New 45-point Area AF sensor with 19 high-precision, cross-type points (f/2.8 compatible), 26 standard-precision AssistAF points
• New AF point selection methods
• AF micro-adjustment (fine adjustment of AF point of focus)
• Adjustable operation characteristics for AFpoint selection, shutter release priority and focus-tracking sensitivity with AI Servo AF
• New methods of AF point expansion during manual AF point selection
• New 10.1-megapixel CMOSsensor, APS-H size
• Improved microlens array and pixel fill factor plus optimized photodiode structure to increase light-reception efficiency
• Professional EOS Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data acquisition
• RAW, sRAW (new SmallRAW), RAW+JPEG, sRAW+JPEG, JPEG+JPEG simultaneous recording
• Increased shutter durability of approximately 300,000 cycles
• Large and bright 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and wide viewing angle
• Five custom WB settings
• Selectable noise reduction for high ISO images, 50% less shadow noise for all images
• Selectable Highlight Tone Priority
• High-speed shutter with 1/8000 sec. maximum speed and high-speed X-sync at 1/300 sec. with EX Speedlites
• Startup time approx. 0.2 sec.
• Shutter release time lag approx. 55 ms. (approximately 40 ms. at maximum aperture with C. Fn IV-13-1) and viewfinder blackout time 80 ms. at 1/250 or higher
• Compatible with SDHC (SD High-Capacity) memory cards as well as high capacity CF cards
• Compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed image transfer
• Faster writing to memory card
• High-magnification, wide-coverage viewfinder and improved focusing screen with 100% finder coverage
• 63-zone metering sensor for more stable exposure control with ambient light and flash
• High-capacity, lightweight and compact lithium-ion battery with estimated battery life display
• Enhanced recording options include automatic switching ofrecording media, separate recordings to media and identical recordings to multiple media
• Silent mode for single images
• Image copying and backup to external media enabled
• ISO speed safety shift
• ISO speed and metering pattern always displayed in viewfinder and on top LCD data panel
• New control layout with SET button, AF On button and Multi-Controller
• Displayable camera settings and better image information during playback
• Histogram display, jump display, error code display, and shooting settings display
• Chassis, mirror box, and exterior covers made ofmagnesium alloy
• Maintains water resistance with new 580EX II Speedlite
• Personal Functions consolidated with Custom Functions, resulting in 57 Custom
Functions in 4 groups
• Custom Function settings can be registered and called up
• Camera settings can be saved and read
• Camera's basic settings can be registered and applied
• New “MyMenu” function can be registered and displayed at startup
• Camera direct printing (PictBridge) improved and DPOF print ordering provided
• Direct printing of RAW and sRAW images
• Direct image transfer
• Wireless/wired LAN for image transfers via new WFT-E2A dedicated Wireless File Transmitter
• External USB recording media and GPS unit usable via the WFT-E2A
• Verification data can be generated, encrypted and appended to the image with new Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3
• Compatible with original image verification system
• Speedlite Custom Functions settable with the camera when the 580EXII Speedlite is attached
• New software package includes Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0
• New EF16–35mm f/2.8L II USM lensfeatures improved peripheral image quality

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[komotar]

are aou teasing us, because I think you're a dick if you are teasing us :wink:

I was just about to convince myself, that I'll be just as good off, with the 30d :wink:

man, I'd kill for this mean machine.

thx for this 8)

[stmoritzer]

what a long list :wink:

just bought a D80 so I won't think longer about that one :mrgreen:

[MartijnGizmo]

I'm more interested in the 580EX II that finally got a pc-sync-connection! 8)

[ae86_16v]

are aou teasing us, because I think you're a dick if you are teasing us :wink:

I was just about to convince myself, that I'll be just as good off, with the 30d :wink:

man, I'd kill for this mean machine.

thx for this 8)

:)

Ah the constant need for us gadget geeks to keep upgrading ;) .

[evoWalo]

The 16-35mm F2.8L Mark II made me offer my 17-40mm for sale. Hoping it costs the same as the previous model. :mrgreen: I am dissapointed that only one body was up on offer. Was hoping to see a 1Ds, 5D & 30D replacement and updates on zoom lenses.

[evoWalo]

Pre-orders $500 more than previous model? Maybe I'll wait until April when it comes out in quantities.

I'm really hoping they will announce more products during PMA. The 1Ds really needs an update but I am really eyeing for a 5D update. :)

[SDK2003]

I'm buying a 1D MKIII when I go to the US in November.
Hopefully a replacement for the 100-400L IS will be announced in August so I can get that as well.

:)

[komotar]

I'm buying a 1D MKIII when I go to the US in November.
Hopefully a replacement for the 100-400L IS will be announced in August so I can get that as well.

:)

that's awesome man 8)

What do you do? I mean, you're probably not buying the MKIII just for the fun of it :wink:

[SDK2003]

What do you do? I mean, you're probably not buying the MKIII just for the fun of it :wink:
I'm a semi-pro photographer :)

Apart from the LCD screen being fixed the MKIII spec is perfect. Clearly the MKIIIn will have a flip out swivel screen but I can't wait that long.

[evoWalo]

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/masterclass.do

[dutchmasterflex]

Damn.. I wonder what Nikon has coming to compete with this beast.

The self cleaning sensor thing a long with the rapid machine gun fire shutter is just too fucking cool!

[ae86_16v]

Yeah Nikon gotta update their D2Xs soon. It's been a while. Hopefully the D3 will come soon and with that maybe a price drop on the D80 ;) .

[dutchmasterflex]

Forget the D80. I'd go for the D200. But really I would want something with a CMOS sensor rather than the CCD from Sony that Nikon has been using for the D50 to D200.

[sentra_dude]

Damn sounds like quite a camera! I wonder how much this sucker will cost?

[evoWalo]

between US$4000-5000/body

[evoWalo]

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=786&fromTips=1

[gigdy]

watch the video with the sports photographer. its ridiculous.

[c0wb0y007]

Nikon won't opt for a ccd sensor anymore for their new D3 range which will be launched later on this year ... fall season :-) I'm just waiting.
What I have heard is that it will be quite something, they are testing a new continuous focus out which they want to blend in the D3 range.
They will probably carry 10 or 12megapixel sensors just like Canon's.
The 1D mark III is an ultimate camera that's for sure, if I would be a canon user I bought one of those asap.

What Nikon's D2xs is concerned; It still is an up-to-date camera. To my mind there is no other camera where you can compare it with. Personally, I don't think it is comparable to the 1Ds. First of all you have 12 vs 16 mpixels. The two sensors are completely different, especially zhen it comes to the size of the pixels. The D2x sensor has much smaller pixels which means that the detail you get is mindblowing and for what I have heard is slightly better than the 1Ds.
The 2 main areas which will attract a lot of attention in the future are noise reduction and speed (frames/s)

Finally; Ok, I'm a nikon user and nikon fan but this is how I see it: Canon has always been first with releasing new cameras. This makes it slightly easier for the other party. It is just a matter of wait and see. I don't think there would have been a D2X that soon without Canon's 1ds :D

Here is yet another great video/commercial of the markIII. Why doesn't Nikon make such nice teasers ?? :? :( :cry:
YouTube


Cheers

[dutchmasterflex]

Big sensor, less megapixels is the way to go. Excited to see what Nikon can bring to the table with their new pro camera.

[evoWalo]

That commercial reminds me of something out of the 80s.

Here is yet another great video/commercial of the markIII. Why doesn't Nikon make such nice teasers ?? :? :( :cry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glhMIoMKHLY


Cheers

[evoWalo]

ordered the 580ex II for $488.95 and hopefully will arrive tomorrow. :)

1D Mark III and 16-35mm F/2.8L II still not available locally