Table 2: Comparison of EOS-1Ds Mark III specifications with EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark II specifications
Item
EOS-1Ds Mark III
EOS-1D Mark III
EOS-1Ds Mark II
Imaging sensor
Sensor type
CMOS
Effective no. of pixels [approx. megapixels]
21.10
10.10
16.70
Effective sensor size [mm]
36 x 24
28.1 x 18.7
36 x 24
Lens crop factor (35mm film equivalent) [approx. magnification]
1x
~1.3x
1x
Color filter type
RGB
Low-pass filter
Three-stage/Built-in
EOS Integrated Cleaning System compatible
Yes
No
Image recording
Image processor
Dual DIGIC III
DIGIC II
A/D conversion [bits]
14
12
Storage media
CF card (Type I, II)
Yes
CF/UDMA compatible
Yes
No
No
SD card
Yes
No. of slots
2
Auto switch media
Yes
No
Record to both CF/SD
Yes
Record separately to CF/SD
Yes
No
Copy images between media
Yes
No
Recording pixels
[approx. megapixels]
Large
21.00
10.10
16.60
Middle 1
16.60
8.00
8.60
Middle 2
11.00
5.30
6.30
Small
5.20
2.50
4.20
RAW
21.00
10.10
16.60
sRAW
5.20
2.50
n/a
JPEG quality (compression rate) setting [steps]
10
Picture Styles (types)
Yes (6 presets, 3 custom)
Color matrix + processing parameters
Color space
sRAW + JPEG
RAW + JPEG recording
RAW + JPEG
Yes
sRAW + JPEG
Yes
No
Max. images per folder
9,999
User file name settings (types)
2
n/a
Noise reduction
Long exposures
Yes (Off/Auto/On)
Yes (Off/On)
High ISO speed
Yes
No
Highlight tone priority
Yes
No
White balance
Auto white balance (AWB)
Yes
White balance presets [types]
6
Custom WB
Images in card >registered
Yes
Shooting >registered
Yes
No
Registered
5
1
No. of PC custom WB registrations
5
3
WB correction/WB bracketing
Yes/Yes
Viewfinder
Magnification (-1 dpt, 50 mm, infinity)
0.76
0.7
Angle of view (diagonal)
35°
28.3°
31.9°
Coverage [%]
100
Standard focusing screen
Ec-CIV (laser matte)
Ec-CIII (laser matte)
Interchangeable focusing screens
Yes
Eye point [mm]
20
Dioptric adjustment [dpt]
-3 - +1
Autofocus
AF points
Cross-type AF points
19
7
Assist AF points
25
n/a
Total AF points
45
AF point selection
Main dial
Focusing brightness range [EV]
-1 - +18
0 - 18
AF speed, accuracy
Excellent
Good
50 kph predictive AF limit (EF 300mm f/2.8L) [meters]
8
Exposure control
P, Tv, Av, M, Bulb
Yes
Metering modes
Evaluative (zones)
Yes (63)
Yes (21)
Partial [%]
8.5
13.5
8.5
Spot [%]
2.4
3.8
2.4
Metering range (50/1.4, ISO 100) [EV]
0 - 20
ISO speeds
Normal setting range [ISO]
100 - 1600
100 - 3200
100 - 1600
ISO extension (C.Fn)
L: 50/H: 3200
L: 50/H: 6400
L: 50/H: 3200
ISO safety shift
Yes
No
Autoflash metering method
E-TTL II
Shutter
Shutter speeds [sec.]
1/8000 - 30, bulb
X-sync [sec.]
1/250
1/300
1/250
Release time lag [ms]
Normal
55
Optimum
40
Drive
Drive modes
Single (silent), Single, Continuous H, Continuous L
Single/Continuous
Continuous shooting [max. approx. fps]
5
10
4
Max. burst (H)
JPEG/L
56
110
32
RAW
12
30
11
RAW + JPEG/L
10
22
9
Live View shooting
Remote Live View shooting
Yes
No
(Camera) Live View shooting
Yes
No
LCD monitor
Screen size [inches]
3
2
Pixels displayed [approx.]
230,000
Max. brightness (adjustment levels)
Excellent (7)
Good (5)
Angle of view (vertical/horizontal) [°]
140/140
(not released)
Menu displays
Character size
Large
Medium
Menu operation during image processing/writing
Yes
No. of display languages
18
12
Playback
Display modes
Single image
Yes
Single image + information [types]
3
1
4/9 index display
Yes
Histogram
Brightness
Yes
RGB
Yes
Highlight alert
Yes
AF point display
Yes
Zoom-in magnification
Magnification
1.5x - 10x
Initial magnified position
Center/User-selected AF point
Center
Confirmation display after shooting
Yes
No
Rotated display
Manual/Auto (camera, PC)
Manual/Auto (camera)
Image jump (types)
Yes (6)
No
Sound recording
Yes
Customization
Custom functions [types]
57
20
Personal functions [types]
Consolidated with Custom functions
27
My Menu
Yes
No
Save/read camera settings with card
Yes (10)
Yes (1)
Original image verification data
Yes
Image encryption
*
Yes
No
Supported wireless transmitter (wireless LAN)
WFT-E2
WFT-E1
External media connection
*
Yes
No
GPS device compatibility
*
Yes
No
Interfaces
Computer interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
IEEE 1394
Video output
Yes (NTSC/PAL)
Flash sync terminal
Yes
Remote control terminal
Yes (N3 type)
Extension system terminal
Yes
No
Durability [shutter cycles]
300,000
200,000
Batteries
Acceptable batteries
Type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable battery
Model
LP-E4
NP-E3
Capacity [mAh]
2300
1650
Battery information
Remaining capacity detection
Yes
No
Recharge performance
Yes
No
Shutter count
Yes
No
No. of shots (CIPA standard)
Room temperature (23°)
1800
2200
1200
Low temperature (0°)
1400
1700
800
Startup time [sec.]
0.2
0.3
Exterior
Materials
Magnesium alloy
Exterior color
Black
Dust and water resistance
Excellent
Chassis material
Magnesium alloy
Dimensions (w x h x d) [mm]
156 x 159.6 x 79.9
156 x 156.6 x 79.9
156 x 157.6 x 79.9
Weight [g]
Body only
1210
1155
1215
Body plus eyecup and battery pack
1390
1395
1550
Japanese domestic price [yen]
Not fixed
Release date
Nov. 2007 (scheduled)
May 2007
Nov. 2004
EOS-1Ds Mark III specification outperforms the EOS-1Ds Mark II specification (
*
conditional with the use of system accessories)
EOS-1D Mark III specification is different from the EOS-1Ds Mark III specification