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Canon EOS 1Ds Mk III review

Canon upgrades its flagship pro DSLR to provide the highest pixel count yet

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-02-13February 13th 2008

Price at launch £6,440.00
Product Type Digital SLR Camera
Effective Camera Resolution 21.1 Megapixel
Wide Angle No
PictBridge Yes
Product Family EOS
Brand Name Canon
Screen Size 7.6 cm (3")
Viewfinder Type SLR
Weight (Approximate) 1.21 kg
Maximum Image Resolution 5616 x 3744
Number of Batteries Supported 1
Display Screen Type LCD
Total Camera Resolution 21.9 Megapixel
Camera Assembly Body Only
Memory Card Supported CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height 156.0 mm
Width 160.0 mm
Depth 80.0 mm
Autofocus Points 26
Image Formats JPEG, RAW
Audio Formats WAV
Flash Modes Auto Flash
Focus Modes Auto, Manual
Manufacturer Canon, Inc
Product Model 1Ds Mark III
Product Name EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
Product Line EOS
Manufacturer Part Number 2011B008AA
Manufacturer Website Address www.canon.co.uk
Marketing Information

21 Megapixels of full frame resolution with the flexibility that only an EOS SLR can offer. Benefit from DIGIC III processing, rugged build quality and technologies that redefine SLR performance.

Package Contents
  • EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
  • Software CD
  • Display Resolution 230000 Pixel
    Standard Warranty 1 Year

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    Product Summary

    For

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    Good build quality

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    Excellent performance at low ISOs

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    Decent AF system

    Against

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    Noise evident at high ISOs

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    Some control issues

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    Signs of chromatic aberration

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    Distinctly soft JPEGs

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