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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | List Price: $7,999.00
Discount Price: Too low to display
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-12-10
Features: - 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- Large 3.0-inch LCD display with Live View and seven brightness settings
- 5 fps at shutter speeds 1/500 second or faster (for bursts of up to 45 Large/Fine JPEGs or 15 RAW images)
- sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; 45-point AF; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Powered by LP-E4 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF, SD, or some SDHC memory cards
Canon EOS 1Ds MarkIII [Posted on 2008-03-08]
Excellent tool for the professional photographer. As a pro with years of experience using 1D series cameras, moving up to the 1Ds was effortless but extremely rewarding. Was making money off of prints from the camera within 72 hours. Build quality and image quality is exceptional. Responsiveness for action sports is accurate, fast and very reliable. Even in low light situations where I am using it at ISO 3200 and f2.8 and wider so that I can use shutter speeds at 1/500 and 1/1000 in high school gymnasiums and pools. So far, studio shots have been blowing me away with the image clarity, contrast and color - especially with L series lenses. Just wish I didn't have to pay the price of a used small car for it and it's impact on increasing my equipment insurance.
Amazing camera. [Posted on 2008-03-29]
This is the best 35mm digital SLR I have ever used. The portability of a DSLR with the image quality of P22 maybe even P32 back and with out the hassle. Highly recommended for the Canon user that can afford to make the jump. Kudos on shipping as well, got it a day early, was one of the first - thanks.
Too Expensive Here - Dell's Cheaper [Posted on 2008-04-28]
When Dell sells this on occasion for $6,700, why spend $1,000 more here? Which goes to say that if Dell can sell it for $1,000 cheaper and still make money, why is this camera so expensive here and elsewhere? There's no doubt the camera is the best camera ever made but the price is too high. Shop around and save money.
GREAT camera, stinky controls [Posted on 2008-06-09]
It's definitely an improvement over the 1Ds Mark II, which means it's the best 35 mm format digital out there, period. Auto dust removal is a huge plus - FINALLY - and picture quality, especially noise suppression, is noticeably improved. Downside: Canon's firmware and software and control buttons and dials, which have always been needlessly convoluted and confusing, are, if anything, even MORE convoluted and confusing on this model than the Mark II. How anybody could screw up anything so simple so thoroughly is beyond me. Oh, and another thing - what they call ISO 100 is more like ISO 64 - just so you know. Overexpose everything a half or 2/3 of a stop to compensate. But after all that is said and done, it does make absolutely gorgeous pictures - nipping at Hasselblad's $35,000 medium format heels. Go ahead, mortgage the house and splurge - you won't regret it.
Just what I needed. [Posted on 2008-06-25]
I have a 5D that has been moved to backup duty since acquiring this beauty. The problem I was having with the 5D was that many of my images were getting rejected by the stock agency I shoot for due to excessive shadow noise. I spent hours cleaning up noisy shadows in post, and still got some rejects. Not so with the 1Ds. It produces absolutely clean, perfect, huge files straight out of camera with little or no post work. Even when you turn on the extended ISO and crank it to "Hi" (essentially ISO 3200), The images it produces are just outstanding. It may be a bit big and heavy for the casual user, but pros shouldn't be bothered by it. It is actually not much bigger or heavier than a 5D with a battery grip installed. I like the live view when shooting macros on a tripod. It really helps get the focus just perfect. Battery life is awesome. I shot about 1800 RAW files over a 4 day shoot and still had juice left without charging. Bottom line, if you have the cash, and want the best camera this side of a hasselblad H3d-39, then go for it! You can see some images that I shot with this at my site [...] (the battleship was shot with this and the 16-35)
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