| General | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS-1D Mark II N | EOS-1Ds Mark III |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D X |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-H | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 8.5 Megapixel | 21.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 8.2 Megapixel | 21.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 50 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5616 x 3744 |
| Other Resolutions | 3104 x 2072, 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152 | 4992 x 3328, 4080 x 2720, 2784 x 1856 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal (can have ratios programmed) | Fine, Normal (can have ratios programmed) |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | 14-bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin |
| Focus | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 45 | 45 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Crop Factor | 1.3x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.55x | 0.76x |
| Depth-of-field preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function |
| Shutter | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.5 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | JPEG: Approx. 48 frames (Large/JPEG 8) RAW: Approx. 22 frames JPEG+RAW: Approx. 19 frames | JPEG: approx. 45 frames RAW: approx. 15 frames RAW+JPEG: approx. (TBA) frames (Large/Fine) |
| Flash | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | External | External |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/250 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program | |
| Metering Range | +1 to +20 EV | 0 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes |
| DXO | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 975 | 1663 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.3 | 24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 66 | 80 |
| Video | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording |
| Terminals | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | N3 connector | N3 connector |
| Environmental | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32-104° F/0-40° C | 32-113°F/0-45°C |
| Operating Humidity | 85% or less |
| Physical | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15") | 150 x 160 x 80 mm (5.91 x 6.3 x 3.15") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz) | 1385 g (3.05 lb / 48.85 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.7 x 9.4 x 6" | |
| Package Weight | 7.05 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 1800 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: SD Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II) | Slot 1: SD Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II) |
| Other | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
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