| General | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS-1D Mark III | EOS-1D Mark II |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-H | APS-H |
| Sensor Dimensions | 28.7 x 18.7 mm | 28.7 x 19.1 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.7 Megapixel | 8.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.1 Megapixel | 8.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3504 x 2336 |
| Other Resolutions | 3456 x 2304, 2816 x 1880, 1936 x 1288 | 3104 x 2072, 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal (can have ratios programmed) | Fine, Normal (can have ratios programmed) |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording |
| Focus | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 45 | 45 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 19 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable (9 types), Standard focusing screen: Ec-CIII Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF 1200mm f/5.6 or shorter lens) |
| Optics | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Crop Factor | 1.3x | 1.3x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.72x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.58x | 0.55x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3.0 - +1.0 | |
| Depth-of-field preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View mode | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button Built-in |
| Shutter | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10.0 fps | 8.5 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | JPEG: approx. 110 frames (Large/Fine, at standard level 8 compression setting) RAW: approx. 30 frames RAW+JPEG: approx. 22 frames (Large/Fine) | Low-speed continuous: Approx. 3 shots/sec. High-speed continuous: Approx. 8.5 shots/sec. JPEG: Approx. 40 shots (Large, JPEG 8) RAW: Approx. 20 shots |
| Flash | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | External | External |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/300 sec | 1/250 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Metering Range | 0 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 | AEB: +/-3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Bracketing methods: 1. Shutter speed or aperture 2. ISO speed Manual: +/-3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes. |
| DXO | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1078 | 1003 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.7 | 22.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.7 | 11.1 |
| DxO Overall Score | 71 | 66 |
| Terminals | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | N3 connector | N3 connector |
| Environmental | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32-113°F/0-45°C | 32 - 104° F / 0 - 40° C |
| Operating Humidity | 85% or less | 85% or lower |
| Physical | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15") | 156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz) | 1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 2200 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 III | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
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