Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Canon EOS-1D Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS-1Ds Mark IIIEOS-1D Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II Canon EOS-1D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-H
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm28.7 x 19.1 mm
      Total Pixels21.9 Megapixel8.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels21.1 Megapixel8.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Max Image Resolution5616 x 37443504 x 2336
      Other Resolutions4992 x 3328, 4080 x 2720, 2784 x 18563104 x 2072, 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)Fine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)
      Bit Depth14-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin
      Focus Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points4545
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable (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-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1.3x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-3.0 - +1.0
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View FunctionEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Built-in
      Shutter Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG: approx. 45 frames
      RAW: approx. 15 frames
      RAW+JPEG: approx. (TBA) 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-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalExternal
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesCenter-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: 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-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO16631003
      DxO Color Depth24.022.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.011.1
      DxO Overall Score8066
      Video Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      USB SpeedUSB 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-1Ds 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-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-113°F/0-45°C32 - 104° F / 0 - 40° C
      Operating Humidity85% or lower
      Physical Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Dimensions150 x 160 x 80 mm (5.91 x 6.3 x 3.15")156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1385 g (3.05 lb / 48.85 oz)1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.4 x 6"
      Package Weight7.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Battery Life1800 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)      		Slot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)
      Other Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy


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