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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 1 left in stock, order soon! | | Condition: Used | | | | | | Canon's flagship EOS-1D Mark III is the most advanced EOS Digital SLR ever produced. It has a new 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-H size) with Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor with Canon's Live View technology. The 1D Mark III has a redesigned 100% viewfinder, a new 45-point AF system, and can shoot up to 10 fps continuously with a maximum burst of 110 shots. Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processors work in tandem to speed up every process while refining image quality; a new, lighter body has improved weather sealing and shutter durability. Every facet of the EOS experience has been enhanced with the 1D Mark III. It's the new standard. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 6.1 inches | | Product Width: | 6.2 inches | | Product Height: | 3.1 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.95 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.0 inches | | Package Width: | 8.5 inches | | Package Height: | 8.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 37 reviews |
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| | Features | 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch printsShoot up to 10fps; burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG imagesHigh-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF pointsNew DIGIC III Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processingLarge 3.0-inch LCD display
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Best Camera I've Ever Owned Mar 27, 2010
I've shot with Canon cameras for twenty years. Every time I'm in the mood to do a major upgrade I always go to a camera dealer and take a look at the competition and each time I've done this I've always stayed with Canon.
This camera is built like a brick. Canon tells us they dropped some weight from the previous model, but it is still quite hefty. Yet, it fells balanced and solid in your hands. They've also simplified the controls and menu system and compared to the Nikon system I tested the Mark III is much easier to use. Since I am a landscape photographer and often out before the sun is up I appreciate how easy it is to make a change on the Canon in poor lighting. With all the knobs and dials the Nikon is a nightmare to use.
The meter is excellent as is the image quality. The camera only has 10 megapixels, but the mp's are large and pick up great image quality while holding down the noise. Autofocus is also excellent. They had problems with the first cameras, but later models (mine is a blue dot) don't have the problem. The autofocus locks on moving objects quickly and maintains as the object changes course while you are firing off 10 frames per second. Any time I've had an out of focused shot it's been due to my error. This camera is a pro body and autofocus must be fine tuned - in other words it doesn't give you one size fits all focusing. Take time to read the manual and some of the papers Canon publishes on their website and learn how to set up the autofocusing for different situations and you won't have any problems.
The Mark IV is out now with more megapixels and a totally new autofocusing system, but according to some of the reviews, such as Pop Photo, its autofocus is not as fast as the Mark III's. With the new model out the Mark III is now a bargain.
Go to pbase dot com and in the gallery section select cameras and then Mark III and take a look at the quality of the photos this camera produces. I think you'll be impressed.
Just plain awesome! Feb 06, 2010
I bought this used from someone who was saving up for the Mark IV. Got it in, and sent it off to Canon to get it serviced etc, Canon support got the machine back w/in 4 days and this was during the Christmas time period. Upgraded w/ Firmware not yet released, and replaced shutter mechanism. I do not have the focus issues others had expressed.
this camera is a computer in your hand as far as all the custom functions, you definately need to pick up a magic lantern or some other guide for this body. It's definately not for the faint at heart or people afraid to play with the menus on the back of the camera.. I've been shooting a ton of H.S basketball w/ this thing this winter, it has been a LOT of fun!..
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Best sports camera! Oct 12, 2009
I finally broke down and bought this camera from Calumet,although I almost got it from Amazon. i have been shooting football with this and after years of using the XXD cameras, 60, 10, 20 and 40, this is a see change for me. I'm still learning about the features, but coupled with my 300 f/4. IS, my photos look a lot better than with the 20D or 40D, and I have a lot more keepers too. I recommend to anyone buying this camera to get at least 8GB cards, also get an extra battery. I used the Mark 3 in a rain storm with no problems. I have not used the 40D for sports since I've had the Mark 3. I will be looking forward to buying a second one next year.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 This one is much better.....so far Sep 25, 2009
This is my second 1D Mark III. The first one I received from Amazon, although beyond the registration number from Canon that had problems, it didn't perform well. Out of 1236 test wildlife photos, only about 30 were in focus. I'm no way in the rank and file of a professional photographer, but those percentages were terribly low. I called Canon's technical support, and they very courteous. But I felt cheated that after spending nearly $4000, the camera had issues. Canon recommended that I return it for servicing, while my husband suggested that I return it. Amazon's customer service was top-knotch. Readily and with no questions asked, Amazon issued a full return and within days a new camera was in my hands. I took this one out for more testing and it seems to being fine. Wildlife photography is my passion, so I need a camera that will respond. I've shot with Canon's 30D and NEVER had the focusing problems that I had with this camera. I'm going on safari in a couple of months and having gear that doesn't work - and at this price - is unacceptable.
I shoot with a 100mm-400mm lens, and carrying it around can be somewhat tiring, so I'm using a Manfrotto monopod that I bought two years ago. That makes a big difference. I'm sure with a smaller lens, the weight wouldn't be a factor. I've used the 100mm-400mm on the 30D for two years without feeling weighted down. Granted the camera is much lighter than the previous model, but just something to keep in mind if you're walking around all day.
The battery life is incredible. For the previous camera, I charged the battery when I received it, and never charged it again. As I stated, I shot the 1200+ photos, replayed and enlarged everything on the LCD. When it was returned, it still had about 63% battery life left. So well done to Canon for the life of this battery. Which, by the way, is 1/2 the size and weight of the 1D Mark IIN.
The burst mode is great. When I shoot in full burst, it looks like a movie is playing. The shutter speed is that fast.
I'll do more test shots but this one seems to be OK. If you're wondering, the serial number for the camera I returned, it was in the 56000 range. This one just above 59000. Maybe Canon figured it out by now.
All in all, I enjoy all my Canon products and the results (except for the first 1D Mark III I mentioned here).
I lowered the rating by 1-star because of the focusing problems I had with the first camera. For this price, I think Canon should have mastered the problems. A nearly $4000 camera should work...in my humble opinion.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Better than expected, except shutter noise. Aug 08, 2009
This is a hand-on impression and not a detailed review.
I used the EOS 1D and the EOS 1d Mark IIN before. In addition, I also own a EOS 30D and a EOS 50D.
The first good surprise is that this camera is NOT as heavy as you would expect from this bulky size.
This is probably, at least in part, due to the fact that the battery is now smaller.
Talking of the battery, it's a new generation battery and charger. The battery is smaller than the 1D predecessors, but said to last longer.
By the way, if you put two batteries in the charger, it will charge one after the other and not both simultaneously. Just that you know. I did not like that.
When I took the first few pictures, it still 'sounds' like a powerful camera that attracts everybody's attention with it's loud clicks. I wish Canon tries harder to make this quieter. However, in addition to the modes One Shot, and Multiple Shots, etc, they provided a mode s (silent, or slow?) that seems to delay a bit the colsure of the shutter in an attempt to reduce this mechanical noise. I tried life view without reading the manual. It's tricky to get to it and to get out of it. Autofocus won't work in life view, at least the usual auto focus by half pressing the shutter button.
The buttons and control knobs at the back follow the 50D strategy, which is a good idea. you no longer need to keep pressing on a button and dial to where you want to go. Just press once and dial.
Of course, you do not have the mode dial knob at the top left like the 50D. The EOS 1D Mark III is a professional grade camera. Therefore, no automatic modes for portraits, landscape, etc. You have to know what you are doing. But of course, semi automatic if also offered, like AV, where you decide the aperture, or TV where you decide the shutter speed.
One interesting feeling is that the litle buttons are now stronger. Previous 1D cameras used to have these buttons softer to press. It is still comfortable to use them but I would expect a longer life, because I feel the buttons more resistant but responsive enough and comfortable to use.
What about the ten pictures per second? Yes, indeed, although I did not physically count the number of pcitures per second, but I could easily feel it is higher than the 8,5 rate I had with my old EOS 1D and 1D Mark IIN.
ATTENTION!!! The EOS 1D Mark III does not accept the EF-S lenses. It's a shame, because I would have liked to have the EF-S 18-200mm with this camera.
Last, but not least, I took a few pictures at ISO 3200 in the room of objects of different colors and shades, with conventional light and was amazed how noiseless they are.
As I said, this is not an extensive review but just first impressions. Hope that helps. I'll write a more detailed review some later time.
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