Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Half the pixel count and half the price of the top of the line model, the EOS-1D Mark III is otherwise easily confused with its big brother: hefty body, an overly complicated name, and a long list of cutting-edge features: good image quality at high ISO settings, 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion for smooth tonal variation, and a sophisticated image processor to get the most from each 10 megapixel photo. An image sensor cleaning feature, all-metal body, and weatherproofing further guarantee the camera’s success with pro shooters.
Focusing problems in high-contrast situations have required Canon to release multiple firmware fixes for this model.
Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be absolutely stunning. Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a variety of lighting situations.
The Canon EOS 1D Mk III looks unrivaled in terms of its burst shooting prowess and noise performance at higher ISOs. Ditto its handling, which, despite the weight is superb to use and easy to control thanks to very clear and simple to navigate menus, despite all the custom modes and adjustments on hand.
Canon has set new standards for professional photography with the launch of the EOS-1D Mark III. It is supplied with a comprehensive software suite to help the photographer’s workflow.Canon’s dual “DIGIC III” processors deliver unprecedented levels of speed, responsiveness and image quality.
The big story with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III is that it’s a better, more universally appealing professional camera for more types of professional photographers.
I’ll proceed with the assumption that you already know what a 1 Series Canon digital camera is all about. These are large, heavy cameras built like the proverbial brick outhouse.
Trying to write something meaningful on every aspect of the EOS-1D Mark III is impossible, because there’s just too much that’s new.
The EOS-1D Mark III CMOS sensor has an expanded sensitivity range of ISO 50–6400. 14-bit A/D conversion allows fine gradation and a significant drop in digital and shadow noise.
The viewfinder’s large, bright image is similar to those in other EOS-1D series cameras and vastly superior (in brightness and eye relief, but not magnification) to most sub-$1,000 DSLRs.
A leading-edge professional camera with high flexibility, ultra-fast response times and superb image quality.
Pocket-lint reviews the Canon EOS-1D Mark III and proclaims this camera is unequaled in terms of its burst rate and low noise at upper ISOs. With all this greatness the reviewer did have a couple of complaints about Canon’s top end shooter primary being the LCD-exposure assessment issues and known focusing problems