Canon 1Ds MIII

Canon 1Ds MIII is Canon's Pro DSLR camera initially released on August of 2008. The camera includes a 21MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 5616 x 3744.

Canon released this camera to upgrade the earlier Canon 1Ds MII (Read Full Comparison) and subsequently brought out the newer Canon 1D X (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to upgrade this model.

The 1Ds MIII is scored #15 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras and all around #327 out of 1459 for cameras in our list. You can try our Smart camera filter to get camera rankings based on your personal criteria.

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The Canon 1Ds MIII comes with a history of related cameras. Below, you can look at all past and newer models alongside important specs.

You can see the 1Ds MIII from several angles in the gallery here.

Below is a checklist of advantages and disadvantages of the Canon 1Ds MIII based on aspects which are often seen as important in a camera.

The sensor dimension on the Canon 1Ds MIII is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 5616 x 3744 pixels at aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 21 megapixels and features a native ISO range of 50 to 3200. RAW photos are supported so you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath displays the 1Ds MIII's sensor dimensions when compared to other common sizes. The 1Ds MIII sensor comes with a crop factor of 1 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Canon 1Ds MIII is 3.05 lb (1,385 grams / 48.85 oz) and features exterior dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1"). The weight of general Pro DSLR camera is 1,280 grams and the Canon 1Ds MIII is very similar when compared with its rivals.

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Here is a image of the Canon 1Ds MIII besides a softdrink so you're able to have a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will show you the button design on the 1Ds MIII.

The 1Ds MIII fits the Canon EF mount and has 306 lenses available for sale. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the 1Ds MIII.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Canon EF 24mm f2.824mmf/2.8 270g

Irix 45mm F1.445mmf/1.4925g

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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM17-50mmf/2.8 565g

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art14mmf/1.81170g

Canon EF 600mm f4.0L IS USM600mmf/4.0 5360g

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM800mmf/5.6 4900g

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Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC24mmf/3.5 680g

The 1Ds MIII has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras that contain NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can easily be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can transfer photos and in some cases adjust settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

A few applications even allow a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI out, it could be hooked up to an external screen. Nearly all cameras enable you to charge the battery using the USB socket.

Canon 1Ds MIII doesn't record video. If you are searching for a camera to take only images, this is not a concern.

Canon 1Ds MIII comes with weather sealing making it a good pick to use for tricky climates. This can be especially valuable in case you are unsure about the conditions you might encounter for outdoor photography.

The Canon 1Ds MIII includes a 3 inch fixed display boasting a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the display is not a touch screen. The 1Ds MIII also comes with a Top LCD display so you're able to quickly see your settings.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Canon 1Ds MIII are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• ViewFinder Coverage 100%
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.76x

In those sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and tough to view, viewfinders will be pretty helpful.

Canon 1Ds MIII has the capability to shoot continuously at 5.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds.

Canon 1Ds MIII includes external flash ability but with missing integrated flash. The highest flash sync is 1/250 seconds.

Canon 1Ds MIII includes both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier & precise compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

The AF system includes 45 focus points to choose from. Canon 1Ds MIII has manual focus when required for low light situations or you need more exact control on focus.

The battery power for the Canon 1Ds MIII is designed to last for 1800 clicks based on the CIPA specifications making it lower as compared with its rivals. The typical Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X offers the highest (4400) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Below is a number of Pro DSLR cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D3X
1Ds MIII vs D3X4400 yesnono

Nikon D3
1Ds MIII vs D34300 yesnono

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Nikon D3S
1Ds MIII vs D3S4200 yesnono

Nikon D5
1Ds MIII vs D53780 yesnono

Nikon D6
1Ds MIII vs D63580 yesnoyes

The following chart displays a analysis of the Canon 1Ds MIII for varying categories of photography. To read more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Canon 1Ds MIII has a points total of 79 which is tremendous, and means the camera is a outstanding choice for portrait photography. Shooting portraits favors greatly towards sensor dimensions, RAW support and potential to use off-camera lighting.

Coming in at a decent rating of 57, the Canon 1Ds MIII is fairly adequate to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera gives a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

A very good sports photography score of 63 suggests the Canon 1Ds MIII is a fine option for shooting sports. A camera really should have fantastic autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is pretty crucial in buying a camera for travel. Over-all, the Canon 1Ds MIII gets a moderate 53 for a travel camera which makes it reasonably suited to take with you on your travels.

When you are looking to purchase a digital camera for landscape photos, the most vital factor will no doubt be image quality. The Canon 1Ds MIII with it's very good score of 71 for a landscape camera is a fine choice in the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging ought to posses a moving display, microphone input and ideally IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Canon 1Ds MIII is not really good for vlogging as it delivers a terrible rating of 9.

If you want alternatives to the 1Ds MIII, below is a list of the highest placed cameras that fall within the class of Pro DSLR.

The diagram followed below will give you an overview of the 1Ds MIII versus it's top scoring competitors suggested earlier.

Following are several cameras you may have a look at as alternatives. To read a complete comparison, just click on the "compare" link.