Canon has also found a way to reconfigure the microlenses that distribute light to individual pixels. The spaces between them are smaller and the way light strikes the sensor is more intelligent. The result is that less light is lost, again improving image quality. Some of the benefit of this sophistication can be found in the new ISO range of the EOS-1D Mark III, 100 to 3200 with extensions to 50 and 6400, the last figure unimaginable in a DSLR until now. Photographers will be amazed when they discover the high quality and low noise of ISOs 3200 and 6400 on the 1D Mark III. The beautiful signal from the sensor is sent via a very fast 8-channel readout to two new DIGIC III imaging engines. In the past, one such device has always sufficed, but with the EOS-1D Mark III, there was to be no compromise of either speed or image quality. The Dual DIGIC III Image Processors perform parallel processing, common nowadays in serious computers but unique among cameras, to speed through information. Their workload is increased by the fact that the new sensor captures 14-bit depth color rather than 12. The result, particularly because the 1D Mark III has the horsepower to handle these files, is exquisite gradation, 16,384 levels per color rather than 4,096 at 12 bits. Even when JPEGs (at 8 bits) are created, they are made from a superior file and the difference can be seen. Prints made from 1D Mark III files are spectacular. The dual processors make themselves known, too, in the burst performance of the EOS-1D Mark III. Large size JPEGs at compression level 8 (of 10) can be fired in barrages of 110 frames (at 10 frames per second with 10.1-megapixel files). RAW images can be shot in bursts of 30. Paparazzi of the world, your new camera has arrived. Canon has been an acknowledged leader in autofocus technology for many years. The EOS-1D Mark III project presented Canon engineers with the opportunity to perform a complete reconsideration of professional autofocus. The result is an entirely new Area AF sensor that has 19 high-precision, cross-type AF points and 26 assist AF points. The cross-type points are spread out, reaching even the extreme edges of the Area AF coverage area. The logic of AF point selection has been reconsidered, too. Any of the cross-type points can be manually selected, and they can be sorted into an outer group and an inner group so you dont have to cycle through 45 AF points any more to get to the one you want to use. Micro adjustment of autofocusing accuracy is now possible, something many pros didnt even know they could wish for, but which they will adopt with great enthusiasm. Even focus-tracking sensitivity is now adjustable. Have you ever put your camera in a spot where it was hard to look through the finder? Too high? Too low? Edge of a precipice? In the rafters at Madison Square Garden or on the inside railing at Churchill Downs? Canon has the answer: a professional Live View system, usable with camera only (you can see what the lens sees on the new, large 3.0-inch LCD monitor), or by remote control, either with a wire from the camera to a computer (in a studio, perhaps) or wirelessly with the new WFT-E2A Dedicated Wireless File Transmitter. When a computer is involved, the newly updated EOS Utility 2.0 software (included with the camera) takes care of just about everythingvirtually real-time viewing, focusing, exposure, composition, firingthe lot.

Actual price set by dealers and may vary.
III. IMAGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
Image quality improvements over the EOS-1D Mark II N are as follows: Higher resolution with 10.10 megapixels versus 8.2 Improved gradation with 14-bit A/D conversion and DIGIC III ISO 3200 now within the standard ISO setting range, thanks to an improved sensor signal-to-noise ratio and DIGIC III Noise reduction provided for high ISO speeds (C. Fn II -2-1) Noise prone to occur at high ISO speeds is reduced At low ISO speeds, noise in the shadow areas is further reduced Priority for highlight detail can be set (C. Fn II -3-1) Image detail from the grays to highlights is improved and loss of highlight detail is reduced
New 10.1 Megapixel Sensor
The EOS-1D Mark IIIs new, Canon-designed and manufactured, APS-H-size, CMOS single-plate sensor advances the state of the art in professional DSLR sensor design. APS-H is the largest sensor that can be imaged in one pass using cutting edge semiconductor manufacturing technology. The imaging area of the new CMOS sensor measures 28.1 x 18.7mm, appreciably larger than APS-C and 28.1mm about the same size as the sensors in the (Actual Size) EOS-1D Mark II and Mark II N. The lens magnification factor is 1.3x. Shadow noise at all comparable ISO speed settings is 50% less than with the EOS-1D Mark II N. The sensor features high-speed signal reading (approx. 10 fps), low power consumption, and Live View shooting.

18.7mm

Combining the superb image capture capabilities of the new sensor with advanced Dual DIGIC III Image Processors, the EOS-1D Mark III offers the widest ISO range of any DSLR in the world (as of February 2007). The standard range of 1003200 can be extended to a remarkable 506400.* More important, the low-noise performance at high ISO settings makes the entire range usable in real-world shooting situations.
* CIPA standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.

EOS-1D Mark III

EOS-1D Mark II N/1Ds Mark II/5D
The EOS-1D Mark III sensor has 10.1 effective megapixels, a 25% increase over the 8.2 megapixels of the EOS-1D Mark II. Individual pixel size on the 1D Mark IIIs sensor is 7.2m, the same size as the pixels of the EOS-1Ds Mark II.
Pixels Size and ISO Speed

Previous 45-point sensor EOS-1D Mark III
Here is the new AF point layout:

: Cross-type AF points

: Assist points

(Not user-selectable)

: f/2.8 sensors (Center AF point is f/4) : f/5.6 sensors
Note that the 19 high-precision, cross-type points are no longer clustered solely in the center of the frame. The 26 Assist AF points are horizontal-line sensitive at f/5.6, are not user selectable, and operate not only in AI Servo AF mode, but in One-Shot AF as well (C. Fn III-8, 1/2). The Assist AF points achieving focus light up with the super-imposed display (SI). The EOS-1D Mark III features higher precision AF with the 19 user-selectable, cross-type AF points and improved lowlight AF performance. Also, to attain AI Servo AF for 10 fps, the focus computing is faster and an AF adjustment option function is provided. The AF sensor, AF algorithm, and AF-related electronic circuitry have been newly designed especially for the 1D Mark III. Because of improved computing performance and faster reading from the sensor, the AF speed, predictive AF performance, and matching accuracy of the target subject are all the same as with the EOS-1D Mark II N despite the 10 fps continuous shooting speed of the 1D Mark III. Of course, at 8.5 fps, the 1D Mark II N was no slouch itself.
Sensor vertical-line sensitive at f/2.8
Sensor horizontal-line sensitive at f/5.6

Previous 45-point sensor

EOS-1D Mark III Sensor horizontal-line sensitive at f/5.6 Sensor vertical-line sensitive at f/2.8
The 19 cross-type AF points take advantage of the following technologies: With finer processing steps, the peripheral circuit could be made smaller and the f/2.8 AF sensor area could be expanded The secondary image-forming lens (see diagram) is glass mold. By incorporating a newly-developed aspherical surface on the lens, the focusing area of the f/2.8 light flux could be expanded
Prime lens Focusing plane (Image plane)

Subject's speed [Km/h]

C. Fn III -3 can be set to change operation characteristics when you press the shutter button completely in one stroke. Settings 0 and 1 are the same as on the EOS-1D Mark II N. When focusing is possible, the lens is driven to match the focusing result obtained immediately before shutter release. After the lens is driven, the picture is taken. If focusing is not possible, the picture will be taken immediately. With setting 2, the picture will be taken immediately regardless of whether focus has been achieved or not. During low-speed continuous shooting, the subject distance can change significantly between shots. The slower the continuous shooting speed, the more the lens is driven between shots to detect the subject. Thus, subject tracking is more precise. Also, with the EOS-1D Mark III, the improved AF computing performance enables the lens to be driven more to detect the subject than with the EOS-1D Mark II N. AI Servo AF therefore becomes
more precise. At the standard setting, the subject tracking sensitivity level is the same as with the 1D Mark II N. Once an AF point starts tracking the subject, the tracking response is impressive. (Subject-tracking sensitivity can be adjusted with C. Fn III 2, Slow to Fast, -2 to +2.) Even if AI Servo AF is used to focus on a still subject, stable control is enabled so that the lens drive isnt constantly fine-tuning. If the subject starts to move, the focusing responds immediately to detect the subject constantly.
Automatic AF Point Selection
The high detection-sensitive, cross-type AF points are now spread out over the Area AF. When One-Shot AF is combined with automatic focusing point selection, as with the EOS 5D and 30D, the selection of the Area AF's bottom AF points is eliminated. From among the remaining AF points, the AF point on the closest subject is set to be the main AF point. This is a change from the Area AF of previous EOS-1D cameras where the main AF point was set at where the most AF points lit up. The concept of eliminating the selection of the least reliable AF points is the same as before. With the new algorithm, AF point selection becomes more stable and consistent even if the area of the main AF point is smaller. When AI Servo AF is combined with automatic focusing point selection, the EOS-1D Mark III's behavior is the same as previous EOS-1D class cameras, where the subject is initially acquired by center focusing point and subsequently tracked by all 45 points as necessary.

AF Point Expansion

AF expansion with a manually selected focusing selected point, C. Fn III 8, differs from the EOS-1D Mark II N's settings. Depending on the AF mode (One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF) and focal distance, the AF point area does not change. With setting 1 (Enable left/right assist points), the expanded area (on the left and right of the manually-selected AF point) is enabled at all times. With setting 2 (Enable surrounding assist points), the expanded area is enabled by one point all around the selected AF point.

C.Fn III -8-1

With One-Shot AF, when focus is achieved with an Assist AF point, the Assist AF point will light up via the SI display. With AI Servo AF, the manually-selected AF point and Assist AF point will not be displayed.

C.Fn III -8-2

: Selected AF point

: Expansion points

AF Micro-adjustment
AF precision is adjusted for the camera and lens to fall within the lens' maximum aperture's depth of focus. However, there are users who want to adjust it more minutely. They have had to go to a Canon Service Center to have it done. AF micro-adjustment is a feature developed for these users. C.Fn III-7 The user himself can now finely adjust the AF focusing position. The adjustment range is 20 steps in front of (-) or behind (+) the point of focus.
The adjustment increment of one step differs depending on the maximum aperture of the lens. You should shoot, check the focus, and adjust it. Repeat this procedure to adjust the point of focus. When a lens registered with a point-of-focus adjustment is attached, the point of focus will be automatically shifted by the correction amount set. If you set 1 (Adjust all lenses by the same amount) or 2 (Adjust by lens) and press the INFO button, the adjustment screen will appear. The focus shift amount per step is calculated by multiplying the maximum aperture's single-side depth of focus by 1/8. If 1 is set, the focus shift amount will always be the same number of steps (but the actual amount will vary according to maximum aperture) for all lenses. If 2 is set, the focus shift amount will change for each different lens. You can register the focusing shift amount for up to 20 lenses. Then, when you use one of the registered lenses, the focus will shift by the set amount.

AF Microadjustment

Adjust all lenses by same amount
Adjust individually for each lens
Note that since the camera does not recognize the unique ID of the lens, the same shift amount will be applied to the same lens model even if it has a different serial number. In the case of zoom lenses which have variable maximum apertures, the focus shift amount is technically different at the wide-angle end and telephoto end. However, since the focus shift amount cannot be adjusted individually for the wide and telephoto ends (there is only one shift amount per lens), adjusting it for the telephoto end is better. If an extender can be attached, the camera recognizes whether it is 1.4x or 2x and makes a different shift adjustment from when no extender is attached. When an extender is attached, the adjustment screen will display the lens name and extender name. To delete the registered lens settings, select 1 or 2, then press the Erase button. All the registered AF micro-adjustment settings will be cleared.

Remote Live View Mode is controlled through EOS Utility 2.0 (a major upgrade from version 1.1), included on the EOS Digital Solution Disk Ver.14. The camera can be connected either wired with the provided USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable, or wirelessly with the WFT-E2A. To get started, the camera must be set to Live View. Then, click the [Starting Live View] button on the Remote Live View screen.
Magnified view (Displayed in a separate window centering on the AF point.)
White balance select button Select the WB from a list. Click on Apply to camera to apply the setting to the camera. Focus the setting to the camera. Depth-of-field preview button

Live View Start Button

Rotate image left or right, grid display, aspect ratio, histogram, and magnify buttons

Display mode button

Focusing
Focusing is manual only with Live View. Use the Multi-Controller to select the AF point aimed over the area you want to focus, then press the Magnify button to enlarge the image by 5x or 10x at the AF point's position. Press the button again to return to normal view. At 5x or 10x magnification, you can focus manually while looking at the LCD monitor. To make it easier to focus during the magnified view, image sharpness is applied at a higher setting than it really is.

Live View enabled

Pressing the depth-of-field preview button stops down to the aperture which will be used to take the picture. It will simulate with 10x Magnification the shooting exposure and you can check both the exposure level and depth of field. If you use depth-of-field preview during regular viewfinder shooting, the viewfinder will look dark and it may be difficult to see the depth of field. However, with Live View shooting, a clever simulation is displayed so checking the depth of field is easier as long as the exposure setting is near the metering's correct exposure.

Metering and Exposure

Evaluative metering with the imaging element is used. The metering mode cannot be changed. The metering range is EV 0 to EV 20 (at 23C/73F, with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens). Any shooting mode and drive mode can be used. Also, AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB, and depth-of-field preview are possible. During magnified view, AE lock is automatically applied to the meter reading for the entire image. If C. Fn IV -16 [Live View exposure simulation] is set to [1: Enable (simulates exposure)] and the shooting mode is P, Tv, Av, or M, then the LCD monitor's brightness will change in response to the exposure setting so you can see how the exposure will look before you take the picture. When you press the shutter button completely, the opened shutter will close; the shutter will be cocked and released, and the picture will be taken.

On-screen message if the slot cover is opened
On-screen message if the power switch is set to <OFF>
In-Camera File Copying & Naming Options
Any image stored in a memory card or external media can be copied to another recording medium (CF card, SD/SDHC card, or external media). Select the recording medium containing the images you want to copy using the [Record funct+media/folder sel.] menu, and individually checkmark the images to be copied. Then, select or create the folder in the target medium to which you want to copy the images. All the images in the selected folder can be copied to another folder which you select or create. Also, all the images in the specified folder can be copied to the target medium with the same folder name and same image numbering copied as well. The images stored in the DCIM folder in the CF or SD card can be backed up to external media via the WFT-E2A. A folder is created automatically in the external medium and is named with a six-digit date (yyddmm) and two-digit number (00 to 99). Inside it, a DCIM folder is created to which all the images are saved. Either select a target folder in the external medium or create a new folder with an eight-character name. Inside it, the images will be saved to the DCIM folder. When creating or selecting a folder, the screen now shows the image of the lowest and highest image file number on the right.
Creating and selecting a folder
In addition to the [Preset code] and [User setting1] each having 4 characters, [User setting 2] with 3 characters + 1 Image size character is newly provided. When [User setting 2] is set, the image size that has been set for shooting is appended automatically to the file name as the fourth character from the left (ex: xxxx0001.JPG). You can thereby know the image size by seeing the file name instead of having to open the image file. The appended characters are L for Large/RAW, M for Medium1, N for Medium2, and S for sRAW. RAW and JPEG can be distinguished with the extension.
Recording Quality Specifications
File Size [Approx. MB] 3.5 2.8 2.1 1.2 13.0 13.0+3.5 13.0+2.8 13.0+2.1 13.0+1.2 2.5 (1,936x1,288) L (Large) RAW+ M1 (Medium1) M2 (Medium2) S (Small) 7.6 7.6+3.5 7.6+2.8 7.6+2.1 7.6+1.2 Possible Shots [Approx.] Maximum Burst [Approx.] Printing Size Hi-Speed Low-Speed Around A5 A3 or Larger Around A3 Around A4 Around A5 A3 or Larger

Image Size

Pixels [Approx. MB]
L (Large) M1 (Medium1) M2 (Medium2) S (Small) RAW L (Large) RAW+ M1 (Medium1) M2 (Medium2) S (Small) sRAW
10.1 (3,888x2,592) 8.0 (3,456x2,304) 5.3 (2,816x1,880) 2.5 (1,936x1,288) 10.1 (3,888x2,592)
* The number of possible shots (battery life) and continuous shooting speed are based on Canons testing standards and a 1GB CF card. * The size of one image, number of possible shots (battery life), and continuous shooting speed are based on JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, and the Standard Picture Style. (These figures vary depending on the subject, memory card brands, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.)

Battery Pack LP-E4

Battery Check
An IC chip in the battery tracks battery information. Battery level is displayed upon communication with the chip. The remaining battery level is indicated by a battery icon indicating one of six levels on the top LCD panel, in the viewfinder (during metering), and on the menu screen [Battery info.]. If communication with the battery chip fails, a communication error message will appear. By selecting [OK], you can continue shooting. (The battery icon will be displayed as empty.)

Level (%) 100 70

The [Battery info.] screen shows battery-related information: Power source: The battery type is communicated and displayed Remaining capacity: When Battery Pack LP-E4 is used, the battery icon indicates the remaining capacity in one of six levels and in 1% increments (Under very low temperatures, Battery Info. using the WFT-E2A + external media, if the current capacity indicates 10%, the display may suddenly change to 0%) Shutter count: After the LP-E4 is fully charged, the number of shots taken with that battery will be displayed. This number is retained even when the battery is removed. The number will be reset when the battery is recharged Recharge performance: Upon communication with the battery, the battery's recharge performance is displayed in one of three levels. A degraded/older battery will have a lower capacity that can be recharged. Fewer shots can be taken with that battery than with a new battery. When a degraded/older battery is fully charged, the remaining capacity will still indicate 100% After the battery undergoes 20 discharging and charging cycles, a message recommending battery calibration will appear on the bottom of the screen the next time the battery is installed. Calibration is performed with Battery Charger LC-E4 to find out the batterys capacity so that the remaining battery level can be indicated accurately. Each time the battery is recharged and used or Battery Charger LC-E4 discharged naturally, a slight discrepancy between the battery's remaining capacity information and the actual remaining capacity develops. With repeated recharge/discharge cycles, this discrepancy can become a large one. By performing calibration to discharge the entire battery and by recharging the battery fully, accurate battery capacity information can be obtained. Two battery packs can be attached to the LC-E4. It takes about 120 min. to recharge one battery pack. The charger is compatible with DC power (12V/24V) so you can connect it to a car battery with Car Battery Cable CB-570 to recharge the battery pack.

Saving and Registering Settings
Registering Custom Function settings works the same way as the EOS-1D Mark II N's P. Fn-00. With [C. Fn setting register/ apply], you can register up to three sets of Custom Function settings in the camera. You can use each set suiting a specific genre of shooting such as sports, landscapes and so forth. C.Fn setting register/apply When you apply a set of Custom Function settings, the camera's Custom Function settings will change instantly accordingly. Note that C. Fn III -7 [AF Micro-adjustment] and C. Fn IV -11 [Focusing Screen] settings will not be included in the registered Custom Function settings. [Save camera settings to media] is an expanded version of the EOS-1D Mark II N's [Save camera settings] function. Up to 10 sets of camera settings can now be saved to one recording medium. With [Save/ load setting on media], the camera's current settings can be saved as a file to a memory Save camera settings card. When this file is read, the camera will be set to the file's saved camera settings. The same file can be read by multiple EOS-1D Mark III cameras or you can use different camera settings for different shooting situations. The date/time, language, video output format settings, C. Fn III-7 and C. Fn IV-11 are not saved and included. [Register basic camera settings] is an expanded version of P. Fn-25, [Sets the default settings when the CLEAR button is ON]. With [Regist/load basic settings], you can register basic settings such as the shooting mode, metering mode, and drive mode in the camera. When these settings are applied, Register basic camera settings the camera settings will switch to the registered settings. This is convenient when you often have to switch camera settings instantly to suit a particular shooting situation. The following settings can be registered: Shooting mode, white balance, drive mode, metering mode, AF mode, AF point, color space, image size, and Picture Style (9 settings).

My Menu

Up to six frequently-used menu options and Custom Functions can be registered in the user-friendly feature, My Menu. The menu's top-level options, the Custom Function's top-level settings, and all Custom Functions can be registered. You can change the order of the menu items, delete menu items, or delete all the menu items. Also, if [Display from My Menu: Display] is set, pressing the Menu button will display the My Menu (tab) first. EOS Utility can also be used to set My Menu and register it in the camera.

My menu settings

My menu (example)

Picture Style

The Picture Style and their respective effects are the same as with the EOS-1D Mark II N. The back of the camera has the new Picture Style button that also functions as the Protect/Sound recording button. When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press this button to display the Picture Style screen as a short cut. The Picture Style menu screen also shows an icon in front of each Picture Style.

Camera Direct Functions

To improve the camera's operation with Canon printers, Canon has made four improvements to PictBridge: faster printing speed, printing layout, printing effects, and cable disconnection after data transfer completion. The EOS-1D Mark III supports all of the above as well as RAW and sRAW image printing via PictBridge. Any Canon or non-Canon old or new PictBridge printer can be used to print images. RAW images not taken with the 1D Mark III cannot be printed from the 1D Mark III to a PictBridge printer. With RAW/sRAW + JPEG images, the JPEG image is printed. The [Red-Eye 1] printing effect has been added to: [Off], [On], [Vivid], [NR], [Vivid+NR], and [Face brightener]. When [Red-Eye 1] is used for a flash shot containing red eye, the red eye can be corrected before printing. Due to the high-end features now available with PictBridge and the widespread sales of PictBridge printers by Canon and other makers, the EOS-1D Mark III does not support Canon's BubbleJet Direct and CP Direct. It supports only PictBridge. If the iP6700D for the Japanese market or the PIXMA iP6320D, iP6310D, or iP6700D for the overseas market is connected to the camera, the feature extension screen cannot be displayed (therefore [Red-eye corr.] cannot be selected). Therefore, [Red-Eye 1] is newly provided as an optional printing effect. If the connected printer has Red-eye Correction and Facial Brightness Correction, the feature extension screen's [Red-eye corr.] can be used. ([Red-eye 1] will not appear as an optional printing effect. Because the EOS-1D Mark III is not compatible with
Canon's BubbleJet Direct and CP Direct, when the CP500, CP400, CP330, CP300, CP220 or CP200 is used, PictBridge takes effect and the printer's full potential can be used. (The CP500, CP400, CP330, CP300, CP220 and CP200 provide both CP Direct and PictBridge and ordinarily give priority to CP Direct.) Also, with the CP730, CP720, CP710, CP510, an improved communication algorithm has improved the printing speed. The [By Folder] button has been added. You can now select the folder whose images (all of them) are to be printed. Alternately, you can just cancel the printing. Other features are the same as those of the EOS-1D Mark II N.

Print order

By using the camera controls, you can transfer JPEG, RAW or sRAW images directly to a Mac or Windows computer with the EOS Digital Solution Disk Ver.14 installed. The options are: (1) All images: All images stored in the memory card are transferred to the PC. Direct transfer (2) All images not yet transferred: Only images that haven't been transferred to the computer are automatically selected for transfer. (3) Images marked for transfer: Select images individually [Sel. image] or select all images [All image] to be transferred to the personal computer: Up to 998 images can be selected for the transfer. (4) Select and transfer: Select the images to be transferred and they will be transferred one by one. (5) Personal computer wallpaper: Select the image to be the personal computer's wallpaper, then transfer it (JPEG only).

Canon EF 1635mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
The Canon EF 1635mm f/2.8L USM is a wide-angle zoom lens covering focal lengths from 16mm upwards that has enjoyed strong support from many professional and highend amateur users. Many photographers renowned for the technical and aesthetic excellence of their work name this lens as their favorite, the one they would take on a job or journey if they could have just one lens. Some photographers carry two of them on an extended project because it is the one lens they cannot afford to lose. At the same time, there has been strong demand from the market for an improvement in the peripheral image quality in wide-angle shots. In response to this demand, Canon has developed the EF 1635mm f/2.8L II USM as the successor to the EF1635mm f/2.8L USM. This is a high-performance L-series lens, specifically designed for improved peripheral image quality in wide-angle shots that will meet the strict requirements of professional and high-end amateur users more successfully than its predecessor. Its features include: L-type wide-angle zoom lens covering the ultra-wide-angle 1635mm range 3 high-precision aspherical lens elements, each of a different type: ground in G1, replica in G2, and GMo in G16, 16 elements in 12 groups, total, giving it even better image quality than its predecessor
2 UD lens elements (G12 and G15) minimize lateral chromatic aberration (a wide angle lens design problem) to produce superb image quality with excellent resolution and contrast and little or no color bleed around the outline of the subject Lens disposition and coatings optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that tend to occur when the lens is used with a digital camera High resistance to dust and water droplets Circular aperture produces beautiful out-of-focus images Internal focusing (some elements of the second group, G5 to G7, move for focusing), ring USM, high-speed CPU and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing Front element does not rotate during focusing and zooming (convenient with polarizer use) Manual focusing enabled even during the AF mode (full-time mechanical manual focus) Optical system constructed using only lead-free glass Uses new EW-88 petal-shaped lens hood Slightly larger than previous lens: filter diameter 82mm, was 77mm; length 111.6mm, was 103mm; weight 635g, was 600g

Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor Monitor Size: 3.0 in. Pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels Coverage: Approx. 100% Brightness Control: 7 levels provided

Playback

Image Display Format: Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, Auto rotate, Rotate Highlight Alert: In the single image display and (INFO) display, the highlight areas with no image data will blink
Image Protection and Erase
Protection: Single image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection Erase: Single image, all images in a folder, all images in the memory card or check-marked images can be erased or unprotected. Direct Printing from the Camera: Enabled Compatible Printers: CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers (via USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU) Settings: Print quantity, style (image, paper size, paper type, printing effects, layout, date, file number), trimming

Sound Recording

Recording Method: The voice annotation recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image File Format: WAV Recording Time: Max. 30 sec. per recording
Menu Categories: 1. Shooting, 2. Playback, 3. Setup, 4. Custom function/My Menu LCD Monitor Languages: 18 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Simplified/ Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

Power Source

Battery: One dedicated lithium-ion battery LP-E4, AC power can be supplied via the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 Battery check: Automatic Power Saving: Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min. Back-up Battery: One CR2025 lithium battery
Dimensions (W) x (H) x (D): 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in./156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm Weight (Body only): 40.7 oz./1,155g Dimensions and Weight Operating Temperature Range: 32113F/045C Operating Humidity Range: 85% or less Operating Conditions
All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.

XII. CONCLUSION

The EOS-1D Mark III is the ultimate instrument for high pressure, high-speed photography, and it can do much, much more. It has the image quality, the ease of control, the speed and the flexibility to adapt brilliantly to just about any condition. Features such as the new integrated cleaning system make it easier to live with. With Live View, the possibilities are limited only by the imagination. The Dual DIGIC III Image Processors give it dazzling speed and the 14-bit output will help to make superb prints and magnificent magazine spreads. The battery data is a source of reassurance. Additions such as safety shift, highlight tone priority and high ISO noise reduction make stress-free success a given. The retail price of the EOS-1D Mark III at introduction will be very similar to the price at which the EOS-1D Mark II N debuted. Considering all the improvements and meaningful new functions, the new camera is a stunning deal whether it replaces or adds to existing equipment, or represents the beginning of a great new adventure. DSLR cameras are mature products today; people in the market for one have clear expectations and requirements. Looking forward, it seems that the EOS1D Mark III has everything most working photographers could want for years to come: the best autofocus, the lowest noise and the best high ISO performance, beautiful color and excellent resolution, ease of use and thoughtful controls, exceptional reliability, an extensive system, highly controllable flash, and a little less weight, too. Because the value and the performance are so strong, Canon can expect to sell the EOS-1D Mark III to serious photographers of every stripe. Certainly, they will grow even more delighted with the camera over time.
Actual prices are set by dealers and may vary.
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Setting Custom Functions to match the EOS-1D Mark II N
Owners of the new EOS-1D Mark III may have previously used the Canon EOS-1D Mark II or Mark II N cameras, and have years of experience with these previous-generation pro cameras. For users who had developed their own preferred method of setting up the Mark II cameras, we provide this sheet to point out equivalent (or close) settings on the new EOS-1D Mark III.
C.Fn 00: Focusing screen Sets camera metering for focus screen in use C.Fn 01: Finder Display during exposure Viewnder display appear during sequences C.Fn 02: Shutter release without card Sets camera so it wont shoot unless card is installed
C.Fn IV-11 C.Fn II-7 Menu setting: 2nd shooting menu (Shoot w/o card)
C.Fn 04: Shutter button and AE Lock button C.Fn IV-1 Back-button AF, or AF Lock at back button (IV-1-0 AF at shutter button and rear AF-ON button) (IV-1-1 AF-ON button now locks focus if pressed) (note: no C.Fn 03 on EOS-1D Mark II series) (IV-1-2 AF at AF-ON button only; continuous metering) (IV-1-3 AF at AF-ON button; exposure locked with 1st shot) (IV-1-4 Rear AF-ON button completely disabled) C.Fn 05: Front & Back dials in M exposure Reverse role of Main Dial and rear Quick Control Dial C.Fn 06: Exposure level increments Set camera for 12 or full-stop increments C.Fn 07: USM lens electronic manual focus Disable M focus in AF mode with 85mm 1.2L II, etc. C.Fn 08: Top and Rear LCD panel items ISO or remaining shots in nder and top panel C.Fn 09: Auto Bracketing sequence C.Fn IV-5 (note: options for setting aperture without lens: C.Fn IV-7) C.Fn I-1
C.Fn III-1 ISO always displayed. Nearest equivalent: C.Fn II-9-1 when Info button pressed, all top panel info appears on LCD C.Fn I-5 (also incorporates previous P.Fn 09 start with + exposure) C.Fn I-4 cancel auto bracketing after one bracket sequence
C.Fn 10: AF point illumination Change brightness of red illumination, or turn off
C.Fn III-12 turn red illumination off or only ash briey C.Fn III-13 change brightness of AF point illumination
C.Fn 11: AF Point Selection Method Change buttons & controls used to select AF points C.Fn 12: Mirror lock-up C.Fn 13: Reduce number of AF points Changes available AF points & Spot meter location C.Fn 14: E-TTL II ash metering C.Fn 15: Flash shutter sync C.Fn 16: Safety Shift in Tv or Av C.Fn 17: Expand size of AF point C.Fn 18: Switch to memorized AF point
C.Fn IV-3-1 (Use rear Quick Control Dial without pressing AF point selection button rst ideal when combined with C.Fn III-9-1 or III-9-2) C.Fn III-15 (new option: mirror can stay up continually for more than one exposure with III-15-2) C.Fn III-9 (reduce AF points from 19 to inner or outer 9) C.Fn I-7 (Spot metering at center, or is at active AF point) C.Fn II-4 C.Fn II-5 C.Fn I-8 (adds new function: adjust ISO for Safety Shift) C.Fn III-8 (add one point on either side of selected AF point, or add invisible ring of six points surrounding selected AF point C.Fn III-10 (memorize an AF point by selecting it, hold in AF point select button, and press ISO button at same time; return to memorized AF point by pressing multi-controller) C.Fn III-6 (new option [III-6-6]: switch instantly to memorized AF point) C.Fn III-2 C.Fn III-3-1 (2nd and subsequent shots in sequence only) C.Fn III-3-2 (First shot plus all subsequent in sequence)
C.Fn 19: Lens AF Stop Button function (applies to select super-telephoto lenses only) C.Fn 20: AI Servo AF tracking sensitivity C.Fn 21: Drive speed priority AI Servo AF
Previous versions of the EOS-1D had an additional method to customize the camera Personal Functions. Unlike a Custom Function, the Personal Functions had to be installed into the camera after being selected in Canons supplied software (EOS Utility, etc). Once installed into the camera via FireWire, the Personal Functions could be turned on and off on the cameras LCD monitor, much like a Custom Function. Many of the EOS-1D Mark IIIs Custom Functions incorporate what were previously Personal functions. If you were using Personal Functions in a Mark II, what follows is a run-down of equivalent settings in the new EOS-1D Mark III.

P.Fn 01: Disable unwanted shooting modes P.Fn 02: Disable unwanted metering modes

C.Fn I-9 C.Fn I-10

P.Fn 03: Metering mode in M exposure C.Fn I-11 (locks-in one Metering pattern whenever Manual exposure mode is selected) P.Fn 04: Max & minimum shutter speeds P.Fn 05: Maximum & minimum aperture P.Fn 06: Memorize exposure & meter mode P.Fn 07: Repeat continuous bracketing P.Fn 08: Number of bracketed frames P.Fn 09: Bracketed sequence starts with + P.Fn 10: Program shift is retained P.Fn 14: AF focus hunting cancelled (note: no P.Fn 11, 12 or 13) P.Fn 15: Flash AF-assist turned off P.Fn 16: Camera res when in-focus P.Fn 17: Prevent auto AF point selection P.Fn 18: Allow auto AF point select if C.Fn 11-2 is also active C.Fn I-12 C.Fn I-13 C.Fn I-14 Not possible on EOS-1D Mark III C.Fn I-6 (3, 2, 5, or 7 exposures in a bracketed sequence) C.Fn I-5-2 Not possible with EOS-1D Mark III C.Fn III-5-1 C.Fn III-14 Not possible with EOS-1D Mark III C.Fn III-11-0 or III-11-1 No exact equivalent; similar to C.Fn III-11-0 or III-11-2
P.Fn 19: Change continuous fps speed P.Fn 20: Limit number of continuous shots P.Fn 21: Quiet shooting and advance P.Fn 23: Meter and camera-on timers
C.Fn III-16 C.Fn III-17 S mode in EOS-1D Mark IIIs drive settings (along with single-frame, continuous low, continuous high) C.Fn IV-12
P.Fn 24: LCD panel illumination during B C.Fn II-8 P.Fn 25: Default settings after clear Menu setting Set-up menu 3 Register / Apply basic settings (settings are chosen here, and instantly changed if apply is selected Mark III has no CLEAR button on camera body) C.Fn IV-13 C.Fn IV-6 Now achieved by main ON-OFF switch (mid position), or by assigning other functions to Quick Control Dial C.Fn IV-10 (locks Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi-controller) C.Fn IV-15
P.Fn 26: Reduced shutter lag time P.Fn 27: Reverse direction of Dials P.Fn 28: Exposure Comp not possible with rear Quick Control Dial P.Fn 30: Lock Main Dial when Quick Control Dial is turned off P.Fn 31: Add original decision data

Obvioulsly, with 57 Custom Functions, the Mark III has a variety of capabilities that arent found in the previous Mark II series. However, this document should give previous Mark II users an idea of how to set their new Mark III cameras up similarly to the way theyre accustomed to using prior models.