Canon 1D mark III news round-up
I’m a bit of a Canon kid. I admit it. So when Canon launched their new flagship camera, the Canon 1D mk3, I decided I had to do a bit of a news coverage round-up.
Canon tonight launched what it calls — and really is — the world’s fastest digital SLR (D-SLR) camera, the 1D Mark III. Based upon the current 1D Mark II and the 1D before it, the new Mark III brings a host of new features. The camera will be Canon’s flagship high-speed D-SLR, suitable for sports and types of photography that requires fast shooting speeds.
The new 1D Mark III boosts Canon’s current record of 8.5 frames per second to a blistering 10 frames per second. What’s even more impressive is that the 1D Mark III can maintain this shooting speed at its full 10-megapixel resolution for 30 continuous RAW images or 110 JPEG images. Get the full skinny over at Daily Tech. The price in the UK is confirmed at £3049.99.
Imaging Resource have been reviewing a pre-production version of the camera, and have just posted another set of results, describing its workings in greater detail. Engadget joined the frenzy by posting some pictures of the beast from PMA,
It’s quick. No. Really quick. 10 fps quick. That’s as fast as my old Canon 1N HS, which ripped through a roll of film in seconds. It’s not generally useful to go have to change films every 4 seconds, but digital changes all that… Of course, there’s video, too!
As far as I’m aware (as it turns out, I wasn’t too aware — there were several others before the Canon one, including some Olympus dSLRs! I’m rubbish. Do forgive me. More info in the comments below), the 1D mk3 is also one of the first dSLRs that has live preview — like we’re all used to from compact cameras: What you see in the viewfinder is what you get. A lovely video of that was also available;
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#1 - March 9th, 2007 at 13:45
olympus dslr already have live preview, you might wanna edit the post and delete my comment :D
so, when are you getting the MIII? :P
#2 - March 9th, 2007 at 14:13
The Pentax E330 has live preview too, so this isn’t the first DSLR with this feature (although it is Canon’s first of this kind).
#3 - March 9th, 2007 at 14:13
… Olympus E330 , not Pentax, sorry
#4 - March 9th, 2007 at 16:44
Do’h. I’ve been firmly corrected. But can I be bothered deleting comments? Of course not! I’m proud of my mistakes! Err, or something.
#5 - March 9th, 2007 at 18:57
My new FujiFilm S5 Pro also has live preview
#6 - March 10th, 2007 at 19:15
if this is canon’s new flagship, why isn’t it full frame? you can’t have a pro body without full frame
#7 - March 10th, 2007 at 21:55
I disagree, Nate. Do you really need full frame? Sure, in the age of film, it was crucial, but who uses photos that don’t get edited anymore? As long as the viewfinder doesn’t show more than what’s being captured, I think it’s all right.
Besides, if you want full frame, there’s always the live preview, which will be full frame.
#8 - March 11th, 2007 at 01:48
thing is, pros have ef lenses. ef-s lenses are for the most part shoddy consumer grade crap. this isn’t a pro camera, it’s a fancy hobbyist camera. why would you make a high end camera that accepts crap lenses? if i’m spending 5 grand, i’m getting full frame on a 5d and a fancy lens, not a fast shooting toy. live preview? that’s for the kids’ toy cameras. now a pellicle mirror, that would be a pro camera. 10.1 megapixels? sure, MP isn’t the end all, but that seems to be pretty low for a 5000 dollar camera. it’s all sizzle and no bacon.
i’d buy an xti before i bought one of these overpriced gimmicks.
#9 - March 11th, 2007 at 21:06
Oh, come’on, you mean that EVERY pro HAS TO HAVE a full-frame dslr? that means 1DsMII or 5d. So, you mean that there are NO pro-photographers shooting Nikon in “ze werld” ?!?
pro=some1 who is making money out of thier shots. You tell me that sport shooters (for example) NEED a FF body and DON’T need the fps?!? You try shooting F1 or voleyball or skiing with the 3fps of the 5d. + they get a kick out of their 1.3x factor making their lenses “longer”
Studio + FF body = love, that’s for sure, but there’s MORE to beeing a PRO than shooting in the studio.
#10 - March 11th, 2007 at 21:50
who is the market? what pro wants a mirror slapping like crazy as it’s flipping around at 10 frames per second? what pro wants a 10.1 megapixel camera? it isn’t a pro body, it’s a amateur body for people looking for bragging rights
how long do you think that flappy mirror is going to hold out? instead of drooling over speed, a pro thinks of practicality. here’s a practical thought–when is the ds version coming out? that’s the pro version. this is the prototype for that one, get the early adopters to be beta testers for all the untested technology
#11 - March 12th, 2007 at 07:18
The 1DMII mirror flaps at 8.5fps and I haven’t heard any1 complaining about it not holding on. So, what’s a 1.5fps increase for a titanium mounted mirror?
Is the 1DMII a PRO camera? Of course it is, it’s the unanimous choice for all PJs. So then, why shouldn’t it’s upgdrade pe the same?
#12 - March 29th, 2007 at 16:46
I’m not a regular here, I just happen to run across this looking for more information on the MK3.
Anyway who is this Nate guy? I hope he isn’t serious, if so he’s just well…stupid. I’d like to know what you shoot. As far as I know the only 2 cameras in production which offer a full frame sensor are both made by Canon. So no other camera being made right now is meant for pro use.
I happen to shoot with the 30D and make money with it, in fact there is a great photographer out of Austin which uses the XT and puts out consistently great work. So I guess the XT is also a pro camera.
To all else sorry for getting sucked in as I know Nate mind wont change with anything I say but his ignorance is irritating.
BTW: Check out the PDF provided by Canon on all of the upgrades. This is seriously going to be one of the best cameras on the market if not the best for serious photographers.
#13 - June 7th, 2007 at 07:18
I’m a portrait photographer so I don’t see the need for purchasing a Mrk III. But i have to disagree with the previous posters that professional photographers have no need for this camera. A friend who shoots snow boarding/ski events swears by the MrkIII and having the need for a camera that shoots that fast, and the live preview being useless?
Photo journalists often shoot from the hip or above their heads when in crowds, tell me having live preview won’t be useful in these situations.
#14 - September 3rd, 2007 at 21:07
I currently run a 1ds mk2 with 70-200 f2.8 100-400 is and sigma 300 - 800mm and am concerned at the results having just sold my 1d mk2 …. I have heard that the camera is not up to the job using telephoto lenses and shootingfast moving subjects at distance ie aircraft some of the results I have had seem to have blurred edges and I am wondering if anyone can confirm if there are any problems …. I know that the 1ds mk2 was geared for landscape and portrate but did not forsee any problems
Hope someone can help
Rgd Andy