Canon EOS 1D Mark III User Guide
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- Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 1
C WHITE PAPER THE CANON EOS-1D MARK III CAMERA: EOS REBORN - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 2
New 10.1 Megapixel Sensor 9 Dual DIGIC III Image Processors 11 Noise Reduction 12 Highlight Tone Priority 12 New sRAW Image Size 13 IV. EOS INTEGRATED CLEANING SYSTEM 14 Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit 14 Dust Delete Data 15 V. INCOMPARABLE EOS AUTOFOCUS, NOW EVEN BETTER 16 AF System 16 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 3
Style 52 Camera Direct Functions 52 X. SOFTWARE PACKAGE, COMPATIBILITY AND ACCESSORIES 54 Software: EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk, Version 14 54 Dedicated Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2A 55 Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 56 Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens 56 Canon EOS System - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 4
to satisfy the widest range of output applications. Today, there is one Digital Single-LensReflex (DSLR) camera that meets these criteria as no other: the Canon EOS-1D Mark III. Redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up, Canon's newest flagship EOS is destined to become the next "must have - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 5
EOS-1D Mark III, 100 to 3200 with extensions to 50 and 6400, the last figure unimaginable in a DSLR camera has arrived. Canon has been an acknowledged leader in autofocus technology for many years. The EOS-1D Mark III project presented Canon be manually selected, use. Micro adjustment of autofocusing - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 6
box, an intelligent new lightweight and compact battery... and that's not all. And, we can't forget to talk about the value propositions that the EOS-1D Mark III represents. The text that follows will tell you all about them. 1 Actual selling prices are set by dealers and may vary. I. OVERVIEW 6 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 7
II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES • World's fastest AF DSLR with approximately 10 fps continuous shooting in One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF • Maximum burst (JPEG Large, compression level 8) approximately 110 shots; RAW, approximately 30 shots (based on Canon's testing standards) • Dual DIGIC III - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 8
• Speedlite Custom Functions settable with the camera when the 580EX II Speedlite is attached • New software package includes Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0 • New EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens features improved peripheral image quality 2 Actual price set by dealers and may vary - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 9
Megapixel Sensor The EOS-1D Mark III's new, Canon-designed and manufactured, APS-H-size, CMOS single-plate sensor advances the state of the art in professional 18.7mm DSLR sensor design. APS-H is the largest sensor that can be imaged in one pass using cutting edge semiconductor manufacturing - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 10
increase over the 8.2 megapixels of the EOS-1D Mark II. Individual pixel size on the 1D Mark III's sensor is 7.2µm, the same size as the pixels of the EOS-1Ds Mark II. Pixels Size and ISO Speed Camera EOS-1D Mark III EOS-1D Mark II N EOS-1Ds Mark II EOS 5D EOS 30D EOS Digital Rebel XTi Pixels Size - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 11
pass filter (Separates image in horizontal direction) Dual DIGIC III Image Processors DIGIC II, a high-performance imaging engine that has been used since the EOS-1D Mark II in 2004, has been a major feature of Canon digital cameras because of its very fine image detail, natural color reproduction - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 12
Flash™ access speed is now 1.3x faster, and SD card access is now 2x faster compared to the EOS-1D Mark II N. The extra power of Dual DIGIC III Image Processors has also allowed analog-to-digital conversion to improve from 12 to 14 bits per channel, meaning that tonal gradation for RAW images is now - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 13
addition to RAW, JPEG Large, Medium 1, Medium 2, and Small, the EOS-1D Mark III features a new image size, sRAW or Small RAW. sRAW images have approximately 3,888 x 2,592 approx. 10.1 Megapixels 1,936 x 1,288 approx. 2.5 Megapixels Image Type JPEG Lossless RAW III. IMAGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS 13 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 14
appended to images. • Manual cleaning of the imaging sensor is still an option Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit The new, compact Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit for the APS-H size imaging sensor has been designed for the EOS-1D Mark III and is different from the EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Digital's unit. (The - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 15
manually, pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the Menu button will immediately terminate the cleaning and the camera the image data. The information is used by Digital Photo Professional (DPP) 3.0 to erase camera settings] menu command is selected, all the camera settings will be cleared and - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 16
V. INCOMPARABLE EOS AUTOFOCUS, NOW EVEN BETTER AF System Canon EOS-1 series cameras are legendary for their superior autofocus ability. Many professional photographers rate Canon's autofocus as one of the main reasons that they use Canon equipment. The new autofocus system of the EOS-1D Mark III - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 17
Prime lens Focusing plane (Image plane) Subject CMOS area sensor Secondary image-forming lens As with the EOS-1D Mark II N, camera 3.00 2.25 can also detect a grossly defocused subject 1.8 times better than with the EOS-1D Mark II N. 4.00 2.00 6.6 4.5 7.50 V. INCOMPARABLE EOS AUTOFOCUS - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 18
of the lens or lens/extender combination in use is f/5.6 or larger, horizontal-line sensitive AF is possible. The Assist AF sensors are horizontal-line sensitive at f/5.6. They have the same focusing detection performance as the EOS-1D Mark II's AF points (other than that camera's seven cross - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 19
pros using the EOS-1D series cameras have set C. Fn 04-1 to use the AE lock button for AF. The technique is called "autofocus with your thumb" or "back button focus." The 1D Mark III now provides a new AF start button dedicated to AF. Pressing the AF start button executes AF and metering. C. Fn IV - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 20
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 V. INCOMPARABLE EOS AUTOFOCUS, NOW EVEN BETTER 20 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 21
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 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 22
for each different lens. You can register the focusing shift amount for up to 20 lenses. Then, when you use one of the manual. This will help the camera to focus. With other EOS-dedicated Speedlites, the AF-assist beam might not align with the selected AF point. V. INCOMPARABLE EOS AUTOFOCUS - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 23
DSLR shooter's arsenal. It is a terrific problem EOS-1D Mark III. By connecting the camera via USB to a computer with the EOS use a wireless LAN and see the Remote Live View on a computer without using a cable. Key features of Live View include a 100% field of view, precise manual with C. Fn IV -16-1 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 24
EOS Utility 2.0 (a major upgrade from version 1.1), included on the EOS Digital Solution Disk Ver.14. The camera At 5x or 10x magnification, you can focus manually while looking at the LCD monitor. To with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens). Any shooting mode and drive mode can be used. Also, AE lock, exposure - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 25
used, the mirror must come down briefly. Pressing the shutter button completely will cancel the mirror lockup and the metering sensor will execute E-TTL II the exposure setting, for easy viewing similar to compact digital cameras. However, if C. Fn IV -16 [Live View exposure simulation] is set to - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 26
will be displayed on the image. This can be used to check the vertical or horizontal orientation of the image image, when you open the image with Digital Photo Professional 3.0, the image will be displayed camera, the vertical lines matching the aspect ratio will also appear. Grid display C.Fn IV - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 27
to heat from the CMOS sensor, and other components. For normal shooting, this is not a problem. There is no Live View operation limit at 23°C/73°F for Remote Live View shooting and Camera Live View shooting, whether you use a memory card or external recording media via the WFT-E2A. However, if the - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 28
DIGIC III and improved card writing, the data writing speed is approximately 30% faster than with the EOS-1D Mark II N. The EOS-1D Mark II N SDHC, the camera can be used with SD cards having a capacity up to 32GB. Data Safety when Compartment Cover is Opened With the EOS-1D Mark II N, if the - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 29
switch is set to In-Camera File Copying & Naming Options Any image stored recording medium containing the images you want to copy using the [Record funct+media/folder sel.] menu, and the external medium and is named with a six-digit date (yyddmm) and two-digit number (00 to 99). Inside it, a - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 30
35 * The number of possible shots (battery life) and continuous shooting speed are based on Canon's testing standards and a 1GB CF card. * The size of one image, number of the card, or just check-marked images (a new feature). Unprotected images will be erased. VII. IMAGE RECORDING AND STORAGE 30 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 31
by Canon and by downsizing electronic circuits with smaller boards and higher circuit integration resulting in fewer parts. Weight Item Optics Mechanical Parts Electrical Parts Lead Wires Total (Official) Screws and washers Total EOS-1D Mark III 27 675 1,481 42 2,247 325 2,572 EOS-1D Mark II - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 32
weighs 335 g/11.8 oz. Image-recording Quality Body Only With Battery EOS-1D Mark III 1,155g/40.7oz. 1,335g/47.1oz. EOS-1D Mark II N 1,225g/43.2oz. 1,560g/55.0oz. Mechanical Components Because of its lightweight and strength, magnesium alloy is used for the top, front, and rear covers as - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 33
analog signal output from the CMOS sensor into a digital signal for output. For the EOS-1D Mark III, it also has an EEPROM to store the analog system's adjustment values. 2) Digital-control board This has the DIGIC III and other digital image-processing circuits, a memory circuit which includes the - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 34
EOS-1D Mark II N's shutter unit, the EOS-1D Mark III's shutter unit has been improved to increase durability and to reduce the generation of dust. It is now rated for 300,000 shutter cycles. (The 1D Mark II Speedlite Non-Canon flash Sync shooting, a magnet is used to release the tension and - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 35
Also, to make the camera operation feel the same as that of the 1D Mark II N, the shutter-release 1D Mark II N). The shutter-release time lag at maximum aperture can be shortened to approx. 40 ms with C. Fn IV-13 [Shortened release time lag]. Metering and Exposure Control The EOS-1D Mark III - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 36
E-TTL II autoflash algorithm uses the newly lens distance information has been optimized to obtain more accurate flash exposures even with highly reflective backgrounds. The following metering modes are provided: evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average (the same as the EOS-1D Mark II - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 37
, the other terminals can still be used even while the WFT-E2A is attached. Terminals other than these are the same as with the EOS-1D Mark II N: PC terminal, video out terminal (NTSC/PAL), and remote control terminal (N3 type). Power The EOS-1D Mark III's power source system has been changed - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 38
.] 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 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 39
at 0°C/32°F) For the date/time (backup) battery, the same CR2025 lithium battery as the EOS-1D Mark II N is used. The battery life is 5 years. The AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 supplies household AC power to the EOS-1D Mark III. It consists of the AC adapter, power cord, and DC coupler. The DC coupler has - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 40
serves as the AF point selector. However, with the EOS-1D Mark III, we concluded that it was best to use the Quick Control Dial or Main Dial to select one of the 19 AF points. The Multi-Controller serves as a supplemental camera control for the digital operation's UI. If you press the AF point - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 41
M : Manual Exposure T of the TFT panel yourself using the Func. button to EOS-1D Mark II N's LCD monitor, making it easier to see the image on the LCD monitor even in bright outdoor conditions. The brightness adjustment has therefore been increased to seven levels (from five) to make the camera - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 42
refractive material found in the EOS-1D Mark II N is used for the pentaprism of the EOS-1D Mark III. To improve viewfinder magnification, a larger pentaprism is employed. The basic configuration of the eyepiece optics is the same as with the 1D Mark II N, with 4 lens elements. However, by increasing - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 43
EOS-1D Mark II N's Ec-C III standard focusing screen, the Ec-C IV is brighter, less grainy, and better balanced. The EOS-1D Mark III is compatible with all Ec focusing screens used by EOS-1 series cameras. Since the eyepiece frame now has a different shape to accommo- date the bigger eyepiece lens - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 44
With the EOS 5D and 30D, the Quick Control Dial is used to scroll. With the EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Digital, the Cross keys are used to select than the 8 items the EOS-1D Mark II N's screen can show. However, together with the bigger 3.0-inch screen, the EOS-1D Mark III's menus are easier to read - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 45
the display changes in this sequence. With the EOS-1D Mark III, display options 2 and 4 are new. You image index 9-image index Unlike the EOS 5D, 30D, and EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Digital, the image jump setting is done . During automatic image review, you can protect the image, delete - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 46
can also start the magnified view from a manually selected AF point, as you can with the EOS-1D Mark II N. The choice is [Enlarge from image center to display the camera settings on the LCD monitor (the same as with the EOS 5D). You can also display the shooting settings (C. Fn II -9-1) as displayed - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 47
white balance settings can be registered (PC1-PC5). On the EOS-1D Mark II N, 3 settings could be registered. The Custom white balance function has been improved. It is still set with the [Custom WB regist.] menu and, as with previous cameras, you can select an image stored in the memory card and - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 48
Pattern in Manual Mode Same III: Autofocus/Drive 1 USM Lens Electronic MF 2 AI Servo Tracking Sensitivity 3 AI Servo 1st/2nd Image Priority 4 AI Servo AF Tracking Method 5 Lens Drive When AF Impossible 6 Lens Fn IV: the previous camera's [ISO expansion: On]. C.Fn I-3 The EOS-1D Mark II N's C. - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 49
camera settings are cleared. AEB will also be canceled if Bulb is set or if the flash is ready. With the EOS-1D Mark III, the bracketing will not be canceled even if the lens be applied even if flash is used. It depends on the shooting conditions. If C. Fn II -3, [Highlight tone priority], is on - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 50
such as when the camera is pointed straight down. Also, while the shooting functions are displayed, you can press the AF point selection button to select an AF point on the LCD monitor. C. Fn III -6, [Lens AF stop button function], is the same function as the EOS-1D Mark II N's C. Fn-19 except for - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 51
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 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 52
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 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 53
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 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 54
not support MAC OS10.3 when using PTP-IP connection, via WFT Major upgrade to EOS Utility (version 1.1 to 2.0) • Elegant new black and DPP-based window design • Easier to use • Compatible with the EOS-1D Mark III • Live View shooting (see Live View discussion) • Display of a grid showing the camera - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 55
the SET button.) It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g and usefully, to a GPS receiver (including some Garmin and Magellan products-details to be advised). The new unit is dedicated to the EOS-1D Mark III and gets its power from the camera used only in the countries and regions where Canon has acquired relevant - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 56
(in the EOS Digital Solution Disk). The OSK-E3 can be used with images taken by the EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark II, 1Ds, 1D Mark II N, 1D Mark II, 5D, 30D, 20D, and 20Da. The encryption feature can be used only with the EOS-1D Mark III. Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens The Canon EF 16-35mm - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 57
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 - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 58
Canon EOS System Compatibility The EOS-1D Mark III is compatible with virtually all of the vast Canon EOS Canon photographer can always upgrade, downsize, augment or back up as requirements dictate. System Chart ST-E2 220EX 430EX 580EX II EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Software Instruction Manual - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 59
Camera Type: Digital AF/AE SLR Recording Medium: CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC Memory Card (1 slot each), External media Image Size: 1.11 x 0.74 in./28.1 x 18.7mm (APS-H size sensor) Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) Lens mount: Canon EF mount Lens , (3) Manual Sensor Cleaning - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 60
18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C) Focusing Modes: Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF), Manual Focus (MF) AF point Selection: Automatic selection; Manual AF point selection: 19 AF points, Inner 9 AF points (C.Fn III-9-1), Outer 9 AF points (C.Fn III-9-2) Selected AF point Display: Superimposed in - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 61
Remote Control: N3 type terminal External Speedlite EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites PC Terminal: in the memory card or check-marked images can be erased or unprotected. Direct Printing from the Camera: Enabled Compatible Printers: CP and - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 62
in./156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm Weight (Body only): 40.7 oz./1,155g Operating Conditions Operating Temperature Range: 32-113ºF/0-45ºC Operating Humidity Range: 85% or less All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject - Canon EOS 1D Mark III | User Guide - Page 63
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
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