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Summary
Review summaries for Canon 1D Mark III from expert digital camera reviewers.
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PCWorld Australia
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CNet
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review.zdnet.com
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CNet
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PopPhoto
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Vnunet
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review.zdnet.com
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CNet
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TechRadar.com
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*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Canon 1D Mark III
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astonishing high ISO performance"
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good color balance"
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The good news is, that $4,000 and the Mark III's serious capabilities will draw you into learning more about it, and drive you to experiment until you make some great images worthy of its power."
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Imaging-Resource
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Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be absolutely stunning."
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Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a variety of lighting situations."
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At lower sensitivities, images are extremely clean, and noise doesn't even begin to show up significantly on monitors until you reach ISO 800"
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CNet
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Our test images showed normal contrast with excellent color in both RAW and JPEG at the neutral setting"
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At ISO 100, the Mark III was able to hold detail over an 11 EV dynamic range, and more than nine EVs at ISO 1600 -- quite impressive."
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Image quality is Excellent from ISO 50 to 1600"
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PopPhoto
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Colors are extremely accurate and, as mentioned above, the automatic white balance system does a great job of keeping color neutral across a wide range of lighting"
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The 1Ds Mark III can capture beautiful, amazingly detailed images"
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Very low noise, high quality images. 21.1 megapixels"
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review.zdnet.com
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digital image noise is low, even in high ISO settings, when it's visible it isn't completely uniform."
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conventional CCD image sensor"
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Vnunet
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Jaw-dropping picture quality Fantastically versatile."
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TechRadar.com
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Jaw-dropping picture quality"
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TechRadar.com
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pleasantly surprised by how good the Mark III's ISO 6,400 images are."
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clean high ISO images are one of the MKIII's greatest strengths."
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ISO 6400 is noisy"
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luminous-landscape.com
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excellent image processing"
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PCWorld Australia
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With the 50mm f/1.8 attached, I was able to get quite good focus in the normal view, given its excellent bokeh."
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surprisingly good lens"
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the 1D Mark III has a special exposure option called High Tone Priority that Canon claims delivers a full f-stop of headroom in strong highlights."
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Imaging-Resource
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If paired with a sharp lens, the 1D Mark III can produce images with a vast amount of fine detail."
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In our field tests, the 1D Mark III yielded remarkably accurate exposures"
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The Mark II's 21-zone evaluative metering system is excellent, and its automatic shooting modes do an amazing job at getting the exposure just right."
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CNet
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The viewfinder is bright and comfortable, and it's easy to see shooting data on the various displays."
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The viewfinder is large, and surrounded by an even larger soft rubber eyecup."
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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exposure was spot-on in most images"
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It's easy to read crucial exposure data, and the display includes a side-mounted exposure scale and image format settings in addition to maximum number of burst frames."
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PopPhoto
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the 1D Mark III yielded remarkably accurate exposures and was rarely fooled by tricky scenes"
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remarkably accurate exposures"
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two Digic III processors to crunch all the bits that constitute 21.1MP of image data"
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review.zdnet.com
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Features unique to the EOS-1D include ISO film speed and colour temperature bracketing, as well as conventional exposure bracketing modes."
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Vnunet
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Even with erratic or rapid subject movement, the photographer can shoot continuously, concentrating solely on image composition"
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By enlarging a section of the preview on the LCD, accurate manual focus is possible"
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The AI Servo AF mode is excellent for moving subjects"
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Photo.net
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full 35 mm frame size sensor"
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dpexpert
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effective sensor revolution"
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Conita.com
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Sports shooters will now be able to use
faster shutter speeds and slower long lenses."
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viewfinder display is comprehensive"
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Silent is a new mode that is quite effective in reducing shutter
noise."
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luminous-landscape.com
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The lens mount is stainless steel and is compatible with all Canon EF, TS-E and MP-E lenses."
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PCWorld Australia
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The clarity and speedy refresh on the 1D Mark III's three-inch LCD is really impressive, making manual focus fairly easy."
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a nice big three-inch LCD."
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Other EOS-1D Mark II N designed to improve the camera's functionality include ability to adjust ISO while looking in the viewfinder, an enhanced range of settings for burst frames, the ability to access certain menus while images are being processed and recorded, improved PictBridge printing functionality, a new Auto noise reduction function, improved image quality in Magnified view, more complete information display including file sizes, monochrome mode, and R/G/B indicators, as well as more settings for the camera's custom functions."
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Imaging-Resource
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vast custom-function menu"
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You can change several basic settings by pressing these buttons on the left of the camera top while turning a mode dial with your right hand."
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CNet
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the Main menus are short and well organized."
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It's great that all the buttons are "sticky" in the computer interface sense; the user hits them, but doesn't have to hold them down to adjust a control."
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The 3-inch LCD looks big, even on the mammoth back of the Mark III."
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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Picture Style menu in which you can quickly adjust sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone to change the overall look of the images you capture"
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camera's LCD gave a very good representation of the final color on my calibrated monitor"
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the lack of the ISO button is annoying"
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review.zdnet.com
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The position of the buttons is more logical and the camera operation more intuitive than with the 1D or 1Ds Mark II."
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users will have to spend a little time growing accustomed to the new menu structure and custom function settings."
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TechRadar.com
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new menu structure and custom function settings"
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TechRadar.com
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Customize to Your Heart's Desire The LCD screen is three inches wide."
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Conita.com
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the EOS-1D Mark II includes both USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces, to help images download that much faster."
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PCWorld Australia
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A secondary power supply comes with the camera, with its own power cord and dummy battery to provide power from a normal AC wall outlet."
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new battery icon"
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The good news is that the 1D Mark III has a new battery."
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Imaging-Resource
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rechargeable NP-E3 nickel-metal-hydride battery pack"
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along with the new battery comes a new charger, so professionals or companies that have invested in extra batteries and chargers for older 1D models may be annoyed to find that they have to buy new spare batteries and chargers."
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CNet
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Of course, along with the new battery comes a new charger, so professionals or companies that have invested in extra batteries and chargers for older 1D models may be annoyed to find that they have to buy new spare batteries and chargers."
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review.zdnet.com
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a smaller, weight-shaving battery"
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TechRadar.com
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dpexpert
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from a smaller, weight-shaving battery to a three-inch LCD, complete with Live View."
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TechRadar.com
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image
Imaging-Resource
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The good news is, that $4,000 and the Mark III's serious capabilities will draw you into learning more about it, and drive you to experiment until you make some great images worthy of its power."
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The camera also now remembers the last image viewed when browsing stored images, and returns to that image when you next resume image playback, rather than going straight to the most recent image - making it easier to browse through a large quantity of stored images while still capturing new images intermittently during browsing."
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CNet
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Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be absolutely stunning."
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At lower sensitivities, images are extremely clean, and noise doesn't even begin to show up significantly on monitors until you reach ISO 800"
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the 1D Mark III offers an entire Picture Style menu in which you can quickly adjust sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone to change the overall look of the images you capture"
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review.zdnet.com
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The 1Ds Mark III can capture beautiful, amazingly detailed images"
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Very low noise, high quality images. 21.1 megapixels"
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the 1Ds Mark III maintains very vibrant colors, ample shadow detail, and plenty of fine detail"
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Vnunet
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digital image noise is low, even in high ISO settings, when it's visible it isn't completely uniform."
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conventional CCD image sensor"
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TechRadar.com
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Jaw-dropping picture quality Fantastically versatile."
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dpexpert
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good image quality"
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fine images"
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top quality images"
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TechRadar.com
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Jaw-dropping picture quality"
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digital photographers"
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new photographic opportunities"
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PCWorld Australia
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excellent image processing"
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product
digitalcamerainfo.com
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Wedding shooters may be interested in the Mark III"
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review.zdnet.com
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heavy body"
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the 1Ds Mark III is made to work with a very wide variety of Canon's optional accessories"
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Photo.net
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Able to withstand shooting in the roughest
providing impressive strength without excessive weight"
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dpexpert
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experienced digital camera user"
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Conita.com
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this digital camera is good to go with both Windows and Apple so if you happen to need to work with both operating systems, this camera offers that flexibility."
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This is a great camera for anyone who needs continuous shooting ability because this fast camera offers 10-megapixel continuous shooting. "
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color
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CNet
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Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a variety of lighting situations."
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PopPhoto
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excellent color fidelity"
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boosting ISO over 1600 can produce ugly noise and color oddities; and manual prefocus is hit-or-miss."
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review.zdnet.com
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Colors are extremely accurate and, as mentioned above, the automatic white balance system does a great job of keeping color neutral across a wide range of lighting"
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lcd
Imaging-Resource
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The clarity and speedy refresh on the 1D Mark III's three-inch LCD is really impressive, making manual focus fairly easy."
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a nice big three-inch LCD."
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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The 3-inch LCD looks big, even on the mammoth back of the Mark III."
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review.zdnet.com
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camera's LCD gave a very good representation of the final color on my calibrated monitor"
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Conita.com
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Customize to Your Heart's Desire The LCD screen is three inches wide."
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flash
CNet
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it's difficult to make a bad flash exposure with E-TTL II."
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new E-TTL II flash mode"
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lens
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surprisingly good lens"
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very sharp lens"
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CNet
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If paired with a sharp lens, the 1D Mark III can produce images with a vast amount of fine detail."
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PCWorld Australia
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The lens mount is stainless steel and is compatible with all Canon EF, TS-E and MP-E lenses."
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performance
review.zdnet.com
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pro-level build-quality and performance"
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exposure
Imaging-Resource
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the 1D Mark III has a special exposure option called High Tone Priority that Canon claims delivers a full f-stop of headroom in strong highlights."
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CNet
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"
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In our field tests, the 1D Mark III yielded remarkably accurate exposures"
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The Mark II's 21-zone evaluative metering system is excellent, and its automatic shooting modes do an amazing job at getting the exposure just right."
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PopPhoto
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exposure was spot-on in most images"
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It's easy to read crucial exposure data, and the display includes a side-mounted exposure scale and image format settings in addition to maximum number of burst frames."
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review.zdnet.com
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"
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remarkably accurate exposures"
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the 1D Mark III yielded remarkably accurate exposures and was rarely fooled by tricky scenes"
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"
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proper exposure"
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Vnunet
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Features unique to the EOS-1D include ISO film speed and colour temperature bracketing, as well as conventional exposure bracketing modes."
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battery
Imaging-Resource
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A secondary power supply comes with the camera, with its own power cord and dummy battery to provide power from a normal AC wall outlet."
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new battery icon"
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The good news is that the 1D Mark III has a new battery."
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CNet
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rechargeable NP-E3 nickel-metal-hydride battery pack"
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along with the new battery comes a new charger, so professionals or companies that have invested in extra batteries and chargers for older 1D models may be annoyed to find that they have to buy new spare batteries and chargers."
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review.zdnet.com
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Of course, along with the new battery comes a new charger, so professionals or companies that have invested in extra batteries and chargers for older 1D models may be annoyed to find that they have to buy new spare batteries and chargers."
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TechRadar.com
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a smaller, weight-shaving battery"
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dpexpert
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massive battery pack"
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extra battery power"
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TechRadar.com
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from a smaller, weight-shaving battery to a three-inch LCD, complete with Live View."
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menu
Imaging-Resource
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Other EOS-1D Mark II N designed to improve the camera's functionality include ability to adjust ISO while looking in the viewfinder, an enhanced range of settings for burst frames, the ability to access certain menus while images are being processed and recorded, improved PictBridge printing functionality, a new Auto noise reduction function, improved image quality in Magnified view, more complete information display including file sizes, monochrome mode, and R/G/B indicators, as well as more settings for the camera's custom functions."
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new tabbed menu interface"
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CNet
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vast custom-function menu"
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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the Main menus are short and well organized."
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review.zdnet.com
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Picture Style menu in which you can quickly adjust sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone to change the overall look of the images you capture"
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TechRadar.com
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users will have to spend a little time growing accustomed to the new menu structure and custom function settings."
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TechRadar.com
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new menu structure and custom function settings"
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most frequently-accessed menu options"
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iso
Imaging-Resource
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astonishing high ISO performance"
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PopPhoto
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At ISO 100, the Mark III was able to hold detail over an 11 EV dynamic range, and more than nine EVs at ISO 1600 -- quite impressive."
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Image quality is Excellent from ISO 50 to 1600"
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review.zdnet.com
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If you want extremely clean images you should probably stick to ISO 400 and below"
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TechRadar.com
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new dedicated ISO button"
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high ISOs"
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luminous-landscape.com
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pleasantly surprised by how good the Mark III's ISO 6,400 images are."
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clean high ISO images are one of the MKIII's greatest strengths."
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ISO 6400 is noisy"
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shutter
CNet
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built-in eyepiece shutter"
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review.zdnet.com
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Shutter lag measured an impressive 0.4 second in our high contrast test and 0.9 second in our low contrast test"
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TechRadar.com
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action-stopping shutter"
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luminous-landscape.com
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Sports shooters will now be able to use
faster shutter speeds and slower long lenses."
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"
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Silent is a new mode that is quite effective in reducing shutter
noise."
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a new shutter mechanism that is now rated for 300,000 exposures."
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buttons
Imaging-Resource
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The surfaces are different, and all the buttons are in slightly different places from the horizontal grip controls, but it's all quite comfortable."
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new button arrangements"
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new AF-ON button"
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CNet
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You can change several basic settings by pressing these buttons on the left of the camera top while turning a mode dial with your right hand."
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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It's great that all the buttons are "sticky" in the computer interface sense; the user hits them, but doesn't have to hold them down to adjust a control."
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review.zdnet.com
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the lack of the ISO button is annoying"
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TechRadar.com
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The position of the buttons is more logical and the camera operation more intuitive than with the 1D or 1Ds Mark II."
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TechRadar.com
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autofocus lock button"
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single button press and dial shift"
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design
digitalcamerainfo.com
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Its grips are very comfortable, though, and the textured surfaces keep it from succumbing to gravity."
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The Canon EOS-1D Mark III looked fantastic at the Photo Marketing Association trade show last spring."
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The contoured grips are generous for both horizontal and vertical shooting, and the dual shutter release buttons complete the comfortable stance."
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focus
Imaging-Resource
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With the 50mm f/1.8 attached, I was able to get quite good focus in the normal view, given its excellent bokeh."
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Photo.net
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"
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Even with erratic or rapid subject movement, the photographer can shoot continuously, concentrating solely on image composition"
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"
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By enlarging a section of the preview on the LCD, accurate manual focus is possible"
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other
review.zdnet.com
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WFT-E2A wireless file transmitter, which lets you send files to a computer via the 802.11g wireless standard"
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usage
Imaging-Resource
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Continuous HI mode speed was very impressive"
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digitalcamerainfo.com
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The Canon EOS-1D Mark III's weight and size may make it hard for some photographers to use, particularly over long periods."
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review.zdnet.com
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live view shooting"
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For example, you can extend the sensitivity range from its default of ISO 100-1,600 one stop in either direction, to cover ISO 50-3,200, though the camera displays L and H respectively for these extremes"
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the sensor heats up in Live View mode and that you may encounter a thermometer icon on the LCD once the camera reaches a certain temperature"
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price
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TechRadar.com
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shutterbug
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interface
PCWorld Australia
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the EOS-1D Mark II includes both USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces, to help images download that much faster."
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viewfinder
CNet
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the viewfinder is nice and bright and a pleasure to use for manual focus."
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The viewfinder is bright and comfortable, and it's easy to see shooting data on the various displays."
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The viewfinder is large, and surrounded by an even larger soft rubber eyecup."
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If you're worried about light leaking in through the viewfinder, you can block it with the built-in eyepiece shutter by flipping down the switch in the right side of the viewfinder"
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The 1Ds Mark III's viewfinder offers 100 percent coverage"
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TechRadar.com
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viewfinder and vertical grip"
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luminous-landscape.com
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viewfinder display is comprehensive"
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auto focus
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With a maximum aperture of f/5.6, all AF points become horizontal only and by the time you reach a maximum aperture of f/8 you're left with only the center point active and it acts as a horizontal-only sensor"
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no AF in live view mode"
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Photo.net
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The AI Servo AF mode is excellent for moving subjects"
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The One-Shot AF mode is ideal for more static subjects"
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contrast
PopPhoto
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Our test images showed normal contrast with excellent color in both RAW and JPEG at the neutral setting"
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sensor
dpexpert
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full 35 mm frame size sensor"
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automatic and manual sensor dust removal"
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Conita.com
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effective sensor revolution"
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appearance
digitalcamerainfo.com
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It looks functional, durable, and perhaps imposing."
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The body is composed of a mix of graspable texture and smooth black matte surfaces."
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Conita.com
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Camera is a Bit Hefty Only problem is this customizable digital camera might be too heavy for some people. "
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control panel
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It offers a high level of control over all aspects of your images, a body design that gives you fast access to these controls, and can be customized to tailor certain buttons and functions to your shooting style"
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digital signal processor
review.zdnet.com
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The black-and-white filter effects are subtle, but do a decent job of approximating the effect of real filters"
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two Digic III processors to crunch all the bits that constitute 21.1MP of image data"
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Its automatic white balance is a great example"
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