Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

362 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 362 reviews of Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the durability and usability are generally positive. The price and image quality also get good opinions. There are some less positive reviews about the flash and portability. There are mixed reviews on the lens and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the screen and video. The price and image quality also get good opinions. There are some mixed reviews about the usability. There are some negative views about the portability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 86 user reviews of Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the performance. The price is also appreciated, but there are some less positive opinions about the usability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jackson Lynch (wired.com)

Review: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III 9/10 Learn How We Rate Wired Customizable one-touch menus. Outstanding battery life. Biggest, brightest viewfinder on the market. Internal sensor-cleaning system...

Customizable one-touch menus. Outstanding battery life. Biggest, brightest viewfinder on the market. Internal sensor-cleaning system for speck-free pics

No HDMI output. Top speed of five frames per second is pokey for the price. Eight grand for a digital camera? Tough to justify to your spouse

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Review

The EOS-1Ds Mark III is the seventh Canon professional EOS-1D series digital SLR, although only the third of the 's' suffix sub-category which indicates a full frame sensor. Three years since the last EOS-1Ds, the Mark II, the Mark III pushes digital...

Significant upgrade to the Mark II that improves almost every area of performance without 'reinventing the wheel' Better ISO button placement, new joystick, new AF point selection method, ISO in the viewfinder; all help faster more intuitive operation...

Edge softness / chromatic aberrations with wide angle lenses, needs good glass Overall softness that means images need more sharpening than you might expect; we'd prefer an even lighter Low Pass Filter. No autofocus of any kind in live view mode No...

First an apology; the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III arrived in our office well over eight months ago (when we were 'between studios') and, though we've been using it regularly every since, the avalanche of digital SLRs that arrived in January caused this...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III (Body Only) review: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III (Body Only)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III (Body Only)

Very low noise, high quality images; 21.1 megapixels; live view shooting; pro-level build-quality and performance.

High price tag; heavy body; no AF in live view mode.

The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

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Jul, 2007

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Expert review by (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

It is always exciting to hear that your most-used piece of photography kit is being replaced with a new and improved model - as was the case for me with the announcement of the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. The 1Ds III is Canon's ultra-high-end DSLR,...

More Live View ... Attach a TV to the camera and preview your shot on the big screen. Attach a computer to the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III via the USB 2.0 port and load the included EOS Utility software. Now you see the Live View display on your monitor and...

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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III review

Since Kodak's disappearance from the market, Canon held the luxurious position of being the only manufacturer with a full-frame digital SLR in their program for a long time. The large amount of pixels in a firm professional housing made the 1Ds the...

Canon started from scratch with the Mark III. And that is obvious with the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III. It is much more than a Mark II with a new image sensor. There has been thorough thought about the whole camera and the entire structure has been altered...

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Expert review by : Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, and Siegfried Weidel (imaging-resource.com)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!

The full-frame digital SLR megapixel race has a new champion: the 21.1-megapixel Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. In this case, the only other contender in the race is Canon's own 16.7-megapixel 1Ds Mark II. While most serious photographers don't need more than...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Review Round-Up

The full-frame digital SLR megapixel race has a new champion: the 21.1-megapixel Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Its new 36×24mm sensor records images that measure 5,632 x 3,750 pixels, with a pitch of 6.4 microns. Next to its higher resolution, the other...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Popphoto.com Staff (popphoto.com)

Canon Announces EOS 40D, 1Ds Mark III

The first big news in what is promising to be a busy week for camera announcements comes from Canon, who today introduced two new digital SLRs, two new lenses, and a total of six new PowerShot models

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Pop Photo (popphoto.com)

Camera Test: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

What does it take to be the best? In comparing DSLRs, the answer is incredible image quality and performance. Especially for pros, it also takes a nearly unbreakable camera body, long-lasting battery, and a wide range of accessories to ensure that you...

Oct, 2008

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