Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

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• 10.1 Megapixel, Up to 3888 x 2592 Resolution - We recommend purchasing an optional 8GB CompactFlash or SD Memory Card for practical usage
• Recording Medium - CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC Memory Card or External media such as an USB 2.0 hard drive via an optional Canon WFT-E2A transmitter
• 3.0-inch 230K TFT LCD Color Display
• Compatible Lenses - Canon EF, TS-E and MP-E lenses (except EF-S lenses)
• Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor - 1.3x

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Brand : Canon
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,DSLR Cameras
Rating : 3.2
Review Count : 64

Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

• This is my second 1D Mark III. The first one I received from Amazon, although beyond the registration number from Canon that had problems, it didn\'t perform well. Out of 1236 test wildlife photos, only about 30 were in focus. I\'m no way in the rank and file of a professional photographer, but those percentages were terribly low. I called Canon\'s technical support, and they very courteous. But I felt cheated that after spending nearly $4000, the camera had issues. Canon recommended that I return it for servicing, while my husband suggested that I return it. Amazon\'s customer service was top-knotch. Readily and with no questions asked, Amazon issued a full return and within days a new camera was in my hands. I took this one out for more testing and it seems to being fine. Wildlife photography is my passion, so I need a camera that will respond. I\'ve shot with Canon\'s 30D and NEVER had the focusing problems that I had with this camera. I\'m going on safari in a couple of months and having gear that doesn\'t work - and at this price - is unacceptable.I shoot with a 100mm-400mm lens, and carrying it around can be somewhat tiring, so I\'m using a Manfrotto monopod that I bought two years ago. That makes a big difference. I\'m sure with a smaller lens, the weight wouldn\'t be a factor. I\'ve used the 100mm-400mm on the 30D for two years without feeling weighted down. Granted the camera is much lighter than the previous model, but just something to keep in mind if you\'re walking around all day.The battery life is incredible. For the previous camera, I charged the battery when I received it, and never charged it again. As I stated, I shot the 1200+ photos, replayed and enlarged everything on the LCD. When it was returned, it still had about 63% battery life left. So well done to Canon for the life of this battery. Which, by the way, is 1/2 the size and weight of the 1D Mark IIN.The burst mode is great. When I shoot in full burst, it looks like a movie is playing. The shutter speed is that fast.I\'ll do more test shots but this one seems to be OK. If you\'re wondering, the serial number for the camera I returned, it was in the 56000 range. This one just above 59000. Maybe Canon figured it out by now.All in all, I enjoy all my Canon products and the results (except for the first 1D Mark III I mentioned here).I lowered the rating by 1-star because of the focusing problems I had with the first camera. For this price, I think Canon should have mastered the problems. A nearly $4000 camera should work...in my humble opinion.
• At the time of this review this camera is a little old compared to current technology. So with all the other reviews out there i\'m not going to beat up a dead horse with everything you\'ve herd or haven\'t herd about the camera. This camera is built with speed in mind and for me it has far exceeded my expectations. When I was deciding on what to purchase I thought the 10.1 MP would be a hinderance to workflow as i\'m more familiar with higher MP files. Once files where in Adobe camera Raw I almost agreed with that statement. I then tried other Raw conversation software and realized that was incorrect. I was able to crop just as much as the higher MP files. This camera restored my faith in my 24-70mm lens and now is my favorite lens paired with this camera. Though the 7d and 5d mark iii and other newer cameras have more sophisticated AF systems. I\'ve found that this system is so simple to use that I wouldn\'t want to deal with those systems. This camera just gets out of your way and lets you concentrate on capturing the image. The 7d which in most cases people will say is better because of that more sophisticated AF and higher megapixels and currently at the same price point. I will say that its no where as responsive as this system and while it may have more MP it does not have more color depth. Those factors where important to me and I couldn\'t be more happier.
• I want to give this camera 5 stars I really do but I use and love it to much to be anything but honest.I have used this camera for everything and have never felt like I needed something else. Coming from a 7d, 60d, and a sl1. This camera excels even past these semi-modern day cameras. I mainly shoot in low light and would chose this camera short of everything but full frame!However after using a newer 6d I have a new love and to compare this to a 6d would be a disservice. This camera is like the older more experienced brother who is set in his ways. The 6d is like the younger brother with fresh new tools ready to take on the world.If you are looking for a cheap camera even for a beginner I would HIGHLY recommend this camera.
• I purchased the Canon 1D Mark III about 1 year ago from Amazon for $4300.00.I liked the feel of the camera and the battery worked great, but the images it took were nowhere near the quality they should have been. The Al Servo focus was absolutely terrible, it couldn\'t hardly take a clear picture of a flying bird. My 40D worked better for moving objects.Then Canon announced the recall on the Mark III, I sent the camera in, they paid shipping, both ways.WOW!! what a difference!! This camera is now fantastic!The Al Servo works great, the LCD seems to be much better also.Not sure what Canon did to fix the problem, but it works great now.Canon support has been great.Hope this helps.
• Canon tried to make a big splash with the 30th anniversary EOS, but it really was a dud. I\'ve had this body for over 6 months now, and it\'s by far the worst purchase decision I\'ve every made.1. It doesn\'t focus as it\'s supposed to. It has out of focus shots for one shot and AI modes, at a far worse rate than its predecessor. Canon even acknowledged this defect.2. It has severe error problems (such as Error 99).3. Even after the fix, it still doesn\'t focus as it should -- lots of professional sites note this -- and now Canon is indicating as of 2/1 that there could be another fix in the works.If you\'re like me and heavily invested in Canon glass, then there\'s nothing to do but ride it out and hope they eventually get it right. (I still have faith in Canon, and think their products are very good, and the image quality of the 1dIII is simply amazing when it works....) But if you\'re new to the dslr (and ask yourself then, why you need such an expensive body anyway), it\'s worth investigating other options. The one thing a photographer can\'t have is a body that can\'t be depended upon.

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