kit review. canon eos 1Ds mark 111
Could this be the last Camera you will ever need to buy? Isn't 21.1 million pixels enough for you? Can your computer handle the massive amount of data this machine can produce? The pundits where asking the same questions when the Mark 1 EOS hit the market. The latest, newest (in fact so new it's not available till November) Canon EOS-1Ds Mark 111 has an awesome specification placing it firmly in the Professional Photography arena and about to challenge the dominance of medium format digi-cams for serious studios work!
Basic Specification
Body
Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions (W x H x D)
156 x 159.6 x 79.9 mm
6.1 x 6.3 x 3.1 in.
Weight (Approx.) 1210 g / 42.7 oz. (Body only)
Imaging
Single Plate 36x24mm.CMOS sensor.
21.1 Million Pixels in 3:2 format ratio
Image Recording
JPEG and Raw 14 Bit
File Size Raw Mode 25.0 MB 5616x3744 pixels
sRaw Mode 14.5 MB 2784x1856 pixels
Plus 4, selectable, lower image quality levels
Colour space sRGB/RGB
Full 'White Balance' control
Viewfinder
Eye level optical pentaprism
100% image coverage
11 optional, interchangeble,
focusing screens
Depth of field preview
Focusing
Up to 45 point autofocus system
Manual focusing
Exposure Metering
63 Zone, TTL, full aperture metering
with Evaluative, Partial, Spot
& Center weighted options
Shutter
Electronic focal plane type
1/8000 sec. to 30 sec. in 1/3,1/2,
and 1 stop increments
Bulb setting
X sync. at 1/250 sec
Self timer
Drive System
Max 5 shots/sec. or 3 shots/sec
In RAW + JPEG, 10 shots
continuous burst.
In JPEG, 56 shots
continuous burst.
LCD Monitor
TFT colour, 3" Diagonal Screen
230,000 pixels
100% Image coverage
Full range of playback facilities
Interface
USB 2.0.
Power Source
Single Lithium Battery
providing 1400-1800 shots
depending on temperature
AC Adapter optional
Programmable power saving settings
Specs and Images courtesy Canon
Japan
With a full frame, 36x24mm, imaging format there is obviously a huge range of Canon and non-Canon lenses available for this Camera. It also boasts a sophisticated 'Dust Prevention' system that, if enabled, gives the sensor a 3 second shake out at switch-on and switch-off. So the whole concept is aimed at the Pro level where the buying cost becomes a minor consideration after image quality and ruggedness.
Having said that I don't believe it's overly expensive. A suggested price tag of $8000 or £5000 or €7000 is OK.
It'll be interesting to see how it performs on test.
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