Canon Eos 1ds Mark Iii Digital Camera

My sister is an expert in astrophotography and we want to get her a camera for her birthday. We want to get her a SLR we just cant decide which one would suit her needs in photographing deep space objects.

I think the 5D M2 would be a good choice of camera.
I suggest you check to see what make and model of camera she currently uses just so you will have an idea of the equipment she has.
Then see if you camera choice will fit with the current equipment she already has.
If this is not a big problem and you just want to get her a new camera and a good lens, that is also a good choice.

2009-08-01 23:50:16 by mona_lisa_smile

Canon introduces the new EOS 1Ds Mark III with over 21 megapixels in the ever continuing race for the best DSLR on the market.

I am a student and trying to setup my own business to support my education and career. I am looking for a genuine supplier from Hong Kong who can supply me Brand New and Original Digital Cameras. Mostly Canon EOS 1Ds MARK III. Anyone out there know any genuine supplier(s)? I am sick of Chinese Scammers and Replicas, so please don't mention them. Thanks in advance and God bless.

Did you contact Canon HK?

http://www.canon.com.hk/en/Corporate/Hom e/Default.aspx

2007-12-20 03:09:20 by Crimean S

Large 3.0-inch LCD display with Live View and seven brightness settings
Powered by LP-E4 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF, SD, or some SDHC memory cards
sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; 45-point AF; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit

If this question is confusing, what I mean is that the Mark III says Mark III on the lower right corner of the camera body, and the Digital one says Digital in the same place where it says Mark III on the Mark III, I am assuming this is an older model, the Digital one. If so, I am actually planning on upgrading to a 1Ds, and I have found some decent used ones of the "Digital model". I have a 40D, would the "Digital" 1Ds still be a lot better than my 40D? I would love to have the Mark III, but I simply don't have the money, but for these prices, the "Digital" 1Ds looks very tempting. I believe my 40D has 10.1 MP, but it's not full frame. And the digital has I think 11.1MP and it is full frame, does that mean the picture quality will still be very clear? Lol, I know the Mark III has like 20.1MP or something

What do you think?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

=]

I shot with the original 1Ds for years doing weddings and in studio portrait work, so I have first hand knowledge of the camera. In it's day, it really was top dog, but that does not mean it does not have issues.

Being used to using your 40D, the 1Ds is going to feel like a tank to you. It is BIG and HEAVY, especially when you put a big L lens on it. Also, there is no built in flash, so you also have to put a big, heavy flash unit on top. So you end up with one hell of a load to tote around.

Yes, it is a full frame camera, which is great, but if I remember correctly, the max ISO is only 1250. Problem is, the photos start looking really bad at even ISO 800. Even run of the mill entry level DSLR cameras now will far outperform the 1Ds when it comes to clean photos at high ISO.

The 1Ds used an earlier battery design that was larger and heavier than current batteries, but also, the battery will seldom last through for instance a full wedding and reception shoot. Better plan on buying a couple of spare batteries, which were over $100 apiece at the time, perhaps cheaper now.

The user interface of the 1Ds is absurd. Even after using mine for years, it was never intuitive. It requires asinine two handed button pushing and holding one or two buttons down while turing the command wheel etc.

Bottom line, I never liked the camera, even hated it at times. (I've since sold it). I used it because it was the ONLY full frame digital available for quite a while, and the 11 megapixel count was also far above anything else available. But frankly, the camera has truly been far surpassed now.

I suggest two other alternatives. One, the 1Ds Mark II. This was a mainstay of may pros for a long time. It made some serious improvements over the original 1Ds, as well as having 16 megapixels. However, many of the goofy user interface issues remain.

My best suggestion to you is to find a used original 5D. This camera is worlds apart better than the 1Ds in all aspects, (except perhaps in build strength, but few people NEED the build strength of the 1 series cameras). The 5D is still probably going to cost you more than the 1Ds, but there should be more 5D cameras becoming available as the 5D Mark II is now available.

The 5D would be a MAJOR step up from your 40D. The 1Ds, in my opinion, would soon be something you regretted spending money for.

steve

2010-04-27 09:14:36 by mikemoo64

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Okay leaving out everything like how durable the mark III is compared to the rebel xsi,how much more weather proof it is, how its shock resistant.. its advantages of having a higher MP and fps shooting speed.. whatever. I just want to know.

If had 2 lens of the same type, And I put one n the rebl xsi and one on the mark III, And set the ISO,Aperature,Shutter speed all to the same setting and took a picture of the same exact thing.

Would the quality of the mark III be greater or equal to the rebel xsi?

What determines the pictures quality other then ISO.

Is it the mainly the lens?
or is it mainly the camera?


Example.. put the mark III lens on the rebel xsi, Is the quality going to be just like the mark III's?

I'm aware the Mark III has a bigger sensors and some other things but how much does that effect the image quality.
I just want to know what controls the image quality mainly..
The most vital thinks.

Example.

The lens..
The Iso
The Sensor size.
Etc

I barely know what the sensor size effects.

So just answer this question

What plays the biggest role in image quality?
I dont get the images you posted what am i looking at?

OK, I'll answer! The person that presses the shutter release, plays the biggest role in image quality.

I'm not going to go into all the details, but do you think that professional photographers pay 6 thousand more for a 1D III, because it's a cooler camera?

It's a combination of the lens, the camera, and the photographer!

If all you ever want to print is 5x7's you'll never know the difference anyway!

And last time I looked, there are no Mark III lens's.

Oh, and you're just trolling anyway! Looking for my first response! It's the shooter!

2009-05-08 22:27:41 by Lulzman

I have a Canon 40D and I have great success with taking all around Pictures with it, from Scenery, to Sports, and Few Potriats (Outdoor Only). I started with the Original Canon Rebel 35mm the Adre Agassi Endorse and it still works like the first day I bought it. I up to the Canon Digital Rebel XT then the 40D. The lenses I have for the Digital are The 17-88mm IS EF-S, the 28-135mm IS EF and last a 100-400mm IS EFL. I considered my Digital all investments and I have been seriously looking to make a major investment in the EOS 1D Mark III or the IDs Mark III. I know the 1Ds has the full frame and the 1D does not. But I want to know more and get more feed back. I know there is a 4000.00 dollar diffrence even seen a 1Ds at a camera exchange for half the retail price canon offers. (Use of Course) Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

The fulll frame is more suited to studio and landscape work while the "normal" 1D is better for sports and reportage, with faster shooting rates being more important than ultiamte image quality.

Also the ISO ranges are different with the 1D being better in lower light conditions.


http://photography.suite101.com/article. cfm/canons_new_pro_digital_camera

2008-02-08 10:58:41 by Paul S