Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Comparison of Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III [S]ave

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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III ×
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N ×
General
ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark IIICanon EOS-1D Mark II N
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number1Ds Mark III1D Mark II N
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20072005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)156156
Width (mm)8080
Height (mm)160158
Weight (g)1,4251,225
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 1Ds Mark IICanon 1D Mark II
SuccessorCanon 1DX1DsCanon 1D Mark III
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)21.18.2
Sensor format35mmAPS-H
Sensor area (mm²)864548.17
Sensor width (mm)3628.7
Sensor height (mm)2419.1
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.418.19
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.3
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8066
Dxo color depth score (bit)2422.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1211.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,663975
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4992 x 3328(16.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2544 x 1696(4.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3104 x 2072(6.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw
  • 12-bit ccd-raw
  • jpeg
  • wav
Continuous-mode (fps)58.5
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF
Integrated nd filter--
Thread type-Varies with lens
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type pointsTTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterEye-level pentaprism
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.75-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.75-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extension100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (up to 5)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin
  • personal (pc 1- 5)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeE-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • s
Other memory-Microdrive
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw
  • 12-bit ccd-raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • firewire
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired
  • wireless
  • wired with n3-type terminal
Connections (extended)
  • 15-pin system extension terminal
  • n3 remote control terminal
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)58.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)848
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Shutter lag (notes)Live View Prefocused: 0.118s-
Startup time (s)0.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.3-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,800-
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E4Proprietary NP-E3
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional 3.2
  • eos utility 2.2
  • zoombrowser ex 6.0 and imagebrowser 6.0
  • canon digital photo professional
  • eos capture
  • eos viewer
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS-1Ds Mark II- 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor- 6-



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