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THE CANON EOS-1D
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  • Page 1 WHITE PAPER THE CANON EOS-1D MARK III CAMERA: EOS REBORN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents OVERVIEW II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES III. IMAGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS New 10.1 Megapixel Sensor Dual DIGIC III Image Processors Noise Reduction Highlight Tone Priority New sRAW Image Size IV. EOS INTEGRATED CLEANING SYSTEM Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit Dust Delete Data INCOMPARABLE EOS AUTOFOCUS, NOW EVEN BETTER AF System...
  • Page 3 Canon EOS System Compatibility XI. SPECIFICATIONS XII. CONCLUSION Contents ©2007 by Canon U.S.A., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Excerpts from this material may be quoted in published product reviews and articles. For further information, please contact Canon U.S.A., Inc. Public Relations Dept., (516) 328-5000.

  • Page 4: Overview

    When planning for it began, Canon was in the enviable position of being able to identify every possible aspect of professional DSLR performance that could be improved in some way. They relied on their legendary manufacturing expertise to bring the new ideas to fruition.
  • Page 5 Canon has also found a way to reconfigure the microlenses that distribute light to individual pixels. The spaces between them are smaller and the way light strikes the sensor is more intelligent. The result is that less light is lost, again improving image quality. Some of the...
  • Page 6 There’s much, much more: a professional, fully-integrated cleaning system, a new shutter rated at 300,000 cycles, highlight tone priority, safety shift, a completely revised and simplified set of controls and menus, a new recording format, a silent mode, a new magnesium alloy mirror box, an intelligent new lightweight and compact battery…...

  • Page 7: Summary Of New And Improved Features

    One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF • Maximum burst (JPEG Large, compression level 8) approximately 110 shots; RAW, approximately 30 shots (based on Canon’s testing standards) • Dual DIGIC III Image Processors for fine detail, natural color reproduction and high-speed performance •...
  • Page 8 • High-capacity, lightweight and compact lithium-ion battery with estimated battery life display • Enhanced recording options include automatic switching of recording media, separate recordings to media and identical recordings to multiple media • Silent mode for single images • Image copying and backup to external media enabled •...

  • Page 9: Iii. Image Quality Improvements

    • Image detail from the grays to highlights is improved and loss of highlight detail is reduced New 10.1 Megapixel The EOS-1D Mark III’s new, Canon-designed and Sensor manufactured, APS-H-size, CMOS single-plate sensor advances the state of the art in professional DSLR sensor design.
  • Page 10 Combining the superb image capture capabilities of the new sensor with advanced Dual DIGIC III Image Processors, the EOS-1D Mark III offers the widest ISO range of any DSLR in the world (as of February 2007). The standard range of 100–3200 can be extended to a remarkable 50–6400.* More important, the low-noise performance at high ISO settings makes the entire range usable in real-world shooting situations.

  • Page 11: Dual Digic Iii Image Processors

    DIGIC II, a high-performance imaging engine that has been used since the EOS-1D Mark II Processors in 2004, has been a major feature of Canon digital cameras because of its very fine image detail, natural color reproduction and high-speed signal processing. DIGIC III retains the DIGIC II's basic concept and improves upon it with higher performance and faster speed.

  • Page 12: Noise Reduction

    By having 2 processors handle the workload, image processing is now approximately 1.5x faster; Compact Flash™ access speed is now 1.3x faster, and SD card access is now 2x faster compared to the EOS-1D Mark II . The extra power of Dual DIGIC III Image Processors has also allowed analog-to-digital conversion to improve from 12 to 14 bits per channel, meaning that tonal gradation for RAW images is now divided into 16,384 separate levels per channel rather than 4,096.

  • Page 13: New Sraw Image Size

    New sRAW Image Size In addition to RAW, JPEG Large, Medium 1, Medium 2, and Small, the EOS-1D Mark III features a new image size, sRAW or Small RAW. sRAW images have approximately one-fourth the pixel count, 2.5 megapixels, and approximately half the file size of RAW images.

  • Page 14: Eos Integrated Cleaning System

    IV. EOS INTEGRATED CLEANING SYSTEM The EOS-1D Mark III incorporates the EOS Integrated Sensor Cleaning System, which is a complete anti-dust system. It suppresses dust generation and dust adhering to the sensor, removes dust and makes any remaining dust less noticeable. •...

  • Page 15: Dust Delete Data

    When the menu is set to [Clean now], you can clean the sensor whenever you wish. It takes about 4 sec. During the cleaning, ultrasonic vibration is applied to the infrared- absorption glass and the shutter is cocked three times so that the dust falls off the infrared-absorption glass and any dust resettling on the shutter curtains is also shaken off.

  • Page 16: Incomparable Eos Autofocus, Now Even Better

    Canon EOS-1 series cameras are legendary for their superior autofocus ability. Many professional photographers rate Canon’s autofocus as one of the main reasons that they use Canon equipment. The new autofocus system of the EOS-1D Mark III represents a complete reconsideration of professional autofocus. In addition to a new sensor chip, sophisticated new manufacturing technologies have made it possible to reconfigure the concave submirror and the very clever secondary image formation lens.
  • Page 17 Sensor vertical-line Sensor horizontal-line sensitive at f/2.8 sensitive at f/5.6 EOS-1D Mark III Previous 45-point sensor Sensor horizontal-line Sensor vertical-line sensitive at f/5.6 sensitive at f/2.8 The 19 cross-type AF points take advantage of the following technologies: • With finer processing steps, the peripheral circuit could be made smaller and the f/2.8 AF sensor area could be expanded •...

  • Page 18: Af Unit

    The 18 cross-type AF points other than the center AF point detect vertical lines at f/2.8 and horizontal lines at f/5.6. If the maximum aperture of the lens or lens/extender combination in use is f/2.8 or larger, high-precision, cross-type focusing is possible. Also, if the maximum aperture of the lens or lens/extender combination in use is f/5.6 or larger, horizontal-line sensitive AF is possible.

  • Page 19: Af Start Button

    Also, the secondary image-forming lens is optimized for the f/5.6 and f/2.8 light flux by having a different surface shape for the respective light flux entering the lens. The top and bottom light flux is compatible with f/5.6, while the left and right light flux is compatible with f/2.8.

  • Page 20: Ai Servo Af

    AI Servo AF Predictive AF can track a subject approaching at about 31 mph [m ] up to about 26.2 ft. away with an EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens. This is the same as with the EOS-1D Mark II . However, improve- ment in focusing detection performance enables subject tracking at 10 fps.

  • Page 21: Automatic Af Point Selection

    However, there are users who want to adjust it more minutely. They have had to go to a Canon Service Center to have it done. AF micro-adjustment is a feature developed for these users.

  • Page 22: Speedlite Compatibility

    The adjustment increment of one step differs depend- ing on the maximum aperture of the lens. You should shoot, check the focus, and adjust it. Repeat this procedure to adjust the point of focus. When a lens registered with a point-of-focus adjustment is attached, the point of focus will be automatically shifted by the correction amount set.

  • Page 23: Vi. Live View Mode

    VI. LIVE VIEW MODE Live View is a significant addition to the professional DSLR shooter’s arsenal. It is a terrific problem-solver for all those situations in which it would be awkward, difficult or impossible to look through the viewfinder to compose, meter and shoot. In response to the particular requests of studio and remote sports photographers, EVF (electronic viewfinder) shooting with a computer, wired or wireless, is now possible with the EOS-1D Mark III.

  • Page 24: Remote Live View Mode

    Remote Live View Mode Remote Live View Mode is controlled through EOS Utility 2.0 (a major upgrade from version 1.1), included on the EOS Digital Solution Disk Ver.14. The camera can be connected either wired with the provided USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable, or wirelessly with the WFT-E2A.

  • Page 25: Function Settings

    If flash is used, the mirror must come down briefly. Pressing the shutter button completely will cancel the mirror lockup and the metering sensor will execute E-TTL II flash metering control (preflash fired and the correct flash output is retained). Then the reflex mirror is locked up again and the picture is taken.

  • Page 26: Info Display

    Info Display Below the image, the shutter speed, aperture, exposure level (exposure compensation amount, AEB level), flash exposure level, shots remaining, and ISO speed are displayed. In the magnified view, the magnified location, magnification, and AE lock status are displayed on the right of the image. In addition, when you press the INFO button, the Picture Style, battery check, AE lock status, and flash-ready are also displayed on the lower left of the image.

  • Page 27: Thermal Issues

    If the light source changes, the Live View picture may flicker. If this happens, stop the Live View shooting and press the SET button to start the Live View shooting again. During continuous shooting, the exposure for the first shot will also be applied to subsequent shots.

  • Page 28: Image Recording And Storage

    VII. IMAGE RECORDING AND STORAGE Recording Method With DIGIC III and improved card writing, the data writing speed is approximately 30% faster than with the EOS-1D Mark II The EOS-1D Mark II provided three recording methods: • Recording to only one memory card •...

  • Page 29: In-Camera File Copying & Naming Options

    On-screen message On-screen message if the slot cover is opened if the power switch is set to <OFF> In-Camera File Copying & Any image stored in a memory card or external media can be copied to another recording Naming Options medium (CF card, SD/SDHC card, or external media).
  • Page 30 7.6+1.2 * The number of possible shots (battery life) and continuous shooting speed are based on Canon’s testing standards and a 1GB CF card. * The size of one image, number of possible shots (battery life), and continuous shooting speed are based on JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, and the Standard Picture Style.

  • Page 31: Rock Solid Reliability

    • Extension system terminal is provided for the WFT-E2A Wireless File Transmitter Lower cost has been achieved with a less costly imaging element developed and manu- factured by Canon and by downsizing electronic circuits with smaller boards and higher circuit integration resulting in fewer parts.

  • Page 32: Dimensions And Weight

    Dimensions and Weight The dimensions of the EOS-1D Mark III are (W x H x D): 156 x 156.6 x 79.9 mm/6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 inches. The weight is 1155 g/40.7 oz. (body only, no battery, no memory cards), 1335 g/47.1 oz.

  • Page 33: Electronic Components

    Electronic Components The main electronic boards are the imaging-control board, digital-control board, camera- control board, display-control board, and power supply board. There are also flexible boards mounted with various sensors and other boards and flexible boards. There are 15 hard boards and 27 flexible boards (including FFC). 1) Imaging-control board This board outputs the pulse controlling the driving of the CMOS sensor.

  • Page 34: Shutter

    Semiconductor External switch (Electronic Speedlite X-sync contact) Shutter PR Semiconductor Non-Canon switch (Electronic flash X-sync contact) PC terminal Silent Mode A new and useful silent single shooting mode has been added to the regular complement of single shooting, high-speed continuous (10 fps), low-speed continuous (3 fps), 10-sec.

  • Page 35: 10 Fps

    *The number of maximum burst apply to a 1GB (for EOS-1D Mark III)/512MB (for 1D MarkII Processors for parallel processing Memory Card based on Canon’s testing standard. of images, a maximum burst of approximately 110 shots in JPEG Large (quality 8), approximately 30 shots in RAW, and approximately 22 shots in RAW+JPEG is attained at 10 fps.

  • Page 36: Safety Shift

    The new evaluative metering algorithm is based on the algorithm for the previous 21-zone and 35-zone metering systems. With the optimized 63-zone metering sensor and improved algorithm, more consistent and correct ambient and flash exposures are obtained with less influence by the subject. The basic concepts for the evaluative metering algorithm are: 1.

  • Page 37: Interface

    Interface The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is now incorporated, replacing IEEE 1394/Firewire. Thanks to the higher efficiency of the internal interface with DIGIC III, data transfer speed is much faster than with the EOS-1D Mark II . Since the USB speed also greatly depends on the personal computer hardware environment, the transfer speed might not be about 2.5 times as fast in all user environments.
  • Page 38 Battery Check An IC chip in the battery tracks battery information. Battery level is Icon Level (%) displayed upon communication with the chip. The remaining battery 100 – 70 level is indicated by a battery icon indicating one of six levels on the 69 –...
  • Page 39 Thanks to the newly-developed, large-capacity (2300 mAh), lithium-ion battery pack, the new DIGIC III imaging engine, revised circuits, the new LCD monitor with low power consumption, and fine power control, the number of possible shots is approximately 2200 at 23°C/73°F and 1700 at 0°C/ 32°F. (The EOS-1D Mark II : 1200 shots at 23°C/ 73°F or 800 shots at 0°C/32°F) For the date/time (backup) battery, the same CR2025 lithium battery as the...

  • Page 40: Control And Display

    In order to provide ease of operation that befits a new-generation EOS-1D series camera, Canon has thoroughly investigated ways to make camera operation easier. The camera retains the EOS Digital line's basic operation method with the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, Multi-Controller, SET button, and other buttons to select and set various functions.

  • Page 41: Lcd Display Panels

    LCD Display panels ISO speed Shutter Speed Shots Remaining Highlight tone priority display Bulb ( Self-timer Countdown (Dust Delete Data acquisition (––––) Bulb Exposure Time (Min.:Sec.) Bulb Exposure Time (Hours) AF Point Selection Mode ([ ], SEL) Recording Media Full ( FE Lock Error Code Shooting Mode...

  • Page 42: Viewfinder

    conditions. A large, clear grey scale is LCD Viewing Angle provided for guidance. Also, the color reproduction range has been increased Vertical Viewing Angle and gamma is added to simulate a Horizontal Viewing Angle personal computer monitor. Thus, color reproduction is improved to make the images look more natural.
  • Page 43 EOS-1D Mark III Major Viewfinder Specifications Item EOS-1D Mark III EOS-1D Mark II Coverage [Approx. %] Magnification 0.76 0.72 Viewing angle [°] 28.2 Eye point [Approx. mm] Dioptric adjustment [dpt] -3 – +1 Viewfinder Optics SI mirror SI lens 1 EOS-1D Mark II N Metering sensor SI-LCD...

  • Page 44: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions The Main Dial is used to select the menu tab; the Quick Control Dial is used to select the menu option (each tabbed menu does not require vertical scrolling). Then, the SET button is pressed to register the setting. This ease of operation is new. (With the EOS 5D and 30D, the Quick Control Dial is used to scroll.

  • Page 45: Playback And Display Options

    Playback and Display There are four display options: Options 1. Single image 2. Single image + Image size 3. Shooting information 4. Histogram (1. Brightness, 2. RGB) Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes in this sequence. With the EOS-1D Mark III, display options 2 and 4 are new.
  • Page 46 During single image playback or INFO display, press the Magnify button to magnify the image. When you hold down the Magnify/Reduce button, you can zoom in or out between 1.5x and 10x in 15 steps. By turning the Quick Control Dial during the magnified view, you can view another image at the same magnified position.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    White Balance The white balance and color temperature settings are the same as those on the EOS-1D Mark II . Now white balance can be set with the menu in addition to setting it while looking at the rear LCD panel. The lowest color temperature has been extended by 300°K, and the settable range has been expanded to 2500°K–10000°K in 100°K increments.
  • Page 48 The Custom Functions corresponding to the EOS-1D Mark II 's C. Fn and P. Fn are shown here. New and substantially altered Custom Functions are explained below. Corresponding Custom Functions Custom Function EOS-1D Mark II Function Custom Function EOS-1D Mark II Function C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive...
  • Page 49 •[0: On] The AEB and WB-BKT setting will be canceled when the power switch is set to <OFF> or if the camera settings are cleared. AEB will also be canceled if Bulb is set or if the flash is ready. With the EOS-1D Mark III, the bracketing will not be canceled even if the lens is changed, the card slot is opened, or the battery is removed.
  • Page 50 when it is difficult to view the top LCD panel while shooting, such as when the camera is pointed straight down. Also, while the shooting functions are displayed, you can press the AF point selection button to select an AF point on the LCD monitor. Shooting function display C.

  • Page 51: Saving And Registering Settings

    C. Fn IV –10, [Button function when Quick Control Dial <OFF>], is an expanded version of P. Fn-30. When [1: Disable Main Dial/Quick Control Dial, Multi- controller] is set and the power switch is set to ON, the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial and Multi-Controller will not be able to change any settings.

  • Page 52: My Menu

    The EOS-1D Mark III supports all of the above as well as RAW and sRAW image printing via PictBridge. Any Canon or non-Canon old or new PictBridge printer can be used to print images. RAW images not taken with the 1D Mark III cannot be printed from the 1D Mark III to a PictBridge printer.
  • Page 53 Canon's BubbleJet Direct and CP Direct, when the CP500, CP400, CP330, CP300, CP220 or CP200 is used, PictBridge takes effect and the printer's full potential can be used. (The CP500, CP400, CP330, CP300, CP220 and CP200 provide both CP Direct and PictBridge and ordinarily give priority to CP Direct.) Also, with the CP730, CP720, CP710, CP510, an...

  • Page 54: Software Package, Compatibility And Accessories

    X. SOFTWARE PACKAGE, COMPATIBILITY AND ACCESSORIES Software: EOS Digital The EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk, Ver.14 that is included with the EOS-1D Mark III contains Solution Disk, Version 14 major upgrades to two key programs, EOS Utility 2.0 and Digital Photo Professional 3.0, as well as a minor upgrade to ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser (now version 5.8).

  • Page 55: Dedicated Wireless File Transmitter Wft-E2A

    Because it is a wireless LAN apparatus, the same as the WFT-E1A, the WFT-E2A can be used only in the countries and regions where Canon has acquired relevant licenses. Photographers must obey local regulations where the equipment is used, not purchased.

  • Page 56: Canon Ef16-35Mm F/2.8L Ii Usm Lens

    , 1D Mark II, 5D, 30D, 20D, and 20Da. The encryption feature can be used only with the EOS-1D Mark III. The Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L USM is a wide-angle zoom lens covering focal lengths Canon EF 16–35mm from 16mm upwards that has enjoyed strong support from many professional and high- f/2.8L II USM Lens...
  • Page 57 • 2 UD lens elements (G12 and G15) minimize lateral chromatic aberration (a wide angle lens design problem) to produce superb image quality with excellent resolution and contrast and little or no color bleed around the outline of the subject •...

  • Page 58: Original Data Security Kit Osk-E3

    Canon EOS System The EOS-1D Mark III is compatible with virtually all of the vast Canon EOS System with the Compatibility exception of EF-S lenses that are designed for smaller sensors. As a practical matter, this means an endless array of new and older equipment is available to buy throughout the world, to rent as necessary, and to borrow from in-house pools.

  • Page 59: Xi. Specifications

    Recording Medium: CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC Memory Card (1 slot each), External media Image Size: 1.11 x 0.74 in./28.1 x 18.7mm (APS-H size sensor) Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) Lens mount: Canon EF mount Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.3x...
  • Page 60 Viewfinder Type: Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism Coverage: Approx. 100% horizontally and vertically Magnification: 0.76x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity) Eyepoint: Approx. 20mm Dioptric Adjustment Correction: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63) Viewfinder Information: AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (metering mode, spot metering area, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure compensation, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready,...
  • Page 61 Shutter Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/300 sec. Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release Self-Timer: 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay Remote Control: N3 type terminal External Speedlite EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites PC Terminal: Provided...
  • Page 62 Weight (Body only): 40.7 oz./1,155g Dimensions and Weight Operating Temperature Range: 32–113ºF/0–45ºC Operating Humidity Range: 85% or less Operating Conditions All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice. XI. SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 63: Xii. Conclusion

    Contents ©2007 by Canon U.S.A., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Canon, EOS, DIGIC, PIXMA and SELPHY are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States, and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

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