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EOS-1Ds Mark III vs.
EOS-1Ds Mark II
Comparison Chart
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VII. COMPARISON CHART
EOS-1Ds Mark III
Wireless Transmitter
Wireless transmitter unit WFT-E2A (optional)
Transmission modes FTP, PTP, HTTP
USB host port Yes
Set-up Wizard-based
Transmitter power supply Uses camera battery
Other
Camera control Dials plus SET button
Silent mode Available on-camera
Camera's menu controls
Speedlite control from camera
580EX II flash
Custom Functions 57 (all in-camera)
Battery type New Canon LP-E4 Lithium Ion
Battery life Up to 1,800 shots (at 68°F)
Precise battery read-out Yes
Weight (including battery) 48.8 oz. (body only)
Approx. price $7,999 (body only)
EOS-1Ds Mark II
Comments
Far smaller, more integrated
WFT-E1A (optional)
wireless unit; more functions
Remote camera control and
FTP only viewing camera using web
browser now possible
1. External hard drive useable
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2. GPS compatibility
Conventional FTP Much easier set-up for Mark III
Separate BP-511 No additional battery needed
Hold button, turn dial Much easier camera operation
via Personal Function only Easy access to quiet shooting
Quick flash control, using
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camera's menu
No need to upload anything from
20, plus 27 Personal Functions computer; broadest EOS range of in-
camera control
Same lightweight battery pack as
Canon NP-E3 (NiMH)
EOS-1D Mark III
Up to 1,200 shots (at 68°F)
— Battery Info on camera menu
54.7 oz. (body only) Mark III: noticeably lighter
$7,999 (body only) Prices at time of initial launch
=significant new feature or competitive advantage
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