Canon EOS 1D Mark III - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Professional Canon EOS-1D Mark III SLR The Canon EOS-1D Mark III sets the standard when it comes to professional [...]

Verdict: One of the main strengths of digital SLR photography is the extended creative possibilities provided by interchangeable lenses; a new lens transforms the camera into a whole new photographic tool. The Canon EOS-1D Mark III is compatible with all EF series

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Pros: >Superb image quality., Live View framing. ,

Cons: Stupidly pricey and massively hefty.

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Review summary: The Canon EOS-1D Mark III looked fantastic at the Photo Marketing Association trade show last spring.

Pros:  Color accuracy , Build quality , Speed , Low image noise , Improved controls

Cons: Autofocus problem may not be solved, Poor Auto white balance performance, Autofocus point selection is clumsy, Four-way controller is under-used

Review summary: The Canon EOS-1D Mark III replaces the eight megapixel Mark IIn. Unlike the similar looking 35mm full-frame version, the 1Ds Mark II, the 1D Mark III uses the company's mid-size APS-H CMOS sensor.

Pros: Excellent image quality and low sensor noise. Blistering 10fps continuous shooting and superb Live View and anti-dust features.

Cons: Some erratic AF inaccuracies and unsharpened monitor image.

Verdict: If it wasn't for the erratic focusing, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Mark III, but £2,500 is a sizeable sum, so unless you simply must have it we'd say wait a while till they have the problem licked