Canon 1D Mark III
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Canon 1D Mark III
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14999
PDF: http://www.robgalbraith.com/public_f...hite_Paper.pdf
PDF: http://www.robgalbraith.com/public_f...hite_Paper.pdf
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In other news, they also are releasing a new 16-35: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14907
And a new 580EX II: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14998
And a new 580EX II: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14998
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Originally Posted by srika
yea live view on an SLR with a 3" LCD ... whowouldathunk!!!!
I can't imagine holding that monster at a distance and then framing with the
LCD. I think my arms would fall off.
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bunch of info regarding the 1d mark III at:
http://robgalbraith.com/public_files...hite_Paper.pdf
http://robgalbraith.com/public_files...hite_Paper.pdf
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Focusing is manual Only with live view, similar to the 20Da. No surprise there.
If anyone wonders why this was pretty predictable, it's because for SLRS, when you shoot, the image bounces off the mirror, onto special autofocus sensors. SLRS do NOT use the regular CCD to focus, which is why the focus faster & more accurately than non SLRS.
In order to have live view, you must lift the mirror so the sensor sees the image.
With the mirror raised, you block the normal autofocus sensor.
If anyone wonders why this was pretty predictable, it's because for SLRS, when you shoot, the image bounces off the mirror, onto special autofocus sensors. SLRS do NOT use the regular CCD to focus, which is why the focus faster & more accurately than non SLRS.
In order to have live view, you must lift the mirror so the sensor sees the image.
With the mirror raised, you block the normal autofocus sensor.
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You don't have to worry about holding it while looking at the LCD, because the Live View can be used wirelessly! 
You can do remote previewing and capture from a laptop with WiFi and Canon's wireless transmitter.
That has to be great for sports shooters who hide their cameras all over the arena and trigger them with pocket wizards.
I'm only on page 11 of the white paper and I'm ready to sign the check.
- ISO 3200 just as usable as ISO 1600 on the 1D mark IIn, and low iso shots have 50% less shadow noise.
- AF points can be tweaked in software so front-focus and back-focus issues are a thing of the past.
- Pixels shrunk, but they managed to keep the photodiodes the same size thanks to innovations in microlenses.
You can do remote previewing and capture from a laptop with WiFi and Canon's wireless transmitter.That has to be great for sports shooters who hide their cameras all over the arena and trigger them with pocket wizards.
I'm only on page 11 of the white paper and I'm ready to sign the check.
- ISO 3200 just as usable as ISO 1600 on the 1D mark IIn, and low iso shots have 50% less shadow noise.
- AF points can be tweaked in software so front-focus and back-focus issues are a thing of the past.
- Pixels shrunk, but they managed to keep the photodiodes the same size thanks to innovations in microlenses.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
- AF points can be tweaked in software so front-focus and back-focus issues are a thing of the past.
Although the pixel size of the 1D Mark III is 1 micron smaller than the pixel size of the EOS-1D Mark II and Mark II N, the photodiode size of both sensors is the same, thanks to the optimized photodiode construction and more sophisticated processing of the 1D Mark III. By optimizing the gap between the on-chip microlenses and improving the fill factor (photodiode area divided by total pixel size) of each pixel, light-gathering efficiency has been improved. Also, by optimizing the photodiode's structure, light-reception efficiency has been improved. Additionally, the second-generation, on-chip noise removal circuit and the noise reduction technology explained below combine to remove noise effectively. This has enabled the EOS-1D Mark III to be the first EOS DSLR camera to have ISO 3200 as part of its standard ISO speed range. Dynamic range at low ISO speeds is about the same with the 1D Mark III as it is with the EOS-1D Mark II and Mark II N despite the 1D Mark III’s increased resolution.
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Originally Posted by fdl
I'm surprised its not more than 10mp.
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Originally Posted by srika
ok im only half-way through reading and I am feeling sick at this point. I need to take a breather LOL!!!!
Camera porn like this only comes out every 3 or 4 years though, so it's ok.
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Originally Posted by srika
that's nutty. and as you said, the light efficiency is nutty too..
you are considering to get one? are they saying how much it will cost? haven't got through the whole PDF yet..
you are considering to get one? are they saying how much it will cost? haven't got through the whole PDF yet..
4K, fairly standard price for the 1D family
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Originally Posted by fdl
I'm surprised its not more than 10mp.
If Megapixels gets you off, wait for the next 1Ds. I believe the rumor for
the next one is 22 MP. (current one is 16.7)
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Ok, I'm done my first read of the PDF.
I'm blown away by this camera. Canon obviously listens to the people who buy their cameras because they have fixed just about every annoyance and developed a ton of new features for this model.
Here are some other neat little things that caught my eye in the later half of the PDF:
- virtual crop lines in remote live preview
- silent shooting mode (amazing for wedding photogs)
- safety shift ISO
- double the battery life, yet the battery is 40% smaller and 46% lighter.
- new Ec-c IV focus screen for less grainy and brighter focusing
- user defined "my menu" that lets you place "bookmarks" to 6 of your most used menu items
-Same price as the 1DmkIIn at launch - $3995!
I'm blown away by this camera. Canon obviously listens to the people who buy their cameras because they have fixed just about every annoyance and developed a ton of new features for this model.
Here are some other neat little things that caught my eye in the later half of the PDF:
- virtual crop lines in remote live preview
- silent shooting mode (amazing for wedding photogs)
- safety shift ISO
- double the battery life, yet the battery is 40% smaller and 46% lighter.
- new Ec-c IV focus screen for less grainy and brighter focusing
- user defined "my menu" that lets you place "bookmarks" to 6 of your most used menu items
-Same price as the 1DmkIIn at launch - $3995!
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im thinking my next camera is gonna be full frame so whenever they come out with a full frame censored camera like the 1Ds thats like that one ima go for that, well probably an equiv 5D
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Check out the dynamic range in this Kayak shot: http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos1dm3/downloads/kayak.jpg
The servers are getting hammered right now, but it's worth the download. The shadow detail and lack of shadow noise is amazing. The amount of highlight detail that's preserved is equally impressive. That's what 14-bits will get you.
The servers are getting hammered right now, but it's worth the download. The shadow detail and lack of shadow noise is amazing. The amount of highlight detail that's preserved is equally impressive. That's what 14-bits will get you.
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So yeah....What a blessing that I'll be needing a DSLR by the end of summer. 
Man, that would make a GREAT wedding present!! 
Can't wait to see one up-close and try it out. I see a field trip to Henry's in my future!
Man, that would make a GREAT wedding present!!
Can't wait to see one up-close and try it out. I see a field trip to Henry's in my future!
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
So yeah....What a blessing that I'll be needing a DSLR by the end of summer.
Man, that would make a GREAT wedding present!!
Can't wait to see one up-close and try it out. I see a field trip to Henry's in my future!
Man, that would make a GREAT wedding present!!
Can't wait to see one up-close and try it out. I see a field trip to Henry's in my future!
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Check out the dynamic range in this Kayak shot: http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos1dm3/downloads/kayak.jpg
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Originally Posted by dom
I think that comment was aimed as much at me as it was Dan. 
Back on topic though --- this camera looks like it'll be a lot of fun to play around with (sadly, I have no actual hope of getting one of this magnitude).
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Originally Posted by Billiam
I have to admit that my favorite part of this announcement is that it doesn't give me any remorse about purchasing my 5D.
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
I'll see about putting it up on the registry......along with a puppy...and possibly even a MacBook! Forget about tablecloths!.....
Back on topic though --- this camera looks like it'll be a lot of fun to play around with (sadly, I have no actual hope of getting one of this magnitude).
Back on topic though --- this camera looks like it'll be a lot of fun to play around with (sadly, I have no actual hope of getting one of this magnitude).
Quick question.
New 1D vs Dan. You have 5 seconds to decide.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
- silent shooting mode (amazing for wedding photogs)
That's cool, but 70db is still pretty loud, I think.
I wonder what the volume of the 20d is.