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p.5 #1 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

The 1DMK3 has really impressed me. I prefer it over my 1DSMK2. That being the case I think I will opt to sell the MK2 & add a 1DSMK3 to the arsenal.
Having said that though I have a question. Given that the new camera will share the features of the 1DMK3, other than extra resolution, what are the other improvements that will increase IQ beyond the 1DMK3 ?

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p.5 #2 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

time will tell.....

time will tell ..

having sold my 1Ds2 last year anticipating an upgrade, I now have a requirement. So I am in!!

:-)

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p.5 #3 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

jwstudios wrote:
What worries me a lot is the fact that the new camera has the same AF system as the 1D mark III !
There are tremendous problems with that AF system. It seems to me that nobody here is aware of that

We have 10 new threads in this forum every day about the MKIII AF problem. And also Jeff's poll that are stuck on the top of this forum.

And you think nobody here is aware of that problem

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p.5 #4 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

there may be a problem for some. Mine is fine & so are plenty of others What are you on about exactly

Anyhow, what are you so worried about, it is hardly like you have thrown any bucks at it.

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p.5 #5 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

hahr wrote:
16.7 at 16-bit and 12 full stops of DR would have been even better. it'll be interesting to see if the 5D replacement gets 16.7 at 14-bit or if it stays down around 12.7 mp to help keep the 1Ds2 second in line in the FF game.

-erik

With 16.7 mp the 5D would be about halfway the 40D/1DIII and the 1DsIII that makes sense. And I would like some of the other goodies in the 5D
-dust removal
- 0.75 viewfinder magnification
- 22 viewfinder eyepoint ( I have glasses )

But I am in no hurry I can wait a year.

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p.5 #6 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

Well it's official now...

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p.5 #7 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

As an already happy owner of a 1Ds Mk II, I see the 1Ds Mk III as a further refinement of an already outstanding camera. It has what I am looking for:

21.1 MP
Lower noise at high ISO
Anti-dust vibration
14 bit color
Better AF system
5 fps

I will be upgrading as soon as they are available.

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p.5 #8 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

DPReview has a more accurate description of the 1DsMIII

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082009canoneos1dsmarkiii.asp

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p.5 #9 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

nathanlake wrote:
DPReview has a more accurate description of the 1DsMIII

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082009canoneos1dsmarkiii.asp

List price (body only):
US: $7,999
EU: €7,999

($8,000 are 5,932 EUR last time i've checked...)

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p.5 #10 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

Ivo Silva wrote:
Found this sample taken with the 1DS Mark III: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos1dsm3/eos1dsm3_sample-e.html

It's not exactly quite acurate to make such a comparison, but that picture seems to be sharper than one straight out of the 1DsMII, even considering the sharpnening is set to 2.
Maybe the AA filter is weeker on the MIII...

I surely hope so!

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p.5 #11 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

This camera is looking sweeter every time I look at the specs. It will be hard not to drop into my bank for a loan to get one right now.

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p.5 #12 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

sirhibernac wrote:
This camera is looking sweeter every time I look at the specs. It will be hard not to drop into my bank for a loan to get one right now.

It sure does as long as it focuses accuratley and consistently...fingers crossed....

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p.5 #13 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

I just looked at the sample image and am disheartened to see chromatic aberrations on not only the necklace, but in the hair also upon really close inspection. I mean don't get me wrong, this camera is still making me drool....but I would have thought by Digic III something like this (especially in the studio) could be fixed a little better. However, I also realize the image was also shot at f1.8. IMHO probably not the best f-stop to show off the camera's greatest qualities. I could be way off on that though since I don't do camera testing.

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p.5 #14 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

sirhibernac wrote: I just looked at the sample image and am disheartened to see chromatic aberrations on not only the necklace, but in the hair also upon really close inspection.

Of course. No part of the necklace is in focus. Lenses are only optimized for chromatic aberrations in the in-focus zone. Optimizing a lens for it in the out-of-focus zones means sacrificing some other part of image quality. I don't see any chromatic aberrations in any of the in-focus areas. What I do see is a bluish color balance (probably just a poor choice on the part of the photographer or marketing department) and a rotated image that should be vertical.

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p.5 #15 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

PRA in Perth (Australia) are taking pre orders for the 1Ds3. Price is $12599 (Au$):

http://www.praimaging.com.au/d1175-14-canon-eos-1ds-mk-iii-body.html

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p.5 #16 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

Bummer, just bought a mint 1Ds MK I for quite high price but with only 17,000 actuation's on the clock. No, I knew the MK III was coming soon... Am I happy with MK I? Yes very at 100 to 400 ASA, its a backup to a 1D MK II, which might just be demoted for the Ds. Will I upgrade soon? For the portraits I do the skin detail with the cameras I have is to much with what I have, liberal use of clone in lighten mode at 50% ish... Main reason to upgrade both would be more keepers with AF. The specs look good for both the 1D and 1Ds but will probably leave it 18 months to iron out any problems. Bummer also that they did not keep the same battery shape, as we will all have to flog our spare 1D series batteries... Still should be lots of half knackered ones on eBay. PS Glad I chose Canon over Nikon.

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p.5 #17 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

Interesting statement in the Improved Software paragraph in their press release:

http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20070820_1dsmk3.html

It says that the software will be able to correct for chromatic aberration, color blur, vignetting and distortion.

Jim

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p.5 #19 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

rockitman wrote:
It sure does as long as it focuses accuratley and consistently...fingers crossed....

It could be a $8000 crapshoot for the people who order one right away.

I have a 1D Mark III with the firmware upgrades, it still shows the same focus trouble as the six cameras RG has tested.

I believe there are some properly working units in the hands of consumers now. But I also believe the problem is more widespread than people think.

A number of people who have posted samples and said they can't see any trouble, also appear to misunderstand the reported issue. The samples they post are not in the same conditions that really reveal the problem.

Gary

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p.5 #20 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

I dont know why everyone insists on knocking it before real life usage and samples tell us how the ISO and DR capabilities are.

it seems some people were expecting magic from this release...

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p.5 #21 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

Can anyone estimate the fstops of dynamic range it will have in total? What are the downside of highlight expansion?

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p.5 #22 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

snowboarder wrote:
I think you are judging 1Ds MkIII from an upgrader's point of view, for me it's here
finally and I don't feel I,m buying something 3 years old anymore...
It's my first 1Ds camera and I feel quite excited about it

I agree with Snowboarder. I've been shooting with the 5D since it came out and have never owned a 1Ds (partly because of its bulk and weight). At this point in time, though, I would consider the upgrade to the Mk3 for a myriad of small reasons that all add up. Not ever having owned a 1DsMk2, the improvements for me will be considerable (plus, its 6oz less than a Mk2!).

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p.5 #23 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

After working the image, I'm quite impressed with the file. It needed a touch of warming, some leveling, a bit of highlight recovery, and some heavy sharpening and the file held up well. I only induced a very small amount of noise, which could easily be fixed with some Noise Ninja.

Now the color looks great, the eyes are quite sharp, and you can see the hairs on her nose. Very impressive camera.

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p.5 #24 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

Does anyone else think Canon should spend more money on models?
See Canons lackluster Flagship shoot the shop foremans daughter.

Id rather see that French News anchor.

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p.5 #25 · •Eos 1Ds MkIII Master Thread•

madmax200 wrote:
Does anyone else think Canon should spend more money on models?
See Canons lackluster Flagship shoot the shop foremans daughter.

Id rather see that French News anchor.

Post sample pics of these models for the enlightenment of readers.

Edited on Oct 12, 2007 at 02:08 AM

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