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 p.25 #4 · •Hands-On• Eos 1D Mk III body | |
The initial images were taken using Canon’s 100-400mm f4.5-f5.6 “L” IS zoom lens coupled to Canon’s 1.4x EF Extender. The approximate focal length is presented in the image data for each image. You may move through this site and get to the original image for downloading, however, those taken in low light are over 6MB JPEG files. From time to time I will post other samples from different for your viewing; To expedite this process do not expect studio or field quality material. These are quickie shots taken between assignments, in effort to get something directly from the camera to this forum. Thus far, I am very impressed with the image quality; this camera is a significant step from all other 1D cameras. I will be matching some images to the 1Ds2 to see that comparison, to "test" the comments that the 1D3 image quality beats all prior 1D cameras including the 1Ds2. From what I've seen so far, this will not be a surprise.
My reactions for the 1D3 were drawn initially to the impressive 3" clear LCD display. If one was recently using the 1D, 1D2 or 1Ds2, and then seeing this 3" screen, the comparison is qu8ite dramatic. Since I read all the supplied documentation cover to cover, (while the battery is charging), another important feature aside from all the imaging enhancements, is that all the Custom functions are selectable directly in the camera easy to read menu system; no computer necessary, as is required with the 1D2 and N versions. Another improvement is the power system, which has been improved with a lithium-ion battery and charger system. The new charger comes with a much easier to understand signal lights which clearly show the state of the charging process for example 50%, 80%, 100%. The previous charger that came with the earlier 1D version cameras had a blinking light system which quite frankly I could never remember what the blinking meant without referring to the manual, which of course you could never find months and years later. The battery charger packaged with the 1D3 permits the batteries to be slid onto the charger rather than plugging wires into the back of each battery. The charger will except two batteries at the same time, for sequential, A then B. Another nice feature of the charger is that it accepts power from a typical A/C line sources, 100 V to 240 V, making it internationally compatible. It also accepts power from a 12 to 24 V automobile cigarette lighter socket with the use of Canon's CB-560 kit wire, optionally available, which plugs directly into a side of the same charger; this making for a very convenient arrangement for charging your batteries while you’re on your way to an event. Regarding the size and weight of the 1D3, I placed it next to a 1D2N, removed the batteries and then handled both cameras one by one; there is definitely the weight change between the two bodies, -3 ounces, -100g or so; and larger percentage of the weight change is due to the battery itself. The lithium battery is significantly lighter than the nickel metal hydride battery. Therefore when handling a 43 ounce camera and in evaluating the weight change or 48 ounce camera, it definitely is weight change, but not a huge difference. Suffice to say that when you’re over 40 ounces every ounce or three is helpful. After years of practice with the one in the series cameras menu system, I thought it would be a sizable task to get used to a new and improved button and menu system. Not so. After 20 or 30 minutes of button practice, placement and the button functions are very intuitive; The Quick answer, these changes are more intuitive, easier to select, and a big step forward.
Auto-ISO: Canon has given the Pros the ability to have the camera change the ISO, when necessary, even with A/S priority modes; in the event of A-priority for example, if the lens has opened-up to its maximum opening, there is a menu setting to have the camera step down the shutter speed to deal with the out of range conditions for proper exposure; and likewise for Shutter priority; Now Canon has added a third option, when needed the A/S combinations are preserved, and fall out of range for a given lighting situation, then you can choose AUTO-ISO which will step-up or step-down the ISO so that this condition will not disturb the A/S settings established. Previously this feature was limited to the amateur SLR cameras.
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