The Highest Expression of Digital SLR Photography Today, more professional photographers depend on Canon EOS than any other digital SLR system, and the reasons are no mystery. The EOS System gives pros what’s needed to deliver results in every imaginable shooting situation—a camera system so advanced that the technology becomes an unconscious extension of the mind’s eye.
Camera: EOS-1Ds Mark III Lens: EF 70–200mm f/2.
BIG PRODUCT Get the Big Picture and the Smallest Detail Ultra-High-Resolution Image Capture The 21.1 effective megapixels full-frame sensor captures images with stunning detail and precision. The resulting high-resolution image files ensure exceptional reproduction quality, with generous data density for enhanced large-output capabilities and post-processing cropping flexibility.
BEAUTY “ The EOS System has always been my choice for loca- tion shooting, however when photographing in-studio, I turned to medium format.
LIFESTYLE The Performance it Takes to Capture Life COMMERCIAL: LIFESTYLE “ This camera is a GIANT step up from the EOS-1Ds Mark II. The minute I viewed the EOS-1Ds Mark III capture, I immediately knew there was no need to use medium format digital cameras. The image quality is superior...
LIFESTYLE The Performance it Takes to Capture Life COMMERCIAL: LIFESTYLE “ This camera is a GIANT step up from the EOS-1Ds Mark II. The minute I viewed the EOS-1Ds Mark III capture, I immediately knew there was no need to use medium format digital cameras. The image quality is superior...
FINE ART: LANDSCAPE “ Rugged Weather-Resistant Design The EOS-1Ds Mark III is a wonderful tool that has made photography fun again nesium alloy. In lesser cam- similar experience to shooting Magnesium Alloy Body friendly and intuitive manner. Most importantly, the image and stable exposure calculation over a wider range of made of an advanced mag- backpack. It provides me with a been re-arranged in a very user ticated new metering algorithms delivers more precise as to compromise usability.
SMALL PRODUCT Dependable, Repeatable High Image Quality The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2A integrates elegantly with the EOS-1Ds Mark III, is powered by the camera body, and is durable and weatherresistant as the camera itself. COMMERCIAL: SMALL PRODUCT “ The EOS-1Ds Mark III is great! The ability to capture fine image detail is of paramount importance in my work, and this camera truly delivers. What also Large 3.0" LCD Monitor with Live View Function Highlight Tone Priority The 3.
ARCHITECTURE “ I much enjoyed using the EOS-1Ds Mark III. It is a superb piece of equipment capable of holding its own when compared to a 4 x 5 view camera.
INDUSTRIAL/SCIENTIFIC Advanced Capabilities for Specialized Applications INDUSTRIAL/SCIENTIFIC “ The EOS-1Ds Mark III is a pleasure to shoot with. As a location and studio photographer both, I find its many levels of menu options allow you to customize the camera for multiple needs, such as multiple custom white balances. The large LCD Sophisticated Flash Capabilities situation I have faced.
INDUSTRIAL/SCIENTIFIC Advanced Capabilities for Specialized Applications INDUSTRIAL/SCIENTIFIC “ The EOS-1Ds Mark III is a pleasure to shoot with. As a location and studio photographer both, I find its many levels of menu options allow you to customize the camera for multiple needs, such as multiple custom white balances. The large LCD Sophisticated Flash Capabilities situation I have faced.
CHILD PORTRAIT Spectacular Image Quality Dual “DIGIC III” Image Processors CHILD PORTRAIT “ The first time I picked up the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, I was thrilled about the way it 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor Dual “≥ III” Image Processors The EOS-1D Mark III features a newly developed 10.1- The EOS-1D Mark III employs Canon’s latest megapixel Canon CMOS sensor.
WEDDING Unprecedented Autofocus and Metering Performance Viewfinder image simulated to show activated assist points in Custom Function C. Fn III-8-2. WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM “ The EOS-1D Mark III is perfect for all serious wedding photographers. The camera is responsive so I never miss a shot. The battery lasted for almost 2000 images. Since I always use my LCD as a sales tool, the large 3-inch screen is very useful.
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY A New Benchmark for Digital SLR Performance SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY “ I have been shooting with Canon EOS SLRs for over ten years, and I am very impressed with the way the EOS-1D Mark III handles and performs. As a professional sports photographer, I think it is the best performing camera on the market.
PHOTOJOURNALISM “ One of my greatest challenges is to capture fresh, new images of events that have been photographed hundreds of times before, so I’m always on the lookout for new technology that might give me an edge. The EOS-1D Mark III’s Live View Function has the potential to revolu- Redesigned Viewfinder with 100% Coverage Live View Function The EOS-1D Mark III viewfinder incorporates an entirely Live View Function is convenient for tripod-mounted shoot- new optical system developed by Canon.
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Rock Solid Reliability WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY “ Wow! Where to start… The EOS-1D Mark III’s great new autofocus system… its 14-bit capture that gives me smoother Lighter, Stronger, All-Metal Camera Body EOS Integrated Cleaning System The entire body of the EOS-1D Mark III, including its Photographers who must change lenses internal chassis and mirror box, is made of an advanced in dusty environments will find the advanced Canon EOS magnesium alloy.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY System Accessories that Support Superior ImageQuality E-TTL II Wireless Flash Control — Two units were designated as “slaves” while the third unit was assigned the role of “master.” By using the master Speedlite’s Custom Functions, I was able to defeat the master’s unwanted output and illuminate the scene solely by the light emitted from the two stand-mounted slave units. — Bruce Dorn WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY “ The EOS-1D Mark III is both evolutionary and revolutionary.
EOS-1Ds Mark III & EOS-1D Mark III TECHNOLOGY Overview: Entirely New Professional Cameras Performance: Dazzling Speed, Superb Precision Image Quality The EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark III are the products of a “reset to zero” design process in which every aspect of Digital SLR (single-lensreflex) design and performance was reconsidered.
EOS-1Ds Mark III & EOS-1D Mark III TECHNOLOGY Built to Perform: Durable, Rugged, Precise Entirely New High-precision AF System The new autofocus system of the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark III represent a complete reconsideration of professional autofocus. In addition to a new sensor chip, sophisticated new manufacturing technologies have made it possible to reconfigure the concave submirror and the very clever secondary image formation lens.
EOS-1Ds Mark III & EOS-1D Mark III TECHNOLOGY Professional Features New Shutter, Tested to 300,000 Cycles The EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark III’s shutter unit have been improved to increase durability and to reduce the Shutter Unit generation of dust. It is now rated for 300,000 shutter cycles, a figure unsurpassed by any other digital SLR (as of January 2008). To attain this level of ruggedness, surface finish and heating processes in manufacturing have been changed for specific highly durable parts.
EOS-1Ds Mark III & EOS-1D Mark III TECHNOLOGY Security With both cameras, if the slot cover is opened during the writing operation, an alarm sounds and a warning message appears on the screen to indicate that writing is in progress. The card file numbers. It also offers two user-defined options to tailor file naming to the shooter’s needs: the user can set their own first four characters for file names (ABCD1234.
EOS-1Ds Mark III & EOS-1D Mark III TECHNOLOGY Remote Live View Function Remote Live View Function is controlled through EOS Utility 2.0 (a major upgrade from version 1.1) or higher, included on the EOS Digital Solution Disk, Ver.14 or higher. The camera can be connected either wired with the provided USB 2.0 HiSpeed cable, or wirelessly with the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2A. To get started, the camera must be set to enable Live View Function.
EOS-1Ds Mark III & EOS-1D Mark III TECHNOLOGY A Complete System, Constantly Improving This information can be viewed with the [Battery info.] menu. The new system also consists of Battery Battery Info. Charger LC-E4 and AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4. Battery Check An IC chip in the battery Icon Level (%) tracks battery information. 100 – 70 Battery level is displayed 69 – 50 upon communication with 49 – 20 the chip.
EOS-1Ds Mark III & EOS-1D Mark III TECHNOLOGY A Complete System, Constantly Improving This information can be viewed with the [Battery info.] menu. The new system also consists of Battery Battery Info. Charger LC-E4 and AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4. Battery Check An IC chip in the battery Icon Level (%) tracks battery information. 100 – 70 Battery level is displayed 69 – 50 upon communication with 49 – 20 the chip.
LANDSCAPE Capture Your Vision with Precision Full-frame CMOS Sensor (Actual Size) LANDSCAPE “ Scrambling up numerous windswept 50-foot dunes— sometimes in driving rain—to photograph the “Legendary Golf Links of Ireland,” I quickly came to appreciate the lighter weight The Canon CMOS Sensor Advantage Picture Style Proprietary Canon CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Picture Style is to the digital photo- Semiconductor) sensors—whether the full-frame 12.
WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM “ WEDDING Unmatched Autofocus and Auto Exposure Accuracy Fast, Precise AF Performance Outstanding autofocus performance is a hallmark of My first real experience with the EOS 5D was during a high-profile wedding. The quality of the images, even at high ISO like the one shown here, had me awestruck. Having switched from a completely different system, I was pleased by how intuitive the camera was to use. The EOS 5D EOS SLR cameras, and the EOS 5D is a superb example.
DSLR Performance Distilled Superb Image Quality The EOS 40D comprises a formidable combination of Outstanding Performance Canon technologies that deliver both operating speed and With a maximum superb image quality. continuous shooting The newly developed speed of 6.5 fps, APS-C size 10.1- the EOS 40D is a megapixel Canon fast, responsive CMOS sensor uses DSLR.
Great Images Start with Great Lenses For many professional photographers, Canon EF series lenses alone are reason enough to choose the EOS System. A unique blend of the world’s most advanced optics, microelectronics, and precision manufacturing technologies, EF lenses are perfected in Canon’s laboratories and proven in the field. Whatever, whenever, and wherever you shoot, you can count on Canon EF lenses to deliver the finest imaging performance.
Smarter Flash Photography Integral to the EOS System, Canon Speedlites are the ideal flash light source for EOS SLR cameras. They are technologically advanced to provide perfect exposure and illumination with just about any subject. They are also highly adaptable, providing an endless variety of configurations and versatile shooting options. For professional flash photography, rely on Canon Speedlites to solve the most demanding lighting challenges.
Canon Solutions for Big, Bold, Spectacular Prints Unsurpassed Output Media Selection Canon imagePROGRAF printers Photographers seeking to produce their own gallery-grade inkjet prints have had limited choices… until now. Understanding the demands of professional photographers—especially those that shoot with the EOS System—Canon has responded with the imagePROGRAF series printers, featuring impressive new technologies that bring unprecedented quality and performance to wide-format photo printing.
Fast, Spectacular, Affordable Desktop Photo Printing Combining unparalleled Canon expertise in photography, photocopying, and printing technologies, PIXMA Pro photo printers are redefining output quality, performance, and convenience.
The Power of Wireless Connectivity Wedding Photography Sell Wedding photographers can have one less thing to worry about with a Canon Wireless Transmitter attached to their camera. Free to roam about the ceremony and reception, photographers can feel confident knowing their images are being transferred to their computer as they shoot.
Digital Solutions for Professionals Professional Software Tools—Digital cameras capture images as digital data. Digital photography, therefore, benefits from computer software designed to enhance capture, processing, and output. The Canon EOS System embraces a wide range of powerful software tools that provide advanced functions to aid the professional photographer.
Nomenclature for EOS-1Ds Mark III Viewfinder Information Shutter Button WFT-E2A Mounting Hole Area AF Ellipse Exposure Level Scale : 1 stop : 1/3 stop Overexposure Flash Overexposure Center Spot Metering Circle AF Point Focusing Screen PC Terminal High-Speed Sync Indicator (FP Flash) FE Lock FEB in-progress Exposure Level Flash Exposure Level Flash-ready Improper FE Lock Warning Self-Timer Lamp Lens Release Button Grip Remote Control Terminal Video OUT Terminal Flash Underexposure Underexposure *
Nomenclature for EOS-1D Mark III Viewfinder Information Shutter Button WFT-E2A Mounting Hole Center Spot Metering Circle Area AF Ellipse Exposure Level Scale : 1 stop : 1/3 stop Overexposure Flash Overexposure AF Point Focusing Screen PC Terminal Self-Timer Lamp Lens Release Button Grip Remote Control Terminal Video OUT Terminal Depth-of-Field Preview Button DIGITAL (USB) Terminal High-Speed Sync Indicator (FP Flash) FE Lock FEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock Warning * AE Lock AEB in-prog
Nomenclature for EOS 5D Viewfinder Information Red-Eye Reduction/ Self-Timer Lamp Strap Mount Focusing Screen AF Point Lens Release Button PC Terminal Grip Spot Metering Circle CF Card Slot Cover Remote Control Terminal (N3 Type) DIGITAL Terminal VIDEO OUT Terminal Depth-of-field Preview Button Battery Compartment Cover Release Lever Battery Compartment Cover Eyecup Tripod Socket DC Coupler Cord Hole Multi-Controller AE/FE Lock Button/ Index/Reduce Button MENU Button AEB in-progress Focus Co
Nomenclature for EOS 40D Viewfinder Information Hot Shoe Flash Button Spot Metering Circle AF Point Built-in Flash Focusing Screen Main Dial Shutter Button Focus Confirmation Light • During One-Shot Autofocus : Lights when focus is achieved, blinks at 2Hz if focus fails • During Manual Focus: Lights when focus is achieved DIGITAL Terminal VIDEO OUT Terminal Red-Eye Reduction/ Self-Timer Lamp Grip Lens Release Button Remote Control Terminal (N3 Type)/ Flash Sync (PC) Terminal * AE Lock AEB in-progr
EOS 5D Custom Function Chart EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark III Custom Function Chart Custom Function Function Description No. Custom Function Setting Function Description C.Fn I: Exposure C. Fn-01 Exposure level increments C. Fn-02 ISO speed setting increments C. Fn-03 C. Fn-04 C. Fn-05 C. Fn-06 Set ISO speed range Bracketing Auto Cancel Bracketing sequence Number of bracketing shots C. Fn-07 Spot metering link to AF point C. Fn-08 Safety Shift C.
Specifications Specifications EOS 5D EOS 40D Autofocus System TTL-CT-SIR CMOS Sensor; One-Shot and Al Servo AF with Focus Prediction; Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses; Automatic or manual focus point selection TTL-CT-SIR CMOS Sensor; One-Shot and Al Servo AF with Focus Prediction; Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF and EF-S lenses; Automatic or manual focus point selection Special Features • 12.8 Megapixel CMOS Digital SLR camera • Built-in 2.
The Highest Expression of Digital SLR Photography Today, more professional photographers depend on Canon EOS than any other digital SLR system, and the reasons are no mystery. The EOS System gives pros what’s needed to deliver results in every imaginable shooting situation—a camera system so advanced that the technology becomes an unconscious extension of the mind’s eye.
