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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III 

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III  Key Features:

  • DSLR Camera Type
  • 2020-01-06 Release Date
  • Gallery 20.1MP
  • Grid Full Frame Sensor
  • Interchangeable Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 1440 grams
  • Ideal for Professional Use
  • $6499 MSRP
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Description

Canon’s top of the line DSLR camera is a powerhouse for photographers, but doesn't skimp on video by also providing excellent 5.5K video as well.

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III features a Smart Controller built into the AF-ON buttons, which allows you to move the focus point just by sliding your finger over the button. The camera boasts a 191-point AF system with a new Head Detection AF technology.

It’s the first in the EOS-1D series to offer in built Wi-Fi for easy photo and video file transfers to smart devices.

Pros:

  • GPS built in
  • Excellent auto focus performance
  • Improved battery life over previous models

Cons:

  • LCD screen does not tilt for better viewing of low or high angle shots
  • No interval shooting feature
  • Expensive
  • Heavy
  • Digital image stabilization for movies only

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: Canon EF Mount

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fixed LCD
Touch Screen
Optical Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: .CR3, HEIF: .HIF
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 20 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/8000
Max Shutter Speed: 30 sec
Bulb

Video

Max Video Resolution:
5472 x 2886 (5.5K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 119.90 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 29 mins.
File Format: MP4, CRM
Video Compression: H.264, H.265, ALL-I, IPB, RAW
Audio Format: Linear PCM, AAC

Exposure

Min ISO: 50
Max ISO: 819200
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Exposure Modes:

(1) Program AE (Shiftable)
(2) Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(3) Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(4) Manual exposure
(5) Bulb

(6) Three custom shooting modes

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus
Human Eye/Face Detection
Smart Controller AF Control
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 191
AF Point type Maximum available AF points
      Dual Cross-type AF Points at f/2.8 and f/5.6 1
      Cross-type AF Points at f/4.0+f/5.6 90
      Cross-type AF Points at f/5.6 64
      AF Points at f/5.6 36
      AF Points at f/8 191
      Cross-type AF Points at f/8 65

Physical Features

Recording Media: CFexpress cards, Type B
Width: 158 mm
Height: 167.6 mm
Depth: 82.6 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 1440 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 2850
Dust and weather resistant
3.5mm External Microphone Jack
Bluetooth
Dual Memory Card Slots
Ethernet RJ-45 terminal
Built in GPS
HDMI Mini Out Type C
Headphone Jack
Hot Shoe
N3 Remote Release Connector
USB Type -C
Wi-Fi

Special Features

Auto Exposure Bracket
 Bracketing
 Bulb
 Face Detection
 Focus Peaking
 HDR
 Highlight Alert
 Image Stabilization
 Movie Editing
 Multiple Exposures
 Photo Capture (Still Image Extract From Movie)
 Slow Motion
 Tethering with Software
 USB Streaming with Manufacturer Software
 White Balance Bracket
 Wind Noise Reduction
Digital Zoom: 0
Image Stabilization: Electronic, Optical (with compatible lens)
Sensor Cleaning
Filters:

Picture Styles:

Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined