Canon will launch a brand new professional DSLR camera at next Month’s PMA International Trade Show in Las Vegas.
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February 22, 2007: Canon will launch a brand new professional DSLR camera at next Month’s PMA International Trade Show in Las Vegas. ![]() ![]() The magnesium alloy body is water and dust resistant and highly durable. It is fitted with the EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which was pioneered on the EOS 400D. Simultaneous capture of both JPEG and raw files is supported and the camera includes Canon’s Picture Style settings for simpler image colour control and consistency. Six preset looks are provided, including Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome, along with three User Defined settings. A new AF area focusing system provides 19 high-precision cross-type points plus 26 Assist AF points for fine focusing precision. Any of the cross-type points can be manually selected, and they can be sorted into an outer group and an inner group so users don’t have to cycle through 45 AF points any more to select the one they want. Micro adjustment of autofocusing accuracy is now possible, and focus-tracking sensitivity is now adjustable.
The shutter is rated for 300,000 cycles and shutter speeds range up to 1/8000 seconds, with flash synch at 1/250 second. Exposure control modes include Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash and flash metered manual and 57 Custom functions allow photographers to adjust the camera to their shooting needs. ![]() The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is the newest addition to the EF lens family. Boasting an 82mm front optic that achieves a larger imaging circle, the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM features improved optical performance, while the addition of two elements with an optimised coating reduces ghosting and flare. The Speedlite 580 EX II delivers enhanced performance and durability to the Speedlite range. The 580 EX II has improved dust and water-resistant seals and a metal mounting foot for greater connection and communication reliability. Design improvements have reduced flash recycle time by 20%, offering superior flexibility and reliability in flash photography. Also available to complement the EOS-1D Mk III is the new data verification kit DVK-E3. ![]() The EOS-1D Mk III and accessories will be available from late April through Canon Pro dealers nationally, with the camera body selling for an RRP of $6499.00. For more information customers can contact Canon on 1800 021 167, or visit the website at www.canon.com.au. A detailed overview of the new camera can be found at http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eos1dm3/html/top.html.
EOS-1D Mark III Specifications Image Sensor: 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (effective); 28.1 x 18.7mm |
Image Data Storage: Compact Flash, SD (inc SDHC) memory card, external media (via WFTE2)
Image Compression: JPEG or RAW (14 bit)
Sound Recording: WAV; max 30 seconds attached to the image
Lens Mount: Canon EF lenses (except EF-S), effective focal length 1.3x
Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed: 1/8000 sec. ““ 30 sec. (1/3 and ½ stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/300 sec.
Autofocus Type: TTL-AREA-SIR type with a CMOS sensor
Autofocus Points: 19 high precision, cross type points + 26 Assist AF points
Focusing Modes: Autofocus (One-shot AF, AI Servo AF) and Manual
Light Metering Method: Evaluative, Partial, Spot (Centre spot, AF point spot, multi-spot), Centre-weighted average metering
Metering Range: EV0-EV20
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom (total 5 settings), colour temperature setting, and personal white balance (total 5 settings)
Exposure Control Modes: Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash, flash metered manual
Continuous Shooting Speed: 10 fps for up to 110 frames (at JPEG Large)
Self Timer: Yes ““ 10 or 2 seconds delay
Flash (external): E-TTL II Autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
Optical Viewfinder: SLR-Type eye-level pentaprism viewfinder
Viewfinder Adjustment: -3 to +1 diopter
Viewfinder Coverage: 100% (vertically and horizontally) with respect to the effective pixels
Monitor Type: 3.0-inch TFT colour liquid-crystal monitor; 230,000 pixels
File Format: Complies with DCF 2.0 file system
Interfaces: Digital Terminal: USB 2.0; Video Output Terminal: NTSC / PAL; Remote Control Terminal: N3-type; Extension System Terminal: for WFT-E2
Power Source: One lithium-ion battery pack LP-E4
Operating Environment: Temperature: 0 ° – 45 ° C; Humidity: 85% or lower
Dimensions (W x H x D): 156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm
Weight: Approx. 1,155g (body only); Approx 1,335g (with battery)
Operating Platforms: PC: Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP; Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.4