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Canon EOS 1D Mark III

Canon EOS 1D Mark III
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alaScore 89

368 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 368 reviews of Canon EOS 1D Mark III. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and screen. The image quality and usability also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the finish and price, and comments about the exposure and focus are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 1D Mark III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS 1D Mark III

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Canon EOS 1D Mark III from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 1D Mark III

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Canon EOS 1D Mark III from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and usability are overall positive. The price and performance also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the portability.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Canon EOS 1D Mark III review

 

Canon has turbocharged its pro-level 1D range

Thoughtfully updated ; Jaw-dropping picture quality ; Fantastically versatile

Very expensive

The price will be a turn-off for many, but this is a precision tool for demanding users. Sports, wildlife and press photographers have never had it so good

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Canon EOS 1D Mk III digital camera

 

Canon announced its new professional DSLR with much fanfare and ensuring that everyone knew that (despite appearances) the Mk III was a new camera built from the ground up. The Canon EOS 1D Mk III looks unrivaled in terms of its burst shooting prowess...

Handling, frame rate performance, build quality, low and high ISO image quality, feature set, metering

Servo AF not reliable, accurate exposure on LCD difficult, price, weight, limited exposure modes

The Canon EOS 1D Mk III looks unrivaled in terms of its burst shooting prowess and noise performance at higher ISOs. Ditto its handling, which, despite the weight is superb to use and easy to control thanks to very clear and simple to navigate menus,...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Canon EOS 1D Mark III review

 

Ever wondered how much camera three grand would get you? Wonder no more because the EOS-1D Mark III has arrived - and it's rather good

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best D-SLR Professional: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

 

This is an impressive D-SLR that shoots at a staggering 10 frames per second with a full

Jan, 2007
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Expert review by (digitalslrphoto.com)

Canon EOS 1-D Mk III Review

 

The blistering frame rate is the headline feature of the 10.1-megapixel Canon EOS-1D MkIII and marks it out as the camera of choice for speed merchants. Daniel Lezano finds out what else the MkIII has in its arsenal and whether its appeal extends...

At its core is a pair of DIGIC III processors that work in parallel to optimise the processing of images. With the EOS-1D Mk III offering a 10.1-megapixel resolution and a ten frames-per-second shooting rate (in bursts of up to 110 JPEGs or 30 Raw),...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Review

 

The Canon EOS-1D Mark III sets the standard when it comes to professional level digital SLR photography.

One of the main strengths of digital SLR photography is the extended creative possibilities provided by interchangeable lenses; a new lens transforms the camera into a whole new photographic tool. The Canon EOS-1D Mark III is compatible with all EF...

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Canon EOS-1D MkIII Review

 

It's the world's fastest digital SLR, but are the results as breathtaking as the frame rate or is it all just hot air?

Handling, impressive noise control at high ISO sensitivities, metering accuracy, wide (if a little daunting) range of custom functions, good bundled software

AF accuracy on fast-moving objects, slight softness to unprocessed images, price tag

There's much to like about the EOS-1D Mark III. The handling, for example, is sublime. The complex button pressing of the 1D MkII has completely disappeared, replaced instead with a simplified layout that's really easy to navigate through the MkIII's...

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon releases statement regarding 1D Mark III

 

Canon Europe has today released a statement regarding the focusing problems affecting some models of its EOS ID Mark III DSLR.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (thinkcamera.com)

Canon EOS 1D mkIII - camera recall

 

Canon address the autofocus issue experienced by a batch of 1D mkIII cameras...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Canon EOS-1D Mark III review

 

As one of two pro-level models in the range, the Canon EOS-1D Mark III replaces the eight megapixel Mark IIn. Unlike the similar looking 35mm full-frame version, the 1Ds Mark II, the 1D Mark III uses the company's mid-size APS-H CMOS sensor. This...

Excellent image quality and low sensor noise. Blistering 10fps continuous shooting and superb Live View and anti-dust features

Some erratic AF inaccuracies and unsharpened monitor image

Aug, 2007
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