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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

362 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (47)
image quality (20)
durability (13)
price (13)
usability (11)

Negative
portability (9)
flash (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 362 reviews of Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the durability and usability are overall positive. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably. The flash and portability get critical comments. The lens and reliability get mixed views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen and video. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical opinions about the portability. There are some mixed comments about the usability.

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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 1Ds Mark III

alaTest has collected and analyzed 86 user reviews of Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the performance and price are generally positive, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the usability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tech staff (techradar.com)

Canon EOS 1Ds Mk III review

Canon upgrades its flagship pro DSLR to provide the highest pixel count yet

Good build quality ; Excellent performance at low ISOs ; Decent AF system

Noise evident at high ISOs ; Some control issues ; Signs of chromatic aberration ; Distinctly soft JPEGs

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.co.uk)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III (Body Only) review

Canon's 1Ds series of cameras exists in a class of its own. With pixel counts well above anything else offered in a 35mm-format digital SLR, an attention to detail that addresses the needs of high-end professionals, and a price tag that's thousands of...

Very low noise, high quality images; 21.1 megapixels; live view shooting; pro-level build-quality and performance.

High price tag; heavy body; no AF in live view mode.

The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : stuffmagazine (stuff.tv)

CanonEOS-1DS Mark III

The third EOS-1DS breaks the £6000 barrier and a few preconceptions ' it's a camera for all occasions, not just the studio

Solid build. Razor sharp images. Versatile

Long-waiting list to buy one. No built-in Wi-Fi

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Canon EOS-1DS Mark III review

The third EOS-1DS breaks the £6000 barrier and a few preconceptions – it's a camera for all occasions, not just the studio

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Canon 5D Mark III free firmware update

Canon has announced a new firmware upgrade for the EOS 5D Mark III which is said to add enhanced features that improve both video workflow efficiency and still shooting

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera Review

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III digital SLR raises the standards of digital photography much further with a full frame 21 Megapixel sensor, Dual DIGIC III processing and rugged design.

Compatibility with Canon’s range of EF series lenses and EX Series Speedlite flashguns makes the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III the complete professional photographic solution (the EOS-1Ds Mark III is not compatible with EF-S series lenses).

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by (digitalslrphoto.com)

Canon EOS-1Ds Mk III Review

With the exception of medium-format digital backs, nothing comes close to the 21.1-megapixel EOS-1DS Mk III in terms of resolution. Aimed at pros looking for the ultimate image quality in a compact body and boasting a full-frame sensor, it's a...

Although more compact and lightweight than the packs used in previous models, the LP-E4 pack offers up to 1,800 shots from one charge!

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Canon EOS-1Ds MkIII Review

The price of the MkIII has dropped since its launch; it is now similar to the previous body, but offers much more.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III review

The 21.1-megapixel Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is Canon's flagship professional DSLR.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Kevin Carter (macuser.co.uk)

Canon Eos 1Ds Mk III

Canon's Eos 1Ds models have been at the vanguard of advances in sensor resolution in DSLRs and have been the model of choice for many location and studio photographers since their introduction in late 2002

If you want high picture quality with exceptional low-light capabilities, the smaller, semi-pro Eos 5D may be the better bet overall. However, if outright resolution in a reasonably portable camera really matters to you, then the Eos 1 Ds Mk III is,...

May, 2008

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