The Canon 1DS Mark III is a professional level DSLR with a lot of great features. Housed in a magnesium alloy, weather sealed body is a 21.1 MP full frame sensor. This coupled with the 5 fps burst rate means it is great for action photography as well as studio work. The bottom of the camera features a vertical grip which easily allows portraits to be taken more steadily and comfortably with the second shutter button.
On the back there is a large 3'' , 920,000 dot display. The large viewfinder shows the cameras 45 autofocus points, 39 of them being the more sensitive cross-type design. This is a top notch camera for studio, landscape, portrait, & nature photography and still quite good for sports, action shooting.
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The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III stands out in its class. The new state-of-the-art 21.1 MP full-frame CMOS sensor offers unparalleled image quality and a wide range of photographic possibilities. Camera operation is a breeze with the Dual DIGIC III image processors that refine image performance and speed up data handling. The 1Ds III camera body is highly durable and holds up great even in the most challenging of photographic conditions. This innovative camera offers a 3" LCD monitor with live view capabilities as well as a 45-point autofocus system. Compatibility with a multitude of Canon EF lenses, focusing screens, and other various accessories makes the 1Ds appetizing to even the professional photographer. Digital photography - and your portfolio - will never be the same after adding this amazing camera to your collection.
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is an engineering tour de force which, true to the EOS-1 legacy, redefines the state of the art in no uncertain terms. An entirely new 21.1 Megapixels full-frame Canon CMOS sensor delivers astounding image quality and creates new photographic possibilities. Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processors work in tandem to speed up data handling and camera operation, while further refining imaging performance. Tough, high-durability body and shutter designs, combined with the unique EOS Integrated Cleaning System, set new standards for professional dependability. Cutting-edge features-such as a large 3.0" LCD monitor with Live View Function, and a fast, precise 45-point AF system-make the EOS-1Ds Mark III powerful and versatile. And, of course, the EOS-1Ds Mark III is part of the unparalleled EOS System, which, with more than 50 EF lenses, 15 interchangeable focusing screens, and extensive wireless, remote control and lighting accessories, is the most advanced and powerful digital photography system in the world.
