Canon EOS 1D Mark III (2007)
A professional digital SLR camera introduced in May 2007, built around a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and high-speed burst shooting.
Overview
The Canon EOS-1D Mark III is a digital single-lens reflex camera body that Canon released in May 2007. It was made for professional use. The CMOS sensor is 10.1 megapixels, and the native ISO range is 100 - 3200, expandable to ISO 50 (L) and 6400 (H). Continuous shooting runs up to ~110 frames in JPEG or ~30 frames in RAW, thanks to a dual buffer architecture. The body measures approximately 156 x 157 x 80 mm and weighs about 1155 g (body only). It runs on the Canon LP-E4 rechargeable lithium-ion battery and has full-aperture metering with a 63-zone SPC system.
Specifications
| Production Year | 2007 |
| Megapixels | 10.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100–3200 (expandable to 50 and 6400) |
| Shutter Speed | 30 – 1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting Capacity | ~110 frames (JPEG) / 30 frames (RAW) |
| Dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80 mm |
| Weight (body only) | Approx. 1155 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E4 |
| Metering System | 63-zone SPC full aperture metering |
Design
Canon redesigned and re-engineered the EOS-1D Mark III from the ground up compared to its predecessor. An improved sensor puts ISO 3200 inside the standard ISO range, so low-light performance doesn't need the expanded settings.
Context
This model updates the previous EOS-1D series with a new imaging sensor, now at 10.1 megapixels. At launch it was positioned as a flagship professional DSLR, aimed at sports and action photographers who needed speed and durability.
Market
As of recent listings, used units go for around $104. By 2013, used copies were already selling for less than a quarter of the original price. That is a steep depreciation curve, typical of high-end DSLRs superseded by newer models.
eBay Listings
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.