The all new Canon EOS-1D Mark III is a professional grade, 10.08 million image pixel, 10 fps digital SLR that Canon announced this week with the following features-

  • 10.1 effective Megapixel APS-H size CMOS sensor; 1.3x focal length conversion
  • ISO range of 50 to 6400, with Canon calling the latter "highly usable"
  • Live view on a 3.0" LCD display; image can be enlarged 5X or 10X, just like on Olympus and Panasonic’s live view cameras
  • Dual DIGIC III image processors allow for shooting at a whopping 10 frames/second, for up to 30 RAW or 110 JPEG images
  • Ultrasonic dust removal system (just like on the Rebel XTi)
  • Upgraded shutter can handle 300,000 cycles
  • Full manual controls (obviously) and 57 custom functions
  • 45-point autofocus system
  • New sRAW format produces smaller files with less resolution; don’t worry, regular RAW iss till there
  • Camera can be controlled remotely from a Mac or PC using USB or Wi-Fi. Apparently the live view works too.
  • CompactFlash and SD/SDHC memory card slots
  • Improved software package includes Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0
  • Optional Wi-Fi via WFT-E2A adapter
  • Uses new lithium-ion battery; 2200 shots per charge
  • Ships this spring for $3999 (body only)

Since the news broke last night, consumers and press have been thirsty for more information on the new DSLR. Catch the Chuck Westfall interview DigitalCameraInfo.com got here.

all new Canon EOS-1D Mark III
all new Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon has also announced three other new products: the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens, Speedlite 580EX II flash and Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A.

Rob Galbraith’s website has a 63-page white paper on the EOS-1D Mark III that describes the new model it detail. The camera is slated to ship in April 2007 at an expected street price of US$3999 in the U.S.

Imaging Resource has a preview review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark III which Mark Etchells is updating almost daily.