Canon EOS-1D Mark III review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Philip Ryan

Reviewed on: 5 July 2007

Tags: Canon, Canon EOS-1D Mark III, upgrade, contrast, joystick

We like:

Extremely fast, 10-megapixel continuous shooting; very low noise; highly customisable; well-designed body with weather sealing; 76mm LCD; abundant optional accessories

We don't like:

Heavy; may be too large for people with small hands

CNET UK judgement:

Canon's EOS-1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market

Full review:

If you've ever looked at the sideline of a major sporting event and seen a gaggle of huge white lenses, then you've witnessed Canon's dominance in the sports shooting world. Part of the reason for Canon's edge is its 1D series of SLR bodies, which, in the form of the new EOS-1D Mark III, will no doubt continue the Japanese camera company's pre-eminence among the paparazzi, sports shooters, news photographers and anyone else who has to shoot fast bursts of high-megapixel images. Continue Reading...