Product Description
Canon EOS 1DX Mark III DSLR Camera Body Only
Life is full of unrepeatable moments. Capture more of them with the EOS-1D X Mark III and tell your visual story to the world. When conditions are tough, the light is poor but the pressure’s on, the EOS-1D X Mark III lets you capture winning images before the competition. It’s the ultimate creative toolkit, with superb low-light performance, deep learning AF and 5.5K Raw video.
Some moments are unique, one time occurences. Gone in a fraction of a second, never to come again. Preserve them forever with the EOS-1D X Mark III, capturing the action at up to 20fps.
Capture images with biting clarity and sharpness. Deep learning AF algorithms recognise all kinds of situations and can even track faces hidden by goggles or a helmet.
A DIGIC X processor and bespoke 20.1 megapixel sensor are superb in low light – up to ISO 102,400, expandable to 819,200. The EOS-1D X Mark III delivers an outstanding dynamic range.
When it comes to video, the EOS-1D X Mark III fits into virtually any workflow. Capture full frame 4K 60p, or 5.5K RAW footage that opens up new creative possibilities.
Whether you’re in an ethernet-equipped stadium, or transmitting pictures for a deadline using Wi-Fi, the EOS-1D X Mark III keeps you ahead of the competition.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is designed to be tough, reliable and intuitive – as close to invisible as a camera can be.
Comparison to EOS 1D X Mark II:
- New 20.1MP sensor
- ISO sensitivity increased to 102,400 (versus 51,200)
- Continuous shooting now up to 20fps with AF tracking
- Improved low-light AF
- More than double the battery life
- New HEIF file format
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity built in
- Shutter life 500,000 (versus 400,000)
- Improved video - now 5.5K RAW (60p), 4K DCI (60p), 4K UHD (60p), Full-HD (120p)
- RAW movie recording
- 2x CFexpress card slots (vs 1x Cfast and 1x CompactFlash)
- 90g lighter
New technologies:
HEIF Image Format
The High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format is the next generation file format for digital photographers. It’s based on the HEVC/H.265 video codec and allows for higher image quality with no concurrent increase in file size, compared with JPEGs. HEIF files have fewer artefacts and increased dynamic range with 10-bit colour depth.
Deep learning AF
The EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with a deep learning autofocus algorithm that has been programmed using real-world examples of sports photography from virtually every event you can imagine – from football to athletics and much more. It can recognise the faces of athletes even when they are obscured by goggles or helmets and knows when subjects are upside down – in diving competitions, for example.
Digic X Image Processor
At the heart of the EOS-1D X Mark III is a single DIGIC X image processor that operates with incredible speed and efficiency. DIGIC X is responsible for both the
camera’s responsive performance – typified by its 20fps continuous shooting 4k/60p oversampled video – and its superlative image quality. The processor enables enhanced DLO, ALO and Highlight Tone Priority, plus very low levels of noise at high ISO.
Gaussian low pass filter
A gaussian low pass filter samples light over a greater number of pixels than a conventional low pass filter, so artefacts such as moire can be tackled while reserving fine sharpness and clarity.
CFexpress
The EOS-1D X Mark III features dual CFexpress card slots, which are capable of writing information at incredible speeds. The camera can capture 1000 shots in a continuous burst and even then only needs two seconds to clear its memory buffers. After consultation with professional photographers, the dual card slots in the EOS-1D X Mark III can be assigned individually to either still photos or video.
Smart Controllers
The EOS-1D X Mark III has a pair of smart controllers – one for horizontal shooting; the other for vertical. These revolutionary devices – which are built into the camera’s AF-ON buttons – are shaped like a traditional joystick but behave more like a miniature touchpad that can be used to scroll AF points around the screen. Each controller is customised for sensitivity and speed and reacts intuitively even when you’re wearing gloves. The camera automatically disables the vertical controller when you’re shooting horizontally to avoid accidental movements.
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Image Sensor | |
Type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 20.1 M |
Total Pixels | Approx. 21.4 M |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Low-Pass Filter | Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
Image Processor | |
Type | DIGIC X |
Lens | |
Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S/EF-M lenses) |
Focal length | 1.x Multiplication with EF lens fitted |
SLR FOCUSING | |
Type | TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection using AF-dedicated sensor |
AF System / Points | 191 Point/155 f/4 cross-type AF points inc 1 dual cross type at f/2.8 The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens. |
AF working range | EV -4 to 21 (at 20°C & ISO 100) |
AF Modes | One Shot AI Focus |
AF Point Selection | Automatic selection: 191 point AF (inc face tracking and Eye AF) Manual selection: Single point AF (selectable points all points, 61, 15, 9 or cross type only points selectable) Manual selection: Spot AF Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right) Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting |
Selected AF point display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel |
AF Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed half way or AF ON is pressed in One Shot AF mode. |
AF Assist Beam | Emitted by an optional dedicated Speedlite |
Manual Focus | Selected on lens |
AF Microadjustment | Manual: Enter adjustment level +/- 20 steps Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 20 lenses individually Adjust per lens serial number |
Exposure Control | |
Metering modes | 400,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 384-zone metering (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.2% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 1.5% viewfinder at centre) AF point-linked spot metering Multi-spot metering (4) Centre weighted average metering |
Metering Range | EV 0-20 (at 23°C with 50 mm f1.4 lens ISO 100) EV -3-20 in Live and movie |
AE Lock | Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button in all exposure modes |
Exposure Compensation | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
AEB | 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments |
Anti-flicker shooting | Yes. Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz. Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease |
ISO Speed Equivalent | Stills: 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H1: 204800, H2: 409600, H3: 819200 (selected in Custom Function) |
Shutter | |
Type | Vertical-travel mechanical focal-plane shutter, electronically controlled at all speeds/Sensor Electronic shutter |
Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb |
Shutter Release | Soft touch electromagnetic release |
White Balance | |
Type | Auto white balance with the imaging sensor |
Settings | Auto (Ambience priority/White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/Green +/-9. |
WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments |
3, 2, 5 or 7 bracketed images per shutter release | |
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias. | |
Viewfinder | Pentaprism |
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) | Approx. 100% |
Magnification | 0.76x |
Eyepoint | 20 mm |
Dioptre Correction | -3 to +1 dpt |
Focusing Screen | fixed |
Mirror | Quick-return all surface half mirror |
Viewfinder Information | AF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode, time Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Crop area, Aspect ratio, Grid, Electronic level Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance, JPEG/RAW indicator |
Depth of field preview | Yes |
Eyepiece shutter | Built in |
LCD Monitor | |
Monitor | 3.2" (8.01 cm) TFT, approx. 2.1 million dots |
Coverage | Approx. 100% |
Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically) | Approx. 170° |
Coating | Anti-reflection and Solid Structure |
Brightness | Auto: Using external ambient light sensor Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels 4 color tone Adjustable settings |
Display Options | (1) Quick control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level (4) Custom Quick control screen |
Flash | |
Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual |
X-sync | 1/250 sec |
Flash Exposure Compensation | +/-3 EV in 1/3-stop increments with EX series Speedlites |
Flash Exposure Bracketing | Yes, with compatible External Flash |
Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
HotShoe / PC terminal | Yes/Yes |
Second Curtain Synchronisation | Yes |
External Flash Compatibility | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
External Flash Control | via camera menu screen |
Shooting | |
Modes | Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, 3x Custom settings |
Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, Fine Detail, User Defined (x3) |
Colour Space | sRGB and Adobe RGB |
Image Processing | Clarity (8 levels) Highlight Tone Priority (2 settings) Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) |
Lens optical correction: | - Peripheral illumination correction (stills and video) |
- Chromatic aberration correction (stills and video) | |
- Distortion correction (during or after still photo shooting) | |
- Diffraction correction (stills and video) | |
- Digital Lens Optimizer (during or after still photo shooting) | |
Resize to M1, M2 or S 3 | RAW image processing - during image Playback only |
Crop images/rotate (3:2, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 2:3, 9:16, 3:4 ratios) | |
Multiple exposure | |
Drive modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote), S single soft shooting, continuous soft shooting |
Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 16ps. |
Max. 20 fps in Live View mode with mirror locked up with exposure and AF tracking | |
(speed maintained for unlimited number of JPEGs or over 1000 RAW images) 4 | |
Live View Mode | |
Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor |
Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) |
Frame Rate | For Stills 29.97 fps/for Movies 59.94 fps/29.97 fps (NTSC) 50.00 fps/25.00 fps (PAL) |
Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face+Tracking Spot AF 1-point AF Expand AF area: Expand AF area: Around Zone AF Large Zone AF: Vertical Large Zone AF: Horizontal) |
Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor (384-zone) Partial metering (approx. 5.8% of Live View screen) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of Live View screen) Center-weighted average metering Active metering time can be changed |
Display Options | Grid overlay (x3), Basic shooting information, Detailed shooting information, Histogram, Electronic Level |
File Type | |
Still Image Type | JPEG: 10 compression options HEIF: 10 compression options (10bit 422 BT2100) RAW: RAW, CRAW Complies with Exif 2.31 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 |
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording | Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG/HEIF possible, separate formats to separate cards possible |
Image Size | JPEG/HEIF: (L) 5472x3648, (M1) 4368x2912, (M2) 3648x2432, (S) 2736x1824 HEIF: 5472x3648 RAW: (RAW/C-RAW) 5472x3648 |
Folders | New folders can be manually created and selected |
File Numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset |
EOS Movie | |
Movie Type | RAW: CRM 12bit Audio: Linear PCM MP 4 Video: 4K (8bit MPEG4 AVC/H.264, 10bit MPEG4/HEVC with Canon log), Full HD - MPEG4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Linear PCM MP4 Video: Full HD IPB light - MPEG4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC |
Movie Size | 4K RAW (5496x2904) - (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps) 4K DCI (17:9) - 4096x2160 (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps) intra or inter frame 4K UHD (16:9) - 3840x2160 (23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps) intra or inter frame 4K DCI cropped (17:9) - 4096x2160 (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps) intra or inter frame Full HD (16:9) - 1920x1080 (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps) intra or inter frame plus IPB light |
Simultaneous recording | Yes: RAW to card in slot 1 Proxy (MP4) to card in slot 2 |
Colour Sampling (Internal recording) | 4K - YCbCr4:2:2 (8-bit) Full HD/HD - YCbCr4:2:0 (8-bit) |
Canon Log | Yes Canon Log 1 & Canon Log 3 |
Movie Length | 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29 min 59 sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT CF card. |
High Frame Rate Movie | MOV Video: Full HD - 1920x1080 at 100 fps or 119.9 fps Recorded as 1/4-speed slow motion movie Single scene maximum recording up to 7 min 29 sec. |
4K Frame Grab | 8.3-megapixel JPEG still image frame grab from 4K movie possible |
Bitrate / Mbps | 5.5K RAW: (50/59.94p) Approx. 2600 Mbps (30/25/24/23.98p) Approx. 1800 Mbps Canon Log off (H264 MP4) 4K DCI (50/59.94p): ALL-I Approx. 940 Mbps, IPB Approx. 230 Mbps 4K DCI (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p): ALL-I Approx. 470 Mbps, IPB Approx. 120 Mbps 4K DCI cropped (50/59.94p): ALL-I Approx. 940 Mbps, IPB Approx. 230 Mbps 4K DCI cropped (29.97p/25p/24.00p/23.98p): ALL-I Approx. 470 Mbps, IPB Approx. 120 Mbps 4K UHD (50/59.94p): ALL-I Approx. 940 Mbps, IPB Approx. 230 Mbps 4K UHD (29.97p/25p): ALL-I Approx. 470 Mbps, IPB Approx. 120 Mbps Full HD (119.90p/100p): ALL-I: Approx. 360 Mbps Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): ALL-I: Approx. 180 Mbps Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 60 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25p): ALL-I: Approx. 90 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25p): IPB: Approx. 30 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25p): IPB light: Approx. 12 Mbps |
Canon Log on (H265 MP4) | 4K DCI (50/59.94p): ALL-I Approx. 1000 Mbps, IPB Approx. 340 Mbps 4K DCI (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p): ALL-I Approx. 470 Mbps, IPB Approx. 170 Mbps 4K DCI cropped (50/59.94p): ALL-I Approx. 1000 Mbps, IPB Approx. 340 Mbps 4K DCI cropped (29.97p/25p/24.00p/23.98p): ALL-I Approx. 470 Mbps, IPB Approx. 170 Mbps 4K UHD (50/59.94p): ALL-I Approx. 1000 Mbps, IPB Approx. 340 Mbps 4K UHD (29.97p/25p): ALL-I Approx. 470 Mbps, IPB Approx. 170 Mbps Full HD (119.90p/100p): ALL-I: Approx. 470 Mbps Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): ALL-I: Approx. 170 Mbps Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 90 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25p): ALL-I: Approx. 135 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25p): IPB: Approx. 45 Mbps Full HD (29.97p/25p): IPB light: Approx. 18 Mbps |
Dual Card Recording | Yes |
Microphone | Built-in stereo microphones (48 kHz, 16-bit x 2 channels) |
HDMI Display | External Monitor only, External Monitor only without information display or Simultaneous on camera and external monitor |
HDMI Output | 4K and Full HD recording, uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:0, 8-bit BT709, or YCbCr 4:2:2, 10-bit BT2020 with Canon Log sound output via HDMI is also possible |
Focusing | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Face Detection and Tracking AF, Movie Servo AF Manual Focus |
ISO | 100-25600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to or H1: 51200, H2: 102400, H3: 204800 (selected in Custom Function) |
Movie Digital IS | Yes, image area when enabled: reduced by 10% |
Other Features | |
GPS | Built in - Longitude, Latitude, Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time |
Custom Functions | 38 Custom Functions |
Metadata Tag | Author, copyright, Image rating (0-5 stars) GPS, Rating, IPTC (registered with EOS Utility/browser remote) |
LCD Panel (EL) / Button Illumination | Yes/Yes |
Water / Dust resistance | Yes |
Voice Memo | Yes |
Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
Histogram | Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes |
Playback zoom | 1.5x - 10x |
Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) 36 image index (6) 100 image index (7) Jump Display (8) Movie edit (9) Raw processing (10) Rating |
Image Erase Protection | Erase protection of one image at a time, folder or card |
Image Erase | Single image, selected, folder, card or all unprotected |
Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec. |
Menu Categories | (1) Shooting Menu 1 - 4 (separate photo/video) (2) AF menu 1 - 5 (3) Network 1 (4) Playback menu 1 - 3 (5) Setup menu 1- 5 (6) Custom functions 1- 9 (7) My Menu (1-5 user selectable) |
Menu Languages | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Malaya and Japanese. |
Firmware Update | Update possible by the user. (Camera, Lens, WFT, External Speedlite) |
Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy |
Interface | |
Computer | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (PTP) |
Wi-Fi | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support [5] Features supported - EOS Utility, Smartphone, Upload to Web |
Other | HDMI (mini), External microphone (Stereo mini jack) Headphone Jack, RJ-45, N3 remote release terminal, Flash PC connector |
Memory Card | |
Type | CFexpress 1.0 Type B |
Supported Operating System | PC Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (tablet mode not supported) |
Macintosh | Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave) Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra) Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra) OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) |
Software | |
Other | EOS Utility 3, Picture Style Editor, WFT utility, Camera connect app (iOS/Android) |
Image Manipulation | Digital Photo Professional 4, Digital Photo Professional Express for iPad (RAW Image Processing), |
Power Source | |
Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E19 (LP-E19 battery supplied) |
Battery life | Viewfinder shooting Approx. 2850 (at 20°C) 5 Viewfinder shooting Approx. 2360 (at 0°C) 6 Live View shooting Approx. 610 (at 20°C) 7 Live View shooting Approx. 530 (at 0°C) 8 4K movie recording Approx. 2 hr 20 mins (at 20°C) (movie Servo AF disabled) |
Battery check | Automatic displayed in 6 levels |
Power saving | Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 mins. |
AC Power Supply | Power adapter AC-E19/DR-E19 |
Accessories | |
Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses) |
Flash | Canon Speedlites (EL-1, EL-100, 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III, 470EX AI, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX-RT, 600EX, 600EX-II RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX , Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT V2) |
Remote Controller / Switch | Remote control with N3 type contact and Speedlite 600EX-II RT |
Power Supply & Battery Chargers | Battery Pack LP-E19, Battery charger LC-E19, Power Adapter AC-E19/DR-E19 |
Other | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9, Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Angle Finder C, Hand Strap E1/E2 |