EOS-1D X Mark III Overview
The ultimate EOS is here, making way for a new era in autofocus speed, accuracy and precision — the EOS-1D X Mark III. Offering the highest level of performance an EOS DSLR has ever possessed...
EOS-1D X Mark III Overview
The ultimate EOS is here, making way for a new era in autofocus speed, accuracy and precision — the EOS-1D X Mark III. Offering the highest level of performance an EOS DSLR has ever possessed, the EOS-1D X Mark III changes the game for serious photographers around the world, boasting a powerful new 20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, combined with a cutting-edge new DIGIC X image processor, for truly outstanding stills and video.
MSRP: $8,999.99
Item Code: 3829C002
EOS-1D X Mark III Features
Learn more about the features of the EOS-1D X Mark III.
EOS-1D X Mark III
Feature Highlights
- High Image Quality with New 20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor Combined with Newly Designed High Detail Low Pass Filter.
- New DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400; Expandable to 50-819200*.
- New 191-point AF System Capable of Tracking the Subjects Head and Face using Deep Learning Technology.
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF for Fast and Accurate Auto Focus using up to 3869 Manual AF Positions** and up to 525 Automatic Positions.
- High-Speed Continuous Shooting of up to 16 fps and up to 20 fps in Live View with AF/AE Tracking.
- Possible Maximum Burst Rate of 1000 images or more (RAW+JPEG) in Continuous Shooting.
- 4K 60p with Canon Log, 10-bit 4:2:2 and 5.5K RAW Video Internal Recording.
- Enhanced Operating Controls.
- Built-in Wi-Fi®***, Bluetooth®^, and GPS^^ Technology.
- Faster Speed and Improved User Interface for Networking with Optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9 or with Built-in Ethernet Port.
- IPTC Tags can be applied with a Compatible Mobile Device or PC Connection.
- Impressive Durability including Dust-and Weather- resistance.
*1 Intelligent Tracking and Recognition.
* For still images.
** Available AF positions may decrease when shooting with AF cropping or in movie mode, or depending on camera settings or lens attached.
*** Compatible with iOS® versions 9.3/10.3/11.2-11.4/12.4/13.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon dis-claims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.
^ Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Blue-tooth® version 4.1 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.5.10. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.
^^ In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when travelling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measure when using in locations where the use of electronics are regulated.
High Image Quality with New 20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor Combined with Newly Designed low Pass Filter.
20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor
Featuring a Canon-developed 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor with approx.20.1 effective megapixels, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera is engineered with a new imaging system, designed to capture sharp and detailed images, even in low-light scenarios. This results in noise reduction in dark portions of the image even at high ISO speeds, and increased sensitivity that contributes to the EOS-1D X Mark III's high-speed image capture rate, accelerating frame-to-frame performance. The new sensor also includes Dual Pixel CMOS AF for high-speed, precise AF during Live View still and movie recording.
Low Pass Filter
The EOS-1D X Mark III features a newly developed four-layer low pass filter that provides 16-point separation. This not only helps to suppress moiré and colour distortion, but also improves resolution.
New DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400; Expandable to 50-819200*.
New DIGIC X Image Processor
Replacing the two DIGIC 6+ processors from the previous EOS-1D X Mark II camera, The EOS-1D X Mark III camera is the first Canon EOS camera – in the DSLR series camera line – to feature a powerful new DIGIC X Image Processor, which helps to enhance fine detail from the added low-pass filter.
ISO range of 100-102400; Expandable to 50-819200
Delivering high standard and expanded ISOs, and a score of options to enhance shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations, The EOS-1D X Mark III can shoot at expanded sensitivities down to ISO 50 (L) and up to 204800 (H1), 409600 (H2) and even 8192000 (H3) (for stills). Beyond the obvious advantages of its wide ISO range, the EOS-1D X Mark III has automatic ISO settings, found on the dedicated ISO menu. Minimum and maximum ISO settings can be specified, as can a user-defined range, plus full auto and manual.
New 191-point AF System Capable of Tracking the Subjects Head and Face using Deep Learning Technology.
New 191-point AF System Capable of Tracking the Subjects Head and Face using Deep Learning Technology
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera is equipped with a collection of 191 AF points, which allows the photographer to manually select every point, as well as select a variety of AF Zone Area selections. Covering virtually the same amount of the picture area as the previous 61-point system AF array. The EOS-1D X Mark III camera also features a new technology called EOS iTR* AF X which helps to track a subject with excellent accuracy, including impressive Face Detection AF and new Head Detection AF — and even offers the added benefit of Eye Detection AF in Live View mode or while shooting video.
*Intelligent Tracking and Recognition.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF for Fast and Accurate Auto Focus using up to 3869 Manual AF Positions** and up to 525 Automatic Positions.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Adding to its powerful internal design, and ideal for sports photography, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera’s fast and intelligent Dual Pixel CMOS AF system features an incredible 3,869 manually selectable AF positions**, helping to ensure speedy, accurate and consistent AF all throughout approximately 90% x 100% of the image plane. Able to detect shifts in movement at the pixel level, Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables continuous automatic AF and AF tracking that enhances overall camera operation for sharp still images and smooth, accurate focus transitions in movies.
AF Area Coverage of Approx. 90% x 100%^
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera features an expansive focus area of approx. 90% horizontal and 100% vertical^ when working with select EF lenses. With older EF lenses, or with Extender types I and II, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera focuses approx. 80% horizontally and 80% vertically – This means fast and impressive focusing.
^ When shooting still photos. Actual coverage varies depending on the lens in use.
AF Points and AF Area
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera features a developed AF system with a maximum of 3,869 manually selectable AF positions**, which covers almost the entire image sensing area. The EOS-1D X Mark III camera can also be configured to focus on specific areas, using an extended range of selectable modes that include 1-point AF, Expanded AF Area, Zone AF and Large Zone AF in addition to the conventional Face+ Tracking AF.
** Available AF points may decrease when shooting with AF cropping or in movie mode, or depending on camera settings or lens attached.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting of up to 16 fps and up to 20 fps in Live View with AF/AE Tracking.
High-Speed Continuous shooting
Delivering incredible performance at speeds of up to 16 fps*, and up to 20 fps* in Live View with AF/AE tracking, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera is loaded with technologies that help facilitate speedy operation at every step of capturing that superlative image. The EOS-1D X Mark III camera features a mirror mechanism designed for precise operation with reduced vibration even at incredibly fast speeds.
20 fps in Live View
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera’s Live View shooting offers captivating performance possibilities and can capture RAW, JPEG or – for the first time in an EOS Camera – HEIF (HDR compatible) images at 20 fps. Especially helpful for wildlife photography, journalism and situations where the photographer needs to remain discrete, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera features a selectable silent shutter mode. With a fast AF/AE system, DIGIC X image Processor and high-speed recording with its new Dual CFexpress card slots, helps ensure that camera operations are performed quickly and precisely.
* Continuous shooting speed may vary based on the aperture and lens being used and conditions of the subject.
Possible Maximum Burst Rate of 1000 images or more (RAW+JPEG) in Continuous Shooting.
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera can capture an incredible amount of images through its dual CFexpress** card slots, and can capture a maximum burst rate of 1,000 images or more in RAW+JPEG. 5.5K/60p and in-camera RAW movie recording can also be recorded.
**Cards over 2TB are not supported
4K 60p with Canon Log, 10-bit 4:2:2 and 5.5K RAW Video Internal Recording.
4K 60p with Canon Log
Thanks to the DIGIC X Image Processor, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera offers advanced recording features such as 4K (DCI) at 59.94 fps (cropped/uncropped), and 4K UHD at 59.94 fps (uncropped). Canon Log helps to reduce heavy shadows and blown out highlights, delivering movie images with approximately 12 stops of dynamic range for excellent shadow and highlight detail. Especially useful for moviemakers and videographers planning on using video clips in post-production and integrating footage with clips from other cameras, Canon Log is an indispensable tool that helps make the EOS-1D X Mark III a serious video-making camera.
10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI Output
For advanced video capture and for generating video that can be incorporated with footage shot on other cameras in post-production, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera has an HDMI port that can output 4K video directly to an external drive. The camera can also output 10-bit movie footage in ITU-R BT.2020 colour when Canon Log setting is activated.
12-bit 5.5K RAW Video Internal Recording
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera provides professional videographers with a wider range of capabilities with 5.5K RAW video recording at a frame rate of up to 59.94 fps. To support work on high-end video productions, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera can record the a 5.5K RAW on one CFexpress** card while simultaneously recording a high-quality 4K MP4 video on the second CFexpress card. Suitable for editing videos, the 12-bit depth ensures excellent picture sharpness, wide dynamic range, and superb tonal reproduction.
**Cards over 2TB are not supported.
Enhanced Operating Controls.
Smart Controller
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera features a smart controller, located on the back of the camera, enabling you to quickly move AF points by dragging your finger on the AF-ON button surface. This feature can be activated while looking through the optical viewfinder, or during Live View mode or while shooting video. The smart controller also allows you to easily move the magnified area’s position when images are magnified during playback.
Button Illumination
For easier playback operations in dark conditions, select buttons on the back of the EOS-1D X Mark III camera illuminate when checking settings before and after shooting.
Touch Screen
An expanded range of functions can now be easily controlled right on the EOS-1D X Mark III’s touch screen. Touch gestures can be used for zooming in or swiping through images you've taken, and easily accessing menu and quick control settings.
Built-in Wi-Fi®***, Bluetooth®^, and GPS^^ Technology.
Built-in Wi-Fi®*** and Bluetooth®^ Technology
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera is the first EOS-1D series model with built-in Wi-Fi®*** technology, for fast and easy connectivity to compatible smart devices. Bluetooth®^ connectivity also allows continuous connection, and allows the camera to automatically connect to a smart device that is paired with Canon’s Camera Connect App. This allows a number of functions from easy image transfer to remote shooting, to adding GPS information to your photos and videos and more. For professional photographers using the EOS-1D X Mark III camera, the built-in Wi-Fi is the ideal feature that is needed for quick wireless connectivity.
Built-in GPS^^ Technology
Providing crucial location and time data, GPS has become an essential aspect of the professional workflow, especially for photographers who work on location and capture thousands of images every day. The EOS-1D X Mark III camera’s built-in GPS^^ helps photographers and filmmakers not only tag their images with critical location data, but also adjust the time and timestamp on the camera automatically.
^^ In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated
Faster Speed and Improved User Interface for Networking with Optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9 or with Built-in Ethernet Port.
Faster Speed and Improved User Interface for Networking with Optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9.
The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9A, provides both a fast throughput for image uploading and several new features that make dynamic wireless photography simple and fast. It has 5 GHz 802.11ac support for high-speed image transfer, a revamped user interface that enables speedy set-up and configuration of wireless networks and even compatible smartphone connection. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9A makes it simple to use a smartphone as a remote control for still and video capture even from a far distance. It can even transfer recorded images back for viewing on the device's screen. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9A is both compact and durable, with excellent dust- and water- resistance for unfettered operation in difficult environments.
Built in Gigabit Ethernet Port
The EOS-1D X Mark III is equipped with a standard Ethernet interface (IEEE 802.3u, 1000BASE-T) and connector (RJ-45). In addition, the increased internal processing speed ensures smooth image transfer even during high-speed burst shooting and HDR PQ HEIF shooting.
IPTC Tags can be applied with a Compatible Mobile Device or PC Connection.
IPTC Tags
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera is equipped with a function that registers IPTC tags (International Press Telecommunications Council) information from the EOS Utility and Browser Remote* to the camera and applies it to the still photo data while you are shooting. Essential for professional photographers and major newspaper agencies, metadata can still be edited even when the user has no access to a PC.
* Supported after firmware update.
Impressive Durability.
Magnesium Body
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera’s body is designed to perform superbly even in the most deceptive environments. Constructed of rigid, high-strength magnesium alloy for rugged performance and features a grip design for easy finger placement and reduced hand fatigue.
Dust- & Water-resistant Sealing
Designed for use in a variety of weather conditions, the EOS-1D X Mark III camera has sealing materials that are used in critical areas like the buttons, terminal covers, the battery compartment and the card slot cover. Precise design and construction help to minimize accidental insertion of dust and moisture in the rest of the camera body. The EOS-1D X Mark III camera proves to be a reliable partner in virtually any climate.
EOS-1D X Mark III Specifications
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Type
Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex camera
Recording Media
CFexpress cards, Type B
- Dual CFexpress card slots**
- XQD, CFast, CF and SD cards not supported
CFexpress cards provide significantly faster read/write speeds than CFast or CF cards, supporting extensive still-image burst rates, and RAW video recording.
* Canon is an authorized licensee of the CFast 2.0™ trademark, which may be registered in various jurisdictions.
**Cards over 2TB are not supported
Image Format
Approx. 36mm x 24mm (35mm Full-frame)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF Lenses (excluding EF-S and EF-M lenses)
Lens Mount
Canon EF Mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate full-frame CMOS sensor
Pixels
Effective Pixels: Approx. 20.1 megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 21.4 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low Pass Filter
High Detail Low Pass Filter, breaking one incoming light ray into 16 rays at image sensor
Dust Deletion Feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Self-cleaning can be done automatically when the power is turned on/off.
- During manual cleaning ([Clean now]), the data for light spot correction is also obtained.
(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
- The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
- The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the EOS software to automatically erase the dust spots.
(3) Manual cleaning
Recording System
Recording Format
Design Rule for Camera File System 2.0 and EXIF 2.31*
* Supports time difference information.
File Name
| JPEG | JPG | |
| HEIF | HIF | |
| RAW | CR3 | |
| C-RAW | ||
| ALL-I, IPB | MP4 | |
| RAW | CRM | |
File Size
JPEG (8bit), HEIF (10 bit), RAW (14 bit, Canon original)
| L | Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5472 x 3648) | |
| M1 | Approx. 12.7 megapixels (4368 x 2912) | |
| M2 | Approx. 8.9 megapixels (3648 x 2432) | |
| S | Approx. 5.0 megapixels (2736 x 1824) | |
| L | Approx. 20 megapixels (5472 x 3648) | |
| RAW | RAW / C-RAW | |
Backup Recording
N/A
File Numbering
The following three types of file numbers can be set:
(1) Continuous numbering
- The numbering of captured images continues even after you replace the card.
(2) Auto reset
- When you replace the card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card.
(3) Manual reset
- Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Simultaneous recording of any combination of RAW/C-RAW and JPEG or HEIF image-recording quality is supported.
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3*
* [Standard] is the default setting for [User Def. 1-3]
White Balance
Settings
Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy*1, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash (Auto Setting)*2, Custom (Custom WB) 1-5*3, Color Temperature
*1 Also effective in twilight and sunset.
*2 With an EX or EL-series Speedlite having the color temperature information transmission feature, the color temperature setting changes to match the color temperature when the flash is fired. Set to approx. 6000K if the flash unit does not have the color temperature communication feature.
*3 [Select image on card], [Record and register WB], and [Edit WB name] are supported. HEIF image cannot be selected.
Auto White Balance
Option between ambience priority and white priority settings
Color Temperature Compensation
Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels
Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
Corrected in reference to the current WB mode's color temperature.
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR type, with pentaprism
Coverage
Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally
Magnification
Approx. 0.76x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) / 35.1° angle of view
Eye Point
Approx. 20mm (at -1m-1 from eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment Correction
-3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (diopter)
Focusing Screen
Fixed
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror
Viewfinder Information
AF displays, with red dot-matrix illumination:
191 AF points; active AF Area; Zone AF brackets; Automatic AF point select brackets
Exposure Displays:
Manual mode icon; AE Lock icon; Flash ready icon; FEL icon; Shutter speed; Aperture; Exposure compensation scale; Frames remaining on card; ISO; Highlight Tone Priority (D+) active; AF confirmation icon; AI Servo AF active arrows
Right side display:
+/- 3-stop metering scale; Flash Exposure Compensation/FEL/Flash Metered Manual scale; Frames remaining in burst (0~99); JPEG/RAW icons; Battery level icon
Displayed on focus screen, via LCD overlay:
Spot metering circle; Electronic level display; Grid lines; Shooting mode; Metering mode; White Balance setting; Drive mode; AF Operation; Flicker Detection icon; Warning symbol; AF status indicator
All except Spot meter circle can be displayed or not with [Show/Hide in viewfinder]
Depth Of Field Preview
Provided
Autofocus
Type
TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with High-res AF Sensor
AF Points
Max. 191 points (Cross-type AF points: Max. 155 points)
| Dual Cross-type AF Points at f/2.8 and f/5.6 | 1 |
| Cross-type AF Points at f/4.0+f/5.6 | 90 |
| Cross-type AF Points at f/5.6 | 64 |
| AF Points at f/5.6 | 36 |
| AF Points at f/8 | 191 |
| Cross-type AF Points at f/8 | 65 |
The number of AF points, cross-type AF points and dual cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used.
AF Working Range
| f/2.8 AF point at center | EV -4 – 21 |
| f/5.6 AF point at center | EV -3 – 21 |
| Peripheral f/5.6 AF points | EV -1.5 – 21 |
Focusing Modes
(1) Autofocus
- One-Shot AF
- AI Servo AF
(2) Manual focus
AF Point Selection
Manually-selected AF Areas
- Spot AF
- Single-point AF
- AF point Expansion (4-point surround)
- AF point Expansion (8-point surround)
- Zone AF
- Large Zone AF (all AF points divided into three large zones)
Automatic AF point selection (all AF points available; reference brackets around AF array)
AF Function Registration/Switching
Customizable with Custom Controls
Selected AF Point Display
Red dot-matrix illumination of AF points, zone AF brackets, and Auto AF Area brackets
Active AF Point Indicator
(1) Displayed in viewfinder area
AF Assist Beam
When an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the following options are available:
(1) Enable
(2) Disable
(3) IR AF assist beam only
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
Optical Viewfinder: 216-zone (18 x 12) metering with approx. 400,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor.
Live View: 384-zone (24 x 16) metering using image sensor output signals
The following metering modes selectable:
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (Viewfinder: Approx. 6.2% of the screen) (Live View: Approx. 5.8% of the screen)
(3) Spot metering (center, approx. 1.5% of viewfinder) (Live View: Approx. 2.9% of the screen)
- Center spot metering
- AF point-linked spot metering (Custom Function)
- Linkable to all AF points.
- With automatic AF point selection, center spot metering will apply.
- Multi-spot metering (Optical Viewfinder only)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
- The selectable metering modes can be restricted (Custom Function).
Metering Range
At 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, with evaluative metering:
EV 0–20 (Optical Viewfinder)
EV -3–20 (Live View)
EV -1–20 (Movie Recording)
Exposure Control Systems
(1) Program AE (Shiftable)
(2) Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(3) Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
(4) Manual exposure
- The metering mode can be specified.
(5) Bulb
(6) Three custom shooting modes
ISO Speed Range
Manual setting
Highlight Tone Priority: ISO range 200–102400.
Expanded ISO cannot be set during HDR shooting.
Auto setting
*1 ISO 200 when [Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable] or [Enhanced].
*2 Varies depending on [Maximum] and [Minimum] of [Auto range].
*3 ISO 1600 when using a lens that is not compatible with "Variable control of maximum ISO Auto limit for E-TTL".
*4 If outside the setting range, changed to the value closest to ISO 400.
Exposure Compensation
Adjusted by user: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
* Indicated up to ±3 stops on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
AE Lock
(1) Auto AE lock
- In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
(2) User-applied AE lock
- With AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.)
- Enabled in all metering modes.
Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
- Live View: Mechanical, Electronic 1st-curtain, and Electronic shutter operation selectable
Shutter Speeds
When [Mechanical] or [Elec. 1st-curtain] is set: 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb
When [Electronic] is set: 1/8000-0.5 sec.
X-sync: 1/250 sec.
- Available shutter speed range can be set via Custom Function
- Flash shooting not possible during Electronic shutter operation
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer
10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay
External Speedlite
EOS Dedicated Speedlite
E-TTL II autoflash with all EX and EL Series Speedlites
Zooming to Match Focal Length
Provided
Flash Metering
Ambience Priority, Standard, Flash priority
Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
External Flash Settings
(1) E-TTL each shot
(New E-TTL reading for each exposure in a continuous sequence)
(2) E-TTL 1st shot
(Flash exposure locked for 2nd and subsequent exposures in a continuous sequence)
Available for EX and EL series Speedlites.
(1) General speedlite settings:
Flash firing; E-TTL balance; E-TTL II metering; Continuous flash control; Flash sync speed in Av mode
(2) Flash function settings:
Flash exposure mode; Wireless flash control; Flash head zoom; Flash sync (1st/2nd curtain sync and High-speed sync); Flash exposure compensation; Flash exposure bracketing
(3) Flash Custom Function settings
PC Terminal
Provided
* No polarity.
* Sync speed: Since the flash duration of studio flash units vary, set a sync speed within 1/125 sec. to 1/30 sec. and check if the flash sync works.
* Both the accessory shoe (X-sync contact with maximum sync speed of 1/250 sec.) and the PC terminal can be used simultaneously for simultaneous flash firing.
Drive System
Drive Modes
(1) Single shooting
(2) High-speed continuous shooting*:
Viewfinder: Max. approx. 16 shots/sec. (user-adjustable 16~3 fps)
Live View Shooting: Max. approx. 20 shots/sec.
(3) Continuous Shooting:
Viewfinder: Max. approx. 10 shots/sec. (user-adjustable 15~2 fps)
Live View Shooting*1: Max. approx. 10 shots/sec.*2
(4) Low-speed continuous shooting
Viewfinder: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec. (user-adjustable 14~1 fps)
Live View Shooting*1: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
(5) Silent single shooting
(6) Silent high-speed continuous shooting
Viewfinder: Max. approx. 8 shots/sec. (user-adjustable 8~2 fps)
Live View Shooting*1: Max. approx. 10 shots/sec.*2
(7) Silent low-speed continuous shooting
Viewfinder: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec. (user-adjustable 14~1 fps)
Live View Shooting*1: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
*Continuous shooting speed may be slower under the following conditions: shutter speed, aperture, aperture status during continuous shooting, flash, anti-flicker shooting set to Enable, remaining battery level, temperature, subject conditions, brightness (shooting under low light, etc.), lens type, power source type, when internal memory is full (momentarily prevents shooting).
*1 When the electronic shutter is used, the shooting speed of the continuous shooting becomes the same as the high-speed continuous shooting.
*2 When the mechanical shutter is used, the shooting speed of the continuous shooting will be approx. 8.0 shots/sec.
Maximum Burst
The maximum burst during continuous shooting is as follows:
[Approx. MB] |
[Approx.]*1 |
[Approx.]*1 |
|
| 7.6 | 40,650 | 1,000 or more | |
| 5.4 | 56,960 | 1,000 or more | |
| 4.1 | 74,070 | 1,000 or more | |
| 2.8 | 109,110 | 1,000 or more | |
| 7.6 | 39,650 | 1,000 or more | |
| 22.1 | 14,150 | 1,000 or more | |
| 13.1 | 27,560 | 1,000 or more | |
| 22.1+7.6 | 10,500 | 1,000 or more | |
| 13.1+7.6 | 16,420 | 1,000 or more | |
| 22.1+5.4 | 11,330 | 1,000 or more | |
| 13.1+5.4 | 18,570 | 1,000 or more | |
| 22.1+4.1 | 11,880 | 1,000 or more | |
| 13.1+4.1 | 20,080 | 1,000 or more | |
| 22.1+2.8 | 12,530 | 1,000 or more | |
| 13.1+2.8 | 22,000 | 1,000 or more | |
| 24.3+7.6 | 9,620 | 350 | |
| 13.7+7.6 | 14,380 | 420 |
* File size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst vary depending on shooting conditions (including JPEG/HEIF image quality: 8, subject, memory card brand, card storage capacity, ISO speed, Picture Style, and Custom Function, etc).
*1 The number of possible shots and standard maximum burst apply to a compliant 325GB card based on Canon testing standards, in viewfinder shooting.
*2 With [HDR PQ] set to [OFF].
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes
Still photo and video recording
Focusing
(1) Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF is possible with all EF lenses.
(2) Manual focus
- Magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually.
- MF peaking and Focus Guide possible
Metering Modes
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering: Approx. 5.8% of the screen
(3) Spot metering: Approx. 2.9% of the screen
(4) Center-weighted average metering
AE lock possible. The active metering timer can be changed.
Metering Range
EV -3–20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, with evaluative metering)
Grid Display
(1) Off
(2) 3x3
(3) 6x4
(4) 3x3+diag
Silent Shooting
Possible with Shutter mode set to Electronic
- Audible sounds possible from lens operation, etc.
- Flash not possible when LV Shutter mode set to Electronic
Video Shooting
File Format
Normal movie recording:
- MPEG4 H.264 / AVC
- 8-bit, 4:2:0; Color space BT.709
Canon Log recording:
- MPEG4 H.265 / HEVC
- 10-bit, 4:2:2; Color space BT.709 / BT.2020
Audio: AAC or Linear PCM (Audio Compression in C.Fn menu, during ALL-I or IPB recording)
- Internal monaural microphone
- 3.5mm stereo external microphone jack
File Size
(5472 x 2886) |
29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
RAW |
(4096 x 2160) |
29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
ALL-I IPB |
(3840 x 2160) |
29.97 fps 23.98 fps |
ALL-I IPB |
(4096 x 2160) |
29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
ALL-I IPB |
(1920 x 1080) |
59.94 fps 23.98 fps^ |
ALL-I IPB |
| ALL-I IPB IPB (Light) |
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* AF does not function.
** Audio not recorded at High Frame Rate 119.90 fps recording
^ 24p recording will be supported through firmware update after shipping.
Focusing
(1) Dual Pixel CMOS AF
(2) Manual focus
* Magnify the image by 5x or 10x and focus manually (not possible during movie shooting).
Exposure Control
| Yes | — | Yes | — | ||
| — | Yes | Yes | — | ||
| Yes | — | — | Yes | ||
| — | Yes | — | Yes | ||
Exposure Compensation
Up to ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
* If AE Microadjustment is performed, the settable exposure compensation amount will decrease by the amount of the AE Microadjustment. For example, if you set the AE Microadjustment to +1 stop, the exposure compensation amount will be limited to a maximum +2 stops on the positive side.
Audio Video Output
Canon Log: OFF (H.264 / AVC)
File Size (Approx.) |
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(5472 x 2886) |
3 min. | 13 min. | 50 min. | 2600 Mbps 18711 MB/min. |
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| 29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
4 min. | 18 min. | 1 hr. 13 min. | 1800 Mbps 12937 MB/min. |
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(4096 x 2160) |
9 min. | 36 min. | 2 hr. 21 min. | 940 Mbps 6734 MB/min. |
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| 36 min. | 2 hr. 27 min. | 9 hr. 35 min. | 230 Mbps 1656 MB/min. |
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24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
18 min. | 1 hr. 12 min. | 4 hr. 42 min. | 470 Mbps 3373 MB/min. |
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| 1 hr. 10 min. | 4 hr. 40 min. | 18 hr. 17 min. | 120 Mbps 869 MB/min. |
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(4096 x 2160) |
9 min. | 36 min. | 2 hr. 21 min. | 940 Mbps 6734 MB/min. |
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| 36 min. | 2 hr. 27 min. | 9 hr. 35 min. | 230 Mbps 1656 MB/min. |
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24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
18 min. | 1 hr. 12 min. | 4 hr. 42 min. | 470 Mbps 3373 MB/min. |
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| 1 hr. 10 min. | 4 hr. 40 min. | 18 hr. 17 min. | 120 Mbps 869 MB/min. |
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(3840 X 2160) |
59.94 fps | ALL-I | 9 min. | 36 min. | 2 hr. 21 min. | 940 Mbps 6734 MB/min. |
| IPB | 36 min. | 2 hr. 27 min. | 9 hr. 35 min. | 230 Mbps 1656 MB/min. |
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| 29.97 fps | ALL-I | 18 min. | 1 hr. 12 min. | 4 hr. 42 min. | 470 Mbps 3373 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 1 hr. 10 min. | 4 hr. 40 min. | 18 hr. 17 min. | 120 Mbps 869 MB/min. |
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(1920 x 1080) |
119.9 fps | ALL-I | 23 min. | 1 hr. 34 min. | 6 hr. 8 min. | 360 Mbps 2586 MB/min. |
| 59.94 fps | ALL-I | 47 min. | 3 hr. 8 min. | 12 hr. 14 min. | 180 Mbps 1298 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 2 hr. 18 min. | 9 hr. 14 min. | 36 hr. 6 min. | 60 Mbps 440 MB/min. |
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| ALL-I | 1 hr. 33 min. | 6 hr. 12 min. | 24 hr. 16 min. | 90 Mbps 655 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 4 hr. 30 min. | 18 hr. 2 min. | 70 hr. 27 min. | 30 Mbps 226 MB/min. |
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(Light) |
11 hr. 35 min. | 46 hr. 23 min. | 181 hr. 13 min. | 12 Mbps 88 MB/min. |
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* Bit rate indicates video output only, audio is not included.
* Movie recording is interrupted if the maximum recording time per movie, 29 min. 59 sec., is exceeded. (Time is different for High Frame Rate movies.)
*Sound is not recorded for approx. the last two frames when the compression method for movie recording quality is IPB or IPB Light (audio: AAC) and [C. Fn 7-7 Audio compression] is set to [Enable]. The video and sound may be slightly out of sync when movies are played back in Windows.
Canon Log: ON (H.265 / HEVC)
File Size (Approx.) |
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(4096 x 2160) |
8 min. | 34 min. | 2 hr. 13 min. | 1000 Mbps 7164 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 24 min. | 1 hr. 39 min. | 6 hr. 30 min. | 340 Mbps 2443 MB/min. |
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| 29.97 fps 24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
ALL-I | 18 min. | 1 hr. 12 min. | 4 hr. 42 min. | 470 Mbps 3373 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 49 min. | 3 hr. 18 min. | 12 hr. 57 min. | 170 Mbps 1227 MB/min. |
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(4096 x 2160) |
8 min. | 34 min. | 2 hr. 13 min. | 1000 Mbps 7164 MB/min. |
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| 24 min. | 1 hr. 39 min. | 6 hr. 30 min. | 340 Mbps 2443 MB/min. |
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24.00 fps 23.98 fps |
18 min. | 1 hr. 12 min. | 4 hr. 42 min. | 470 Mbps 3373 MB/min. |
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| 49 min. | 3 hr. 18 min. | 12 hr. 57 min. | 170 Mbps 1227 MB/min. |
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(3840 X 2160) |
59.94 fps | ALL-I | 8 min. | 34 min. | 2 hr. 13 min. | 1000 Mbps 7164 MB/min. |
| IPB | 24 min. | 1 hr. 39 min. | 6 hr. 30 min. | 340 Mbps 2443 MB/min. |
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| 29.97 fps | ALL-I | 18 min. | 1 hr. 12 min. | 4 hr. 42 min. | 470 Mbps 3373 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 49 min. | 3 hr. 18 min. | 12 hr. 57 min. | 170 Mbps 1227 MB/min. |
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(1920 x 1080) |
119.9 fps | ALL-I | 18 min. | 1 hr. 12 min. | 4 hr. 42 min. | 470 Mbps 3373 MB/min. |
| 59.94 fps | ALL-I | 49 min. | 3 hr. 18 min. | 12 hr. 57 min. | 170 Mbps 1227 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 1 hr. 33 min. | 6 hr. 12 min. | 24 hr. 16 min. | 90 Mbps 655 MB/min. |
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| ALL-I | 1 hr. 2 min. | 4 hr. 9 min. | 16 hr. 16 min. | 135 Mbps 977 MB/min. |
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| IPB | 3 hr. 3 min. | 12 hr. 13 min. | 47 hr. 45 min. | 45 Mbps 333 MB/min. |
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(Light) |
7 hr. 47 min. | 31 hr. 9 min. | 121 hr. 41 min. | 18 Mbps 131 MB/min. |
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LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
Size: 3.2-inches (aspect ratio 3:2)
Diagonal: Approx. 3.15 in. / Approx. 8.01 cm
Width: Approx. 2.63 in. / Approx. 6.67 cm
Height: Approx. 1.75 in. / Approx. 4.44 cm
Pixels
Approx. 2.1 million dots
Coverage
Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally
Viewing angle: Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally
Brightness Control
7 levels provided (manually adjustable, in Set-up Menu)
Interface Languages
29 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, and Japanese)
Playback
Display Format
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* In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.
Highlight Alert
On the single-image display, highlight areas without any image information will blink.
Quick Control Function
Items
Frame Grab from 4K Movies:
- Individual frames in 4K movies recorded with the camera can be saved as JPEG still photos.
- Approx. 8.8 megapixels (4096 x 2160) or approx. 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160)
- Frame grab images cannot be resized or cropped in-camera.
Image Protection and Erase
Protection
Erase protection: single image; select range; all images in folder; all images on card; all found images
Unprotection: all images in folder; all images on card;
Erase
Erase a single image, selected images, select range, all images in a folder, all images in a card or all found images.
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
N/A (Direct printing not possible)
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images
JPEG, RAW/C-RAW, HEIF images, and movies
*Individual and multiple image files can be selected
Customization
Custom Functions
Total 38
Camera User Settings
- Current camera settings can be registered to C1, C2 and C3 in Set-up Menu (called-up for shooting on top LCD panel).
- Automatic updating of the registered settings can be set to Enable or Diable.
* The saving of individual settings for still photos and movies is supported.
My Menu Registration
Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered.
Up to five My Menu tabs can be added.
Interface
USB Terminal
USB Type-C
SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
- For computer communication
Video Out Terminal
Type C (Resolution switches automatically) / CEC not compatible.
- Images will not be displayed unless [NTSC] or [PAL] is properly set according to the video system of the TV set.
Extension System Terminal
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9
* WFT-E6 and WFT-E8 are not supported.
Power Source
Battery
Battery Pack LP-E19 (supplied)
* LP-E4N can be used, but the continuous shooting speed is restricted.
* Due to multimedia regulations (IEC62368-1), charging of LP-E4N using LC-E19 battery charger included with the EOS-1D X Mark III camera, will be deprecated after December 20, 2020.
* Batter Pack LP-E4 cannot be used.
Number of Shots
Approx. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
LP-E19 |
At 73°F/23°C | 2850 | |
| At 32°F/0°C | 2360 | ||
| At 73°F/23°C | 610 | ||
Battery Check
4-level remaining charge display icon in viewfinder, top LCD panel, and LCD screen (when shooting info displayed)
- Battery info. in Set-up Menu — % charge remaining, shutter count on current charge, and recharge performance displayed
Power Saving
Power turns off after the set time (1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.) of non-operation elapses.
Date/Time Battery
Rechargeable built-in secondary battery
- Maintains date/time for approx. 1 month, if primary battery pack removed or depleted
- Reharged by installation of charged LP-E19 or LP-E4N battery pack
- Recharging time approx. 8 hours
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.2 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Based on CIPA guidelines: Approx. 6.22 x 6.60 x 3.25 in. / 158.0 x 167.6 x 82.6mm (W x H x D)
Weight
Based on CIPA guidelines:
Approx. 44.09 oz. / 1250g (Body only)
Approx. 50.80 oz. / 1440g ( Including battery, and memory card)
* Weighed without body cap and eyecup.
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
32-113°F/0-45°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
What's in the Box
- EOS-1D X Mark III Camera Body
- Battery Pack LP-E19
- Battery Charger LC-E19
- Wide Strap
- Cable Protector
What's in the Box - EOS-1D X Mark III
- EOS-1D X Mark III Camera Body
- Battery Pack LP-E19
- Battery Charger LC-E19
- Wide Strap
- Cable Protector
- Interface Cable IFC-100U
- Eyecup Eg(not shown)