Photo Jottings

Amidst all the boring new point and shoot entry level cameras comes a breath of fresh air.  Canon announces the EOS 1D MK III.  Don’t expect a review anytime soon, or ever for that matter, as it’ll retail for $3999, though at that price it seems to represent quite a value.  Also announced were a new 16-35mm F/2.8L lens that’s of course supposed to be better than the current one; a new speedlite 580 EX II flash unit and a wireless file transmitter.  Once again, the closest I’ll be getting to this camera is probably the pictures on the left, but there’s a possibility of a lens review (16-35mm F/2.8L II) in the future.  Below check out some quick specifications, full specification sheet here.

• A “live” preview mode, normal shutter operation though.
• 1.3x conversion factor, APS-H sized sensor.
• 10.1mp with dual DIGIC III processors.
• 14 bit A/D conversion
• ISO 100-3200 and 50-6400 with extension.
• Burst rate of 10fps JPEG
• Integrated cleaning system-AKA dust reduction.
• 3.0″ 230,000 LCD
• Selectable noise reduction.
• 45 AF points, 19 selectable cross type, 26 assist points.
• Billed as “the mother of all DSLRs” by me.
• Initial price of $3999.
• Battery life of 2200 shots at 68° F.
• 6.6 x 6.2h x 3.1d.
• Weight 2 1/2 lbs.
• Weather sealed body.
• Available in April 2007