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VII. COMPARISON CHART 36
EOS-1Ds Mark III vs.
EOS-1Ds Mark II
Comparison Chart
(cont.)
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EOS-1Ds Mark III EOS-1Ds Mark II
Comments
WirelessTransmitter
Other
Wireless transmitter unit
Transmission modes
USB host port
Set-up
Transmitter power supply
Camera control
Silent mode
Speedlite control from camera
Custom Functions
Battery type
Battery life
Precise battery read-out
Weight (including battery)
Approx. price
WFT-E2A (optional)
F
TP, PTP, HTTP
Yes
Wizard-based
Usescamera battery
Dials plus SET button
A
vailable on-camera
Camera’s menu controls
580EX IIflash
57 (all in-camera)
New C
anon LP-E4 Lithium Ion
Up to 1,800 shots (at 68°F)
Yes
48.8 o
z. (body only)
$7,999 (body
only)
WFT-E1A (optional)
FTP only
—
Conventional FTP
Separate BP-511
Hold button, turn dial
via Personal Function only
—
20, plus 27 Personal Functions
Canon NP-E3 (NiMH)
Up to 1,200 shots (at 68°F)
—
54.7 oz. (body only)
$7,999 (body only)
=significant new feature or competitive advantage
Far smaller, more integrated
wireless unit; more functions
Remote camera control and
viewing camera using web
browser now possible
1. External hard drive useable
2. GPS compatibility
Much easier set-up for Mark III
No additional battery needed
Much easier camera operation
Easy access to quiet shooting
Quick flash control, using
camera’s menu
No need to upload anything from
computer; broadest EOS range of in-
camera control
Same lightweight battery pack as
EOS-1D Mark III
Battery Info on camera menu
Mark III: noticeably lighter
Prices at time of initial launch