VII. COMPARISON CHART 36
EOS-1DsMark III vs.EOS-1DsMark II
Comparison Chart(cont.)
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Specificationsand availability are subject to change withoutnotice.
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EOS-1DsMark III EOS-1DsMark II
Comments
WirelessTransmitter
Other
Wirelesstransmitterunit
Transmission modes
USBhost port
Set-up
Transmitterpowersupply
Camera control
Silentmode
Speedlite control from camera
Custom Functions
Batterytype
Batterylife
Precise batteryread-out
Weight(including battery)
Approx. price
WFT-E2A(optional)
FTP, PTP, HTTP
Yes
Wizard-based
Usescamera battery
DialsplusSET button
Available on-camera
Camera’smenu controls
580EXII flash
57(all in-camera)
New Canon LP-E4 Lithium Ion
Up to 1,800 shots(at68°F)
Yes
48.8 oz.(bodyonly)
$7,999 (bodyonly)
WFT-E1A(optional)
FTPonly
—
Conventional FTP
Separate BP-511
Hold button, turn dial
via Personal Function only
—
20, plus27 Personal Functions
Canon NP-E3 (NiMH)
Up to 1,200 shots(at68°F)
—
54.7 oz. (bodyonly)
$7,999 (bodyonly)
=significantnew feature orcompetitive 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. GPScompatibility
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 EOSrange 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