Canon 1D Mark iii in 2022 - Should you buy this Old Professional Camera?

[@KC-in9px]

If you like the 1D Mark iii you'd love the 1DS Mark iii. Full frame sensor, more than double the megapixels, higher iso capability, better lcd, better battery. I'm extremely happy with mine.

[@dosurf1180]

I have one 🙏🏼

[@enri_1986]

I highly recommend doing a bit of research prior to purchasing any 1DIII body. Some models are still plagued with Servo AF focusing issues caused by a faulty AF submirror assembly. Your respective Canon website has an advisory notice that lists the models affected, but a rule of thumb is serial no. 55XXXX and later were manufactured with the fix.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Thanks for the info, that’s great to know🖖

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Can instantly see the difference is the ISO capability between the 1D and the 7D I was using. Given we used the same lens the 1D files are just so much better looking.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Yeah, I was really surprised by the iso performance the first time I used it. It's a right tank but I'd be lying if I said I hadn't considered one for the collection 😂

[@retphotojourno9781]

I often tell up and coming photographers who are on a budget to invest in old pro gear if they can get it fir a great price. A camera that once sold for $ 6,000 USD does not stop taking great pictures overnight! The key is knowing the capabilities and limitations and how to work within those parameters.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Absolutely! The 1D mark iii is still an amazing camera. It doesn’t offer the hand holding approach of more modern cameras but I think that’s a good thing. Thanks for watching 🖖

[@deav8328]

Thanks for this video! I recently got a used one for $150 usd , only thing wrong with it is battery life isnt best but im just now starting to dabble in photography, so i figured id give it go! will be getting a 50mm lens soon for it. :)

[@tomer.aviation]

the shutter sound is the reason im looking into purchasing one! This will compliment my whispering R5 rly well

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

That shutter is actually pretty amazing. It’s about as far from discreet as you can get, but it’s such a great sound🖖

[@thatsamshow]

Love the robin shots. I love birds! We have a cheeky pair of robins that scurry about the back garden looking for stuff. Great charactrs.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Yeah, it helps that they're pretty cool around us lumbering humans too, they make lovely subjects. Thanks for watching mate 🖖😁

[@parkeyfresh2186]

I really dig those action shots!

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Thanks a lot. That lens was a pain to focus so I'm just happy I got something 🖖😁

[@chansouvannarath3789]

Some of the best DSLRS known to man. Those files are beautiful and put newer cameras to shame. You can print them too but if you like to crop then it's not so good.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Yeah it's a fantastic camera. I did some street shooting while I had it and the images were so clean! Thanks for watching 🖖

[@scual760]

I’ve been traveling throughout the years of camera bodies, started with a Nikon d40, got a d300 cause of the FPS with the battery grip, bought a mirror less XT-1, then sold the D300 for one of these 1D mk3s and I love this thing! The mirrorless cameras are fun but holding one of these just feels right

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Yeah, functionally mirrorless cameras are awesome, but there's just something special about using a tank of a camera like the 1d mark iii. I'll add one to my collection at some point for sure. Thanks for watching mate 🖖

[@DL6UK]

I used to have one but I sold it as I got problems with my shoulder. It could replace a hammer in a toolbox. I realized quickly that the AF usually was great but you couldn´t see it in the dislay.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Yeah it’s a hell of a camera, but as with many of these older cameras it’s the screens that give away their age. I really enjoyed using it though despite it being a beast of a thing. Thanks for watching 🖖

[@joehalil556]

Respect Bro nice photos and music👌

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Thanks very much, mate. Have a good one 🖖

[@BoxerTys]

Thanks for the video, i love the old 1D serie, i have used a MKIII for 6 years, sold it with regrets in 2019, but tomorrow i will get a MKIV ! i hope it will give me the same pleasure as the MKIII :)

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

It was a really great camera to use. I definitely think there'll be one added to the collection. Thanks for watching 🖖

[@dunnockdan]

Good video mate - Just got a 1dmk2N (love the smaller manageable 8MP RAW files, alot to be said for that when you taking 1,000's of images, storage!!!) - love the 1d bodies, just for ergonomics for me - had a MkIV and Mk3 over the years, and just fancied a cheap Mk2N. Traded them in for the 7dmk2 a while back, but really couldn't get any clean images, far too noisy even with PP. I shoot with 5dmk4's for work/commercial use and they are great workhorses, but MASSIVE MASSIVE RAW files, the storage issue again and working on batches, really grinds, so nice to be back to basics with the vintage mkiiN Also use my venerable 5dmkii also for personal use, again very affordable FF camera's now, had mine for years, I cant sell that, takes beautiful images off that sensor, modern camera sensors cant compare, was too slow for my birding though.

[@chansouvannarath3789]

I love 1D Mark III. 10,MP is more than enough. They are cheap used and better than buying new cheaper models. The frame rate is what makes this model great.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

The files that come from this camera are gorgeous. The only downside for me is the size of the thing, but that's just the type of camera it is so that's a me problem, not so much a camera problem. I'll definitely add one of these to my collection at some point. Thanks for watching

[@CapeRides]

1d mk3 or 5d classic? They both cheap these days which would you recommend

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

I guess it depends on your intended use. The 5d is much slower but has the slightly larger sensor and more resolution whereas the 1D iii is much faster and with its apsh sensor offers a little more reach on your lenses for sports/wildlife. Neither are small cameras but the 1D is huge so for my use I prefer the 5d🖖

[@CapeRides]

@DavidFlowerOfficial thanks I think I'll save a bit more for a 5dmk2 as it is for hobby purposes not for work and it does great video as well which can help me restart my extinct KZbin channel🙏

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

@CapeRides Yeah the 5dii is another gem and sounds perfect. What’s your KZbin channel about?

[@CapeRides]

@DavidFlowerOfficial wanted to cover local car culture and do car reviews but then covid hit and got married ,had kids lol so time is short

[@nathanglynn7443]

i have this camera body on its way in the mail and i am going to pair it with an EX canon 100-300mm f/5.6 telephoto lens that i got cheap as chips from japan. if you have any tips on lenses to buy for it i am all ears, ill also be adapting a ussr jupiter 11 lens as well as the kit lens from a canon 1300d

[@nathanglynn7443]

Actually if you can recommend me a good all rounder lens for this camera it would be super appreciated (mainly wildlife and landscape photography) thanks a billion!

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Ok regarding you using the apsc kit lens, I don’t think it will work since if memory serves, with canon you can use ff lenses on apsc but not the other way around (I know the 1diii is apsh but it has the same mount as ff). I’m not sure what lenses canon has on ff with a wide range but since you already have the 100-300, something in that wide to mid range like a 24-105 would probably be ideal🖖

[@nathanglynn7443]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial I didn’t even take sensor size into consideration! I wonder if the 100-300 lens will work or not, I’ll search for some ff lenses! Thank you

[@nathanglynn7443]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial from what I’ve googled and please correct me if I’m wrong but I’m fine to get any ef lens as long as it’s not ef-s or any other dash and then a letter. So currently looking at a sigma 28-80 ef f/3.5-5.6 and a sigma 80-200 ef f/4.5-5.6 usm lens

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Yeah that sounds about right based on my understanding, as long as it’s EF you’re good. I currently use a sigma 28-70 f2.8 as a walk around lens and it works great👍

[@FlorenciaE]

Awesome video! Thank you ❤

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Thanks very much. Have a great day 🖖

[@amagnier]

I had one for a short time. The complex thing is AF setup. I love the simple and nice story telling of your examples. The only thing i am wondering if someone want one today would be this one versus 7D that has nice AF without the bulky form factor.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Ah I just dumped it in continuous and went for it. I didn't learn too much about it as I only had it to use for a week or two 🖖

[@alexSpunkt.]

What a Monster ! Nice shots 🖖

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Thanks, Alex. Have a good one, mate 🖖😁

[@vedranr.glavina7667]

Unvelievable ! Leica M8 style...please can u share here you settings ? Thank you. Superb video ! Congrats !

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

There's a section all about settings and each image has the exposure info shown. Thanks for watching 🖖

[@user-mo3cs7fx7y]

I had a friend donate this camera to me, with it being only 10mp, would that be enough for wedding photos to be printed largely?

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

I would say so if you're using good sharp lens🖖

[@andiwilliams9100]

Hi David im thinking of upgrading my 400d to a 1d mk4 i would very much like your opinion on this body

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

I’ve not used the mark 4, but stepping up from the 400d is quite a leap. 16mpx over 10 mpx, aps-h (1.3x crop) over apsc (1.6x crop) and probably the most obvious difference is size and weight. The 400d is tiny in comparison, but the 1D line are pro bodies, built like tanks and with fantastic image quality. Personally I’d be tempted to keep the 400d for those days when you don’t want to carry the larger camera around and use the 1D iv for when you want the extra resolution. One thing to be aware of, your apsc (EF-s) lenses won’t work on the 1D iv based on my brief use of the 1D iii. They have the same mount as their full frame counterparts. Thanks for watching 🖖

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

What is a good replacement for 1DX from another brand or even from Canon rather than 1DX2 or 1DX3? I want to get a replacement for my Canon 1D3 first, then later i can think about a replacement for 1DX if necessary, but i feel like i will hold longer on my 1DX until i see that mirrorless camera affordable enough to outperform DSLR mainly 1DX line for sports/actions still burst, i am not a videographer.

[@scottwesterman221]

How do you think this camera compares to the Sony A6000 ?

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Honestly, pretty much everything about the a6000 is better on paper. Faster burst, more resolution, phase detect af, live view, one quarter the weight give or take. But there's something about the images from the 1d. Maybe it's the 1.3x crop, maybe it's the old sensor tech, I'm not sure but I really like the look.

[@scottwesterman221]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial many thanks ! I do shoot the odd wedding and do see every wedding photographer I aspire to shooting full frame but I cannot afford those cameras and lenses

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Honestly, beyond low light performance, FF is over-rated. Especially when there are very high quality f1.4 lenses available for apsc like the Sigma prime trio to give that background separation.

[@scottwesterman221]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial I do own the Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens but have not been out shooting with it much, the lenses I have used more are the sigma 19mm and 60mm f2.8 which are really nice, sharp lenses but you do not get the advantage of shallow depth of field. I just need to get out and shoot more. Cheers

[@amagnier]

Could be nice to add a few raw available for download in the description.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

I'll bear that in mind next time I do a video like this. Thanks for watching 🖖

[@Jrose]

Great vid! I picked up a 1ds iii about 6 months ago and its everything I need and more.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

They're fantastic cameras. I hope you get some great images with it. Thanks for watching and have a good one 🖖

[@T-Prime848]

Is it possible for you to do a POV with this camera on the Streets I would like to hear your thoughts about using this beast on the Streets Maby with the 50 mm 1.8 Thank You….

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

I did actually go out with the intention of shooting a street video with it, but the video camera died on me so it ended up just being a photowalk with no video. I'm considering picking up one of these of my own as this one belongs to Chris. I'll make a street video in the future though because I really liked the results from it with its pretty unique 1.3x crop🖖

[@T-Prime848]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial last year I was about to buy the 1D ii N The price was nice but instead of buying it I bought a 55-250 MM EF-S lens but I think I need to get this 1D iii it’s heavy and like a Tank and it’s always good to try an old DSLR on the Street …

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

I've been looking at a few of the 1D models that came before the 1Dx and they really are awesome 👍

[@utube321piotr]

I like your enthusiasm and the heart you put into your videos, however the sigma lens you use doesn't do justice to what you want to show. I am contemplating buying the 1D4, but the shots you took don't look that great. Knowing what cr.. sigma puts out, I know it isn't due to the camera. Will you please use a better lenses, perhaps a single focal canon? Lenses are like speakers in an audio system, a good camera coupled w/ a bad lens will sound like a great amp w/ bad speakers. Sigma is the worst of the lot in spite of calling them "fart". They put too much glass inside, make images ironed flat. Tamron has gotten far better, sometimes upstaging even the nikkor's lenses (15-30/f2.8). Anyway, I love your channel, appreciate your enthusism for sharing your knowledge w/ the world and please don't take my criticism in a bad way. Cheers.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

The whole point was to show that even junk gear can produce results. I'd never use anything like this for my professional work, but for social media, it's more than enough. Thanks for watching 🖖

[@utube321piotr]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial impressively quick reply, perhaps you can tell me if 370 pounds equivalent is a fair price for a mint 1d4 with only 4k shots? Thanks.

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Yeah, that seems about right. They range from about £320-450 depending on condition 👍

[@utube321piotr]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial Thanks a bunch.

[@nationalfluidpowercentrelt4523]

my 1Dmk3 was awful!!! 5 times back to canon and the tracking focus was still rubbish...…i eventually sold it for spares or repairs and got the 1DX.....a million times better...…maybe mine was a friday afternoon camera!!!!

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Ouch, sounds like you got a real pig of a copy. I’d love a 1Dx for the collection🖖

[@lilfishbigsea007]

I just bid $210 on this camera,is this a good price in 2023? Any idea what the camera would be worth today?

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Average price seems to be between £150 and £250 depending on condition here in the UK so I suspect $210 is a decent price🖖

[@paulcookphotography]

Great video David! Still looks like a great camera despite it's limitations vs today's cameras. Great to see you back in the woodlands again, spring should be right around the corner for you!! That thing sounds like a machine gun. Send that to Ukraine, that'll send the Russians running home when they hear that thing fire off! Great images here mate and liked the video of the field mice. Nice work pal, really enjoyed it!

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

Cheers, Paul. It's definitely a change of pace after using Sony mirrorless, but the image quality is great. We just entered the low teens (°C) so we're almost in spring and I think some coastal shoots will be happening very soon. I think those "field mice" were actually rats or something. One of the suckers was well over a foot long without it's tail!😂 Thanks for watching, mate. Have a good one 🖖😁

[@paulcookphotography]

@@DavidFlowerOfficial hahaha ok field rats it is!