Canon 1D X Mark III Camera Review (Photography) : TWO Cameras in ONE Body?

[@obsidian00]

FINALLY someone talking about the photography aspect of this beast! Thanks for this...

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for watching

[@tominfhl]

Shotta!!!! Finally a video about the photography aspects of the camera! Amen.

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrGflan]

As a bird, wildlife and action photographer, I used the 1D mark IV for years and it works really well. I almost purchased this one a few months ago, but decided on a 1Dx first version and it seems to fit my needs really well. I think I will wait until the cost comes down a bit and then take the plunge on this one. I don’t usually shoot more than 1600 ISO and I don’t think the new version image quality is leaps and bounds ahead of the original 1Dx. The AF tracking, touch screen and wifi are definitely worth the upgrade alone though. Thanks for the helpful video. I agree that most reviews are for filmmaker and not as much of a photographer focus.

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for watching Gary. I do hope the price does come down a bit, but the 1DX cameras tend to hold their value quite well.

[@dakotaxu4792]

I had a hard time finding many reviews of the 1Dx Mark III that talked about photos, most were about the video specs. This video has answered all my questions. Great video by the way

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@videosuperhighway7655]

Even the 2012 1dx is still a beast of a camera. Definitely plan on adding a mark iii but still keeping the 1

[@michaeldande]

Thanks , cOMPARED 1dx iii and R3 wHICH one wud u buy Personally

[@thepanel2935]

Tell us more about the the _Electronic First Shutter Curtain._ Is it good for eliminating mirror-slap and vibrations when shooting images in the dangerous 1/30th of a second down to 2 or 3 seconds? Even on a tripod you can get vibrations at those speeds...

[@TECH360TV]

Yes it does help with that. Noticed a difference shooting with it. I found lower shutter speeds this worked well or full electronic shutter. Fast action first curtain or mechanical though.

[@telemaq76]

i love those beasts, my old 1ds mark III still shines, my 1d mark one too. 1dx 3 probably the most versatile camera money can buy.

[@TECH360TV]

Canon did a great job with it 👍

[@Areyoushell]

Is this camera good for concert photography? Lowlight?

[@imagesbyrina]

The AF Smart Controller is a game changer. I need this on all my cameras. Joysticks are dinosaurs. The speed to move AF selection is unreal. Reviewers aren’t talking about this enough. It takes some getting used to, sure. And if you’re not constantly shooting fast subjects, another reason not feel it’s importance. But I bought this camera for shooting birds and wildlife which it does unbelievably well. Between the AF controller and the AF speed it’s near perfect - throw in that unlimited buffer and it’s simply unbeatable.

[@TECH360TV]

Agree. It really is something Canon needs to put into all their future cameras

[@warsztatysztuki]

Is it still the best of the best Canon?

[@tonyrowland9216]

went to a 3 just for the silent mode. Wildlife doesn’t know i am there. As quite as the 2 was wolfs and dear can still hear it no matter how far off your are.

[@kelimuema5993]

Am.buying this camera thru Amazon and am struggling with what best lenses.of all time to buy please

[@RedHell2884]

is there a big difference between Mark 3 and Mark 2? If I have a Mark 2, do I switch to a Mark 3? Thanks

[@SnapJimmy]

I’m trying to decide between 1DX Mk3 and R5. I most shoot photos and not much video. I usually shoot events, so very dark places and people moving fast. With my 6Dii, 5 out of 10 shots are blurred & can’t use them. If money is not an issue, which one do u think is better?

[@TECH360TV]

R5. 1DX only if you need the build quality

[@desertoo23]

Oh, my! It's out... first I smashed the like button as I know this video is going to be awesome and then I watch it! I'm watching....

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Hopefully you like the video after watching it

[@thedanpalen1]

Great review. One thing that some are talking about but not too many is the added clarity control in the picture profiles. I think that changes a whole lot of photo styles that use jpeg.

[@TECH360TV]

Yes there are a number of controls now if you need JPEG which are great and your right gives you greater control over the looks of your images right out of camera. There is a lot more to cover on this camera’s features, but we struggle with having a 20min video to potentially 30-40 minute one.

[@thedanpalen1]

TECH360.TV looking forward to more reviews

[@alexmutovin9760]

you are really good photographer, love to watch!

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks Alex!

[@hemidesign]

I just subscribed because your review rock man! the best!

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for the kind words and the sub

[@chepo1956]

Hey Bobby, Jose from Puerto Rico. You did it man! You made the review. Awesome review and awesome camera! I wish you would've had more time with it so you could've really explored all the features. Having said that, I really enjoyed this. I hope you're safe with all this going. on; so take care and until the next one.

[@TECH360TV]

Hi Jose! Thanks for the kind words. Yes you are right there are a lot of features we could cover but we needed to make a choice for viewers: point out the most relevant or go through many features that many might not watch because the video would be too long.

[@NikCan66]

Great review and will you be doing a comparison between Canon 1dx iii v Nikon D6 or Sony A9 Mark ii

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks. Thats the plan if we can get all the cameras together at the same time. However if we can't get all the cameras together we will try our best to compare them based on image quality and my experiences

[@NikCan66]

TECH360.TV Well you do a great job from a lockdown Ireland

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks. Hope you and your family are safe.

[@thepanel2935]

I shoot in Singapore from time to time, except when the COVID-19 Coronavirus stops me. I love the rooftop bar at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Anywhere around Marina Bay is ideal for nice images.

[@TECH360TV]

Great place to take pics. Too bad we were limited where we could go to get more for the review

[@eggyjones]

great review as aways. Do you think the postponement of the Olympics will destroy the sales of This type of camera?

[@TECH360TV]

Good question, and perhaps for some it would have them think twice especially now if the additional funds they were going to earn from the Olympics to justify the price of this camera. When the Olympics come around next year we might already have a mirrorless version of the 1DX system and so that could impact sales on this, but for a lot of professional photographers in the sports field they still prefer an OVF and DSLR system. I think the camera will definitely have a market, but all depends what happens in the camera industry between now and then.

[@thealmightysstudios]

GREAT REVIEW FOR THE CANON 1DX MARK III. GOODJOB! I WOULD LIKE TO GET 3 OF IT SOON. THANKS.

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for watching

[@ssinkram]

perhaps a difficult question , any preference between this and the now released R5 especially for wildlife photography

[@TECH360TV]

Hi Mark, for me personally I prefer the R5 due to resolution. If I need to crop in I have that leeway but with the 1DX, you can crop in but limited with only 20 MP. However I prefer the build quality and battery life of the 1DX much more than the R5

[@ssinkram]

I have the R5 on order and was considering changing to the Mk III . It seems to me that 45mp is important but also R5 is way lighter and smaller with very similar speed, low light performance and autofocus capabilities. I hope my L series Lenses will be ok and that it’s a great choice

[@TECH360TV]

L series work perfectly with it. Of course the newer ones will perform better than old L lenses but that’s to be expected. Speed wise you have the electronic shutter if needed but even the mechanical shutter will perform extremely well. Also one big thing with the R5 is animal eye tracking. Its really impressive

[@zackchoy1969]

Thanks for the great review !

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks Zack!

[@Tudorguy-zw1ik]

May I ask what camera you use?

[@TheFitrush]

Love your watch, is that a panerai?

[@TECH360TV]

Yes. 24A

[@pawsmart6207]

What lens do you have on it?

[@travelexplore9724]

Great review ! What Kind of straps do you use?

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks. It’s a peak design strap

[@travelexplore9724]

TECH360.TV Thank you , From where I can buy it?

[@TECH360TV]

Can check out Cathay Photo here in Singapore

[@mrz1342]

How 20MP is enough to produce a crispy and sharp details images? Thank you

[@TECH360TV]

Reality is 20MP can turn out some fantastic images. Comes down to sensor design and lens. Lens is really one of the things that can make or break a camera system as it’s the glass that dictates what the sensor sees and how much of the image it sees.

[@mrz1342]

@@TECH360TV sorry but you didnt answer my question. of course lens is important but if the same L series lens on 5DIV and 1DXIII which one will be higher resolution and sharper DR? 20 VS 30 MP?

[@TECH360TV]

Megapixel is megapixel. If you have more you will have better resolution if both lenses are the same. The 1DX mark III’s new sensor gives the resolution of a 24MP image. But it won’t beat a 30MP one

[@TlhOnYT]

hey Bobby great video. if i may ask how did you manage to get a review unit in from Canon SG?

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks.Took time and many meetings.

[@KruiserIV]

You say no compromise, but did you shoot any action in Live View? How's the banding/artifacting?

[@TECH360TV]

I didn’t notice anything like that when using it

[@KruiserIV]

@@TECH360TV Thanks for the reply. I did some searching after posting and there are definite major artifact issues with the Live View unfortunately. Disappointing for a sports camera. In order to use Live View, the subject has to stand perfectly still. Thanks again.

[@TECH360TV]

Sure. I don’t know why you asked me then haha

[@KruiserIV]

@@TECH360TV I found it after I asked you :P

[@guillandanthony711]

Great! Now that I have bought a second-hand 1DX MK2... :-( But I was looking for a backup camera for my 5D MK4. I do not want my RP anymore, and the new camera should not have been more expensive than my 5D. So, I got a 1DX MK2 for € 1.900, with a newly replaced shutter. I think I make a good deal and your review and your opinion support my decision a little bit. :-) Thanks for this great review!

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks for watching. The Mark II is also a great camera. Definitely a good backup to the Mark IV you have. The 1DX Mark III would have become your main camera and also quite a bit more expensive 😊

[@guillandanthony711]

@@TECH360TV Thanks a lot too! Tell me, you have been using both cameras. Is there big image quality difference between the Mark II and the Mark III?

[@TECH360TV]

There is a significant difference but it also depends on your needs. Like I said the review the image quality has improved, AF, Live view etc etc. Its a very good camera but does it make the Mark II obsolete? No not at all. The Mark II is still a solid camera.

[@guillandanthony711]

@@TECH360TV Thanks a lot for your reply! i'm waiting for your future reviews. Keep safe and greetings from Germany!

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks and you too!

[@sal1755]

Still have my 1dx and its awesome

[@TECH360TV]

Great cameras!

[@goncalofonseca1]

I’m considering the option of buying but the oil spills issue is really making me think twice. Can you tell me something about this?

[@TECH360TV]

Hi. I have seen this issue online, but I haven't seen in it on the units I used. I will check with Canon though and see wha they say.

[@goncalofonseca1]

TECH360.TV 🙏🏻

[@patricksmith2553]

LOL, anyone else see that lady fall down in the background at the 2:54 mark?

[@TECH360TV]

We didn't this until one of our viewers pointed this out :)

[@paulmalone8170]

Happy Hour?

[@pererik2000]

Why is it not possible to use an external EVF (in the same way as an extertnal monitor), do they not exist?

[@TECH360TV]

The smallest monitor would prob be a ninja v I believe and that would be a lot of extra weight.

[@boz89]

Is it just me or do the photos look somewhat grainy? Why is this only 20 Megapixels?

[@mikewinburn]

good thing the smart controller actually can be turned on full time without having to press the "focus points button" first. In that case, you just move the point, then press to select the focus point. the portraits were awesome - love the 50. 1.2! the tracking shot was phenom! I wish it had 24mpx - i 'd have been in heaven... didn't need more fps. nice that the new sensor makes it 'look like 24mpx', but why not 24mpx AND the new sensor? That loss of mpx (20.2 down to 20.1) sacrifice to get more fps was a huge miss in my book. 1000% agreed on the OVF hybrid... thats exactly what i thought. However, i think if they did that, not many current 1DX users would bother to upgrade to their mirrorless line later. I know i would not have for sure. the EVF screen looks severely like junk at this stage of the game. So, i will not consider a mirrorless until the EVF improves its performance to OVF level of quality. At that point, yes, i think i'll leave DSLRs behind.

[@TECH360TV]

I was having a hard time finding the setting to have the smart controller on the full time. From my experience it was a two step process to activate it. Perhaps I missed something in the menu system though. Thanks! Yes the 50 1.2 is a great lens. I also wondered they they didn’t go to 24mp as well. While the new sensor does give better image quality than the previous one having more megapixels would have been welcome. Yes there is the possibility for those if they had the hybrid not move to mirrorless right away, but the mirrorless capabilities on this camera are fantastic. Should be interesting to see how the take up on this camera is this year.

[@mikewinburn]

TECH360.TV - here you go... as you found, it's not so obvious how to set it up...but hidden deep in a Canon White paper : Direct AF Point selection by touching Smart Controller alone (no need to press AF Point Select button first) (C.Fn menu > Screen #6 > Custom Controls > select Smart Controller > OFF or enabled) If a user wants direct access to the AF adjustments in the Smart Controller, without first pressing the AF Point Select button, this adjustment within the Custom Controls menu of the EOS-1D X Mark III may be of great interest. Enable it in the above-mentioned menu, and now, any time the camera is awake, simply gliding the right thumb across the flat surface of the Smart Controller will immediately change the location of active AF points or zones, during either viewfinder or Live View shooting. Two points to consider: * Faster, unfettered access to immediate changes in AF Area location * Risk of inadvertent changes in AF point location, if AF-ON button is pressed (slight changes in thumb movement at the button, even accidental ones, can shift AF point locations). This is especially the case if Sensitivity has not been reduced to a “-” setting, to minimize AF point movement when there’s very minor thumb movement on the surface of the Smart Controller. Smart Controller suggestion: What some users may want to try is to disable Direct AF Point Selection at the Smart Controller, and activate Direct AF Point Selection at the Multi-controller instead. Now, quick changes in AF point location can be made at any time, via the 8-way Multicontroller. The Smart Controller can be used without hesitation for back-button AF activation, by pressing it straight in. And any time fast, major AF point location adjustments are desired via the Smart Controller, just press the AF Point Select button first, and quick thumb movements on it will rapidly move AF points around the active area. hope that helps

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks Mike!! I wish i knew this before we shot the review. I was trying to find such a settling, but with all the functionality in this camera and setting options this one got past me.

[@easer777]

Having no eye-tracking with the optical viewfinder, can it focus reliably on the iris in a close-up portrait with a lense like the 85L at f/1.2, or will it focus on the lashes, as they always does....? -Not to mention glasses....? My only two gripes with thát camera is that it haven't got interchangeable focusing screens (< an "s"-type focusing screen is needed if You are to focus a lense like 85L manually, googl "Eg-S" if You don't know what I'm talking about), and that it haven't got 40 mp or more. -But the focusing screen is actually the bigger gripe of the two.... Please Canon, make the perfect DSLR before You go all mirrorless, an Eos-1Ds mk 2, with an extra large optical viewfinder (with interchangeable focusing screens....;- ), 80 mpix, a decent ISO 1600 (< number of tones are more important), perfect eye-tracking in the optical viewfinder, 1D quality and a huge 6-7 inch screen on the rear (< which can be done by exchanging the rear dial with one going into the camera, like the one by the index-finger).

[@mauriziocascone]

3:01 I hope the lady on the right didn't get hurt! 😅

[@9StudioProductions]

Am I the only one who saw the lady in the back fall at 3:02??🤣🤣🤣

[@TECH360TV]

We didn’t noticed till the video was published

[@andrescarrasco1248]

Yeah I agree, shooting 20fps with an amazing auto focus silent is class leading, Sony A9 since 2017

[@TECH360TV]

But not mechanical shutter...

[@NasrAhmadTv]

Good cam 😍😍

[@DiviPhotos]

Great video

[@TECH360TV]

Thank you!

[@mrclean28h]

I have rented myself doing something like this but WOW I cannot do as good as I am sure. This camera rocks just cannot afford it

[@TECH360TV]

Very kind to say. I wish I could afford it as well, but really enjoyed shooting with it.

[@mrclean28h]

@@TECH360TV Awesome you replied. I will subscribe and see what else you have to see. I post my first ever camera blog tomorrow hope it goes well for my first on this subject. Thank you

[@mrclean28h]

@@TECH360TV I am also interested on how you add the voice over the single shots its is flawless. I use iMovie and paste mine together

[@TECH360TV]

All the best on your camera blog!

[@TECH360TV]

We have different layers when we edit. A roll is me talking to the camera, B roll is footage we add in post to highlight points I’m talking about. For Lightroom I’m doing a screen record and also recording audio from a separate source then lining them up in post.

[@villageblunder4787]

Oooh - 3 years of use!

[@masy7894]

Finally finally thank god, I saw a lot of sony fanboys doing review on this camera and was complaining on it. Thank you bro, you gave the respect it should be given

[@TECH360TV]

Always have respect for a 1DX. Those that don’t I can’t relate to them 😊

[@ljs2274]

Sony makes a camera for a child’s hands

[@seaunatchison]

Anybody see the woman falling at 3:00

[@TECH360TV]

😊

[@moesogood3584]

Skip to 3:03 for a good meme

[@ronaldt3422]

ha ha! Noticed that. 3:01 to be precise

[@DJpiya1]

Class leading in many ways, hold a sec, yeahh tz fuk#ing $6000 😂😂😀

[@v.y6629]

Who is watching this when they can't even afford this camera?

[@TECH360TV]

Right now we are all waiting for a day we can. When that time comes this video is for those that are interested.

[@Stefan1968ful]

The Sony A9 II blows the Canon 1DX Mark III out of the Water, 20fps since 2017. With much better sensor, not just old tech CMOS sensor. And important: no oil spill on sensor :)

[@TECH360TV]

Not sure about blows it out of the water. Sony can only do 20fps electronic shutter, Canon can do it with mechanical shutter. Additionally better video capabilities and much faster cards on the Canon.

[@Stefan1968ful]

@@TECH360TV I am sure. Because 20fps the 1DX Mark III can do only in Live View Mode. And who is really using a 600mm Prime in Live View Mode? I don't know anyone. In OVF Mode only 16fps are left. If I want speed, I take the A9 II. Plus, this camera does not get oil spills on the sensor. I had enough of this issue with the 1DX Mark II already and it is not disapering after 2000 shots, I still have it after 100k, maybe less but it is still there substantially. Unforgivable for a camera at this price point. And you know what? You don't have this issue with the A9 II :) LOL

[@alexandrkucherov7950]

@@Stefan1968ful Another victim of Sony's marketing)) And how many photographers shooting on 1D X switched to Sony A9 from 2017 in percentage terms? By a combination of factors and reliability, Sony will never get ahead of Canon. Yes, and Canon's sensors are better than Sony.

[@Stefan1968ful]

Alexandr Kucherov Ah, is that so? For your information, I use both Sony and Canon for my business. Outdoor, for Wildlife. Including harsh environments. I don’t miss anything with a Sony, they work like a charm even at -30C. I can compare. Can you?

[@TECH360TV]

I have the A9II with me currently. I’ve tested them both. I like them both, but for Sony not to update the cards to something faster makes no sense considering they make most cards. OVF still has advantages over EVF sometimes. I wish Canon would have put a hybrid viewfinder in the camera to make it easier to use live view but it is what it is. Not sure what happened to your 1DX and Oil but that’s not an issue I’ve heard from others or experienced.

[@kelimuema5993]

Kindly if you don't mind list them for me especially for this camera and one that will give robust bukhe in my photography.I do wedding and birthday party photography....anyone please here contribute

[@androidgames7758]

It is the best

[@alex1movies]

This guy is really likeable

[@TECH360TV]

Thanks Alex for watching. Stay safe

[@hassaninali1894]

☘️

[@germancreatives88]

Xt4 beat this with only 1/3 the price

[@TECH360TV]

We have our XT4 review coming out next week. My experience was different than that. The XT4 is a great camera but it doesn’t beat the 1DX

[@alexandrkucherov7950]

It makes no sense to compare a professional FF camera with an amateur crop.

[@androidgames7758]

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[@MestreMur]

3:03... she is ok?

[@TECH360TV]

Don’t understand

[@MestreMur]

TECH360.TV a woman felt down behind you, at 3:03 📌 Nice review... Bless from 🇵🇦

[@TECH360TV]

Oh my! We didn’t realise that until you pointed it out. I’m sure she was okay

[@androidgames7758]

Hi

[@johnrome5827]

You talk too fast. Otherwise pretty good.

[@felixlechat1780]

But he talk much more better than you

[@Makta972]

There is something really fishy about this guy. Looks as scammy as northrup

[@TECH360TV]

Sorry you feel that way about me. I’m just a guy who loves photography and cameras

[@felixlechat1780]

No he dont. Northrup yes