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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon · Canon EF · 1.00× crop

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III uses the Canon EF mount with a 1.00× crop factor (about 36.0 × 24.0 mm sensor). Below: equivalent focal lengths, maximum shutter speeds for sharp stars, a hyperfocal distance chart, compatible lenses and how to check the shutter count.

Mount
Canon EF
Crop factor
1.00×
Sensor (approx.)
36.0 × 24.0 mm
Circle of confusion
0.03 mm

Equivalent focal length & field of view

Lens focal lengthFull-frame equivalentDiagonal FOVHorizontal FOV
10 mm10 mm130.4°121.9°
12 mm12 mm122.0°112.6°
14 mm14 mm114.2°104.3°
16 mm16 mm107.0°96.7°
18 mm18 mm100.5°90.0°
20 mm20 mm94.5°84.0°
24 mm24 mm84.1°73.7°
28 mm28 mm75.4°65.5°
35 mm35 mm63.4°54.4°
50 mm50 mm46.8°39.6°
85 mm85 mm28.6°23.9°
135 mm135 mm18.2°15.2°
200 mm200 mm12.3°10.3°
300 mm300 mm8.2°6.9°
400 mm400 mm6.2°5.2°
600 mm600 mm4.1°3.4°

Multiply by the 1.00× crop factor for the full-frame equivalent field of view.

Milky Way exposure: NPF and 500 rule

Focal lengthNPF @ f/1.8NPF @ f/2.8Strict NPF @ f/2.8500 rule
10 mm24.0 s27.5 s14.8 s50.0 s
12 mm20.0 s22.9 s12.3 s41.7 s
14 mm17.1 s19.6 s10.6 s35.7 s
16 mm15.0 s17.2 s9.3 s31.2 s
18 mm13.3 s15.3 s8.3 s27.8 s
20 mm12.0 s13.8 s7.4 s25.0 s
24 mm10.0 s11.5 s6.2 s20.8 s
28 mm8.6 s9.8 s5.3 s17.9 s
35 mm6.9 s7.9 s4.3 s14.3 s
50 mm4.8 s5.5 s3.0 s10.0 s

NPF = (35 × f-number + 30 × pixel pitch) ÷ focal length, with a pixel pitch of 5.9 µm (typical for this format — exact resolution not in our database). The strict version (Michaud's detailed NPF for the galactic core) gives pin-point stars at 100% view; the 500 rule is a loose rule of thumb that shows trailing on modern sensors.

Hyperfocal distance chart

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
14 mm2.3 m1.2 m0.8 m0.6 m0.4 m
16 mm3.1 m1.5 m1.1 m0.8 m0.5 m
18 mm3.9 m1.9 m1.4 m1.0 m0.7 m
20 mm4.8 m2.4 m1.7 m1.2 m0.9 m
24 mm6.9 m3.5 m2.4 m1.8 m1.2 m
28 mm9.4 m4.7 m3.3 m2.4 m1.7 m
35 mm15 m7.3 m5.1 m3.7 m2.6 m
50 mm30 m15 m10 m7.6 m5.3 m

Focus at the hyperfocal distance and everything from half that distance to infinity is acceptably sharp (circle of confusion 0.03 mm). Use the hyperfocal calculator for other settings.

Compatible lenses (280 in our database)

LensFocal lengthMax apertureMount
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM8–15 mmf/8Canon EF
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM11–24 mmf/11Canon EF
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM14 mmf/14Canon EF
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye15 mmf/15Canon EF
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM16–35 mmf/16Canon EF
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM16–35 mmf/16Canon EF
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM16–35 mmf/16Canon EF
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM16–35 mmf/16Canon EF
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM17–35 mmf/17Canon EF
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM17–40 mmf/17Canon EF
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM20 mmf/20Canon EF
Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM20–35 mmf/20Canon EF
Canon EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM22–55 mmf/22Canon EF
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM24–70 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM24–85 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM24–105 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM24 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24mm f/2.824 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L24 mmf/3.5Canon EF
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM24–70 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM24–70 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM24 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM24–105 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM24 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM24–105 mmf/24Canon EF
Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM28–70 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM28–105 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM28–300 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM28–135 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28mm f/1.828 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM28 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28mm f/2.828 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IV28–80 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM28–80 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 USM28–90 mmf/28Canon EF
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM35 mmf/35Canon EF
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM35 mmf/35Canon EF
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM35 mmf/35Canon EF
Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.535–70 mmf/35Canon EF
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III35–80 mmf/35Canon EF

Native and adapter-free compatible lenses from the Lensfun database. Third-party and adapted lenses may also work.

How to check the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III shutter count

Canon stores the count only for some models (mostly recent mirrorless bodies such as the R-series). Older EOS DSLRs usually need a tethered utility that reads the counter over USB. Try `exiftool -ShutterCount -MechanicalShutterCount image.cr3`.

ExifTool tag: ShutterCount / MechanicalShutterCount. Always test an original, unedited file straight from the card.

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FAQ

What is the crop factor of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III?
1.00×. A 24 mm lens frames like a 24 mm lens on full frame.
What shutter speed should I use for the Milky Way with the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III?
With a 10 mm lens at f/2.8, about 28 seconds keeps stars sharp (NPF rule).
How do I check the shutter count on the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III?
Canon stores the count only for some models (mostly recent mirrorless bodies such as the R-series). Older EOS DSLRs usually need a tethered utility that reads the counter over USB. Try `exiftool -ShutterCount -MechanicalShutterCount image.cr3`.
Which lenses fit the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III?
Lenses for the Canon EF mount and compatible mounts (Tamron Adaptall) — 280 are listed above.