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You are bidding on: One, brand new Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III AF/AE SLR digital camera body featuring, 21.1 MegaPixels, full frame/high-resolution CMOS image sensor, Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processors, 3:2 aspect ratio, 1/8000 to 30 second shutter speeds, 5fps, a 3in. color TFT LCD monitor with Live View Function, full HD video capture, for use with CF card type I & II, SD/SDHC type I or II, &/or external media, and is compatible with Cannon EF, tS-E &MP-E lenses, as well as most EOS system accessories. This camera body is brand new/has not been in use since it was purchased & is therefore in absolutely perfect physical/external as well as functional/operational condition in every way, and will come to you in its original retail box with an original Canon neck strap, original Canon Eg eyecup, original Canon camera body cap, video cable, USB interface cable, USB cable protector, original Canon Li-ion battery pack, original Canon battery charger, original Canon AC adapter kit, EOS Digital Solutions Disk, Digital Photo Professional disk & software instruction manual. MSRP: $6,999 (for additional details, more info, full specifications, etc., please see below). Functionality: This Canon Mark III camera body is brand new (but is not sealed in the box, which is why I am selling it as a used item even though this camera has not been in use since the day it was originally purchased) & therefore in absolutely perfect/mint operational/functional condition in every respect. Condition: This Canon camera body is in absolutely perfect/mint/new physical/external condition in every way; like the day she rolled from the assembly line. Auction includes: - Original retail box & packaging - Original Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III camera body - Original canon Eg eyecup - Original Canon neck strap (L6) - Original Canon camera body cap - Original Canon video cable (VC-100) - Original Canon USB interface cable (IFC-200U) - Original Canon batter pack (LP-E4) - Original Canon battery charger (LC-E4) - Original Canon USB cable protector - Original Canon AC adapter Kit (ACK-E4) - Original EOS Digital Solutions Disk & Digital Photo Professional Disc - Original Software instruction manual - Warranty card (original/blank) Auction does not include: - Nothing, everything that came in the original box is included in this auction. Some specifications/details: Model: EOS 1Ds Mark III Type: Digital AF/AE SLR Recording Media: CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC Memory Card (1 slot each), and/or External media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Canon WFT-E2A transmitter), compatible with UDMA-compliant CF cards, and SDHC SD cards Image Sensor Size: 1.42 x 0.94 in./36.0 x 24.0mm (full-frame sensor) Compatible Lenses: Canon EF, TS-E, and MP-E lenses (except EF-S lenses) Lens Mount: Canon EF mount Image Sensor Type: Full-frame, high-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor Pixels: Approx. 21.10 megapixels Total Pixels; Approx. 21.90 megapixels Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters Low-pass Filter Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor Dust Deletion feature (1) Automatic sensor cleaning (2) User-activated sensor cleaning (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image Recording Format DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on two memory cards, and onto compatible external USB hard drives (via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2A) Image Type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original) File Name: Preset code, User setting 1 (4 characters); User setting 2 (3 characters + 1 image size character) File Size: 1. JPEG/Large: Approx. (TBA) MB (5,616 x 3,744) 2. JPEG/Medium 1: Approx. (TBA) MB (4,992 x 3,328) 3. JPEG/Medium 2: Approx. (TBA) MB (4,080 x 2,720) 4. JPEG/Small: Approx. (TBA) MB (2,784 x 1,856) 5. RAW: Approx. (TBA) MB (5,616 x 3,744) 6. sRAW: Approx. (TBA) MB (2,784 x 1,856) Folder creation/selection enabled Recording Functions: (1) Standard (2) Auto switch media (recording media switched automatically) (3) Rec. separately (specified image size for each recording media) (4) Rec. to multiple (same image recorded to all recording media) Backup Recording: With WFT-E2/E2A attached, all images and folders in the CF card and SD card can be backed up to USB external media File Numbering: 1. Continuous numbering 2. Auto reset 3. Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically) Image Copy: Image copying between recording media enabled (images with checkmarks or all images in folder or card) RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording Provided (sRAW + JPEG also possible) Color Space: Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB Picture Style: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 Image Processing Type: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, five Custom WB settings (1-5), user-set Color Temperature (2,500~10,000K), five Personal White Balance PC-1 to PC-5 Auto White Balance: Auto white balance, taken from imaging sensor Color Temperature Compensation White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments *Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible. Color Temperature Information Transmission: Provided Viewfinder Type: Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism Coverage: Approx. 100% horizontally and vertically Magnification: 0.76x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity) Eyepoint: Approx. 20mm Built-in Dioptric Adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (diopter) Focusing Screen: Interchangeable (11 types, sold separately), Standard focusing screen: Ec-C IV Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63) Viewfinder Information: AF (AF points, focus confirmation light, point selection mode, registration), Exposure (metering mode, spot metering area, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure level), Image (JPEG recording, RAW recording, shots remaining, maximum burst, white balance correction, memory card information), Battery check Depth-of-Field Preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function Eyepiece Shutter: Built-in Autofocus Type: TTL-AREA-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor AF Points: 45-point (19 high-precision cross-type AF points plus 26 Assist AF points) Metering Range: EV -1 ~18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C) Focusing Modes: Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF), Manual Focus (MF) AF Point Selection: Automatic selection; Manual selection: 19 AF points, or only inner 9 AF points (C.Fn III-9-1), or outer 9 AF points (C.Fn III-9-2) Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and on LCD panel AF-assist Beam: None. Emitted by EX-series Speedlite or optional ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter Metering Modes: 63-zone TTL full aperture metering 1. Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) 2. Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder) 3. Spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder) Center spot metering AF point-linked spot metering (C.Fn. I-7-1) Multi-spot metering (max. 8 spot metering entries) 4. Center-weighted average metering Metering Range: EV 0-20 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure Control: Program AE (shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, E-TTL II program AE (Evaluative flash metering, Averaged flash metering), Manual, Bulb ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index): Equivalent to ISO 100-1600* (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200 (via C.Fn I-3) * Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index. Exposure Compensation: Exposure Compensation (user-set): up to +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments Auto Bracketing (AEB): 3 shots, up to +/- 3 stops, in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments, in all exposure modes. Sequence can be changed via C.Fn I-5 AE Lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes Shutter Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-, 1/2- or 1-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec. (with EOS dedicated external Speedlites; 1/250 maximum with other shoe-mount flashes, and 1/60th-1/250th with studio strobes*) * maximum sync speed with studio strobes will depend upon flash characteristics and connection method; testing is encouraged to verify fastest possible sync speed with specific studio flash equipment Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release Self-timer: 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay Remote Control: Canon N3 type terminal External Speedlite: EOS Dedicated Speedlite, E-TTL II autoflash with all EX Series Speedlites Zooming to Match Focal Length: Provided Compatible Flash: EX series Speedlites Flash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash Flash Exposure Compensation: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments FE Lock: Provided External Flash Settings: Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings PC Terminal: Provided; accepts third-party flash units with sync line voltages up to 250V maximum Drive Modes: Single, silent, high-speed continuous (approx. 5 fps), low-speed continuous (approx. 3 fps), 10- or 2-sec. self-timer Continuous Shooting Speed: Approx. 5 fps (at a shutter speed of 1/(TBA) sec. or faster in all recording modes) Maximum Burst: JPEG: approx. 56 frames RAW: approx. 12 frames RAW+JPEG: approx. (TBA) frames (Large/Fine) Live View Functions, Shooting Modes (1) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) (2) Live View shooting Focusing: Manual focus Metering Modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensor Metering Range: EV 0-20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Magnified View: Magnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point Grid Display: Provided Exposure Simulation: Provided LCD Monitor Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor Monitor Size: 3.0 in., diagonal Dots: Approx. 230,000 pixels Coverage: Approx. 100% Brightness Adjustment: 7 levels provided Image Playback Display Format: Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, AF point, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Brightness or RGB Histogram, Auto rotate, Rotate Live View Function: view image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-16-1 Highlight Warning: In the single image display and (INFO) display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink Image Protection and Erase: Protect: Single image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection Erase: Single image, all images in a folder, all images in the memory card or check-marked images can be erased or unprotected. Direct Printing; Compatible Printers: PictBridge-compatible printers Printable Images: JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS-1Ds Mark III DPOF: Digital Print Order Format DPOF: Version 1.1 compatible Direct Image Transfer/Compatible Images: JPEG and RAW/sRAW images *Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen Custom Functions: Total 57 My Menu Registration: Provided Save Camera Settings: Provided Register Basic Camera Settings: Provided C.Fn Registration Settings: Provided Interface: USB Terminal For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) Video Out Terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable Extension System Terminal: For connection to WFT-E2/E2A Dust Delete Feature: The sound clip recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image Picture Style: WAV Recording Time: Max. 30 sec. per sound clip Power Source: Battery One dedicated lithium-ion battery pack LP-E4 AC power can be supplied via the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 (included) Battery Life: At 73°F/23°C: Approx. (TBA) At 32°F/0°C: Approx. (TBA) The above figures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E4 is used Battery Check: Automatic, displayed in six levels. Precise readout of percentage remaining, shots taken since last charge, calibration recommended, and approx. remaining battery life are displayed with Battery Info menu setting. Power Saving: Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min. Date/Time Battery: One CR2025 lithium battery Battery Pack Type: For LP-E4 Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated Voltage: 11.1 V DC Battery Capacity: 2300mHh Battery Charger Type: For LC-E4 (Charger dedicated to the Battery Pack LP-E4) Recharging Time: Approx. 120 min. (for 1 pack) AC Adapter Type: ACK-E4 Camera Dimensions and Weight: Dimensions (WxHxD) 6.1 x 6.3 x 3.1 in./156 x 159.6 x 79.9mm Weight: 42.5 oz./1,205g MSRP: $6,999 *For more specs/info, please visit manufacturers website: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=15710#ModelTechSpecsAct Why I am selling this item: Because I need the cash! Payment: Payment must be made within 7 calendar days of the auction closure. Please do not bid, if you cannot honor this eBay rule. I accept: PayPal & Cashiers Checks* *Please note: As of 1/15/09 PayPal/eBay no longer allow payment via $ orders, and has threatened to ban/boot any/all seller(s) whom dare to mention a payment method which even begins to suggest that PayPal/eBay will not get their full (& sizable) percentage/cut of the proceeds.Therefore, if you end up the winning bidder of this auction, and would like to discuss/express your frustration/anger regarding this new policy with me (i.e: you would have liked to pay for your winning bid for the auction with a $ order, but are no longer allowed to do so, due to eBay/PayPal rules/regulations), then please contact me after the closure of the auction to discuss this matter in more detail (wink, wink !!!). IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BIDDING ON THIS AUCTION, AND INTEND TO PAY FOR THE ITEM VIA PAYPAL: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING 2 CONDITIONS/CRITERIUM MUST BE MET (both are not required, just one or the other). You must either: A) Have a minimum of 10 eBay feedbacks, with 98% or higher being of the "positive" variety OR B) Have your shipping address confirmed/verified with PayPal. If you do not have the required eBay feedback #'s, and currently do not have your ship-to-address confirmed/verified with PayPal, you are still welcome to bid on my item, as long as you are aware, that you must not only make your payment for the item in a prompt manner, but also must have your ship-to-address confirmed/verified with PayPal, within 7 calendar days of auction closure date, so I can ship your item out to you without delay. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BIDDING ON THIS AUCTION, AND INTEND TO PAY FOR THE ITEM WITH A CASHIERS CHECK: I will ship your item to you, after I receive payment, & the cashiers check clears the bank (i.e. - It is good). Shipping: I ship insured UPS Ground to the lower 48 States for a flat fee. Please see below for the exact S&H fee that is applicable to this item* On most items, I also ship to Canada via insured USPS Priority or Express Mail International service. Please see below for the exact S&H fee which would be assessed to ship this item to winning bidders/buyers located in Canada* On most items, I also ship to Western Europe, Australia and Japan, via insured USPS Priority or Global Express Mail International Services. Please see below for the exact S&H fee which will be assessed, & carrier which will be utilized, if this item were to be shipped to your location/country* For S&H quote to Hawaii or Alaska, please inquire before the closure of auction* *Insurance (for the full value of the item) will be included on all packages/items, irrespective of your location/country, shipping carrier or service utilized, S&H fee assessed (or lack thereof), etc. Local Pickup: Local pickup in Seattle (Capital Hill neighborhood) with $0 S&H fees (of course) is perfectly acceptable to me. Please contact me (after the closure of auction, naturally) to arrange pick up of your item (in person).* *Please note: If you wish to pick up an item in person, then payment must be made either: a) Via PayPal prior to picking item up, or b) In cash at the time of pickup** **Please do not waste either one our time, by requesting/suggesting a payment method other than cash (i.e; personal check, $ order, cashiers check, or any other method) at time of pickup. As your request will unquestionably be resolutely denied, without hesitation. Guarantee: This item is guaranteed to be as described or I will refund your purchase price in full (except for S&H both directions, which will be paid by buyer). You must e-mail me to request return authorization within 3 days (72 hours) of receipt of goods. If return authorization is given, buyer must then return the item promptly and at their own expense. Buyer may return the merchandise via the carrier of their choice. But, please package returned item extremely well (i.e. - I would recommend double boxing expensive electronics or computers), and I highly advise buying insurance, as I will only refund/credit you in full upon receipt of the returned merchandise in the exact same condition as when it departed my possession. I am not offering a "Buy It Now" price for this auction. Please do not waste your time, or mine, by asking. Thank you! PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING BEFORE EMAILING YOUR QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES !! PLEASE ALSO READ PREVIOUSLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM OTHER EBAYERS (SEE BELOW), AS YOUR QUESTION MIGHT WELL HAVE ALREADY BEEN ASKED & ANSWERED !!! Thanks for looking!

