III. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES FROM THE EOS-1Ds MARK II 7ReliabilityCustomizationEOS System• 63-zone metering sensor for more stable ambient and flash metering• Remote Live View Function and (camera) Live View Function provided with displayableexposure simulation and aspect ratio information• Large and very bright 3.0-in. LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and wide angle of view• High-capacity lithium-ion battery with battery check detection and battery informationviewable with the menu• Compact and lightweight battery helps make the EOS-1Ds Mark III 5.82 oz./165glighter and easier to carry• Flexible recording options: automatic switching of recording media, separate recordingsto media, identical recordings to multiple media• Silent mode (for one image) provided• ISO speed always displayed, and ISO speed safety shift provided• Standard EOS Digital camera control operation incorporated with SET button andMulti-controller provided for refined convenience• Displayable camera settings and better image information during playback, includinghistogram display, jump display, error code display, and shooting functions display(C.Fn II-9)• Shutter durability of approximately 300,000 cycles• Chassis, mirror box, and exterior covers made of magnesium alloy for a lightweightand highly rigid body• Maintains dust- and water-resistance of Speedlite 580EX II• With the 580EX II and a dust- and water-resistant lens attached, entire camera isresistant to dust and water• 57 Custom Functions in four groups• Personal Functions consolidated with Custom Function• Custom Function settings can be registered and called up• My Menu can be registered and displayed at the start• Camera settings can be saved and read• Camera’s basic settings can be registered and applied• External recording media and GPS unit usable (via WFT-E2A)• Speedlite settings and Speedlite Custom Functions settable with the camera (with580EX II attached)• Image encryption/decryption possible (with OSK-E3)• Direct image transfer enabled• Camera direct printing (PictBridge) improved and DPOF print ordering provided