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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D3

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Canon

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS-1D · released 2007-11-30
Lowest now
$344
MSRP
$7,999
4% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $344 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 4% of the $7,999 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Nikon

Nikon D3

Nikon D-series Pro · released 2007-08-23
Lowest now
$324
MSRP
$4,999
6% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 103.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $159, $165 below today. Currently 6% of the $4,999 MSRP.

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Specs side by side

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3
Brand Canon Nikon
Family Canon EOS-1D Nikon D-series Pro
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLR
Mount EF F
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Megapixels 21.1 MP 12.1 MP
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2007-11-30 2007-08-23
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $7,999 $4,999
Current low $344 $324
% of MSRP 4% of MSRP 6% of MSRP

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