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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

16.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (109)
    9.1 9.1 from 109 reviewers
  • Expert Score (21)
    9.1 9.1 from 21 reviewers
  • Design (5)
    10 10 from 5 reviewers
  • Value for money (10)
    9.0 9.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Features (9)
    10 10 from 9 reviewers
  • Ease of use (8)
    9.5 9.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Performance (6)
    10 10 from 6 reviewers
  • Picture quality (7)
    10 10 from 7 reviewers
  • Durability (2)
    7.4 7.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Video quality (3)
    9.1 9.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Build quality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digital Camera Review

    Digital Camera Review
    9.0/10
    5 March 2010

    Canon's newest 1D model has no pretenses about being anything other than the high performance leader of the Canon DSLR fleet. You can pay more for the 1Ds Mark III, but not shoot nearly as fast, and with not all that much more resolution than the Mark IV. No built-in flash, no scene shooting modes, and only one shooting mode that allows the camera to make both decisions on aperture and shutter speed. Read more

    • Fast continuous shooting rate, Solid, weather-resistant construction, Wide range of ISO sensitivities, Good image quality
    • Cost, Size and weight

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    30 January 2010

    As the company's more popular professional camera in terms of units sold, Canon's 1D Mark IV came a little early in its development cycle with two major improvements, along with a resolution increase. Movie mode was important to compete with the Nikon D3S, giving Canon professional photographers the ability to shoot video when necessary, as well as stills. Read more

    • Excellent 16-megapixel sensor with very low noise and superb detail, Dust removal technology reduces sensor cleaning chores, High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes checkin...
    • Automatic white balance much too warm in incandescent lighting, Battery capacity is reduced from the larger screen and dust off system, No integrated help system for m...

  3. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    9.5/10
    25 January 2010

    The 1D Mk IV is one of the best DSLRs ever produced. As to whether it is better or worse than Nikon's D3s is too close to call without direct comparison testing between the two. It's fair to say, though, that both have their benefits and faults and on comparing their ISO performances on our colour chart, the 1D Mk IV doesn't control noise as well above 12,800 but it does have other strengths. Read more

    • High-speed shooting, fast focusing, high quality LCD screen, unbelievable ISO range
    • Limited control on video shooting, over-complicated custom menus

  4. DigitalCameraInfo.com

    DigitalCameraInfo.com
    2 September 2010

    The Canon EOS-D1 Mark IV ($4999 MSRP, body only) appears to be a solid camera with a lot of great features. If people were eagerly awaiting a slew of big upgrades from the Mark III, well... they may be a bit disappointed. The increase in resolution (10.7 MP to 16MP on the new Mark IV) is no small bump in specs, but it's debatable whether professional photographers will be falling over themselves to purchase a 1D Mark IV for video. Read more

  5. thinkdigit.com

    thinkdigit.com
    8.0/10
    31 May 2011

    Many pros question the existence of the 1D Mark 4, or rather, they question the need for one. After having reviewed it, and spending the better part of a month with it, we cannot help but agree with this fraternity. Don't get us wrong, the Canon EOS 1D Mark 4 (simply called Mark 4 here on), is a great camera, but let's face it - an APS-H sensor in a Rs. 2.5 Lakh body was never meant to be a crowd puller. For the lost souls, let us explain. Read more

    • Very well built with good environment sealing, Great low light performance, the sensor is noise free at ISO 3200, Excellent resolution and sharpness, Fast and responsive
    • Expensive - some full frame cameras are cheaper, Bulky and heavy, Button placement not as good as the 7D, Not compatible with EF-S lenses

  • User Reviews

  1. Low-Light High-ISO All-Star Digital Cameras

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Tatiana Nicholas, Amazon
    21 September 2011 See Product at Amazon ($4,999.00)

    Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 16 Megapixels The 16MP, $4,800 Canon EOS1D Mark IV is the first and only APS-sensor camera to claim a maximum ISO of 102,400, and has a recommended top ISO of 1320. It has a signal to noise ratio of 41.4 dB at ISO 100, and doesn't dip below 30 dB until after ISO 1600. Digital noise is effectively suppressed up to ISO 1600, although overall image quality deteriorates rapidly by the time you reach ISO 12,800. Still, an amazing performance. Read more or see product

  2. Great investment and upgrade

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Marcy45, J&R
    20 March 2011

    I do a lot of wild life and landscape this camera is great for both - the quality and build is significant - not too hard to learn as I have use Canon products before and find the menus and switches familiar Read more

    • Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Image Quality, High ISO Performance, Large Clear LCD, Quiet
    • Heavy but I expected that

  3. The best camera I ever used.

    10/10
    Reviewer: urchinray, dpreview.com
    12 April 2011

    Just wondering how come some idiots they don't even touch this camera and than just left some bull shit and rating this camera one star. Too expensive.... not worth 5000, bad image, too much plastic, Nikon is better....... Just want to say this is a really good camera for me (the real user) and those people if you love Nikon or don't like Canon, please just walk away. I am not going to leave much opinion because I saw a lots review those I want to say. Read more

    • Just wondering how come some idiots they don't even touch this camera and than just left some bull shit and rating this camera one star. Too expensive.... not worth 50...
    • In the dark environment have to focusing manually but not a problem of me because I got couple Zeiss lens those have to focusing manually.

  4. Awesome camera that could use a few improvements

    10/10
    Reviewer: hawklady99, epinions.com
    3 weeks ago

    If you are contemplating the Canon 1D Mark IV then you are most likely intimately familiar with one Read more

    • Insane high ISO performance, Super fast continuous mode, Incredible image quality, intuitive.
    • Movie mode is a gimmick, Burst mode should be customizable

  5. Canon EOS 1D MkIV - The Perfect Camera!

    Abes of Maine
    10/10
    Reviewer: Tony aka RoydRage, Abes of Maine
    21 August 2010

    I am totally in Love with this Camera... It's about as close to perfect a photography tool as you can get... Great Battery Life... Fast, Accurate Auto Focus,Good High ISO performance, Handles like a dream... Controls are easy to get to know, and ergonomics are great this is the first camera that not only am I totally thrilled with, it feels like an extension of my body, and minds eye. Read more

    • As Close To Perfect AP, Awesome image quality, Best Balanced Do All Came, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Fast Shutter Speed, High ISO Performance, Large Clear LCD

  • WikiFreak Description

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a 16.1-megapixel camera from Canon. It was announced in October and Canon plans to officially launch it in December. It features 16.1 megapixels APS-H CMOS sensor, 1080p HD video and an option WFT-E2 IIA wireless file transmitter for connectivity over 802.11a/b/g and ethernet. When Canon unveiled their new camera, they claimed that the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster. This camera also seems to have the most rugged an…

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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a 16.1-megapixel camera from Canon. It was announced in October and Canon plans to officially launch it in December. It features 16.1 megapixels APS-H CMOS sensor, 1080p HD video and an option WFT-E2 IIA wireless file transmitter for connectivity over 802.11a/b/g and ethernet. When Canon unveiled their new camera, they claimed that the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster. This camera also seems to have the most rugged and durable professional camera body from Canon. The price of the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV has been rumoured to be around $4,999 (body only) and is already available for pre-order on Amazon.

Features

This 16.1-megapixel camera features an ISO range of 100 to 12,800, 45-point area customizable autofocus with 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points and dual Digic 4 processors. This camera features the widest ISO range that Canon has ever produced which is ISO 100-12,800 / Expansion settings of L: 50 for bright light or H1: 25,600, H2: 51,200, and H3: 102,400. There are also a 3-inch display Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps). The 1080p Full High-Definition video feature on this camera can capture selectable frame rates. It comes with the new autofocus system begins with 45 AF points including 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points that is able to track fast movements such as fast-running athletes or wildlife precisely at speed of up to 10 frames per second. Another feature that has been redesign in this camera is the Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm which is able to detect its subjects even better.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The Next Chapter of EOS. Offering a comprehensive combination of speed, accuracy and image quality, the EOS-1D Mark IV is the perfect choice for professional photographers and subjects on the move. With a completely redesigned 45-point AF system including 39 cross-type points, a new AI Servo II AF focus tracking system with improved algorithm combined with 10 fps continuous shooting, the EOS-1D Mark IV can handle even high-speed situations with ease. An APS-H sized 16…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    1D Mark IV
  • Type
    Digital AF/AE SLR
  • Recording Media
    CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC Memory Card (1 slot each), UDMA Mode 6 CF cards and/or External media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A or Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 IIA*)
  • Image Format
    1.098 x 0.73 in./ 27.9 x 18.6 mm (APS-H size sensor)
  • Compatible Lenses
    Canon EF
  • Lens Mount
    Canon EF mount

Release Date

  • First seen
    1 May 2001

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