Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon’s 1D series has long been the camera of choice for the world’s top photographers. Since the launch of the first EOS-1D in 2001, photographers, photojournalists or sports and wildlife photographers alike, have nothing but praise for its high speed performance, reliability and robust weatherproof construction and class-leading image quality. With the release of its latest camera, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, Canon has taken all the good of its predecessors and made it even better.

Features

• New 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
• High-speed Dual DIGIC 4 processors for superb image quality
• New 45-point wide area AF with 39 cross-type sensors with f/2.8 sensitivity
• 10 fps continuous shooting
• Up to 121 large JPEG images in a single burst
• 12,800 high ISO expandable up to 102,400
• Full HD movie recording at 30, 25 and 24 frames per second
• 3-inch Clear View II LCD with Live View mode
• Durable dust and water resistant body with 76 rubber seals
• Compatible with all Canon EF lenses, and Speedlite EX flashes
• Compatible with the new EOS 1D Mark IV Wireless Transmitter WFT-E2 II & WFT-E2

 Image Sensor

• Type : CMOS sensor
• Size : 27.9mm x 18.6mm
• Total Pixels : Approx. 17.00 megapixels
• Sensor Cleaning : EOS integrated cleaning system with fluorine coating

 Autofocus

• Type : TTL-AREA-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor
• AF Points : 45 Point f/2.8 (39 f/2.8 cross-type)
• Metering Range : EV -1 – 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)

Other Specifications

• Custom Functions : 62 Custom Functions from C.Fn I to IV
• LCD Monitor Type : 3.0″ Clear View II TFT
• LCD Monitor Resolution : approx. 920K dots
• Shutter Speed : 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) Bulb
• Built-In Flash : No
• Compatible Lenses : All EF Lenses (exclude EF-S lenses)
• Compatible Flashes : All Canon Speedlite EX Flashes
• Storage Media : CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible, UDMA compatible), SDHC, SD memory (up to 2GB), External Media (with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 and WFT-E2 II only)
• Battery : LP-E4 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
• Battery Life (shots per charge) : Approx. 1500 (at 23°C)
• Weight : 41.6 oz. / 1180g (body only)

Design

     Holding the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV in your hand for the first time, it is really tough not to be impressed considering its hefty body that weighs more than a kilogram without a lens. Canon has worked hard to give this camera a great ergonomic body that not only provides a comfortable and secure grip both horizontally and vertically, but also quick and efficient operation with controls positioned perfectly at your fingertips.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV also features a newly improved 3-inch LCD monitor with a 170-degree viewing angle that reduces glare and reflection to give a crisp and bright image in all lighting conditions.

Features

     Probably the most improved feature on the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is the brand new 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor which uses a 27.9mm x 18.6mm APS-H sized sensor with 1.3x crop factor, unlike its full-frame predecessors or rival D3s which mostly use a 22.2 x 14.8mm APS-C sensor with 1.5x or 1.6x crop factor.
     With the new sensor comes a need for a more speedy processor and extremely fast 45-point AF system which features 39 cross-type sensors. Canon has accomplished this by powering the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV with the same dual DIGIC 4 processors of the superb Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Armed with such technology, it is difficult for the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV to give less than astonishing performance. It claims to produce up to 121 full-resolution shots at 10 fps in continuous shooting mode with full continuous AF.
Also, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV has an ISO range of 100 to 12,800 and expandable to 50 – 102,400 ISO, which is the highest sensitivity of any DSLR currently available in the market.
This camera is also the latest of Canon’s lineup to feature full 1080p HD video recording at a range of frame rates, with stereo audio recording via an optional external microphone. It also gives users full manual exposure control and the option to shoot at 720p or VGA resolutions at higher frame rates for slow motion effects.

Bottom Line

     In the wake of its release, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV has trounced practically all of its competition, perhaps leaving the Nikon D3s for consideration. The name says it all. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is to replace the Canon EOS-1D Mark III and it has certainly done well to supplant its predecessors with major improvements to its vital features and suffice to say, keep up with the speedy demands of professional photographers.