- 16.1-megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 imaging processors
- 45-point Area AF sensor including 39 cross-type AF points with f/2.8 support
- ISO 100-12,800 for shooting from bright to dim light with low noise levels
- EOS HD movie with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates; 3.0-inch Clear View II LCD monitor
- Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 300,000 cycles and exclusive dust-and-weather resistance
- Body only, lenses sold separately; capture images to CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC (not included)
Product 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… More >>
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 16.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and 1080p HD Video
Tags: 1080p, 16.1, 3Inch, Camera, Canon, CMOS, Digital, Mark, Video
Yet another camera with idiotic frame rates for video. When are the boneheads at these companies going to simply make a camera that records at 24 frames per second like film has done for 50 years. Film makers do NOT want 23.976 fps! Its not complicated, although many people who misunderstand audio sync make it so. Ideally a camera would record at all the common frame rates ( 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 ). Then users could pick what they need for their individual situation. Each has its uses. If every camera would record at both the silly, awkward old frame rates we inherited from color TV in the 1950′s (23.976, 29.97) as well recording in the natural, easy to work with frame rates ( 25, 25, 30, etc. ) then the industry could gradually move on and dump the old ones!
Rating: 2 / 5
I purchased the Canon 1D Mark IV from Adorama about a month ago. My main camera at the time was/is mark IIN and a 5d. When I got the camera I was a little shocked that it feels heavy like my Mark IIN but not a biggy. I got busy learning the new camera because I had a travel gig the following week. Loved everything about the camera. It became super simple to use. Loved that the ISO was on the right side and separate from the other operation buttons. (I flip through ISO often on editorial shoots). SUPER SUPER great! BUT THEN… HA hA… there is always a ‘but then’. THE FOCUS POINTS. AF POINTS… (which I use a lot) SUCK!… CAN I SAY THAT??! THEY SUCK.!! Here’s the deal. Canon brags about the 45 AF points. I think I read ‘crosshairs’ somewhere… which makes you think if you have that little red puppy on something that’s where your lens is going to focus…. Not so. I have found that (even on a tripod) that you better watch out where you think you might focus. I constantly move the AF point around and shoot… (reframing and following my subject) the thing is Canon allows you to preview where your AF point was when the picture was taken and I have found it to be highly… yes ‘highly inaccurate’ well, I guess I shouldn’t say highly… how about 10 percent of the time. If your a pro editorial photographer… that’s 9% to many. ( Yes I tried different lenses and same results). I returned that body and Adorama sent me another one. We’ll see what happens. Here’s another thing. I used to hand hold and shoot all the time at 1/60, 1/50 and sometimes 1/40 of a second. Not with this camera. I’m not sure why but you (I) can not hand hold this camera and shoot low light, slow shutter speeds, with the accuracy of the predecessors to this camera. My D60 used to get the best slow shutter speed pics… ALSO, I don’t care what anyone says… INCLUDING CANON… It doesn’t matter what ISO your on if you get so much NOISE that its unable to be used in print. Everything I shoot goes into a pub. I will not shoot over 6400 in ‘warm’ environments with this camera. Canon.. you can say the Camera will shoot at 600,000 ISO and it won’t make a difference if the noise is so bad. Lastly, I’m a STILL photographer. I don’t want to shoot VIDEO. CANON… please make a camera THAT IS JUST AN INCREDIBLE STILL CAMERA and leave all the video crap off. PLEASE!!!!
Rating: 3 / 5
I have been a professional photographer for a number of years and create thousands of images per week and purchased this camera as an upgrade to the Canon 5D Mark II. Wow was I wrong…
I had been a little disappointed with the focus speed of the 5D MKII and had put a couple hundred thousand images on it, so I sprung for the new model. I was a little worried about the 1.3x crop factor, but thought if they were sharp I could over it. I photographed a wedding and reviewed the images and noticed they were not super sharp and wasn’t in love with the color, but thought that I might be able post process them to be as good as I had been getting from my 5D MKII. Nope. Wanting to believe in Canon, I photographed a few more portrait sessions and another wedding with the 1D MKIV. Then continuing my research and attemping to use the Canon DPP rather than lightroom to process the RAWs, came to same conclusion, JUNK. At this point I felt that I had purchased a $5000 boat anchor.
I continued to read all the reviews and the only thing anybody was talking about is the high-iso capabilities. That’s all great, but I would assume that it would also perform as good as the previous generation cameras in the low-iso range. My 5D MKII files knock the 1D MKIV files outta the water, and here are the key elements:
1. LOW ISO NOISE – Where did this come from?!?! The 100-400 iso images look like 1600 iso on the 5D MKII
2. Skin Tones/Textures – Because of the noise and lack of file clarity, the skin tones were never smooth and the color was not as nice as the 5D MKII.
3. Focus System – With the more complex 45pt focus on the 1D, I had a tendency to mis-focus regularly (back focus, front focus, etc.) The most accurate seemed to be using just the center point focus and re-composing once focus was achieved.
4. Eyelashes – with a variety of L-Lenses, the 1D was never crisp enough to see them (noise, lack of focus, etc)
5. Color Depth – Reds go strange with this sensor.
Overall, this camera may be a great piece of equipment for a night sports photographer, but is a terrible camera for most everything else.
I returned my 1D MKIV to Amazon a few days after the normal return period and it cost me $1000 dollars. It was that bad.
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Update: June 16, 2010
I am still not thrilled with these files, but with the new Lightroom 3 you are able to post process a good bit of the noise away. Now I can salvage the shoots that I did with this camera.
Rating: 1 / 5
I am an amateur with experience using a 40D for 3 years. I have learned to use the manual settings and usually shoot in P or Av modes. I did not previously trust my skills with the M mode. The biggest change for the better is the Auto ISO feature. It is fantastic. The ISO adjust for any Tv, Av or M settings and is incredible. The pics at ISO 6400 are great. Noise is visible somewhat at 12800, however the amount of noise is dependent on ambient light and sometimes is minimal. I am pleasantly surprised to see how good very low light pictures look. The IQ is fabulous – I shoot primarily JPEGs since I do not have the time for RAW processing. I am very happy with my purchase. For maximum benefit, it is useful to have at least one fast lens (my 50 mm prime goes to f1.4) particularly for low light indoor shots. LCD view is great. I have actually found this camera easier to use than the 40D for routine photography. Some of the autofocus/drive options are a little confusing, but if you play with this long enough, you will find the menus fairly intuitive and easy. I love the video ability. It allows me to capture clips on vacation. Video is best accomplished on a tripod and has a learning curve, compared to a traditional camcorder. You have to stop expecting a noise free picture with no light!!!
It has been 3 months since I got this camera and I love it!
Rating: 5 / 5
I tried to buy this camera through Amazon but it remains unavailable or inadequately priced thus I went to a local dealer to get it for the MSRP. I’m a hobby photographer upgrading from a 50D since I needed a second camera for my wildlife trips. I was hesitant to go with the 7D since there does not seem to be a substantial difference in IQ to the 50D (in fact some serious reviews state it’s even worse!). I’m writing this after having taken some couple of thousends pictures in Costa Rica during a recent vacation. To say it upfront: The IQ is otherwordly good compared to the 50D (and even to my 5DMII). I could take pictures of monkeys and birds in the shaded rainforest at ISO up to 12,800 that are more than usable. The fast burst rate is of course extremely helpful. The AF certainly is something you have to become familiar with (read manual and white paper) and get used to. I took some tack sharp pictures using my 500mm F4 IS lens (without tripod!) but I’m still far away from being fully capable of using the AF in AIservo. Also, the spot AF enables you to catch distant subjects and get them tack sharp. Handling of the camera is much better compared to the 50D as expected from a 1D series camera; especially the option to use the vertical format is appreciated. The only minor criticism I have is the charger which is huge like a brick and does not have any advantage because you cannot charge two batteries in parallel anyway! Wonder what canon thought when releasing this …
In conclusion, if you can afford the price tag, go for the 1D Mark IV. You will appreciate it.
In conclusion
Rating: 5 / 5