Testing the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV by Bryan Elkus

Check out some of Bryan Elkus test shots using the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV.

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Sports photographer Brad Mangin posts enthusiastic assessment of EOS-1D Mark IV AF - by www.robgalbraith.com

Here's some feedback about the Canon 1D Mark IV's AF function. Canon has been haunted by the Canon 1D Mark III autofocus fiasco and this news about the Canon 1D Mark IV superb autofocus has brought them back in the competition.


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In a blog entry today, top-notch U.S. sports photographer Brad Mangin has written an enthusiastic assessment of the EOS-1D Mark IV's AF system, based on his use of a preproduction body at an NFL football game this past weekend.

Mangin, who refers to the EOS-1D Mark III and its AF system as "a complete disaster," says the EOS-1D Mark IV, by comparison, "performed flawlessly" as it captured many more properly focused frames than its predecessor.

The post includes a link to a RAW CR2 taken with the camera, which can be processed in Canon's Digital Photo Professional 3.7.3 or other software that supports EOS-1D Mark IV RAW files. Note that the CR2 may not download properly in some browsers if left-clicked; to workaround that, right-click on the photo containing the link and choose your browser's save-linked-file-to-disk option.

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Look Sharp: Brad Mangin's blog entry on the EOS-1D Mark IV

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is now shipping in various countries worldwide, though as of this writing it has not been released for sale in the U.S. or Canada.

-source with sample image
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VR Zone quick hands-on with the EOS-1D Mark IV DSLR camera

VR Zone has posted a hands-on of the Canon 1D Mark IV.

Check out their site with pictures of the actual unit here: http://vr-zone.com/articles/vr-zone-quick-hands-on-with-the-eos-1d-mark-iv-dslr-camera/7893.html?doc=7893#

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Canon EOS 1D IV picture gallery

Those who want to drool over the new Canon 1D Mark IV, have a look at these pictures from AmateurPhotographer.com







- more images of the Canon 1D Mark IV are found at Amateur Photographer site.

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Canon chalks up two for the pros - by star-techcentral

PROFESSIONAL photographers will be pleased to know that Canon has just announced its eagerly anticipated high-end range of EOS DSLR cameras — the EOS-1D Mark IV and EOS-7D. - source

Sitting at the very top of Canon’s DSLR camera line, the EOS-1D Mark IV boasts a 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-H size) with a 1.3x crop factor. The camera is capable of shooting at high speeds up to 10fps and boasts a new 45-point Auto Focus sensor.

The EOS-1D Mark IV has a wide ISO range from 100 -12,800 to allow photographers to capture highly usable pictures even at high ISO levels, Canon said.

Aimed at bridging the gap between skilled amateurs and professional photographers, the EOS 7D has an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C size) with a 1.6x crop factor. The camera offers a high continuous shooting rate of 8fps for capturing fast moving subjects and features a 19-point Auto Focus sensor.

In terms of ISO performance, the EOS-7D has a selectable range of ISO 100 to ISO 6400.

The two cameras come with an array of improved features that include a pair of Digic 4 imaging processors to handle large amounts of data created from high speed continuous capture.

Both cameras feature large 3in LCD monitors that are enhanced with 920,000-pixel resolution for sharper and clearer images, Canon said.

Adding to the list of features, both cameras can also be used to record videos at full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080-pixels) as well as in HD Ready (1,280 x 720-pixels) and standard definition in .MOV format.

Videos can be recorded at a range of frames — the 1D Mark IV and 7D are capable of full HD recordings at 30fps. In addition, the 1D Mark IV can shoot at 60fps in 1280 x 720-pixel resolution.

Canon said that the two cameras would be compatible with the optional WFT-E5 WiFi transmitter accessory. The accessory allows users to remotely shoot pictures on the camera as well as transfer images over WiFi.

Prices for the EOS-7D start at RM6,488 for the body alone. No prices were announced for the EOS-1D Mark IV but Canon said it is expected to hit the stores in late November.

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The combination of the Canon 7D and Canon 1D Mark IV is surely the best gear for the pros.

You can find more Canon 7D reviews, sample images and sample videos here.

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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV outed - by mirror.co.uk

Time for the Nikon D300s to step aside. Because the new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has just been given the official nod. Aimed at the very best snappers in the business, it comes loaded with the exactly the kind of top end features you’d expect, including a dual Digic 4 processor, 16 megapixels and a sharp new 45-point auto focus system.

There’s no doubting that the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is not for DSLR noobs. But if you’re looking to step up your game, then this might just be the top notch snapper you’re after. As well as those 16MP and dual Digic 4 processors for serving up super speedy shots, there’s also 10 frames per second continuous shooting and ISO up to an astonishing 12,800.

With 121 JPEGs available in one burst and a dust and water resistant bod’, don’t expect the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV to come cheap. It clocks in at a massive £4,499. Best get saving. Or just spend your Christmas present budget.

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I'm surprised the compared the Canon 1D Mark IV with the Nikon D300s. They should have compared it with the Nikon D3s.

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Reserved Excitement for the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV - from Wired.com

After working with the Canon EOS-1D MK3 for the past year, I found myself in love with the camera’s build, it’s rugged and very ergonomically designed, but not so enamored with some of it’s technical short comings; its LCD monitor always felt dull and difficult to look at and even after firmware updates I always had trouble with the auto-focus.

Yesterday’s announcement of the new Canon EOS 1D MK4, the MK3’s replacement, got me excited about the updates to those features, and although the 1080p video option is impressive, I still want my DSLR to be the most badass still camera it can be. The new LCD screen has an anti-reflective service and a 920,000 dot resolution, up from the MK3’s 230,000, and, according to Canon, an updated focusing algorithm. Those feature updates would essentially make this drive like the 5D Mark II, my weapon of choice recently. Though oddly, unlike the 5D, the 1D continues to lack a full frame sensor so I’m guessing I’d still reach for the 5D to get the most out of my prime lenses.

While the quality of the 1D Mark IV’s new top ISO (102,400) is still to be determined, it’s an impressive boost to sensitivity. On top of all the new additions, the 1D build quality makes for a very pleasant shooting experience over cheaper cameras and I’m excited to get this thing dirty and test out it’s durability. Let us know what you think of the new specs in the comments. -source

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I'm sure many of the users of the old 1D Mark III will be excited with the Canon 1D Mark IV. Of course, the Canon 1D Mark IV is yet to be tested.

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Canon 1D Mark IV: The $5000 New King of Cameras - by Gizmodo

The videos are out, and now so's the camera: $5000 buys you a 16MP DSLR that shoots at a whopping 102,400ISO with a new 45-point autofocus system, 10fps bursts, and oh yeah—suck it D3s, incredible 1080p video.

The 1D Mark IV uses an APS-H-sized 16-megapixel sensor that's "similar in size to a Super 35mm motion picture film frame" with a 1.3x crop factor (so not full-frame, booo) , and a normal ISO range of 100 to 12,800, with expanded going up to 102,400 ISO (like Nikon's fresh D3s). The new 45-point autofocus system has 39 cross-type points and uses a new AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm that's supposed to be faster, which is handy, since it shoots in 10fps bursts.

But, let's talk about video, which Canon isn't too shy of making the star of this camera: You get full manual exposure control, stereo mic input, and 1080p video at 24, 25 or 30fps; 720p and standard def at 50 or 60fps; and the samples, while obviously Canon-vetted, so far look seriously amazing (that's a link to a full-res1080p stream of the video above, by Vincent Laforet).

There's a new auto-lighting optimizer that automatically adjusts contrast and brightness in-camera that sounds sorta like Nikon's Active D-Lighting. And hurray, a new white balance algorithm that's better at low color temperatures, something that Nikon's typically been better with in the past.

It's coming out in December for $5000. Man, pro DSLRs just got way more interesting again. Six-digit ISO speeds, extreme low-light performance , high-def video: It's a war. -source with more images

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The pros will surely be interested with the Canon 1D Mark IV high ISO capabilities and HD video functions. The Canon 1D Mark IV is truly King.
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Canon 1D Mark IV Sample Images - from Canon

Here's the link to the sample images taken with the Canon 1D Mark IV.

Sample images are found here: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos1dm4/
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