Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Camera summary

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 22, 2010. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
4.2 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 45 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E4

The battery of this camera can last up to 1500 shots per charge with the included LP-E4 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 45

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
DXO color depth 22.8
DXO dynamic range 12.0
DXO low light ISO 1320.0
DXO overall score 74.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
Yes
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 22, 2010
Body type Large SLR
brand Canon
msrp $895.00
model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
predecessor model Canon 1D MIII

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.3x
Lens mount Canon EF
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 257

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 2
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes External
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 1500 shots
Battery model LP-E4
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 1230 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 920
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 102400
Max image resolution 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 27.9 x 18.6 mm
Sensor resolution 16
Sensor size APS-H
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder