Review : Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Because it is a complete combination of speed, accuracy and image quality, the EOS-1D Mark IV is the perfect choice for professional photographers and moving subjects. With a completely redesigned 45-point AF system with 39 cross-point type, a new AI Servo AF tracking system II focus combined with the improved algorithm with 10 frames per second burst mode, the EOS-1D Mark IV can also handle high-speed situations with ease. An APS-H size 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, dual DIGIC image processor 4, a variety of ISO 100-12800 (up to 102,400-mode H3) with an advanced noise reduction contributes to the vibrant images with low noise even at low light conditions. Add Enhanced Live View shooting, Full HD recording with selectable and manual exposure control and a host of new features to improve all aspects of filming. The EOS-1D Mark IV is the choice of professionals looking for the ultimate performance SLR.

EOS-1D Mark IV Features & Highlights

New 45-point Area AF sensor including 39 cross-type AF points
The EOS-1D Mark IV has a newly developed, high-precision Area AF sensor with 45 manually selectable points including 39 cross-type, high-precision AF points for exacting and fast focusing no matter the subject. New AI Servo II AF focus tracking features improved algorithms that help improve stability, reliability and focus no matter the situation. Whether shooting a fast paced soccer game or shooting a close-up of a bee on a wind-blown flower during macro photography, AI Servo II AF helps ensure sharp focus every time. AF point selection has been improved as well.

Photographers can select their own point through either the camera's Multi-controller or Main Dial/Quick Control Dial. Automatic selection is as simple as the press of a button. With Custom functions, photographers can select their own default focus point to automatically switch between horizontal and vertical shooting and can even choose to have primary focus supported by adjacent focus points for more accuracy with moving subjects.

ISO 100-12,800 (expandable to L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3: 102400) for shooting from bright to dim light

The EOS-1D Mark IV has an ISO range of 100-12,800 standard with a broader range of 50 to 102,400! The combination of noise reduction capabilities of the dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors ensure Canon CMOS sensor and that even at ISO settings of 102,400, the noise is minimized. This capability provides a much wider range of options in the real world of shooting extended, can be particularly useful in situations of available light or the Sun, a low ISO, for example, when shooting high contrast scenes with fast (eg f/1.4 lens).

Highlights blown, like the shadow of a wedding dress can be avoided, and photographers can use larger apertures to control depth of field, so as not possible, with high ISO settings. Additionally, the EOS-1D Mark IV offers Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO), which automatically reduce the brightness and contrast during image processing to the need for expensive and after the processing time of manufacture. Auto Lighting Optimizer is in most shooting modes, including manual and can be applied to include RAW images with Canon Digital Photo Professional, are available.

EOS HD movie with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates
The EOS-1D Mark IV takes videos with all the advantages of recording with a digital SLR camera EOS. Area of HD recording on the EOS-1D Mark IV is approx. 27.9mm x 15.7mm, compared to the same 24.89 x 18.65mm reception area of Super 35 motion picture. Using video recordings with a camera sensor larger, photographers and videographers the benefits of creative features K-SLR photography. With manual controls, makes the EOS-1D Mark IV for the full use of Canon EF lenses, including wide-angle, macro, super telephoto lens, tilt shift lens, and fish eye, with a wealth deep - region and other options for shooting once creative photography Reserved. The resulting video HD is a remarkable example in the depth of field characteristics of beautiful, a remarkable capture device in low light conditions thanks to its wide ISO range, clean and deep blacks, with nearly undetectable noise.

When recording HD video in AE mode, employs the EOS-1D Mark IV Center-weighted average dose to the stability of the recording film with the camera automatically selects the ISO speed, shutter speed and the opening. Full Exposure Control Manual is also available while recording video when the camera is set to "manual".

The video can be 1920 x 1080 resolution at frame rates of 24 (23,976), 25 or 30 (included 29.97) frames per second, up to 4GB per clip. The movies are stored as MOV files and can be viewed in full HD with HDMI output. Other sizes are recording HD 1280 x 720 (50/60 (59.94) fps) or SD / VGA 640 x 480 (50/60 (59.94) fps). The EOS-1D Mark IV has built-in microphone for mono recording simple and stereo sound can be captured by a self-powered external microphone.