Canon EOS 1D Mark IV In Depth Review

AF Testing (Firmware Version 1.0.6)

As we mentioned above the 1DM4 had little trouble focusing on dynamic subjects. I used a selected point with assists from surrounding points to get the below results. These are just a handful from several hundreds, and most are nicely focused. Where they weren’t can largely be assigned to poor shutter speed (again, I didn’t want to go past ISO 3200 this time based on previous experience), or simply user error and/or failure to track effectively. If you get your point on your subject and keep it there, you’ll get focused shots. Click each thumbnail for a larger view, or explore the “original size” link. Taken with the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS.

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 3200 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 3200 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 3200 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 195 mm ISO Speed: 3200 original size
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 3200 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 3200 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 3200 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size

Image Samples

Both of these shots demonstrate some of the resolution possible from the 1DM4. It may not be the 1Ds Mark IV, but there’s plenty of image quality offered by these files.

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 5 Aperture: f/22.0 Focal Length: 150 mm ISO Speed: 200 Exposure Bias: +1 EV Sigma 150mm f/2.8 APO Macro DG HSM original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125) Aperture: f/6.3 Focal Length: 150 mm ISO Speed: 200 Exposure Bias: 0 EV Sigma 150mm f/2.8 APO Macro DG HSM original size

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 185 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: +4/3 EV original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 70 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: +4/3 EV original size
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 185 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: +4/3 EV original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 195 mm ISO Speed: 1600 Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV original size
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320) Aperture: f/7.1 Focal Length: 73 mm ISO Speed: 100 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 150 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: +4/3 EV original size
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125) Aperture: f/2.8 Focal Length: 185 mm ISO Speed: 3200 Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV original size	Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160) Aperture: f/9.0 Focal Length: 95 mm ISO Speed: 100 Exposure Bias: 0 EV original size

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1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Camera Design
4. Interface
5. Performance
6. Image Quality
7. Playback and Video
8. Verdict
9. Image Samples

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1. 

   Fils-de-Daguerre says:

   March 3, 2010 at 4:23 pm

   Nice review!

   Now if I can scrape together five grand…

   (Oh yeah, first you gotta get me a 7D ;]…)

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     Patrick says:

     March 3, 2010 at 5:31 pm

     Thanks,

     How about a guide to using the 7D, would that help? Also should have some comparisons between the T2i, T1i, 7D, and 5DII up tonight or tomorrow. Maybe the T2i works for you?

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       Fils-de-Daguerre says:

       March 3, 2010 at 5:54 pm

       No. I want something with (pardon the expression) “a bit more body”.

       If I’d be using the basic 18-55 then yeah, the T2i would be better. But I’m planning on using some long lenses (I mostly do zoo and wildlife shots), plus the T2i AF can’t compare.

       I have friends’ fathers that work at B&H, so I can shave off 10% (or it might be 15%) for ya.

       When I make some dengiy I’ll buy you the MacBook.

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         Patrick says:

         March 4, 2010 at 5:42 pm

         I hear ya, I’ve been walking around with the 70-200mm f/1.8 IS on the T2i, and it looks…well, wrong. And yeah, the grip doesn’t provide the right leverage really for bigger lenses, though the IQ is exactly the same from what I can see.

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           Fils-de-Daguerre says:

           March 4, 2010 at 9:08 pm

           So I’m getting an EOS 7D with a lens on April 20th, right? From “Patrick Dean”!

           With static subjects, yeah, the IQ should be the same. With moving subjects? T2i burst rate and AF fall short.

           P.S. Where’s this comparison y’promised?
2. 

   Abbas uddin says:

   March 27, 2010 at 4:14 am

   Nice, Camera but I’m using Sony.

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3. 

   Quazi Ahmed Hussain says:

   July 22, 2010 at 12:09 am

   Since Nikon caters to photographers’ needs; they are likely to continue holding their edge over Canon rivals for the foreseeable future. This is mainly because they focus on issues that shooters raise like good AF system, low light performance and IQ. Nikon is the best in all these areas at present. Canon can never catch them unless the high pixel count witch gets off their brains.

   To Nikon’s discredit is the exorbitant price of their high-end pro lenses. Many Canon users can afford and buy some of the “L” lenses at affordable prices that produce excellent results. If Nikon can compete in that area in future; they will hold major share of the DSLR market by a big margin.

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4. 

   Patrick says:

   March 5, 2010 at 5:47 pm

   The 7D is a pretty nice camera, I’ve got one again for a week or so, and I can’t say enough about its ergonomics and performance. Feels great and really blazes with that frame rate.
   The comparison is coming, I’m like half way through making it look good.

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5. 

   Fils-de-Daguerre says:

   March 6, 2010 at 8:11 pm

   So… lemme have one as a birthday gift!

   For my 19th!

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