Cameras
Canon EOS 1D MkIV
Freeze action at 16.1 Megapixels and at 10fps or with Full HD video, the EOS-1D Mark IV is ready for everything.
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16.1 MP CMOS sensor A Canon designed and manufactured 16.1MP APS-H sized CMOS sensor produces incredibly low noise images in the lowest of light. The sensor captures outstanding detail ideal for A3 prints or larger, even after cropping.
10fps with upto 121 JPEG frame burst Capture every moment of action with the EOS-1D Mark IV’s 10fps shooting speed, and continuous bursts of up to 121 large JPEG images (28 RAW).
45-point AF system A high-precision 45 point AF system featuring 39 cross type sensors debuts in the EOS-1D Mark IV. Ensuring accurate focusing with fast aperture lenses, 39 high sensitivity cross-type sensors are employed, suitable for lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster.
Full HD movie recording Combining exceptional still shooting with the ability to shoot Full HD (1080p) video with user selectable frame rates, EOS-1D Mark IV offers huge versatility. For more control users can manually set exposure or choose to shoot at 720p or VGA resolution. An HDMI output allows High Definition playback of footage and images.
Low light shooting Thanks to the EOS-1D Mark IV’s exceptionally wide ISO range of 100 to 12800 – expandable up to an incredible ISO 102400 - shooting need never stop even in the darkest of conditions.
3.0” Clear View II LCD with Live View mode With its high resolution 920,000 dot 3.0” Clear View II LCD screen, detailed checks on images and video are easy. Using a solid structure construction, reflections are minimised, allowing Live View to be used under any conditions.
Dual “DIGIC 4” Canon’s Dual “DIGIC 4” processors enable high speed processing of the high resolution images from EOS-1D Mark IV’s CMOS sensor, delivering 14-bit image processing with smooth gradations and natural looking colours. The Dual “DIGIC 4” provides advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds and instant startup times.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System Canon’s built-in dust prevention system offers a professional and comprehensive solution in protecting images against the effects of dust: reduction of internal dust generation; an in-camera sensor cleaning mechanism; automatic removal of dust spots with the included Digital Photo Professional software.
Full EF and EX Speedlite compatibility Canon’s full range of EF lenses and EX-series Speedlites is available to the EOS-1D Mark IV user. Create a system tailor-made to your photographic needs. |
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
| Type | 27.9mm x 18.6mm CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 16.10 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 17.00 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3.2 |
| Low-Pass Filter | Built-in/Fixed |
| Sensor Cleaning | EOS integrated cleaning system with fluorine coating |
| Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR | |
| Type | Dual "DIGIC 4" |
| LENS | |
| Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S lenses) |
| Focal Length | Equivalent to 1.3x the focal length of the lens |
| FOCUSING | |
| Type | TTL-AREA-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor |
| AF System/ Points | 45 Point / 39 f/2.8 cross-type AF points |
| AF Working Range | EV -1 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
| AF Modes | One Shot AI Servo |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection: 45 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF (45, 19, 11 or 9 points selectable) Manual selection: Spot AF (with compatible lens) Manual selection: AF point Expansion AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder |
| Predictive AF | Yes, up to 8m ¹ |
| AF Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON button is pressed. |
| AF Assist Beam | Emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| AF Assist Beam | Emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| Manual Focus | Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode |
| AF Microadjustment | C.Fn III-7 +/- 20 steps Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 20 lenses individual |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | |
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 13.5% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 3.8% viewfinder AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder) Multi/Spot metering (Max 8 spot metering entries) |
| Metering Range | EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) |
| AE Lock | Auto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in P, TV and AV modes. |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
| AEB | 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity* | Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3 102400 |
| SHUTTER | |
| Type | Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode) |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
| Type | Auto white balance with the imaging sensor |
| Settings | AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9. |
| Custom White Balance | Yes, 5 setting can be registered |
| WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias. |
| VIEWFINDER | |
| Type | Pentaprism |
| Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.76x ¹ |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 20mm (from eyepiece lens centre) |
| Dioptre Correction | -3 to +1 (1/m) (dioptre) |
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable (12 types, optional). Standard Focusing Screen Ec-C IV |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF1200mm f/5.6 or shorter) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light. Exposure information: Metering mode, spot metering area, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning Flash information: Flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level Image information: JPEG recording, RAW recording, number of remaining shots, maximum burst (2 digit display), highlight tone priority(D+), White balance correction, memory card information, battery check icon |
| Depth of Field Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| Eyepiece Shutter | Built in |
| LCD MONITOR | |
| Type | 3.0" Clear View II TFT, approx. 920K dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically) | Approx. 160° |
| Coating | Anti-reflection and Solid Structure |
| Brightness Adjustment | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | Camera settings |
| FLASH | |
| Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual |
| X-Sync | 1/300sec (EX series Speedlites only) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments |
| Flash Exposure Bracketing | Yes, with compatible External Flash |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Second Curtain Synchronisation | Yes |
| HotShoe/ PC Terminal | Yes/ Yes |
| External Flash Compatibility | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| External Flash Control | via camera menu screen |
| SHOOTING | |
| Modes | Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Colour Space | sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote), Silent single shooting |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 10fps. (speed maintained for up to 121 images (JPEG)¹ or 28 images (RAW))² (with UDMA card) |
| LIVE VIEW MODE | |
| Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed |
| Display Options | Grid overlay (x2), Histogram, Aspect ratios |
| FILE TYPE | |
| Still Image Type | JPEG: 10 compression options (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, sRAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG possible, separate formats to separate cards possible |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 4896x3264, (M1) 4320x2880, (M2) 3552x2368, (S) 2448x1632 RAW: (RAW) 4896x3264, (M-RAW) 3672x2448, (S-RAW) 2448x1632 |
| Movie Type | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Movie Size | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB |
| Folders | New folders can be manually created and selected |
| File Numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Custom Functions | 62 Custom Fubctions with 177 settings |
| Metadata Tag | User copyright information (can be set in camera) |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes |
| Water/ Dust Resistance | Yes |
| Sound Memo | Up to 30sec per image |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Playback Zoom | 1.5x - 10x |
| Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) Magnified view (6) Movie edit |
| Slide Show | Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills Playback time: 1/2/3/5 seconds Repeat: On/Of |
| Histogram | Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes |
| Highlight Alert | Yes |
| Image Erase/Protection | Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time |
| Data Verification | Original image verification data and encryption can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification + encryption/decryption) |
| Menu Categories | (1) Shooting menu (x2) (2) Playback menu (x2) (3) Setup menu (x3) (4) Custom Functions menu (5) My Menu |
| Menu Languages | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese |
| Firmware Update | Update possible by the user. |
| INTERFACE | |
| Computer | Hi-Speed USB |
| Other | HDMI mini output, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension system terminal (for WFT-E2/ WFT-E2 II), External microphone (Stereo mini jack) |
| DIRECT PRINT | |
| Canon Printers | Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| STORAGE | |
| Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible, UDMA compatible), SDHC, SD memory (up to 2GB), External Media (with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 and WFT-E2 II only). |
| SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM | |
| PC & Macintosh | Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.4-10.5 |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Browsing & Printing | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser |
| Image Processing | Digital Photo Professional |
| Other | PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor * Requires optional accessory |
| POWER SOURCE | |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E4 (supplied), 1xCR2025 for date & settings |
| Battery Life | Approx. 1500 (at 23°C)¹ Approx. 1200 (at 0°C) |
| Battery Indicator | 6 levels + percentage |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30mins or Off. |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4, Battery charger LC-E4, Car Battery charger cable CB-570 (use with LC-E4) |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 45 °C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | Approx. 1180g |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Focusing Screens Ec, Angle Finder C |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2¹, WFT-E2 II |
| Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses) |
| Flash | Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2) |
| Remote Controller/ Switch | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 |
| Other | Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3, Hand Strap E1 |
| Predictive AF | ¹ With EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph |
| Magnification | ¹ With 50mm lens at infinity, -1(1/m) dpt |
| Continuous Shooting | ¹ Large resolution JPEG quality setting 8 ² Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc. |
| Battery Life | ¹ Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated |
| Wireless File Transmitter | ¹ Firmware update required |
The Canon EOS 1D MkIV will be supplied in a flight case
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Please note that this list is for guidance only. We will always advise you if for any reason the equipment is to be supplied with a different number of batteries.
Where applicable, all batteries will be fully charged before dispatch, except in the event of a turnaround where the client will be advised accordingly.
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Please note that this list is for guidance only. We will always advise you if for any reason the equipment is to be supplied with a different number of batteries.
Where applicable, all batteries will be fully charged before dispatch, except in the event of a turnaround where the client will be advised accordingly.
The following accessories are available to hire with the Canon EOS 1D MkIV -
| Daily Hire | £85.83 (£103.00) | Weekend Hire | £143.33 (£172.00) |
| Weekly Hire | £324.17 (£389.00) | 2 Weekly Hire | £506.67 (£608.00) |
| 3 Weekly Hire | £657.50 (£789.00) | Deposit | £975.00 |
Prices shown above as Ex VAT in black (Inc VAT in red). These prices are for hire only - courier charges will apply. All equipment will be delivered by 12pm on the day before the hire period and collected the day after the hire has finished. For more details, visit our How to Hire section.
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What Digital Camera Gold Award - 95% The 1D Mk IV is one of the best DSLRs ever produced. As to whether it is better or worse than Nikon's D3s is too close to call without direct comparison testing between the two. It's fair to say, though, that both have their benefits and faults and on comparing their ISO performances on our colour chart, the 1D MK IV doesn't control noise as well above 12,800 but it does have other strengths. The power of this camera is immense and its ability to shoot full 16MP 14-bit Raw files at 10fps - while tracking a moving object - is jaw-dropping. If I had the money to spare I'd buy this camera tomorrow, but realistically you need to baking serious money from your images to justify spending £4,000 on the body alone. However, with this camera you would certainly have a head start in producing good enough shots. |
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Final Verdict - 9/10 A camera that can't fail to impress, the EOS-1D Mark IV lays testament to Canon's digital imaging expertise. |
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Only just beaten by the D3S, the Canon EOS-1D Mk IV is still an excellent professional model that includes full HD video and many other features. |
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