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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 25 October 2010 - |
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- 02 September 2010 - |
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- 10 August 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 22 February 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 4.5 |
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- 4.5 |
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Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 25 October 2010 |
“ As the company's more popular professional camera in terms of units sold, Canon's 1D Mark IV came a little early in its development cycle with two major improvements, along with a resolution increase. Movie mode was important to compete with the Nikon D3S, giving Canon professional photographers the ability to shoot video when necessary, as well as stills. And a new approach to the 1D Mark IV's autofocus system was required to address the extreme difficulties many sports photographers had with the 1D Mark III's AF system. Of course, adding the 16-megapixel sensor allows the 1D Mark IV to keep up with the semi-pro and consumer cameras below, while offering improved high-ISO performance.
Overall, the 1D Mark IV's improvements are a success. Movie mode is complete enough for the main purpose of capturing video clips for news, and with the great success of the 5D Mark II, cinematographers already have a full-frame camera better suited for full-scale video production. Adding some control over audio would be an improvement worth making. Autofocus, while not quite as accurate as the 1D Mark II N, is noticeably improved, certainly better than the 1D Mark III. And despite the smaller pixel pitch on the higher-resolution sensor, the Canon 1D Mark IV still manages to improve its high ISO performance over the 1D Mark III. The Nikon D3S still outdoes the 1D Mark IV at the higher ISOs, but this is a great step up.
In most other respects, the Canon 1D Mark IV is a remarkably capable camera, fit for news, sports, and many other types of professional photography. Its fast frame rate of 10 frames per second make it excellent for action, yet its higher resolution makes it great for portrait or other work. Printed results tell most of the story, outputting 16x24-inch prints at ISO 3,200. The Canon 1D Mark IV is built like a tank, is very well sealed against the elements when used with the right lenses, and its controls and menu system are very easy to use. The new tempered LCD glass also makes the 1D Mark IV more durable than ever... ”
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DigitalCameraInfo 's conclusion / rating - 02 September 2010 |
“ The Canon EOS-D1 Mark IV ($4999 MSRP, body only) appears to be a solid camera with a lot of great features. If people were eagerly awaiting a slew of big upgrades from the Mark III, well... they may be a bit disappointed. The increase in resolution (10.7 MP to 16MP on the new Mark IV) is no small bump in specs, but it's debatable whether professional photographers will be falling over themselves to purchase a 1D Mark IV for video. There's a reason Canon has a been pushing the 5D Mark II as the ultimate DLSR/video hybrid, and that's the full-frame sensor.
Overall, the EOS-D1 Mark IV continues the traditions set by the Mark II and Mark III: a rugged professional-grade DSLR with a huge list of image settings and controls... ”
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AmateurPhotographer 's conclusion / rating - 10 August 2010 |
“ In many situations the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV captures superbly detailed images with natural, yet punchy colours. The AF system performs well, even in low light, although it is worth paying for fast lenses that get the best from it. Users also need to spend time experimenting with the system so the right options are selected for each subject and situation.
Comparing the results from the EOS-1D Mark IV at ISO 102,400 with those from the Nikon D3S suggests that Canon has felt the need to match its competitor’s maximum sensitivity setting, even though the image quality is short of what we usually see from a Canon camera. I recommend keeping to the native sensitivity settings where possible. Canon has said that it wants to ensure EOS-1D Mark III users have an easy transition to the EOS-1D Mark IV, which I understand, but I am surprised that the manufacturer hasn’t taken the opportunity to introduce some of the changes we have seen lower down its DSLR line-up. To be fair, these are refinements to a system that works very well and if I had a spare £3,800 I’d be very tempted by the EOS-1D Mark IV... ”
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 05 March 2010 |
“ Canon's newest 1D model has no pretenses about being anything other than the high performance leader of the Canon DSLR fleet. You can pay more for the 1Ds Mark III, but not shoot nearly as fast, and with not all that much more resolution than the Mark IV. No built-in flash, no scene shooting modes, and only one shooting mode that allows the camera to make both decisions on aperture and shutter speed. You have left the entry level/prosumer world obehind and are firmly ensconced at the tip of Canon's technology spear.
Going pro isn't cheap - the body alone will set you back more than $5,000 once sales tax and shipping are levied on top of the MSRP. The premium "L" series lenses that help maximize image quality aren't bargain basement equipment either. The 100mm macro and 24-105mm zoom we had for this review came in at about $1,050 and $1,250 MSRP, respectively. The camera is big and heavy, owing at least some of its bulk to robust construction and weather proofing. Continuous shooting speed at full resolution is the highest of any DSLR, and the camera can sustain this pace for more than 120 JPEG captures. Shutter and autofocus performance are solid, there are custom settings for virtually any aspect of camera operation, and image capture imaginable, and image quality is good.
At this level of camera, the performance gains are incremental over more modest offerings from the same company or even others. The Canon 7D, for example, shoots at 8 fps for about 160 JPEG captures and offers an 18 megapixel sensor and 1080p HD video, at a price that's about $3,300 less than the Mark IV. Shutter lag and autofocus acquisition times clocked in with identical figures for both cameras in our lab tests. Why would anyone spend so much more for what appear to be modest gains in many areas? Perhaps because sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts... ”
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PND Gear Guide 's conclusion / rating - 04 March 2010 |
“ As I write this review, the Vancouver Winter Olympics are only days away and the games should be a good test for Canon and its 1D Mark IV. As far as my testing is concerned, I believe Canon has a winner on its hands with the Mark IV, especially in comparison to its less than Olympic-caliber predecessor. But the playing field has changed a lot since the Mark III came out in 2007 and Nikon has made serious inroads into the sports photography market with its excellent D3 and D3s. Though I preferred the low noise/low-light shooting capabilities of those cameras to the Mark IV, the new Canon has a faster frame rate, more resolution for cropping, a better movie mode, and a revamped autofocus system that's fast and, yes, reliable. Canon photographers, rest easy. The 1D Mark IV is the solid follow-up you've been waiting for... ”
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DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 22 February 2010 |
“ A lot has already been said about the 1D Mark IV, both by people who have tested it and those who have tried to weigh it up against the D3S and that kind of nit-picking makes it easy to overlook what an astonishing camera it is. And looked at from a neutral perspective, both it and the Nikon are unmistakably the best sports cameras that modern technology allows.
Its talents are slightly different to those of D3S but its strengths will be a great asset to many people - the smaller sensor that prevents it competing at the very highest ISOs delivers the kind of extra reach that many touchline shooters will appreciate. Frankly there's more to both cameras than just their high ISO performance and, while the Mark IV isn't the best high ISO camera on the market, it's still an exceptionally good one. From the point-of-view of the tasks it was built to tackle, there is nothing that can touch the detailed, high resolution images that it can deliver ten times a second... ”
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PhotographyReview 's conclusion / rating - 16 February 2010 |
“ Since this article was first published, I’ve gotten my hands on both the Nikon D3S and the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV. High-res studio sample photos at all ISO settings have been posted so readers can pixel peep and print samples to their heart’s content (see all digital camera sample photos). I haven’t been able to do back-to-back image quality or auto focus comparisons yet but I think it’s safe to say that both cameras are very impressive. I’ve used the Canon more at this point and so far I’ve been really impressed with the new AI Servo II continuous auto focus performance. As expected, the Nikon D3S has mind-blowing image quality at high ISO settings. But the Canon is surprisingly good as well. With these two new cameras, shooting at ISO 6400 or even ISO 12,800 is now a reasonable proposition. The bottom line is, regardless of which camera is better for auto focus or low light shooting; they’re both incredible professional cameras... ”
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Neutralday 's conclusion / rating - 03 February 2010 |
“ For the professional sports, photojournalist, or wildlife photographer, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV offers a truly tempting trio of desireable camera features. Its ability to shoot relatively high resolution images at 10 frames per second put it in a class to itself, and its low light capabilities put the Mark IV in very elite company indeed. Before offering our conclusion, let’s look at some of the positives and negatives.
If Canon’s goal with the EOS 1D Mark IV was to ease photographers memories of the Mark III, and to go toe to toe with the Nikon D3s, then in large measure they have succeeded. The Mark IV’s newly improved AF system should appease a good majority of demanding photographers, when dialed in appropriately it is quick to latch on to moving targets and highly effective at tracking them as they continue to move. Used side by side, the Mark IV and D3s largely produced similar results, and that’s high praise considering the D3s’ highly regarded 51 point AF system. Additionally the Mark IV and its two DIGIC IV processors offer more speed and more resolution than the Nikon D3s, providing bigger and more detailed files, and doing it faster. In its favor the D3s easily has the low light advantage over the Mark IV, with less noise in general at higher ISO, and much more aesthetically pleasing noise when it does become visible. Because of this, if low light work is a critical component of a photographers repertoire, then the D3s deserves serious consideration. Outside of that, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is a well built camera with great handling, inspiring performance, effective AF performance, and excellent still and video quality.
It won’t win many Nikon converts I suspect, but the Mark IV should keep Canon shooters happy, and might be the camera many EOS 1D IIn, and Mark III owners have been waiting for. Outside of the jerry-rigged video implementation, there’s very little to find fault with in the Mark IV. Shooting with the Mark IV was a real pleasure, its image quality is impressive, and it’s an absolutely blazing performer. As such, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV definitely comes “Highly Recommended”... ”
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PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 28 January 2010 |
“ Like its predecessor, the EOS-1D Mark IV is a great camera for shooting fast-moving subjects with telephoto lenses. The improvements to the AF system appear to have delivered some genuine performance benefits. Focusing for stills capture is fast, accurate and able to be tailored to the photographer's requirements. The new LCD screen is a pleasure to use and makes focus and exposure checking straightforward.
Handling has been improved without making huge changes to the control layout, enabling owners of the previous model to upgrade to a new body without having to re-learn where everything is. The image processing system does a great job of recording accurate skin tones in JPEG files, which contain all the delicate nuances you'd find in a typical portrait subject.
The video capability is a ‘nice to have' addition that will be useful for some photographers - at some times. But most photographers will be purchasing this camera for shooting moving subjects, an area where the Mark IV's focusing is patchy for video capture.
Essentially the EOS-1D Mark IV is most suited to stills capture, where it's a top-flight performer. It will reward all photographers who are prepared to spend time learning to use its many capabilities and delight many professional shooters, regardless of whether they capture raw files or JPEGs. For sports and wildlife photographers, it's the best camera we've used thus far... ”
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TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 29 October 2009 |
“ The most significant improvement to the specification is the newly developed 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor. Unlike its full-frame sibling the EOS-1Ds or rival D3s, the EOD-1D Mk IV uses an APS-H sized sensor measuring 27.9mm x 18.6mm, giving a crop factor of 1.3x compared to a 35mm camera. By comparison, the APS-C sensors used in most consumer DSLRs measures approximately 22.2 x 14.8mm, with a crop factor of 1.6x (i.e. Canon) or 1.5x (i.e. Nikon)... ”
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