I've had the pleasure of using a pre-production 1D Mark IV for several weeks now, and I barely use my 5D Mark II anymore. As a photojournalist, this camera does everything I need it to -- most important for me:
- Low noise high ISO. I have no fear whatsoever going to ISO 12,800. Images are still sharp and have good color. No ugly lines at all. Perfect for shooting sports in stadium with crappy light (see link below).
- Better autofocus, especially in low light. With any camera I've used before, autofocus on low light was terrible. It's still not great, but it's a lot better.
- 10 FPS, with a large buffer. With a fast card (60 MB/s or higher), you can lay on the shutter for several seconds on highest quality before it starts to lag.
- Compared to the 5D Mark II, this thing is built like a beast. I've banged it around a lot and it still looks brand new.
Date:
2010-04-19 - 12:11:19
Author:
Micki
Rating:
Amazing camera
I am lucky enough to have been using this amazing tool for about a week now and am delighted at the results . The contrast and truth in color at high ISO is incredible much better than my 5d mark II and the 7d I gave my son. I have not yet used it with a long lens or on sports so cannot comment on a question many will ask . I have been using it indoors with an 85 f1.2 and the texture and depth are outstanding .Handling is very like the MarkIII . Altogether a most satisfying purchase even though pricy.
Date:
2010-04-20 - 06:50:43
Author:
carbotax
Rating:
So far I am very impressed
I have owned the d and the ds series since their introduction. It is amazing, looking back at the improvement in image quality that has occured in that time. I replaced the 1d mk3 with the 1d mk4 for the improved iso/low light performance. This camera does not disappoint. I have taken shots with an iso of 12800 and they are surprisingly good. I have not ventured into H1-3 but will experiment soon. So far I am very impressed with the excellent build quality, seemless transition from the mk3 to the mk4, and of course the high iso performance. (I also look forward to playing with video.) I may retire the ds mk3 entirely. Good shooting everyone.
Date:
2010-05-06 - 10:18:28
Author:
Rating:
Sample image - Fantastic camera
Here is one of my favourite picture I've made with my 1D Mark IV EF 300/2,8L IS USM @ ISO 3200
Date:
2010-05-17 - 07:20:36
Author:
Alfaville
Rating:
Its a 5 Star camera from Canon!
I have been a Nikon Fan for many years and still own one. I've had the Canon 1d Mark IV for only few days and i'm amazingly impressed with the built quality, image quality and also very importanly the ground braking high ISO capability with incredible manually controlled Video mode!
Date:
2010-05-31 - 08:42:48
Author:
ZeissZF
Rating:
This is great camera only for street profies. Good for using with tele-zooms and long primes. High ISO good upto 3200 (very usable 6400). Much better camera in every aspect than 7D. But, if want truly great images, save money and choose between Nikon 3Ds or Canon 5D MII.
