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Canon unveiled the Canon 1D Mark 4 and packed with new features including video similar to the Canon 7D video capability. Not only that, with the Nikon D3s stirring something in the air with its ISO reaching 102,400, Canon 1D Mark 4 also has it!

Canon also claims that 1D Mk4’s autofocus have been improved, a very good welcome indeed. The Canon 1Dmk4, like its previous model the mark 3 still shoots at 10fps. The processor was also updated with a dual Digic 4 engine capable of processing the data from the 1Dmk4’s 16mp CMOS. This very well should maintain Canon’s reputation in sports photography.

Getting ahead the pro camera market is one of Canon’s strategies, this camera’s going make someone think twice, if ever they are thinking of switching.

Canon 1D Mark 4 Features:

  •  New 45-point Area AF sensor including 39 cross-type AF points with f/2.8 support plus new AI Servo II AF with improved algorithm.
  • ISO 100 – 12800, expandable to L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3: 102400
  • EOS HD movie with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 60p (59.94) / 50p).
  • 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting up to 121 Large JPEGS or 28 RAW using a UDMA CF card.
  • 3.0-inch ClearView II LCD monitor, 160° viewing angle, 920,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
  • Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 300,000 cycles and exclusive dust- and weather-resistance.

Comparison:

  Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
Sensor (effective resolution) 10.1-megapixel CMOS 16.1-megapixel CMOS 21.1-megapixel CMOS 12.1-megapixel CMOS
28.1 x 18.7mm 27.9 x 18.6mm 36.0 x 24.0mm 36.0 x 23.9mm
Magnification factor 1.3x 1.3x 1.0x 1.0x
Sensitivity range ISO 100 (expanded)/200 – ISO 3200/6400 (expanded) ISO 50 (expanded)/100 – ISO 12,800/102,400 (expanded) ISO 50 (expanded)/100 – ISO 1600/3200 (expanded) ISO 100 (expanded)/200 – ISO 12,800/102,400 (expanded)
Continuous shooting 10 fps     

30 raw/110 JPEG

 10 fps     

26 raw/121 JPEG

 5 fps     

12 raw/56 JPEG

 9 fps     

36 raw/82 JPEG
Viewfinder     

magnification/effective magnification

 100% coverage     

0.76x/0.58x

 100% coverage     

0.76x/0.58x

 100% coverage     

0.76x/0.76x

 100% coverage     

0.70x/0.70x
Autofocus 19-pt AF     

all cross-type

 45-pt AF     

39 cross-type

 45-pt AF     

19 cross-type

 51-pt AF     

15 cross-type
Metering 63 zones 63 zones 63 zones 1,005 pixel 3D color matrix
Shutter speeds 1/8000 to 30 sec; 1/300 sec max flash X-sync 1/8000 to 30 sec; 1/300 sec max flash X-sync 1/8000 to 30 sec; 1/250 sec max flash X-sync 1/8000 to 30 sec; bulb; 1/250 sec max flash X-sync (1/8000 focal plane sync)
Live View Yes Yes Yes Yes
Video (highest resolution) None 1080p at 30fps (720p at 60fps) H.264 QuickTime MOV None 1280×720 at 24fps MJPEG AVI
LCD size 3 inches fixed     

230,000 dots

 3 inches fixed     

920,000 dots

 3 inches fixed     

230,000 dots

 3 inches fixed     

920,000 dots
Shutter durability 300,000 cycles 300,000 cycles 300,000 cycles 300,000 cycles
Battery life (CIPA rating) 2,200 shots 1,500 shots 1,800 shots 4,300 shots
Dimensions (inches, WHD) 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 6.1 x 6.3 x 3.1 in. 6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4
Body operating weight (ounces) 47.3 47.9 (estimated) 50.0 50.4 (estimated)
Mfr. Price (body only) $3,999.99 $4,999.99 $6,999.99 $5,199.95

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