Canon EOS-1D Mark IV announced: 16.1 megapixels, 45-point autofocus, and extreme ISO ranges of its own
By Ross Miller 
posted Oct 20th 2009 12:29AM
posted Oct 20th 2009 12:29AM
Update: Care to see what all the fuss is about, or want a better explanation of the new features? Canon's released a pair of first-look videos, found after the break.
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INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA IMAGING SOLUTION:
THE NEW CANON EOS-1D MARK IV DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 20, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce the next evolution in the EOS 1D series of cameras: the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster with a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. This new camera also features 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates packaged in Canon's most rugged and durable professional camera body.
The crowning achievement of Canon's 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is its new autofocus system that starts with 45 AF points including 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points capable of tracking fast moving athletes or wildlife accurately at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With greater subject detection capability than ever before plus a newly redesigned AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera sets new standards for autofocus performance among professional digital SLRs. Whether shooting for the six o'clock news or the front page, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR is the quintessential camera to freeze fast-moving action with high-speed stills or capture stunning HD video with dynamic color and image quality. To accompany the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera, Canon is also announcing a new accessory, the WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter providing photographers with a wide range of professional digital connectivity options.
"Canon works hard to be the imaging leader in all our business endeavors. This goal has fueled our innovation and R&D efforts to engineer the most advanced autofocus system Canon has ever produced. We are proud to announce the camera that will deliver the ultimate in imaging quality to professionals working in all areas of multimedia imaging, whether it's action photography, photojournalism or HD video and cinematography," stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera will intrigue professional photographers in virtually every category from photojournalism and sports through nature, wedding, portrait and fashion to commercial, industrial and law enforcement. What makes the EOS-1D Mark IV camera different from its predecessors, in addition to numerous focusing system and image quality improvements, is its exceptional Full HD video capture capability. With this new level of functionality, the 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is destined to appeal not only to professional still photographers but also to a diverse market of professional videographers and filmmakers who are looking for exceptional Full HD video quality, amazing low-light performance, outstanding portability and a level of durability unheard of in most HD video cameras in this price range.
New 45-Point Autofocus System
The new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera features Canon's most advanced Autofocus system to date. It is equipped with a newly developed 45-point AF sensor featuring 39 high-precision cross-type AF points, and an all new AI Servo II AF mode that gives still photographers the power and performance to track and focus a fast-moving subject at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With more than twice as many cross-type focusing points as the EOS-1D Mark III and a new AF sensor construction that improves performance in low light and with low contrast subjects, the EOS-1D Mark IV has greater subject detection capabilities than any previous EOS model. To complete the range of AF improvements, Canon has developed a new AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm that significantly improves responsiveness and stability by making better decisions on focus tracking in a variety of shooting conditions.
Amazing High ISO Performance
Wedding and event photographers shooting in low light without the benefit of a flash can take advantage of Canon's widest ISO range and highest performance ever. The EOS-1D Mark IV camera's ISO speed settings range from 100 up to 12,800 in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with ISO Expansion settings of L: 50 for bright light or H1: 25,600, H2: 51,200, and H3: 102,400 for even the most dimly lit situations. Photographers and documentary filmmakers working in available light will be impressed by the low-noise image quality of the 1D Mark IV, capturing amazing still images and video footage even at speed settings as high as ISO 12,800. High ISO, low light still images are further enhanced by Canon's adjustable High ISO Noise Reduction feature, now a default setting in the camera.
The EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS HD Video Powerhouse
Over the past year, Canon's EOS HD Video technology has changed the way users capture 1080p HD video and opened new doors for multimedia journalists and Hollywood cinematographers alike with full manual exposure control, selectable frame rates, and interchangeable lenses on some of the largest and most sensitive image sensors on the market. Canon continues this innovation trend with the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR with Full HD capture and full manual exposure control, plus selectable frame rates on an all-new
APS-H-sized image sensor that's similar in size to a Super 35mm motion picture film frame. The large sensor allows filmmakers to achieve shallow depth-of-field just as cinematographers have traditionally done using much higher-cost motion picture equipment.
The more than 50 Canon EF lenses compatible with the EOS-1D Mark IV give videographers incredible creative options, including an impressive selection of large-aperture professional L-series primes as well as zoom lenses, macro, Tilt-Shift and Fisheye optics. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV allows for three video recording resolutions – 1080p Full HD and 720p HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio. The camera will record Full HD at 1920 x 1080 in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); and 720p HD or SD video recording at either 50p or 60p (59.94). SD video can be recorded in either NTSC or PAL standards. Sound is recorded either through the internal monaural microphone or via optional external microphones connected to the stereo microphone input. The camera also provides an in-camera video editing function allowing users to remove the start or ending of a video clip directly in the camera to eliminate unwanted footage and speed up post-production.
Image Quality and Performance
The heart of the EOS-1D Mark IV camera's outstanding image quality is a newly developed 16.1-Megapixel CMOS sensor featuring Canon's latest and most advanced proprietary technologies. These technologies include improved photodiode construction to enhance dynamic range and gapless microlenses that are positioned closer to the photodiodes for improved light gathering efficiency. The transmissive quality of the color filter array has been enhanced to improve sensitivity. Canon has also upgraded the sensor circuitry to improve noise reduction before the image data is exported from the CMOS sensor to the rest of the image processing chain.
With 60 percent more pixels than the EOS-1D Mark III, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR employs Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors with approximately six times the processing power of DIGIC III for full 14-bit A/D conversion at 10 fps. High-speed continuous shooting up to 121 Large JPEGs is possible using a UDMA CF card. This camera also features three RAW shooting modes for versatility with Full RAW (approx. 16 million pixels), M-RAW (approx. nine million pixels), and S-RAW (approx. four million pixels). Three additional JPEG recording formats (M1, M2 and Small) are also available.
The 14-bit per channel conversion facilitated by the dual DIGIC 4 Processors provides smoother tonalities in final images capturing all 16,384 distinct tones in each channel (red, green and blue) at the full 10 fps frame rate. RAW images shot on the new Canon EOS-1D Mark IV use the entire 14-bit space when converted to 16-bit TIFF files in Canon Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software, which is supplied with the camera at no extra charge. The 14-bit A/D conversion is also the foundation for Canon's Highlight Tone Priority feature that takes maximum advantage of the camera's extensive dynamic range to preserve detail in highlight areas of the image. Canon's new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR also features an improved white balance algorithm making colors more accurate when shooting under low color temperature light sources such as household tungsten lamps.
The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR features Canon's Peripheral Illumination Correction function which corrects darkening that can occur in the corners of images with most lenses when used at their largest apertures. When activated, it is automatically applied to JPEG images and video clips as they are shot. For RAW images, it can be applied in DPP software.
Other new features include a large three-inch solid structure Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dot/VGA resolution and a wide 160-degree viewing angle for enhanced clarity and more precise color when reviewing images and shooting video. The new in-camera copyright information feature helps professionals secure control over images by setting copyright data directly into the camera and appending that information to each image file in the Exif metadata. Additional features include a fluorine coating on the Low Pass Filter to further repel dust and enhance the EOS Integrated Cleaning System.
Minimize Post-Production with Enhanced Canon Auto Lighting Optimizer
Action photography truly is all about speed, capturing a fast subject with fast focusing and fast frame rates. However, all this speed might be wasted if it is slowed down by lengthy post-production procedures to adjust image quality. The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR helps reduce post-production work with a powerful new Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) system. When enabled, Canon's ALO automatically adjusts the image for optimal brightness and contrast on the fly during in-camera image processing, reducing clipped highlights while keeping shadowed areas as clear and detailed as they actually appear. By optimizing brightness and contrast in-camera, Canon's ALO system significantly reduces the need for post-production image optimization, and gives photographers image quality they can take directly to press. Demanding professional photographers who tested ALO clearly stated that this one feature will reduce their post-production image optimization process by more than 75 percent. Canon's ALO works with both RAW[i] and JPEG images as well as video recording.
Rugged Reliability
Canon has taken every measure to ensure that the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera has the highest degree of weather resistance in the EOS line. The 1D Mark IV camera incorporates a wide range of design features that enhance its durability and reliability for professional assignments. For example, the 1D Mark IV's body, chassis and lens mount are completely weather-resistant and 76 gaskets and seals surround all buttons and seams. The body covers and internal chassis, including the mirror box, are constructed with magnesium-alloy, one of the strongest and rigid metals available for its weight. For added strength, the lens mount is constructed with stainless steel. In fact, when used with Canon's Speedlite 580EX II and/or most current L-series lenses, the entire camera system remains fully weather resistant, so professionals can concentrate on getting the shot instead of worrying about protecting their gear.
New Wireless Connectivity
Canon is announcing the availability of the new WFT-E2 II A* wireless file transmitter exclusively for the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The WFT-E2 II A wireless transmitter is an extremely small and versatile device that offers professional photographers a wide range of digital connectivity options including IEEE802.11a/b/g and Ethernet, ideal for commercial and studio work. In addition to adding the ability to connect to wireless networks over 802.11a, the new WFT-E2 II A adds a wealth of new professional features to the photographer's tool kit. The new Camera Linking feature allows a single photographer to simultaneously fire up to 10 cameras remotely; and the updated WFT Server mode lets you remotely use Live View, control settings, and fire the EOS-1D Mark IV over the internet from anywhere in the world using a standard Web browser or many Web-enabled smart phones. Additionally, geotagging is now possible via Bluetooth, using compatible GPS devices to append coordinate data to the images.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers in late December, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $4,999.00[ii]. Final pricing and availability for the Canon WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter will be available later this year.
Canon Digital Learning Center
Online visitors and Web surfers are encouraged to browse the Canon Digital Learning Center and take advantage of the various educational resources that Canon has to offer for novices and advanced photographers alike. The Canon Digital Learning Center provides a schedule for a wide variety of Live Learning classes across the country with renowned photographers as well as online resources and tips. The site also features online tutorials for beginners and professionals to learn their way around a digital SLR camera and inkjet printer and unlock the full creative control of digital photography. To learn more about each program and register, please visit: www.usa.canon.com/canonlivelearning
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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[i] When processed in Canon Digital Photo Professional software.
[ii] Pricing subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
THE NEW CANON EOS-1D MARK IV DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 20, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce the next evolution in the EOS 1D series of cameras: the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster with a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. This new camera also features 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates packaged in Canon's most rugged and durable professional camera body.
The crowning achievement of Canon's 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is its new autofocus system that starts with 45 AF points including 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points capable of tracking fast moving athletes or wildlife accurately at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With greater subject detection capability than ever before plus a newly redesigned AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera sets new standards for autofocus performance among professional digital SLRs. Whether shooting for the six o'clock news or the front page, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR is the quintessential camera to freeze fast-moving action with high-speed stills or capture stunning HD video with dynamic color and image quality. To accompany the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera, Canon is also announcing a new accessory, the WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter providing photographers with a wide range of professional digital connectivity options.
"Canon works hard to be the imaging leader in all our business endeavors. This goal has fueled our innovation and R&D efforts to engineer the most advanced autofocus system Canon has ever produced. We are proud to announce the camera that will deliver the ultimate in imaging quality to professionals working in all areas of multimedia imaging, whether it's action photography, photojournalism or HD video and cinematography," stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera will intrigue professional photographers in virtually every category from photojournalism and sports through nature, wedding, portrait and fashion to commercial, industrial and law enforcement. What makes the EOS-1D Mark IV camera different from its predecessors, in addition to numerous focusing system and image quality improvements, is its exceptional Full HD video capture capability. With this new level of functionality, the 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is destined to appeal not only to professional still photographers but also to a diverse market of professional videographers and filmmakers who are looking for exceptional Full HD video quality, amazing low-light performance, outstanding portability and a level of durability unheard of in most HD video cameras in this price range.
New 45-Point Autofocus System
The new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera features Canon's most advanced Autofocus system to date. It is equipped with a newly developed 45-point AF sensor featuring 39 high-precision cross-type AF points, and an all new AI Servo II AF mode that gives still photographers the power and performance to track and focus a fast-moving subject at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With more than twice as many cross-type focusing points as the EOS-1D Mark III and a new AF sensor construction that improves performance in low light and with low contrast subjects, the EOS-1D Mark IV has greater subject detection capabilities than any previous EOS model. To complete the range of AF improvements, Canon has developed a new AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm that significantly improves responsiveness and stability by making better decisions on focus tracking in a variety of shooting conditions.
Amazing High ISO Performance
Wedding and event photographers shooting in low light without the benefit of a flash can take advantage of Canon's widest ISO range and highest performance ever. The EOS-1D Mark IV camera's ISO speed settings range from 100 up to 12,800 in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments with ISO Expansion settings of L: 50 for bright light or H1: 25,600, H2: 51,200, and H3: 102,400 for even the most dimly lit situations. Photographers and documentary filmmakers working in available light will be impressed by the low-noise image quality of the 1D Mark IV, capturing amazing still images and video footage even at speed settings as high as ISO 12,800. High ISO, low light still images are further enhanced by Canon's adjustable High ISO Noise Reduction feature, now a default setting in the camera.
The EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS HD Video Powerhouse
Over the past year, Canon's EOS HD Video technology has changed the way users capture 1080p HD video and opened new doors for multimedia journalists and Hollywood cinematographers alike with full manual exposure control, selectable frame rates, and interchangeable lenses on some of the largest and most sensitive image sensors on the market. Canon continues this innovation trend with the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR with Full HD capture and full manual exposure control, plus selectable frame rates on an all-new
APS-H-sized image sensor that's similar in size to a Super 35mm motion picture film frame. The large sensor allows filmmakers to achieve shallow depth-of-field just as cinematographers have traditionally done using much higher-cost motion picture equipment.
The more than 50 Canon EF lenses compatible with the EOS-1D Mark IV give videographers incredible creative options, including an impressive selection of large-aperture professional L-series primes as well as zoom lenses, macro, Tilt-Shift and Fisheye optics. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV allows for three video recording resolutions – 1080p Full HD and 720p HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio. The camera will record Full HD at 1920 x 1080 in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); and 720p HD or SD video recording at either 50p or 60p (59.94). SD video can be recorded in either NTSC or PAL standards. Sound is recorded either through the internal monaural microphone or via optional external microphones connected to the stereo microphone input. The camera also provides an in-camera video editing function allowing users to remove the start or ending of a video clip directly in the camera to eliminate unwanted footage and speed up post-production.
Image Quality and Performance
The heart of the EOS-1D Mark IV camera's outstanding image quality is a newly developed 16.1-Megapixel CMOS sensor featuring Canon's latest and most advanced proprietary technologies. These technologies include improved photodiode construction to enhance dynamic range and gapless microlenses that are positioned closer to the photodiodes for improved light gathering efficiency. The transmissive quality of the color filter array has been enhanced to improve sensitivity. Canon has also upgraded the sensor circuitry to improve noise reduction before the image data is exported from the CMOS sensor to the rest of the image processing chain.
With 60 percent more pixels than the EOS-1D Mark III, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR employs Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors with approximately six times the processing power of DIGIC III for full 14-bit A/D conversion at 10 fps. High-speed continuous shooting up to 121 Large JPEGs is possible using a UDMA CF card. This camera also features three RAW shooting modes for versatility with Full RAW (approx. 16 million pixels), M-RAW (approx. nine million pixels), and S-RAW (approx. four million pixels). Three additional JPEG recording formats (M1, M2 and Small) are also available.
The 14-bit per channel conversion facilitated by the dual DIGIC 4 Processors provides smoother tonalities in final images capturing all 16,384 distinct tones in each channel (red, green and blue) at the full 10 fps frame rate. RAW images shot on the new Canon EOS-1D Mark IV use the entire 14-bit space when converted to 16-bit TIFF files in Canon Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software, which is supplied with the camera at no extra charge. The 14-bit A/D conversion is also the foundation for Canon's Highlight Tone Priority feature that takes maximum advantage of the camera's extensive dynamic range to preserve detail in highlight areas of the image. Canon's new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR also features an improved white balance algorithm making colors more accurate when shooting under low color temperature light sources such as household tungsten lamps.
The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR features Canon's Peripheral Illumination Correction function which corrects darkening that can occur in the corners of images with most lenses when used at their largest apertures. When activated, it is automatically applied to JPEG images and video clips as they are shot. For RAW images, it can be applied in DPP software.
Other new features include a large three-inch solid structure Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dot/VGA resolution and a wide 160-degree viewing angle for enhanced clarity and more precise color when reviewing images and shooting video. The new in-camera copyright information feature helps professionals secure control over images by setting copyright data directly into the camera and appending that information to each image file in the Exif metadata. Additional features include a fluorine coating on the Low Pass Filter to further repel dust and enhance the EOS Integrated Cleaning System.
Minimize Post-Production with Enhanced Canon Auto Lighting Optimizer
Action photography truly is all about speed, capturing a fast subject with fast focusing and fast frame rates. However, all this speed might be wasted if it is slowed down by lengthy post-production procedures to adjust image quality. The EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR helps reduce post-production work with a powerful new Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) system. When enabled, Canon's ALO automatically adjusts the image for optimal brightness and contrast on the fly during in-camera image processing, reducing clipped highlights while keeping shadowed areas as clear and detailed as they actually appear. By optimizing brightness and contrast in-camera, Canon's ALO system significantly reduces the need for post-production image optimization, and gives photographers image quality they can take directly to press. Demanding professional photographers who tested ALO clearly stated that this one feature will reduce their post-production image optimization process by more than 75 percent. Canon's ALO works with both RAW[i] and JPEG images as well as video recording.
Rugged Reliability
Canon has taken every measure to ensure that the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera has the highest degree of weather resistance in the EOS line. The 1D Mark IV camera incorporates a wide range of design features that enhance its durability and reliability for professional assignments. For example, the 1D Mark IV's body, chassis and lens mount are completely weather-resistant and 76 gaskets and seals surround all buttons and seams. The body covers and internal chassis, including the mirror box, are constructed with magnesium-alloy, one of the strongest and rigid metals available for its weight. For added strength, the lens mount is constructed with stainless steel. In fact, when used with Canon's Speedlite 580EX II and/or most current L-series lenses, the entire camera system remains fully weather resistant, so professionals can concentrate on getting the shot instead of worrying about protecting their gear.
New Wireless Connectivity
Canon is announcing the availability of the new WFT-E2 II A* wireless file transmitter exclusively for the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The WFT-E2 II A wireless transmitter is an extremely small and versatile device that offers professional photographers a wide range of digital connectivity options including IEEE802.11a/b/g and Ethernet, ideal for commercial and studio work. In addition to adding the ability to connect to wireless networks over 802.11a, the new WFT-E2 II A adds a wealth of new professional features to the photographer's tool kit. The new Camera Linking feature allows a single photographer to simultaneously fire up to 10 cameras remotely; and the updated WFT Server mode lets you remotely use Live View, control settings, and fire the EOS-1D Mark IV over the internet from anywhere in the world using a standard Web browser or many Web-enabled smart phones. Additionally, geotagging is now possible via Bluetooth, using compatible GPS devices to append coordinate data to the images.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers in late December, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $4,999.00[ii]. Final pricing and availability for the Canon WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter will be available later this year.
Canon Digital Learning Center
Online visitors and Web surfers are encouraged to browse the Canon Digital Learning Center and take advantage of the various educational resources that Canon has to offer for novices and advanced photographers alike. The Canon Digital Learning Center provides a schedule for a wide variety of Live Learning classes across the country with renowned photographers as well as online resources and tips. The site also features online tutorials for beginners and professionals to learn their way around a digital SLR camera and inkjet printer and unlock the full creative control of digital photography. To learn more about each program and register, please visit: www.usa.canon.com/canonlivelearning
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
# # #
* This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
[i] When processed in Canon Digital Photo Professional software.
[ii] Pricing subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
This is excellent and a good price point
It is a fantastic price point compared to the UK!
Its price here is £4499 which is a cool $2376 more expensive!
@coolblue:
Then get a plane ticket and buy the camera in dollars, you'll still save a lot of money while coming here to spend your pounds so we can have subsidized health care too!
I don't think the high ISO quality will be as good as nikon above 3200. The sensor is just way to cramped. Just because it reaches 102,400 doesn't mean it does it as good.. (i'm a canon 5dII user..)
Definitely.
Of course, Canon has never been quite as good as Nikon for noise. Except when Nikon had no full-frame cameras...terrible days those were lol.
I'd wait until you see the result first - technology doesn't work as you suggest. In the same way as the noise on the 1D MkIII is far lower at 12,800 than on the 1D at 3,200 with a far higher sensor density, the same may very well turn out to be true of the MkIV versus the Nikons. The wonderful thing about technology is it's a game of Cat-and-mouse, so wait until you've got solid evidence before jumping to conclusions.
Nikon has full-frame sensor cameras - just do some research/
look at the ISO at 6400, the noise isn't an issue
http://vincentlaforet.smugmug.com/Laforet-Videos/Nocturne-Canon-1DMKIV-Video/
"Of course, Canon has never been quite as good as Nikon for noise"
Umm, I don't really like to get into all this but...
Canon until maybe 2 years ago was the king of low light shooting, when the 5D came out it was a revelation for photographers all around the world. A large number of pro's ditched Nikon in the early years of digital because their handling of noise was far behind that of Canons.
But times change, Nikon has moved slightly ahead and as sure as the sun rising tomorrow Canon will one day rest the title back from Nikon etc etc
6400 is peanuts these days. I love the ISO war, soooo much better than the MP war.
Surely it is only a matter of time before you can take photos in really low light conditions not having to worry about noise/flash.
R -
Wow.. I really can't spot the rolling shutter in that movie, that's amazing.
high iso sample...not too great http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39001468,45095238p,00.htm
This is excellent and a good price point
That's what he said...
That's what you think...
Unless you're Rube from above ^
If it can record "1080p HD video", why wasn't the presentation shot using the EOS-1D Mark IV they are promotion, as opposed to the EOS 5D Mark II?
*they are promoting*
...and I'm getting that info from the original image Engadget used for this post at http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/eos-1d-mark-iv-pic-rm-eng.jpg , before it was changed to http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/canon-eos-mark-iv-press-rm-eng1.jpg
102,400th!
But seriously, that's a lot of ISO...units?
What's the difference between native ISO and highest possible ISO by the way?
With native the sensor can just go there. With non-native it is boosted using trickery and magic.
Thank you. you just illuminated a question that I had been wondering about since the Nikon article.
And what are iso units - and how do they correspond to asa on film (the numbers seem to generally match up in terms of sensitivity versus quality - but what is it a measurement of?
ASA and ISO are basically the same ASA was the old name (American Standard and I don't remember the A) and served as the basis to define ISO (I stand for International). Nowadays the films are specifying ISO but it remains the same thing (ISO 100 is used for sunlight conditions, 400 good for indoor, 800 very grainy in general but good for night).
Digital camera use the same norm as it is something that speaks to professional (especially this norm is pretty well aligned with the classic stops and doubling ISO implies change the speed or aperture of one stop down to keep same exposure)
ISO is a measure of sensitivity, how bright the image is for a given light input, or perhaps more accurately for digital, how much electrical signal you get from a given photon input.
If the sensor outputs the electrical signal directly, that's native ISO and it can be varied by playing with the voltage on the CCD or something, if you have to boost the signal using an additional amplifier, that's, um, boosted ISO. Boosted ISO doesn't do an awful lot for you quality wise, but it will get you the shot...
@fpy5
ASA stands for American Standards Association. My high-school photo teacher drilled that into my head along with a formula about how to determine exposure manually that still works perfectly. I don't think I'll ever forget any of this type stuff lol.
For a higher price than the D3, and just a couple hundred less than the D3S you get an APS-H sensor camera that is supposed to compete? Full-frame and APS sensors don't even compare...better to go with a slightly more expensive slightly older Canon or, better yet, a D3/D700, both of which, will, I guarantee, have better high-ISO performance.
Seriously...using ultra-high ISOs as a main selling point on a small sensor just doesn't seem like a good idea.
I agree. 200 bucks more for a full frame D3S?
This isn't a bad camera, but it doesn't really compete on price.
Again this is for high speed/action photography. The 1DS MKIV will no doubt be a full frame. Always with the Nikon vs Canon debate. Even if the Nikon is better which I'm not saying it is or is not. It depends on the lenses you have. Who cares if one camera is better, If I had only Canon lenses I'm not gonna buy a D3 despite it being better. It's about your glass collection and how much you are willing to spend to convert.
GOOD GOD, JESUS, JOSEPH AND MARY STOP WITH THE NIKON VS CANON CRAP
Ok People are not understanding who this camera is designed for. aps-h sensor in a EOS 1 class body is mostly for sports journalist who like the little extra reach on their big fast telephoto lenses. Its about lens reach, focus speed and high FPS. Its bigger than most crop sensor cameras, but not full frame.
This is not a camera aimed at consumers. Any cheaper Full frame cameras from Sony/Nikon/Canon will create better images except when focal length/ focus speed limited.
1D series typically cost around $3700 street so I'm not sure where the $5000 comes from.
1Ds series is the full frame sibling of this camera and isn't out yet.
@ FotoGenetix
The Nikon D3s shoots 9 fps. It's certainly not slow.
I agree, however, that it does come down to system. The lenses that are likely to be used with this camera are expensive. A 2.8 zoom can easily run upwards of $1500, and some of the telephoto primes can cost two or three times that.
genix hit the nail on the head. There isn't really a battle between the high end canon and nikon gear. That cat fight occurs in the entry level and prosumer dSLRs where people aren't as invested in high quality lenses as those who are looking at buying a $5,000 + camera body. In the end, they are all excellent cameras in my opinion and it is always nice to see canon and nikon fight for features because both groups of consumers win. I hope that AF works as well as they claim, that would be tremendously useful for sports. I am a bit surprised that they didn't try to outdo the 10 fps of the mkIII or increase to a completely full frame sensor. For those bickering above, the 1D has typically used a 1.3x cropped sensor and the 1Ds has had the full framed sensor. I know at least a couple sports photographers who appreciate the "increase in focal length" this provides in sports (though I think everyone would rather it just be a full framed sensor and crop the photos).
Hopefully when these come out the 1D MkIII prices come down so I can buy one :), my L lenses need a better home than my aging rebel XT.
Oh - and canon is better than nikon //sarcasm
You're missing the point here... it's intended for sports/wildlife photography. Canon segment their markets more distinctly than Nikon here (note i'm not saying Canons strategy is better, just more clearly defined and yes I know what i'm talking about I have a degree in this stuff).
Canon provide a crop frame sensor (therefore reducing processing requirements) so that the intended demographic can achieve the high fps shooting they'll require- that's going to be far more important to most of them than ultra high ISO performance or outstanding image quality as afforded by full frame cameras (Canon's upcoming IDs Mark IV will cater for these needs).
Nikon tend to cater to the same demographic by marketing a full frame camera- but I just said a crop frame sensor reduces processing power that's how Canon achieve high FPS, right? Well if you look closer, Nikon achieve their highest FPS shooting rates by allowing the user to select crop framing on the full frame sensor, therefore reducing processing needs, or by allowing the user to reduce the image bit rate processing say from 14bit to 12bit, again reducing processing. (Or by means of addition of an external battery/hand grip for some models).
Nikon's approach is probably more versatile, allowing their products to blend somewhere between suitable for high IQ or high FPS performance, but you have to make a compromise somewhere for what type of performance you want i.e. lower FPS but higher IQ, or lower IQ but higher FPS. Canon on the other hand segment their markets more clearly and provide a tool for each.
I'm not siding with either and I think it's crazy to argue over numbers until we see some definitive shots to really judge what we're getting especially as how we determine IQ can be so subjective.
Oh and 'I'm a Canon' btw... should be taking delivery of my 7D today :)
What happen to the "1D Mark V" you guess posted up a couple hours ago? I thought the Japanese hated the number 4?
So this is the 1D Mark "Death" to the Japanese according to Engadget.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/19/canons-eos-1d-mark-v-dslr-defying-death-launch-tomorrow/
It was a semi-joke.
4 /= IV
just to confirm... this is not full frame??
If the article didn't make this clear the comments do.
unfortunately, no.
right, they will more than likely release a 1DS Mark IV that will be full frame
49 points? I make due with 3, but damn.
Have you heard of a teleconverter? A teleconverter is great...that way you don't have to buy an APS sensor camera and be screwed if you ever need wide-angle/indoor shots.
Full-frame is flat out all-around better. Unless you want a small camera of course. But who wants a small camera when they can have a gigantic beast hanging around their neck? That's right. No one.
Right...this was supposed to be a reply...
I love my "gigantic beast" (D300s + Battery grip) but I would trade it for a Leica M9 in an instant. Then again, that lends itself to the type of shooting I do.
Teleconverters have a purpose, but they can take away as much as two stops from your lenses and degrade your image quality. No free lunch.
There have been many times I wish I didn't have to carry an enormous dSLR around with me when I want photos... I don't know what you are going at with that last comment of yours.
I personally cannot stand little cameras at all. If my camera can't be used to bludgeon a zombie to death, then it isn't big enough!
I'm still sticking with my Nikon D700......
I would love to get one of these to replace my 1D mark 2 but I can't justify it having got a 5D mark 2 earlier this year. The high iso for shooting night sports is exactly what I need but don't have $5,000.
Hey, isn't that the same guy from the Windows 7 Launch Party commercial..."In a lot of ways throwing party with Windows 7 as an honored guest sounds easy and it is..."
What's with the 50mm 1.4 on the body? This is Canon's newest flagship body and they put a 50mm/1.4 on it? $5000 body, $400 lens. You'd think they would have dressed it up with the 1.2L...
Maybe it's a psychological ploy to make the new camera seem more accessible and attainable.
Put an 85mm 1.2L on there, and a lot more people are probably not even considering it. That's almost 7 grand.
Now, if I see a lens I actually own on that new-fangled body, maybe... just maybe...
If you put a 85 f/1.2 on there, you won't be able to see half of the camera
That's the same thing I was thinking. It occurred to me though that if you had something like the 85mm f/1.2L on there then you wouldn't be able to see the "Mark IV" badge (and that's whole point of the press shot).
There's a video.
http://philipbloom.co.uk/2009/10/19/canon-1d-mkv-imminent/
or direct
http://vimeo.com/7152063
Not sure why WiFi is an optional add-on. The IV's body's so big (and expensive) it should be built right in.
You'd need much longer time to get FCC clearance in every continent due to frequency requirements of the transmitter. It would also drive the weight and price up, shorten the battery life not to mention hamper the transmitter's functionality because it is built into the body. So no.
Too expensive for a cropped camera.
I wonder if it has built in E-TTL like the 7D. I hope so, though I won't ever be seeing it in my hands anytime soon.
I assume that Canon will make a 1Ds Mark IV as well? Would love to update my Mark II, seeing as I could use another camera.
Though, I've already spent quite a bit on lenses, filters, and equipment that I might need get another carrying case. Choices, choices.
Also, 1080p HD video sounds more like a gimmick, like they needed another feature to justify selling the camera.
Then again, I've never watched video recorded using a DSLR.
Video from a DSLR.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R46ca9zBP4A
Looks stunning! Especially for Youtube quality.
I think I know what my next purchase will be. :)
here:
http://www.canon-europe.com/eos1dmk4/
I've already had an email from WarehouseExpress announcing the sale of this, although it's not in stock until December:
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-eos-1d-mk-iv-digital-slr-camera-body/p1518362
BTW. Mark V not Mark IV
Japanese avoid anything with 4 in it's name because it sounds like death in japanese. I'll bet PS4 won't be called PS4.
check this out
http://blog.planet5d.com/2009/10/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-to-get-24-and-25fps-in-a-firmware-update/
lol.
1Password saved my previous comment along with the actual login then auto logged with that comment.
haha.
mods please delete..
On topic:
I have Storm 1 running the latest flava of 5.0. It is much more responsive and snappy. However,5.0 does not fix the brutal talk quality and the terrible sure press mechanism..
Will be getting the iphone next, seeing as it's available on Telus soon. Whch by the way, are still on 4.7.0.122 (old)
omg. dammit 1Password I hate you. sorry about that ^^
Was going to say that full frame sensor is where it's at. All this 1000000 ISO stuff is for sports and spies!
1D IV high ISO samples...nothing to shout home about:
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39001468,45095238p,00.htm
i doubt it's a legit sample. can't be that bad.
geeks talk about MP and ISO and AF speed
photographers worry about the photo within the frame
I'm looking forward to the day when they stop trying to get rid of the digital noise, and start trying to make it look more pleasing and organic like film grain at higher ISOs. Digital photos still look synthetic and flat to me, no matter how expensive or how many bells and whistles the darn body has.