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Canon 1D Mark IV : Specifications and Opinions

Canon 1D Mark IV

The Canon 1D Mark IV is a reflex camera with APS-H (1.3x) sensor and 16.1 megapixels manufactured from 2009 to 2012 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 102400 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 10 FPS x 28 RAW / 121 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 3900 €;

88 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10

Sensor
Format	APS-H, 28 x 18.6 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.3x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	16.1 megapixel
ISO sensitivities	50 - 102400
File formats	RAW, mRAW, sRAW, JPEG
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/2 steps
Exp. modes	P, S, A, M
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Canon EF (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	45
Continuos shooting	10 FPS x 28 RAW / 121 JPEG
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	Yes, Mirrok Lock Up
Dust reduction	Yes
Video mode	1920x1080p @ 30 FPS
WiFi	No
GPS	No
USB Charging	No
Built and notes
Touchscreen	No
LCD	3.0", 640 x 480 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 100%, 0.76x
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC
Storage, Slot 2	CF
Battery	Li-Ion, Canon LP-E4
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1230 g
Dimensions	156 x 157 x 80 mm
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Reviews

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Tim Miller

sent on October 02, 2021

Pros: AF, Higher ISO, ergonomics and handling, files,

Cons: Weight (though balances well with larger lenses ), noisy shutter,

Opinion: I use this in conjunction with 2 other DSLRs (5D mk4 and 90D) so not my main camera. I owned another 1D mk4 5 years ago but sold it as I wanted more flexibility purchasing full frame and APSC bodies. I bought a 1d mk3 prior to this but this is better in every respect. The price of these cameras now is ridiculously low, so I indulged myself and paid £300 for a good condition 170,000 shutter count from dealer with 6 month warranty. What a bargain.. I cant believe these came out in 2009. The 1D mk4 is a joy to use everything just works very well, AF is fast and always accurate (unlike my 90D) delivering very clean files at higher ISOs (again unlike my 90D). It oozes quality, the build, the weight which I don't mind, the way everything is in the right place remind you this was a top of the range £4000 work horse at one time. You just know this will go on producing the goods for years to come. It feels churlish to mention any negatives.. But it hasn't got spot focusing unless you use specific lenses, No exposure compensation with auto ISO when in manual. 16mps so try to fill the frame rather than drastic cropping. I can see myself using this for a long time. Thoroughly recommended as a second camera but any paid work and I would use my 5D mk4.

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Mauro P.

sent on September 17, 2021

Pros: Shutter speed, ISO, Battery. I took it by chance and it goes that it is a wonder. Very well kept. I had to help myself a bit for the settings (C-FN)

Cons: Weight, but with the 100-400 L I find it balanced.

Opinion: After the defeat of the 90D, which unfortunately disappointed me the repair / replacement, with the same defects. I bought this 1D MK IV with only 24000 shots. Reading a little here and there, I had a great time. I still haven't discovered all the impstations, which are really many. If someone can give me a hand gladly. I thank Juzaphoto and all those who have reviewed in the forum this Canon

Andrea Muti

sent on June 23, 2020

Pros: Speed, command convenience, AF, file quality

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I used this machine for three years, doing almost exclusively sports photography. It has never had any uncertainty in its operation. Robust and reliable. Used almost always with 70-200/2.8 and 300/2.8. Even with the 1.4x mounted, the autofocus has always worked unimpeachablely. I had other reflex models of Canon, but this one stuck in my heart.

Andy76rsm

sent on June 22, 2020

Pros: Colors, AF form, solidity, quality

Cons: No!

Opinion: I was looking for a second body aps-c to be flanked by an eos-6d for use in the natural and sporting field, when I was presented with the opportunity to buy this eos in excellent condition. Even if it is already ten years old on the rump it is a machine body that still manages to give great satisfaction. In the intentions it was supposed to be the second body and instead became the first :) It has an excellent autofocus module, still in step with the times despite being a 2012 machine body, and used with a Tamron 100-400 forms a formidable pair!

Pelrobcn

sent on May 12, 2020

Pros: a tank

Cons: a tank :-)

Opinion: used with 220,000 shots without any repentance. It suffers a little the high ISO (I have a 6D mkII which, I find, has a better yield ) but with good light the image quality is really remarkable. The weight is definitely felt but so it is, you save on the gym... The ergonomics are great, the controls are easily accessible and the menus, classic canon, understandable. I don't feel the lack of gps or wi-fi and I would definitely buy it back.

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