Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 244 reviews of Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and screen. The durability and image quality also get good views. Some have doubts about the glare and portability, and there are some mixed views about the shutter and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Canon EOS 1D Mark IV from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the low light performance. The performance is also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the screen and shutter.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon EOS 1D Mark IV from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV survives marathon 33 page review

Canon's EOS-1D Mark IV has been slinking around at retail availability for some time now, and while we brought you plenty of sample imagery from the camera ove...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Review

The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is the fifth generation of Canon's speed-orientated range of professional DSLRs. It retains the two-grip form factor of the original, 4MP EOS-1D launched in September 2001 (itself building on the integrated grip of the film-era...

Highly detailed 16MP images in a wide range of conditions ; 10 frames per second shooting make it the fastest full-res camera on the market ; Compatible with the most comprehensive lens range on the market ; Excellent AF performance during our testing...

Movie mode (and live view to a lesser extent), feels tacked-on, rather than integrated ; Level of AF customization makes optimization challenging ; Placement and interaction of AF customization options unhelpful ; White balance isn't brilliant in...

Putting the EOS-1D Mk3's demons behind it Canon has produced an upgrade that's not just better, but delivers an incredibly versatile tool that blurs the 'sports camera/studio camera' line more than ever before. The Nikon D3S might beat it in very low...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

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Expert review by : Daniel Lim (slashgear.com)

SDHC Flash Memory Performance on Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

Digital SLR cameras generally save their images to one of two different types of memory card: the majority support CompactFlash (CF), while others such as Nikon's D3000 and the Canon Rebel XS write data onto Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. The latter...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins, Shawn Barnett, (imaging-resource.com)

Canon 1D Mark IV

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Excellent 16-megapixel sensor with very low noise and superb detail ; Dust removal technology reduces sensor cleaning chores ; High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes checking focus and composing in Live View an excellent experience ; Status display...

Automatic white balance much too warm in incandescent lighting ; Battery capacity is reduced from the larger screen and dust off system ; No integrated help system for menus ; Predictive autofocus tracking is not always reliable, very complicated ;...

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...

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Expert review by : gary (newlaunches.com)

Canon brings forth EOS-1D X DSLR, takes top honors of Mark IV

If you thought that Canon would take a while to replace the EOS-1Ds Mark III and the EOS-1D Mark IV then here's a surprise. The EOS-1D X storms in with substantial goodness of an 18-megapixel camera, dial DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processors, 14-bit A/D data...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Canon EOS 1D Mark 4 Review

The 1D Mark 4 is a joy to shoot with and an extremely well built and great performing dSLR - a true pro photography tool. We'd like button placement to be a little more optimised (like the 7D), but that aside, there's little to complain about. The real...

Very well built with good environment sealing, Great low light performance, the sensor is noise free at ISO 3200, Excellent resolution and sharpness, Fast and responsive

Expensive - some full frame cameras are cheaper, Bulky and heavy, Button placement not as good as the 7D, Not compatible with EF-S lenses

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Mansoor Mughal (tbreak.com)

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Review

Only for the pros.

Incredibly fast, Great Auto-Focus, Superb HD video recording

Expensive, Complex to understand

Let’s face it, Canon has been around since 1933, and if you are doing something for 80 years you are supposed be good at it, and Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a prime example of that. We all agree that digital photography has changed the world, there are...

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by (itp.net)

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

The Mark IV weighs 1.4kg, packs a 16.1-megapixel image sensor, dual DIGIC IV image processors and a 45-point auto focus system

There’s nothing that holds a candle to the Mark IV's still image captures. Its superbly detailed, high resolution images will blow you away.

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Videomaker (videomaker.com)

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera Review

With full 1080P resolution at 24 to 30 frames per second and low noise capabilities, Canon once again gives filmmakers a compelling reason to trade in their camcorders for a DSLR.

Shallow DoF, Many frame rate and resolution choices, Excellent build and external controls

No manual audio control, Complex autofocus, No dedicated switch between stills and video

Aug, 2010

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