As a leader in speed and resolution the EOS-1D Mark IV, captures the extraordinary. Freeze action at 16.1 Megapixels and at 10fps or with Full HD video, the EOS-1D Mark IV is ready for everything.
EOS-1D Mark IV - the high-speed choice for professionals
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a highly specified professional DSLR that will have a wide appeal to photographers across a range of photographic disciplines. Featuring 16.1 Megapixel shooting at 10 frames-per-second it combines speed and high resolution for great quality images.
Who is it for?
The latest addition to Canon's EOS-1 DSLR series will clearly appeal to sports and wildlife photographers who are looking to capture fast action sequences due to its 10fps shooting speed at full 16.1 Megapixel resolution. The high resolution makes it perfect for shooting landscapes and portraits and the camera's rugged, durable body make it highly attractive for photojournalists who are seeking a reliable workhorse. In addition the camera's high ISO performance will appeal to social and wedding photographers who often operate in low light conditions.
Key features
- 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
- 10fps shooting speed for up to 121 images (with UDMA card 6) in a burst
- ISO 100-12,800 range with expansion up to 102,400 and down to 50
- 45-point AF system with 39 cross-type points
- 1920x1080p full HD EOS Movie shooting at 24, 25 and 30 frames per second
- 1280x720p HD shooting at 50 or 60 frames per second
- 63-zone metering system
- Dual "DIGIC 4" processors
- 100% viewfinder with 0.76x magnification
- Ergonomically improved controls
- Full camera control over HTTP with WFT-E2 II WiFi unit
Key benefits
The EOS-1D Mark IV features a newly developed, high-precision focusing system with 45 AF points, 39 of which are cross-type points. The 39 cross-type sensors are available when shooting in manual AF point selection mode. The EOS-1D Mark IV also offers a range of AF point selections to switch between including all 45 focus points, to selecting 19 AF points, 11 points, nine inner or nine outer points. The AF system also features a new AI Servo II AF algorithm with improved reliability, stability and focus-tracking performance.
The combination of gapless microlenses, a reduced distance from microlenses to the diodes and larger, more sensitive diodes, not to mention the processing power of the dual "DIGIC 4" processors means the EOS-1D Mark IV delivers superb high ISO performance. A combination of these factors has enabled the ISO range to be extended from 100-12,800 as standard, with three expansion settings - ISO 25,600 (H1), 51,200 (H2) and 102,400 (H3) - for when the light levels really fall, and a low setting of ISO 50.
The Dual "DIGIC 4" processors can process the data from the sensor quick enough and transfer it from the CMOS sensor to the buffer and out to the memory card rapidly to allow a full 10 frames-per-second shooting speed, even when shooting in full RAW. Shooting at 10fps the camera is more than capable of keeping up with almost any subject. With the ability to shoot up to 121 large JPEG images (with UDMA card 6) at the full 16.1 Megapixel resolution at 10fps, you can be confident of capturing fast action sequences.
To allow photographers to adapt the camera to their individual shooting preferences the EOS-1Ds Mark IV has 62 custom functions in four groups to control aspects of the camera's exposure, image, autofocus and general operation. New custom functions on the camera include AE microadjustment and FE microadjustment to allow photographers to precisely adjust exposure and flash exposure in 1/8-stop increments.
The EOS-1D Mark IV offers Full HD movie shooting with full manual control over exposure settings (shutter speeds, aperture and ISO), although auto movie exposure can also be used for those not so confident with shooting movies. The EOS-1D Mark IV also offers users the ability to change the frame rates at which movies are shot, offering a choice between 24, 25, 30, 50 or 60 frames per second depending on resolution selected. All of this gives photographers and filmmakers superb flexibility for shooting movie footage.
For when a full size RAW file is too much data, but you want to still work with the advantages of RAW, the EOS-1D Mark IV offers the choice of two smaller RAW files - M-RAW and S-RAW. These roughly equate to the same pixel dimensions as the M and S JPEG settings although they are not exactly the same due to the way the files are processed.
Key technologies
· AF system
In comparison to the EOS-1D Mark III the newly developed AF system has 20 extra cross-type AF points. As part of the improvements, 39 of the 45 AF points are now cross-type sensitive with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster, plus selective f/4 lenses. This provides better accuracy and a faster response no matter which AF point you select. The central point provides improved precision with lenses featuring a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or greater to really make use of fast, wide aperture lenses.
· CMOS Sensor
Canon develops and manufactures its own CMOS sensors in-house. Canon pioneered the use of the CMOS in DSLR cameras due to the performance advantage it offers in terms of speed and low power consumption. The sensor technology in the EOS-1D Mark IV is from the latest generation of CMOS sensors and because Canon designs and builds sensors it can ensure they work harmoniously with the camera's imaging processor, ensuring maximum quality.
The EOS-1D Mark IV sensor features gapless microlenses to more accurately focus light into the larger and more sensitive diodes to collect the light that reaches them and improve the high ISO performance. A new microlens design is used that places them closer to the diodes below - again aimed at improving the high ISO capabilities.
· DIGIC processing
Canon's "DIGIC 4" processors bring a lot of processing power to the camera - a single "DIGIC 4" processor is 25% faster than the previous generation DIGIC III processor. Utilising two of them provides the required power to deal with 16.1 Megapixels of data at 10fps. In addition the "DIGIC 4" processors consume very little electrical power thereby increasing the battery life of the camera.
· 63-zone metering sensor
Recording light is the basis of what a camera does. In order to record it correctly, it needs to be able to measure the light in the scene accurately. The EOS-1D Mark IV's metering system features 63 metering zones linked to the 45 AF points and an improved evaluative metering system for more consistent metering control.
Camera Specifications
IMAGE SENSOR
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Type
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27.9mm x 18.6mm CMOS
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Effective Pixels
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Approx. 16.10 megapixels
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Total Pixels
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Approx. 17.00 megapixels
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Aspect Ratio
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3.2
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Low-Pass Filter
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Built-in/Fixed
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Sensor Cleaning
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EOS integrated cleaning system with fluorine coating
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Colour Filter Type
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Primary colour
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IMAGE PROCESSOR
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Type
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Dual "DIGIC 4" processors
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LENS
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Lens Mount
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EF (excludes EF-S lenses)
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Focal Length
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Equivalent to 1.3x the focal length of the lens
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FOCUSING
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Type
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TTL-AREA-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor
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AF System/ Points
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45-point / 39 f/2.8 cross-type AF points
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AF Working Range
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EV -1 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
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AF Modes
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One Shot
AI Servo
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AF Point Selection
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Automatic selection: 45-point AF
Manual selection: Single-point AF (45, 19, 11 or 9 points selectable)
Manual selection: Spot AF (with compatible lens)
Manual selection: AF point expansion
AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting
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Selected AF Point Display
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Superimposed in viewfinder
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Predictive AF 1
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Yes, up to 8m
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AF Lock
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Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON button is pressed
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AF Assist Beam
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Emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite
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Manual Focus
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Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode
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AF Microadjustment
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C.Fn III-7
+/- 20 steps
Adjust all lenses by same amount
Adjust up to 20 lenses individually
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EXPOSURE
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Metering Modes
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TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 13.5% of viewfinder at centre)
(3) Spot metering:
Center spot metering (approx. 3.8% viewfinder
AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)
Multi/Spot metering (Max 8 spot metering entries)
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Metering Range
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EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
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AE Lock
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Auto: In One Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, exposure is locked when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in P, TV and AV modes
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Exposure Compensation
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+/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
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AEB
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2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
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ISO Sensitivity 2
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Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)
ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3 102400
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SHUTTER
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Type
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Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
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Speed
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30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode)
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WHITE BALANCE
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Type
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Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
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Settings
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AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
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Custom White Balance
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Yes, 5 settings can be registered
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WB Bracketing
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+/-3 levels in single level increments
3 bracketed images per shutter release
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias
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VIEWFINDER
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Type
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Pentaprism
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Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
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Approx. 100%
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.76x 3
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Eyepoint
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Approx. 20mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
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Dioptre Correction
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-3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
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Focusing Screen
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Interchangeable (12 types, optional). Standard Focusing Screen Ec-C IV
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Mirror
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Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF1200mm f/5.6 or shorter)
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Viewfinder Information
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AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light
Exposure information: Metering mode, spot metering area, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning
Flash information: Flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level
Image information: JPEG recording, RAW recording, number of remaining shots, maximum burst (2 digit display), highlight tone priority (D+), white balance correction, memory card information, battery check icon
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Depth of Field Preview
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Yes, with depth of field preview button
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Eyepiece Shutter
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Built in
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LCD MONITOR
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Type
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3.0" Clear View II TFT, approx. 920K dots
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Coverage
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Approx. 100%
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Viewing Angle
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Approx. 160°
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Coating
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Anti-reflection and Solid Structure
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Brightness Adjustment
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Adjustable to one of seven levels
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Display Options
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(1) Shooting functions
(2) Camera settings
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FLASH
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Modes
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E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
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X-Sync
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1/300sec (EX series Speedlites only)
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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+/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
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Flash Exposure Bracketing
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Yes, with compatible External Flash
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Flash Exposure Lock
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Yes
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Second Curtain Synchronisation
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Yes
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HotShoe/ PC Terminal
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Yes/ Yes
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External Flash Compatibility
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E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
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External Flash Control
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via camera menu screen
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SHOOTING
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Modes
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Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual
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Picture Styles
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Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
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Colour Space
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sRGB and Adobe RGB
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Image Processing
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Highlight tone priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)
Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination
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Drive Modes
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Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote), Silent single shooting
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Continuous Shooting
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Max. Approx. 10fps. (speed maintained for up to 121 images (JPEG) 4 or 28 images (RAW)) 5 (with UDMA card)
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LIVE VIEW MODE
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Type
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Electronic viewfinder with image sensor
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Coverage
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Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
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Frame Rate
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30 fps
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Focusing
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Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode
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Metering
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Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Active metering time can be changed
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Display Options
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Grid overlay (x2), Histogram, Aspect ratios
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FILE TYPE
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Still Image Type
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JPEG: 10 compression options (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File System (2.0),
RAW: RAW, sRAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition) - Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
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RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording
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Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG possible, separate formats to separate cards possible
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Image Size
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JPEG: (L) 4896x3264, (M1) 4320x2880, (M2) 3552x2368, (S) 2448x1632
RAW: (RAW) 4896x3264, (M-RAW) 3672x2448, (S-RAW) 2448x1632
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Movie Type
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MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
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Movie Size
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1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
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Movie Length
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Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB
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Folders
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New folders can be manually created and selected
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File Numbering
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(1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset
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OTHER FEATURES
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Custom Functions
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62 custom functions with 177 settings
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Metadata Tag
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User copyright information (can be set in camera)
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LCD Panel / Illumination
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Yes / Yes
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Water/ Dust Resistance
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Yes
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Sound Memo
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Up to 30sec per image
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Intelligent Orientation Sensor
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Yes
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Playback Zoom
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1.5x - 10x
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Display Formats
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(1) Single image with information (2 levels)
(2) Single image
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) Magnified view
(6) Movie edit
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Slide Show
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Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills
Playback time: 1/2/3/5 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
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Histogram
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Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes
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Highlight Alert
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Yes
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Image Erase/Protection
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Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images
Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time
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Data Verification
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Original image verification data and encryption can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification + encryption/decryption)
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Menu Categories
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(1) Shooting menu (x2)
(2) Playback menu (x2)
(3) Setup menu (x3)
(4) Custom functions menu
(5) My menu
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Menu Languages
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25 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
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Firmware Update
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Update possible by the user
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INTERFACE
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Computer
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Hi-speed USB
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Other
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HDMI mini output, video output (PAL/ NTSC), extension system terminal (for WFT-E2/ WFT-E2 II), external microphone (stereo mini jack)
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DIRECT PRINT
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Canon Printers
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Canon Compact photo printers and PIXMA printers supporting PictBridge
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PictBridge
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Yes
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STORAGE
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Type
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CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible, UDMA compatible), SDHC, SD memory (up to 2GB), External Media (with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 and WFT-E2 II only).
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SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
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PC & Macintosh
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Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition)
OS X v10.4-10.5
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SOFTWARE
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Browsing & Printing
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ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
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Image Processing
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Digital Photo Professional
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Other
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PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor
* Requires optional accessory
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POWER SOURCE
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Batteries
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Rechargeable Li-ion battery LP-E4 (supplied), 1xCR2025 for date & settings
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Battery Life
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Approx. 1500 (at 23°C)6
Approx. 1200 (at 0°C)
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Battery Indicator
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6 levels + percentage
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Power Saving
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Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30mins or Off
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Power Supply & Battery Chargers
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AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4, Battery Charger LC-E4, Car Battery Charger Cable CG-570 (use with LC-E4)
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Body Materials
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Magnesium alloy body covers
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Operating Environment
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0 - 45 °C, 85% or less humidity
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
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156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm
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Weight (Body Only)
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Approx. 1180g
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ACCESSORIES
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Viewfinder
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Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Focusing Screens Ec, Angle Finder C
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Wireless File Transmitter
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Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2*, WFT-E2 II
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Lenses
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All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses)
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Flash
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Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
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Remote Controller/ Switch
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Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5
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Other
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Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3, Hand Strap E1
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