Canon launches the 1D Mark IV

[Xavier]

Yes, it was announced exactly 5 min ago. Was waiting eagerly for this, being the Canon fanboy that I am :p Manas should be really happy about this.

It does have the most advanced AF system amongst any camera on paper. Lets see how that translates in real life photography though.
Here are few of the specs :

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/canon-eos-mark-iv-press-rm-eng1.jpg

16.1 megapixels, APS-H
Native ISO 100 - 12,800
Expandable ISO 50 - 102,400
45 point AF w/ 39 high precision cross type
Cross-type at f/2.8 and with some f/4 lenses as well
Dual DIGIC IV
10 FPS
HD Video 24fps @ 1080p, 60fps @ 720p.

Here's the link to the Canon USA site, confirming this
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetProductArticlesAct&productID=349&articleTypeID=125

And here's more info on the all new AF system
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3107&productID=349&articleTypeID=5

[powerslave]

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3108&productID=349&articleTypeID=125


OH YEAAH!

[KrishnenduKes]

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[KrishnenduKes]

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[powerslave]

LOL, I posted it at the same time!

[Xavier]

Mine was 3 min earlier! Me the bigger fanboy! :p

[powerslave]

Hahah sure sure, I was busy with the videos :P

Anyway, the pricing is going to be key. Cmon Canon, sub $4000.

[shutterbug]

Wow, thats a heavy spec list!
It seems Xavier trumped you to the posting finish line Manas.
You getting one?

[Xavier]

I was watching the video too :P

Check this video shot by the Mark IV @ ISO 6400! :eek:
http://vincentlaforet.smugmug.com/Laforet-Videos/Nocturne-Canon-1DMKIV-Video/10024122_sqhwE#686345820_EeDCa

[Xavier]

Oh and I think you're gonna be disappointed with the pricing, Manas. People are quoting it at $4999.

[KrishnenduKes]

Still not a FF! The only thing that this does better than the Mk III is the HD Video.

[powerslave]

I'm just lusting and being absolutely unreasonable, but its one of those things in life, like your first car, or your first house or whatever. :D I don't know, right now I'm more excited than a teenage girl on prom night. So many possibilities.. the 1D MKIII prices going South. Investment in glass.. my absolutely (well kinda) absence of need for such an expensive equipment given that I no longer shoot sports.

I'm waiting to see what lenses they announce too.

[Xavier]

Still not a FF! The only thing that this does better than the Mk III is the HD Video.
No Sir, the AF is MUCH better on paper. 39 cross type AF points is unheard of and this, coupled with the awesome AF system on the 7D makes this a dream for most sports photographers. And the ISO numbers look a lot more impressive than the addition of HD video IMO.

I'm just lusting and being absolutely unreasonable, but its one of those things in life, like your first car, or your first house or whatever. :D I don't know, right now I'm more excited than a teenage girl on prom night. So many possibilities.. the 1D MKIII prices going South. Investment in glass.. my absolutely (well kinda) absence of need for such an expensive equipment given that I no longer shoot sports.

I'm waiting to see what lenses they announce too.
I totally understand Manas. Btw, why have you stopped shooting sports? :O

And I've heard that the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS is gonna be upgraded?

[powerslave]

Still not a FF! The only thing that this does better than the Mk III is the HD Video.
That remains to be seen! Its only announced right now.


About the pricing, I think body only $4999 is just unreasonable for me to spend. I now turn to 1D MKIII used. I think.
the 70-200 f/2.8IS II lens rumour has been doing the rounds since a long time now but its still quite a bit if Canon's lens upgrade intervals are taken into account, so yeah, I'm not holding my breath. Anyway I don't like that range. :) Too short on the long end and too narrow on the wide end for my style.


I stopped shooting sports cause I used to shoot for my University's newspaper and now I've graduated. I could still shoot local schools and kids etc. But who knows.

Anyway, exciting times ahead.

[powerslave]

BTW the topic might be better off as "Announced" rather than launched.. yeah being a little OCD.

Preview:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1256011201.html

[synn]

Whoa!

39 cross type AF points is just bonkers. Bloody thing is gonna hold an AF lock like nobody's business! :D

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

it tastes sweet!!specs wise..ie..

anvancy

[hitanshu]

+1 you said it for me. 39 cross type AF points.

But what a price - I'd prolly buy it used in 4-5 years instead :p

[Devil.DJ]

10 FPS Machinegun ... I'm so damn happy with those 6.5 FPS .. I wonder what this can do and It ought to be one of the sexiest (shutter) voices one can hear !!

ahh.. all these things which Vitamin M can get you !! :)

Cheers,
DJ

[hitanshu]

yeah.

I still recall the 200+ shots I took with the 1D MIII. That machine just brings the internal child out and just makes your hands want to keep playing :)

The joy of money ... I agree!

[nelson_sanjoy]

White paper on 1D mark IV

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09111301canoneos1dmkivwhitepaper.asp