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Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 1D Mark 4 and the average rating is 92%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 1D Mark 4.
Award: Highest Rated April 2010
April 2010
 
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The editors liked

  • Updated autofocus system is quick and reliable and produces excellent sharpness
  • 10 frames per second shooting speed is still best in class
  • Superb HD movie mode
  • Increased resolution helps for better cropping.
  • Fast continuous shooting rate
  • Solid
  • Weatherresistant construction
  • Wide range of ISO sensitivities
  • Good image quality
  • 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
  • Very...
  • Highspeed shooting
  • Fast focusing
  • High quality LCD screen
  • Unbelievable ISO range
  • Shallow DoF
  • Many frame rate and resolution choices
  • Excellent build and external controls
  • 16 megapixels
  • Insanely high ISOs
  • Low noise
  • 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 includes m...
  • This Canon camera features an ISO range of 50 102400

The editors didn't like

  • More noise at high ISOs compared to Nikon's D3 & D3s
  • Especially with skintones
  • Movie mode could be easier to use.
  • Cost
  • Size and weight
  • 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 artific...
  • Limited control on video shooting
  • Overcomplicated custom menus
  • No manual audio control
  • Complex autofocus
  • No dedicated switch between stills and video
  • 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
  • Some lu...
  • No red eye reduction feature is available on this device.

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  Published: 2012-06-08, review by: The-digital-picture.com

  • Abstract:  A full Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D review is planned. ...

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  Published: 2010-10-31, review by: photographybay.com

  • As far as track and field goes, I feel like I could take either camera out on a given day and capture just as many keepers with one as I could the other. Unlike basketball coverage, the 1D Mark IV held its own against the D3S out on the track. In fac...

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  Published: 2010-10-26, review by: imaging-resource.com

  • 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 includes m...
  • 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, Some lu...
  • 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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  Published: 2010-09-06, review by: photographybay.com

  • Abstract:  In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, I provided an introduction to this autofocus evaluation, as well as a brief overview of the Canon 1D Mark IV and Nikon D3S AF systems. If you have not read the previous installments in this series, you can do so now by...

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  Published: 2010-09-02, review by: digitalcamerainfo.com

  • The Canon EOS-D1 Mark IV ($4999 MSRP, body only) appears to be a solid camera with a lot of great features. If people were eagerly awaiting a slew of big upgrades from the Mark III, well... they may be a bit disappointed. The increase in resolution (1...

 
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  Published: 2010-09-01, review by: photographybay.com

  • Abstract:  In Part 1 of this series, I provided an introduction to this autofocus evaluation, as well as a brief overview of the Canon 1D Mark IV AF system. If you have not read part 1 of this series, you can do so now by clicking here:Canon 1D Mark IV vs. Nikon...

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  Published: 2010-08-29, review by: photographybay.com

  • Abstract:  We all know that the Canon 1D Mark IV and Nikon D3S are geared toward sports photographers. While the cameras have found their way into many other photography niches, at their core, these cameras are made for shooting sports. As an action-oriented ca...

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  Published: 2010-08-26, review by: layersmagazine.com

  • 16 megapixels; insanely high ISOs; low noise

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  Published: 2010-08-11, review by: itp.net

  • 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. ...

 
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  Published: 2010-07-19, review by: bobatkins.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV was announced in October 2009 and (as of 07/10) is the latest offering in Canon's 1D series of professional DSLRs. The 1D series cameras are optimized for fast operation and have traditionally been the camera of choice for ...

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