As Canon’s new high-speed-flag-ship camera, the Canon 1D Mark IV, started to ship early January around the Globe, one starts seeing some awesome videos about this new prodige.

Check out this video showing off the Canon 1D Mark IV image quality. It’s just breath taking.
PS: Don’t forget to flick the full screen button.

Image courtesy Canon USA

Pratiquement plus d’un mois apres la sortie du Nikon D3s le nouveau reflex haut de gamme haute cadence de Canon n’a toujours pas de date officielle de livraison.

Ma commande personelle a ete repoussee’ de mi Decembre 2009 a mi Janvier 2010.

Bien qu’il semble que Canon a rate’ la periode de vente de Noel, la demande est toujours tres forte pour le nouveau Canon 1D Mark IV.

Retrouver NOCTURNE, HD video filme’ par Vincent Laforet avec un pre’-production model du Canon 1D Mark IV.

Note que cete video a ete “retiree’” du web a la demande de Canon et est maintenant diffuse’ sur le site de Explorers of light de Canon.

Regarder cette video ici: http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3228

Canon 1D Mark IV. Courtesy of Canon USA

The initial release of the new Canon high fps flagship, planned for mid December this year, has been delayed for late January 2010.

I was expecting my copy for before Xmas and must say I’m a bit disappointed not to have my Xmas toy when opening the presents .

Rumours are that Canon are also updating a few of their L series lenses. This would concern some tele primes. My bet that the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS will be concerned (direct competition of the new Nikon 70-200 VR II) and I hope that the TS-E 90 mm f/2.8 would be redesigned and I’m highly interested in this lens and its design is from the early 90s.

Canon 200 f2. Object of desire

Canon TS-E 90 mm f/2.8. Designed in 1991

Anyway, I heard of some major meeting early next week for high staffs @ Canon so some “big” decisions are expected to be made.

Stay tuned.

The new high fsp Canon Flagship is making a lot of movements on the web, a few days before hitting the street.
Find out some highlights about the camera during the interview of Tsunemasa Ohara, Senior General Manager of Canon’s Camera R&D, at the PhotoRadar website (http://www.photoradar.com/news/story/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-interview)

The new canon high fps flagship is at dealers’ doors and should be in the hands of some lucky first owners very soon.
Don’t forget about CPS free sensor clean @ Ted’s in Canberra this Thursday and also the hands on on this fantastic camera.
At the mean time, Canon has also published the white papers on the latest HD-SLRs.
Check this link: http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=1787

As a member of CPS (Canon Professional Services) I received a very pleasant email from Canon inviting CPS members and guests for a free sensor cleaning session and a “hand on play around” with the new pro series Canon 1D Mark IV.

Needless to say that after the hands on test drive of the new Nikon D3s, yes I shoot two systems, during a NPS (Nikon Professional Services) a week ago, I’m more than curious to compare these two pro grade camera to integrate/update my wedding photo-journalistic style gears.

Check back this space to find out more about the hands on review.

I’ll be posting some of the images and video taken with the Nikon D3s very soon.

At the mean time, if you are in Canberra (Australia), you’re welcome to come and play around next week.

Courtesy of Canon USA

Specifications

- Dual Digic 4

- 16 Mega Pixels

- 10 frames per second

Type
Digital AF/AE SLR
Recording Media
CF Card Type I and II, SD/SDHC Memory Card (1 slot each), UDMA Mode 6 CF cards and/or External media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A or Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 IIA*)
Image Sensor Size
1.098 x 0.73 in./ 27.9 x 18.6 mm (APS-H size sensor)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor
Pixels
Approx. 16.10 Megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 17.00 Megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the image sensor
Dust Deletion feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Helps remove dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
- Automatic cleaning when power on and off, and manual cleaning.
- Low-pass filter has a fluorine coating.
(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
- The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images
- The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically minimize the dust spots
(3) Manual cleaning
Recording System
Recording Format
DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on two memory cards, and onto compatible external USB hard drives (via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/2A, E2 IIA*)
Image Type
JPEG, RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (Canon .CR2) MOV
File Name
The file name can be set to one of three formats:
1. Factory-default, four-character alphanumeric name
2. Any four characters (User setting 1)
3. Any three characters plus the image size (User setting 2). If 3 is set and an M-RAW image is taken, the fourth character will be “M.” The above three settings also apply to the file name for movies. If 3 is set, the forth character will be “_” (underscore).
File Size
JPEG
1) Large: Approx. 16.00 megapixels (4896 x 3264)
2) Medium 1: Approx. 12.40 megapixels (4320 x 2880)
3) Medium 2: Approx. 8.40 megapixels (3552 x 2368)
4) Small: Approx. 4.00 megapixels (2448 x 1632)

LOSSLESS RAW
1) RAW: Approx. 16.00 megapixels (4896 x 3264)
2) M-RAW: Approx. 9.00 megapixels (3672 x 2448)
3) S-RAW: Approx. 4.00 megapixels (2448 x 1632)
Folder Setting
Folder creation/selection enabled
Recording Functions
(1) Standard
- No automatic switching of recording media
(2) Automatic switching of recording media
- When the current recording media becomes full, it switches to another recording media automatically and continues recording
(3) Separate recording
- Set the desired image size (L, M1, M2, S, RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW) for each recording media before shooting
- The image size set for one captured image will be applied to all the recording media
(4) Recording of identical images
- The same image is recorded to all recording media. (Also possible with RAW+JPEG.)
- Movies cannot be recorded simultaneously to multiple recording media
- If simultaneous recording has been set, movies will be recorded to the recording media set with [Play] on the [Recording func+media/folder sel.] screen.
- If a still photo is taken during movie shooting and (3) or (4) has been set, the still photo will be recorded to each recording media in the image size that was set.
Backup Recording
Enabled
- With external recording media connected via WFT-E2 IIA* and WFT-E2/E2A (Firmware Ver. 2.0.0 or higher).
- Two options: 1. Quick backup (Backup folder created automatically and folder name set automatically.), 2. Backup (Backup folder created manually and folder name can be entered manually.)
- Images in the card are backed up in the external recording media’s root directory based on the card’s DCIM folder structure.
* This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
File Numbering
(1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically)
Image Copy
Image copying between recording media enabled (images with checkmarks or all images in folder or card)
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
Image Processing
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance, taken from imaging sensor
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance bracketing: Three consecutive images, Up to +/- 3 levels in 1-stop increments White balance correction: blue/amber bias and/or magenta/green bias (Corrected in reference to the current WB mode’s color temperature.) +/- 9 levels; manually set by user.
When blue/amber bias and magenta/green bias set with White balance correction, white balance bracketing cannot be set together during white balance correction
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism
Coverage
Approx. 100% horizontally and vertically
Magnification
Approx. 0.76x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Angle of view: Approx. 28.3°
Eyepoint
20mm (at -1m-1, from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
Adjustable from -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63)
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Eyepiece Shutter
Built-in
Autofocus
Type
TTL-AREA-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points
Area AF with 45 AF points
- 8 mm (H) x 15 mm (W)
- All 45 AF points are horizontal-line sensitive at f/5.6 (vertical). Thirty-nine of the 45 AF points are vertical-line sensitive at f/2.8 for cross-type focusing. For automatic AF point selection, cross-type focusing with 19 AF points is used. (The 39 cross-type AF points are used only during manual AF point selection.)
- When using some f/4 lenses (including when using f/2.8 lens + Extender 1.4x), cross-type focusing with 39 AF point is possible.
Metering Range
EV -1-18 (at 23°C/73°F with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
Autofocus
1) One-Shot AF
2) Predictive AI Servo AF
- The following can be set: C.Fn III -2: Focus-tracking sensitivity, C.Fn III -3:
Servo operation method and shutter-release timing, C.Fn III -4: Servo operation method in case a closer object enters the focus center during subject-tracking.
(2) Manual focus
AF Point Selection
1) The 45 AF points can be selected automatically or any one of them can be selected manually. To select an AF point, press the AF point selection button, then use the Multi-controller, Main Dial, or Quick Control Dial. With C.FN III -8-3, the 18 expanded AF points are instead used to search for the subject.
2) During manual AF point selection, the six AF points (or 26 AF points during automatic AF point selection) other than the 39 cross-type AF points will work as horizontal line-sensitive sensors at f/5.6. The two AF points at the immediate top and bottom of the center AF point have improved detection performance and precision due to the increase in the number of lines to two for the f/5.6 sensor. (The 39 cross-type AF points are used only during manual AF point selection.)
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and on LCD panel
AF-assist Beam
None
- When an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the AF-assist beam from the Speedlite will be emitted when necessary.
- Compatible with the 270EX’s AF-assist beam (a series of small flashes)
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
63-zone TTL full aperture metering
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 13.5% of screen, at center)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of screen, at center)

* Center spot metering
* AF point-linked spot metering
* Multi-spot metering (max. 8 spot metering entries)

(4) Center-Weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 0-20 (at 23°C/73°F with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, E-TTL II program AE (Evaluative flash metering, Averaged flash metering), Manual
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
Auto, ISO 100-12800 (1/3-stop or 1-stop increments: C.Fn I -2), Expandable
- ISO Auto set by default. With all C.Fn to their default setting, automatically set within ISO 100-12800.
- With C.Fn I -3 (ISO speed range), the highest and lowest settable ISO speed can be set. By setting L (ISO 50) for the lowest speed and H1 (ISO 25600), H2 (ISO 51200), H3 (ISO 102400) [TD] for the highest, ISO speed expansion is possible.
- In manual ISO setting, if the upper ISO speed limit is set to H1, H2, H3 [TD], and the lower ISO speed limit to L with C.Fn I-3, the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 100-12800.
- In ISO Auto, even if the upper ISO speed limit is set to H1, H2, H3 [TD], and the lower ISO speed limit to L with C.Fn I-3, ISO Auto speed range will be ISO 100-12800. However, if the lower and higher ISO speed limits have been set to a narrower range, ISO speed will be automatically set within that range.
- In P, Tv, Av modes and C.Fn I -8-2 (Tv/Av safety shift) is set, C.Fn I -3′s ISO range limit will be canceled when the standard exposure cannot be obtained, even if C.Fn I-3 has set the lowest and highest settable ISO speed to a narrower range. It will be automatically controlled within the range of ISO100-12800.
- In ISO Auto and C.Fn I-8-1 (Tv/Av safety shift) is set, the C.Fn I-12′s shutter speed range limit and C.Fn I-13′s aperture range limit will be canceled when the standard exposure cannot be obtained. C.Fn I-3′s upper and lower limits will be applied to control the ISO speed range. With C.Fn II-3 (Highlight tone priority) set, even if C.Fn I-3 has set the lower ISO speed limit to L and the upper ISO speed limit to H1, H2, H3, the ISO Auto range and manual ISO range will be ISO 200-12800. However, if the lower and higher ISO speed limits have been set to a narrower range with C.Fn I-3, the settable range will be ISO 200 to the higher speed limit set.
- When checking the ISO speed of still photos or movies shot at H3 (ISO 102400) in commercially available software, the correct ISO speed value may not be displayed (the EXIF information standard cannot record ISO 102400 settings).
- When imprinting the shooting information for images shot at H2, H3 ISO speeds during ISO speed range expansion, the ISO speed setting may not be correctly printed.
Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation (user-set): +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
Auto Bracketing (AEB): 3 shots, up to +/- 3 stops, in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments, in all exposure modes. Can be changed via C.Fn I-6 to 2, 5, or 7 shots. Bracketing order can be changed via C.Fn I-5.
*Except during movie Manual exposure.
AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with Evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes
Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds
1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-, 1/2-, or 1-stop increments: C.Fn I -1), X-sync at 1/300 sec.
- The shutter speed range can be limited with C.Fn I -12 and the aperture range limited with C.Fn I -13
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay
Remote Control
Canon N3-type terminal
External Speedlite
EOS Dedicated Speedlite
E-TTL II autoflash with all EX Series Speedlites
Zooming to Match Focal Length
Provided
Compatible Flash
Compatible with all EX-series Speedlites. Compatible with the AF-assist flashes fired by Speedlite 270EX
Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
External Flash Settings
Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings / Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s
PC Terminal
Provided; accepts third-party flash units with sync line voltages up to 250V maximum
Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, silent, high-speed continuous (approx. 10 fps), low-speed continuous (approx. 3 fps), 10- or 2-sec. self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed
Approx. 10 fps (at a shutter speed of 1/500 sec. or faster in all recording modes); fastest speed can be lowered if desired via Custom Function III-16
Maximum Burst
The maximum burst during continuous shooting is as follows:
JPEG Large (Compression rate 8): Approx. 85 shots, RAW: Approx. 26 shots, RAW+JPEG Large (Compression rate 8): Approx. 20 shots
Although the file size is larger than the EOS-1D Mark III due to the increase in pixels, the improved internal processing enables stress-free continuous shooting.
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes
(1) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
(2) Live View shooting
Focusing
1) Manual focus
2) Autofocus (One-Shot AF)
- AF enabled by pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the AF-ON button.
1. Live mode
- One point, contrast AF. Switching to another AF point possible.
2. (Face detection) Live mode
- Face detection, Contrast AF. When multiple faces are detected, face selection is possible with the multi-controller.
- Magnified view not possible.
3. Quick mode
- 45-point, phase-difference AF (Same as viewfinder shooting), One-shot AF.
- Manual AF point selection enabled.
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range
EV 0-20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Magnified View
Magnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point
Grid Display
Provided
Exposure Simulation
Provided
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
3.0 in.
Dots
Approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Adjustment
Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels
- During playback, illumination adjustable by pressing the illumination button.
Image Playback
Display Format
Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, Auto rotate, Rotate
Live view: view image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-16-1
Image Protection and Erase
Protect
Single image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection
Erase
Single image, all images in a folder, all images in the memory card or check-marked images can be erased or unprotected
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
RAW/M-RAW/S-RAW and JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System
- Regarding RAW/M-RAW/S-RAW images, only those captured by the EOS-1D Mark IV can be printed.
- Movies cannot be printed.
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible
Customization
Custom Functions
A total of 62 Custom Functions from C.Fn I to IV can be set with the camera
My Menu Registration
Provided
Save Camera Settings
Provided
Register Basic Camera Settings
Provided
C.Fn Registration Settings
Provided
Interface
USB Terminal
For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB)
Video Out Terminal
NTSC/PAL selectable
New Features
Recording Time
Max. 30 sec. per sound clip/voice memo
Menus
Menu Categories
(1) Shooting (2) Playback (3) Setup, (4) Custom function/My Menu
LCD Monitor Language
25: 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
Power Source
Battery
Battery Pack LP-E4 x 1
* With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4, AC power is possible.
Battery Life
Viewfinder Shooting
- At 73°F/23°C: Approx. 1500
- At 32°F/0°C: Approx. 1200
Live View Shooting
- At 73°F/23°C: Approx. 270
- At 32°F/0°C: Approx. 230
* Based on a fully-charged LP-E4 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
Battery Check
Automatic battery check when the power switch is turned ON Displayed in one of six levels
* Displayed on LCD panel, in the viewfinder, and battery information screen.
Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
Date/Time Battery
One CR2025 lithium battery x 1
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
* Approx. 0.2 sec. based on previous specification standard.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in./156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm
Weight
Approx. 1180 g / 41.6 oz.
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
32-113°F/0-45°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
Battery Pack
Type
For LP-E4
Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Rated Voltage
11.1 V DC
Battery Capacity
2300mHh
Dimensions (WxHxD)
68.4 x 34.2 x 92.8mm/2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
Weight
180g/6.3 oz. (excluding protective cover)
Battery Charger
Type
For LC-E4
Charger dedicated to the Battery Pack LP-E4
Recharging Time
Approx. 120 min. (for 1 pack)
Rated Input
100-240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
12 V/24 V DC
Rated Output
12.6 V DC, 1.55 A
Working Temperature Range
0°C-40°C/32°F – 104°F
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
Dimensions (WxHxD)
155 x 52.3 x 95mm/6.1 x 2.1 x 3.7 in.
Weight
340g/12.0 oz. (excluding power cord and protective covers)
AC Adapter
Type
For ACK-E4
* Car Battery Cable CB-570 connectable.
Rated Input
12.6 V DC
Rated Output
11.1 V DC
Cord Length
Approx. 2.3 m/7.5 ft.
Working Temperature
0°C-45°C/32°F-113°F
Working Humidity
85% or less
Dimensions (WxHxD)
68.4 x 34.2 x 92.8mm/2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
Weight (Approx.)
165g/5.8 oz. (excluding protective cover)
Note: * The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 IIA device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

All data are based on Canon’s Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.

If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the lens maker.

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One after another, camera manufacturers start releasing top notch techno in their cameras allowing more than just image capture features.

After the Canon 7D and Nikon D3s announcement and released. Canon strikes back with their high speed flag ship the Canon 1D Mark IV.

Check out the press release below.

INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA IMAGING SOLUTION: THE NEW CANON EOS-1D MARK IV DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 20, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce the next evolution in the EOS 1D series of cameras: the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster with a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. This new camera also features 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates packaged in Canon’s most rugged and durable professional camera body.