Canon 1D Mark IV Specifications

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Model Name:	Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 1D Mark III 1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV
Successor:
General
Model Number:	1D Mark IV
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$4999.00
Street Price:	$2,795.00
Date Available:	2009-12-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	49.0 oz (1,390 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in. (156 x 157 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-H
Sensor size:	518.94mm² (27.90mm x 18.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.70 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.3x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,320
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3672 x 2448 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 3552 x 2368 (8.4 MP, 3:2), 2448 x 1632 (4.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit .CR2 RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (29.97) 1920x1080 (25) 1920x1080 (23.976) 1280x720 (59.94) 1280x720 (50) 640x480 (59.94) 640x480 (50)
Movie File Format:	H.264 (.MOV)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	45 user selectable points (39 f/2.8 cross-type) phase detection w/ AI Servo II; LV contrast detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Eye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.58x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.76x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	920,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (5 settings from camera), Personal (5 settings from PC), Color Temp
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II / evaluative / averaged; x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ Canon Speedlite)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe, PC sync
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit .CR2 RAW
Movie File Format:	H.264 (.MOV)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Canon N3 terminal / PC tether
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	40
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	46
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.077 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.049 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View: Quick Mode AF: 1.084s Live Mode AF: 1.255s Prefocused: 0.113s
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	1500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E4
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	CompactFlash slot supports UDMA Mode 6 cards. Dual storage slots allow copying files between cards, storing different file types on each card, duplicating data on both cards, or using one card as an overflow when the other is full. Camera is powered by dual DIGIC 4 processors. Has live view and HD video modes with contrast detect AF. Has two internal monaural microphones - front panel for video, rear panel for voice memo. Also has stereo mic jack for external mic.