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| Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV |
Nikon D4S
D4S vs D5 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D6
D5 vs D6 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1D Mark IV | D5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $4999.00 | $6499.95 |
| Street Price: | $2,795.00 | $5,142.97 |
| Date Available: | 2009-12-31 | 2016-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
49.0 oz
(1,390 g)
includes batteries |
49.9 oz
(1,415 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 157 x 80 mm) |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in. (160 x 159 x 92 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 20.8 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-H | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 518.94mm2 (27.90mm x 18.60mm) | 858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.70 microns | 6.45 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 74 | 88 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | 25.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,320 | 2,343 |
| 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) |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 4640 x 3088 (14.3 MP, 3:2), 3472 x 2312 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2320 x 1544 (3.6 MP, 3:2), 4640 x 3712 (17.2 MP, 5:4), 3472 x 2784 (9.7 MP, 5:4), 2320 x 1856 (4.3 MP, 5:4), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit .CR2 RAW | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG; TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (29.97)
1920x1080 (25) 1920x1080 (23.976) 1280x720 (59.94) 1280x720 (50) 640x480 (59.94) 640x480 (50) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (.MOV) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 45 user selectable points (39 f/2.8 cross-type) phase detection w/ AI Servo II; LV contrast detect | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter; Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | 0.72x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | 0.72x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 102400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded) | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (5 settings from camera), Personal (5 settings from PC), Color Temp | Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500K-10,000K), all with fine-tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot | TTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixel RGB sensor; Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12mm circle); Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II / evaluative / averaged; x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ Canon Speedlite) | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC sync | ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC | CF1 / XQD |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | 2 CF (Type 1) or 2 XQD slots | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .CR2 RAW | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG; TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (.MOV) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Canon N3 terminal / PC tether | Optional wired, wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | <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): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 46 | 200 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 183 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 74 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.10 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.095 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.077 seconds | 0.041 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.049 seconds | 0.039 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Quick Mode AF: 1.084s Live Mode AF: 1.255s Prefocused: 0.113s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1500 shots | 3780 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 110 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 | Proprietary EN-EL18a |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 | |
| 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. | |
