The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is the new perfect digital SLR camera. The Canon 1D Mark IV camera  delivers extreme low-light performance that makes this camera ideal for night shots or shooting at evening events, where the lack of light would normally make shooting impossible.

The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV features a completely new 45-point AF system, with 39 f/2.8 sensitive cross-type points located across the frame, providing consistent AF on static or  moving subjects, no matter which AF point is being used. All 45 AF points are user selectable and now more sensitive, with the AF points towards the edge of the frame offering  identical  levels of performance to those in the centre.

The new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is a high-speed, professional Digital SLR (DSLR) camera designed to empower photographers to capture split-second moments in high resolution, under the most challenging of conditions. Ideal for shooting action, sports, news events and wildlife photography, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV delivers speed, power and high-resolution images, creating the perfect camera for photographers who require reliability in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

To provide increased flexibility, a vast range of manual and automatic AF control options are available including - with lenses featuring an AF Stop button - Canon’s new Spot AF feature. Spot AF offers a more precise focus area to meet the needs of photographers that require pinpoint focusing. A 63-zone metering system of the Canon 1D Mark IV camera enables the use of multiple metering modes, with the dedicated sensor linked to the 45 AF points, providing AF point-linked and multiple spot metering options.

The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV also features orientation-linked AF points, an orientation sensor controlled feature that enables photographers to store separate AF points for different camera positions. Covering both horizontal and vertical shooting positions (both grip up and grip down), orientation linked AF points offers the flexibility to quickly change Canon 1D Mark IV camera orientation when shooting with the AF settings switching to suit the subject. AF point registration enables the photographer to store an alternate AF point that can be used at the touch of a button.

The ability to shoot images at 10fps, without any drop in resolution, means the Canon 1D Mark IV features the fastest continuous shooting with Auto Focus currently available from a Canon DSLR. The increased processing capacity of Dual “DIGIC 4” processors manages the increased data created by the 60% rise in image resolution, while still enabling the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV to deliver a continuous burst of up to 121 large JPEGS, or 28 RAW images using a UDMA 6 card – ideal for fast-moving sporting action or news events where scenes are unfolding quickly.

The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV also includes updated Picture Styles and the first ever integration of ALO (Auto Lighting Optimizer) in a professional EOS body, automatically correcting the contrast and brightness of images as they are recorded. These features combine to provide a faster workflow for those requiring press-ready images direct from the Canon 1D Mark IV camera without the need for retouching, enabling photographers to concentrate solely on capturing that once-in-a-lifetime shot.

The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV also delivers extreme low-light performance. Standard ISO on the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV ranges from 100-12,800, while extended ISO ranges from a low of  50 to 102,400 – the highest ISO ever offered by a Canon SLR. This extreme low-light performance makes the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV ideal for night shots or shooting at evening events, where the lack of light would normally make shooting impossible.

Intelligent noise reduction techniques keep chroma and luminance noise to a minimum, while maintaining colour balance, but never take control of the overall image quality away from the photographer. The architecture of the new 16.1MP APS-H CMOS sensor, featuring gapless microlenses with less surrounding circuitry and more sensitive, high-capacity photodiodes, also ensures that all available light is used as efficiently as possible to maximise ISO performance in low light conditions.

Light for its category, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV features a full magnesium alloy body, providing protection against knocks and bumps. The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has also been the subject of some subtle ergonomic redesigns, with the buttons reshaped and given a more defined ‘click’ when pressed, to make life easier for photographers operating in more extreme weather conditions where gloves may be necessary.

The Canon 1D Mark IV is protected by a total of 76 rubber seals fitted around the controls and cover seams, making the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV dust and water resistant when used in tandem with Canon’s range of weather-resistant EF  lenses and Speedlite EX flash units.

The Canon 1D Mark IV also features the EOS integrated cleaning system, which automatically eliminates dust on the sensor – ensuring reliable image quality when shooting in testing outdoor environments.

In addition to providing high-quality still image performance, the Canon 1D Mark IV features EOS Movie function, providing the ability to capture 1080p High Definition (HD) video at 30, 25 and 24fps and 720p footage at 60 and 50fps. As well as complete compatibility with PAL, NTSC and native 1080/24p cinematic frame rates, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV offers full manual exposure, providing film makers and photographers with control over depth of field.

The Canon 1D Mark IV features a programmable button to enable quick movie shooting, allowing photographers to record HD video instantly at the touch of a single button. The Canon 1D Mark IV also features a mini HDMI output, enabling video and images to be viewed directly on compatible HD-ready TVs.

Canon 1D Mark IV camera’s  is highly customisable, allowing photographers to take complete control of the camera’s features. Auto Exposure (AE) and Flash Exposure (FE) micro-adjustments allow photographers to fine tune the exposure for any given purpose, enabling them to perfectly match two separate cameras for consistent results or simply adjust the settings to meet specific personal requirements and tastes. Preferred user profiles can also be stored to memory card and subsequently transferred to other Canon 1D Mark IV bodies, so that photographers can seamlessly transfer their profile to another body if required.

Further customisable features include the ability to add copyright information directly in the Canon 1D Mark IV camera. This enables photographers to embed their details within each shot as standard, removing the need for retrospective data insertion, and allowing news photographers to get shots to picture desks in the shortest time possible. An integrated microphone of the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV also allows the recording of audio notes to accompany each image, which will directly benefit photographers who wish to keep a record of the content of each image as they shoot. So, the Canon 1D Mark IV is a wonderful choice for everybody!

Canon 1D Mark IV details:

# World's fastest AF continuous shooting performance at 10 fps (up to 120 shots in a single burst)

# World's first professional DSLR to feature FULL High Definition movie recording

# 16.1MP Canon APS-H size CMOS sensor

# ISO speed range 100-12800 (expandable to L:50; H1: 25600; H2: 51200; H3: 102400)

# Dual DiG!C 4 image processing

# Live View shooting (AF mode: Quick, Live, Live Face Detection)

# 3-inch, fine detail Clear View II LCD screen (920,000 dots, VGA)

# New 45-point area Auto Focus (AF) system