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STILL CAPTURE

Canon professional tools for still image capture are extraordinary and comprehensive, comprising a system of digital photography that puts unparalleled imaging power in the hands of photographers. This is why professionals choose to rely on Canon for their still images. Wherever and whenever, Canon digital SLR cameras work brilliantly, so that the photographer can concentrate on the image at hand. State-of-the-art sensors, the unrivaled DIGIC Image Processor, a tremendous range of lenses perfect for any shooting situation, sophisticated lighting solutions and effortless wireless transmission make complex operations simple and intuitive. Innovations enabling low-light shooting, discreet operation, plus water and dust resistance for reliable performance under the most challenging conditions make Canon the professional’s camera of choice. Canon digital cameras can go more places, do more things and give the pro more opportunities to create masterpieces.

EOS-1Ds Mark III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LARGE PRODUCT – Gil Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
LANDSCAPE – Vincent Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
SMALL PRODUCT – Michel Tcherevkoff . . . . . . . . .	18
ARCHITECTURE – Norman McGrath . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
ASTRONOMY – Jennifer Wu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22

EOS-1D Mark IV. . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . 24
WILDLIFE	– Arthur Morris . . . . . . . . .		.	. 26
SPORTS	– Peter Read Miller . . . . . . . .		.	. 30
PHOTOJOURNALISM		– James Nachtwey . . .	. .	32
WEDDING/PORTRAIT		– Charles Maring . . .	. .	34
WEDDING/PORTRAIT		– Sandy Puc’ . . . . .	.	. 36
EOS 5D Mark II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WEDDING	– Clay Blackmore . . . . . . . .		.	. 40
DOCUMENTARY – Joachim Ladefoged . . . .			.	. 44
NATURE	– George Lepp . . . . . . . . . .		.	. 46
CELEBRITY – Greg Gorman . . . . . . . .			. .	48
ADVERTISING – Tyler Stableford . . . . . .			.	. 50
EOS 7D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			52
DOCUMENTARY – Lauren Greenfield . . . .			. .	54
WEDDING/PORTRAIT		– Michele Celentano . .	. .	58
WEDDING/PORTRAIT		– Stillmotion . . . . .	. .	60
BEAUTY – Stephen Eastwood . . . . . . .			. .	62
CORPORATE/INDUSTRIAL – Gregory Heisler .			. .	64
PHOTOJOURNALISM		– Christopher Morris . .	. .	66
EOS 60D. . . .	. . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. 68
WEDDING	– Hanson Fong . . . . . . . . .		.	. 70
TRAVEL – Lewis Kemper . . . . . . . . . .			.	. 74
Still Capture Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . .	. 76

PowerShot Digital Cameras

PowerShot Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 PowerShot G12 / PowerShot S95 . . . . . . . 85

EF Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Speedlites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

The Featured Professionals

LARGE PRODUCT		LANDSCAPE		SMALL PRODUCT

Gil Smith

Explorer of Light

The.Stuff.of.Dreams.

Gil Smith is an internationally recognized advertising photographer specializing in high-action automotive and sports-industry images. An innovator in live and simulated-action photography, he has created dramatic campaigns for high-visibility American, European, and Japanese auto manufacturers and sports-oriented clients. Smith depends on the “big picture” capabilities of Canon EOS DSLRs, which give him the pixel count and quality he needs to create the bold images of dreams.

Vincent

Isola

Explorer of Light

Detail.and.Tonality.

Vincent Isola has won numerous awards for his work, and teaches digital photography, printing and lighting techniques to photographers throughout the country. His work and articles have been featured in many prestigious publications, including Architectural Digest, Designer’s Illustrated, The Professional Photographer, Studio Photography and Shutterbug. An accomplished fine-art/landscape photographer, Isola counts on Canon for rugged reliability and uncompromised image quality.

Michel

Tcherevkoff

Explorer of Light

A.Superb.Creativity.Tool.

The recipient of more than a hundred awards for creativity, Michel Tcherevkoff has captured images and exhibited his work around the globe. He is known for his unique ability to create visual metaphors for advertising, corporate, design and editorial clients. His signature style is “reality with a twist” — finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. For Tcherevkoff, the EOS System stands alone as a photographic tool, enabling him to experiment with design and color as with no other camera system.

STILL CAPTURE

Digital Capture Redefined

Once in a while, a new tool comes along that recalibrates our capabilities…a technological tour de force that forever changes our perception of what is and is not possible…a professional instrument that expands the boundaries of creative communication. The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is just such a tool. True to the EOS-1 legacy, this remarkable camera redefines the state of the DSLR (Digital Single-Lens-Reflex) art in no uncertain terms.

ARCHITECTURE ASTRONOMY

Norman

McGrath

Explorer of Light

Specialty.Lenses.for. Specialized.Shooting.

Educated as an engineer, Londonborn photographer Norman McGrath transitioned into his career as an architectural photographer after moving to New York in 1956. His work has appeared in every major architectural publication worldwide, and shooting assignments and workshops have taken him everywhere. McGrath credits Canon and the EOS System’s ability to deliver images, at one time only possible with more cumbersome 4x5 view cameras.

Jennifer Wu

Explorer of Light

Beauty.in.the.Eye.of.the. Photographer

Award-winning nature photographer Jennifer Wu travels extensively throughout the United States and Europe to capture her striking images. Her commercial work has appeared in numerous local, national and international publications. Wu’s lifelong quest to capture the elusive and unrecognized beauty in nature pushes her to ever more challenging adventures. The Canon EOS System is her choice for recording those magical moments.

Get the Big Picture and the Smallest Detail

The EOS-1Ds Mark III 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor delivers a high-resolution image of exacting precision, yielding a whopping 60MB file in Adobe® Photoshop®, with superb data density for enhanced large-output capabilities and post-processing cropping flexibility. Actual size shown above.

Exceptional.Canon.Full-Frame.CMOS.Technology

The EOS-1Ds Mark III incorporates a Canon CMOS sensor, which delivers approximately 21.1 Megapixels (5616 x 3744 pixels). The recording area of the sensor is 36 x 24mm, which is equivalent to the full-frame size of the 35mm film format. Compared to typical smaller digital camera sensors, the Canon full-frame sensor can accommodate a tremendous pixel count while maintaining larger

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individual pixel site size. Larger sites improve light gathering capability, enabling the sensor to produce a cleaner, more noise-free image.

EOS Digital SLR cameras with full-frame sensors let you use interchangeable lenses exactly as you would with 35mm film SLR cameras. They let photographers use the entire range of superb Canon EF lenses without a conversion factor, making it possible to take full advantage of the specific optical characteristics for which the lenses were designed. This is an important benefit for photographers who have sizable EF lens collections. 76

Ultra-High-Resolution.Image.Capture

The 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor captures images with stunning detail and precision. The resulting high-resolution image files ensure exceptional reproduction quality, with generous data density for enhanced large-output capabilities and post-processing cropping flexibility. 76

The.Canon.CMOS.Advantage

Canon CMOS sensors — designed and manufactured by Canon for exclusive use in Canon digital cameras — provide a number of important advantages over sensors typically found in other digital cameras: Their significantly reduced power consumption helps extend battery life and eliminates performance problems related to increased heat and noise. They deliver fast operation, taking full advantage of multichannel architecture to provide standout combinations of high resolution and high-speed image capturing performance. In addition, a multi-layer low-pass filter is placed in front of the sensor to isolate false colors that the sensor may detect. Canon CMOS sensors also incorporate a novel noise reduction system that records the noise of each pixel prior to exposure then automatically subtracts that noise. Lauded by the best in the business, Canon’s CMOS sensors deliver outstanding resolution and signal purity, making them ideal for the most critical photographic applications. 76

Extended.RAW.Recording.Capabilities

The EOS-1Ds Mark III can capture RAW and sRAW (Small RAW) images. This added versatility is ideal for photographers who prefer the control afforded by RAW capture in shooting situations that do not require the camera’s full resolution capability. Options are also provided for simultaneous RAW+JPEG and sRAW+JPEG recording with an extensive choice of JPEG sizing options. 82

Smoother.Color.Tonality

The EOS-1Ds Mark III employs powerful 14-bit converters to process the output of the imaging sensor. Each color channel provides 16,384 separate steps of brightness, from darkest to lightest. This ensures smoother tonal transitions and more natural gradations. 16,384 distinct tones can be recorded in each color channel, with every click of the shutter — even JPEG images start using 14 bits of tonal data! 77

LARGE PRODUCT

“As photographers, we dream and

produce images. Canon has also dreamed to give us one of the most pow-

erful imaging tools in the world today with the Canon

EOS-1Ds Mark III, its Dual “DIGIC III” Image Processors and an astounding 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor that makes your image pop off the page like this one.”

Gil Smith

Explorer of Light

Canon XH A1S, XH G1, XH G1S, XL H1, XL H1A Professional Brochure

Technology at One with Nature

L A N D S C A P E

Rugged. .Weather-Resistant.Design

The ideal professional camera is rugged yet not so massive as to compromise usability. The entire body of EOS-1Ds Mark III, including its internal chassis and mirror box, is

Magnesium alloy body and location of major water-resistant measures.

made of an advanced magnesium alloy. In lesser cameras, these parts are typically made of composite materials. Exceptionally strong and rigid, this alloy results in a camera that can truly withstand the punishment routinely meted out by many professional photographers. At the same time, it makes the camera lighter for improved handling and maneuverability.

Extensive weatherproofing ensures true reliability, even when shooting in harsh environments. Rubber gaskets are used at nearly every joint and seam — including around the battery compartment cover, memory card door and flash shoe — to keep out moisture and dust. 81

	“	he EOS-1Ds Mark
	TIII is a wonderful
	tool that has made
	photography fun
	again for me. It is
		light and
		rugged,
		with a
		very long
		battery
63-zone.Metering.System.	life, all very important
A 63-zone metering sensor combined with sophisticated	features in my back-
metering algorithms delivers more precise and stable	pack. It provides me
exposure calculation over a wider range of shooting situ-	with a similar experi-
ations. Both available-light and flash metering performance	ence to shooting with
have been improved. The metering sensor zones optimally	my 4 x 5 camera,
match the 19 primary AF points. Photographers can choose	without the bulk,
from among automated Evaluative, Partial area (8.5%	weight and dark cloth.
at the center), Spot (2.4% at the center), Multi-Spot and	Most importantly, the
Center-Weighted average metering modes. 79	image quality is
	superb, with fine detail
A.Full-Frame.Performance.Standard	and smooth, continu-
The CMOS sensor developed by Canon for the EOS-1Ds	ous tones apparent
Mark III delivers approximately 21.1 effective Megapixels	throughout the file.
(5632 x 3750 pixels). It makes possible ultra-high-reso-	Kudos!”
lution digital photography, and the large amount of image	Vincent Isola
data recorded result in enhanced large-output capabilities
and effortless post-processing flexibility. 76	Explorer of Light

With 10x magnification

Dependable, Repeatable

High Image

SMALL PRODUCT

The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2A integrates elegantly with the EOS-1Ds Mark III, is powered by the camera body and is as durable and weather-resistant as the camera itself.

Large. .3..0-inch. LCD.Monitor.with. Live.View.Function

The 3.0-inch LCD monitor on the EOS-1Ds Mark III provides the photographer with a large, bright, detailed view of

images and graphical data. The bigger image area makes it easier than ever to confirm capture, check memory card contents, confirm shooting parameters and access all menu options.

Moreover, the EOS-1Ds Mark III features a sophisticated Live View Function, which makes the 3.0-inch LCD monitor a real-time finder. When the Live View Function is enabled, the reflex mirror is locked up and the shutter opened. The image output from the CMOS sensor will be displayed in real time on the LCD monitor at 100% coverage. A selectable portion of the image can be magnified by 5x or 10x to aid in precise manual focusing. Manual focus, exposure check, composing and shooting can all be accomplished in this mode.

Live View Function is convenient for tripod-mounted shooting, macro work and other situations in which it would be a physical strain to keep the eye at the viewfinder. The Live View Function image can also be displayed on a TV monitor, which is ideal for showing images, as they are being composed, to clients and portrait subjects. 82

			“	he EOS-1Ds

			TMark III is great!
			The ability to capture
			fine image detail is of
			paramount importance
				in my
Highlight Tone Priority: ON		Highlight Tone Priority: OFF
				work, and

Highlight.	.Tone.Priority			this cam-
Activated via a Custom Function, the Highlight Tone Priority				era truly
mode employs sophisticated processing algorithms to				delivers.
preserve greater detail in image highlight areas — a			What also impressed
perennial problem for digital photographers, especially			me is the precise ren-
those who work in bright sunlight or contrasty studio			dering of tonal nuance
lighting. Highlight Tone Priority actually expands the			over a wide range of
available range of capture in the highlights, yet it exacts			light values, which is
no penalties in either shadow detail or camera performance.			equally important in my
It benefits photographers who shoot RAW images as well			images. This camera’s
as those who rely on in-camera processing. 77			features — like the 3.0-
			inch LCD, Live View
	Stunning.Image.Quality.		Function and improved
	The EOS-1Ds Mark III features a Canon		wireless capabilities —
	full-frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor.		are exactly what I’ve
Compared to typical smaller digital camera sensors, the			wanted for tabletop
Canon full-frame sensor can accommodate a tremendous			work. A superior
pixel count while maintaining larger individual pixel site			tool…a joy to use.”
size. Larger sites improve light gathering capability,			Michel
enabling the sensor to produce a cleaner, more noise-
free image. The Canon full-frame sensor thus delivers			Tcherevkoff
ultra-high-resolution images of exacting precision with			Explorer of Light
glorious color richness and tonal accuracy. 76

Record with Precision Artistry

A R C H I T E C T U R E

Canon.EOS.Tilt-Shift.Lenses

Canon TS-E lenses are capable of tilt and shift movements that normally require the use of technical view cameras. Tilt movements alter the angle of the plane of focus between the lens and the focal plane, making

broad depth-of-field possible even at wider apertures. These capabilities greatly expand the versatility of the EOS System and are ideal for specialized applications, such as architectural photography.

The.Full-Frame.Optical.Advantage.

Digital SLR cameras with smaller sensors, by comparison, require a focal length conversion factor that effectively narrows the field of view as though you’ve added a telephoto converter. EOS Digital SLR cameras with full-frame sensors let photographers use the entire range of superb Canon EF lenses without a conversion factor, making it possible to take full advantage of the specific optical characteristics for which the lenses were designed. 76

63-zone.Metering.System

A 63-zone metering sensor combined with sophisticated metering algorithms delivers more precise and stable exposure calculation over a wide range of shooting situations. Photographers can choose from among Evaluative, Partial area (8.5% at the center), Spot (2.4% at the center), Multi-Spot, and Center-Weighted average metering modes. 79

Highlight.Tone.Priority		“ much enjoyed using
The Highlight Tone Priority mode can be activated via		Ithe EOS-1Ds Mark III.
Custom Function to help preserve greater detail in image		It is a superb piece of
highlight areas. It actually expands the available range		equipment capable of
of capture in the highlights, yet it exacts no penalties in		holding its own when
either shadow detail or camera performance. It benefits		compared
nearly all professionals — for example, a nature pho-		to a 4 x 5
tographer shooting winter snow scenes, a wedding		view cam-
photographer seeking to preserve detail in the bride’s		era. With
dress, or an architectural photographer facing a high-		its extraor-
contrast scene in bright sunlight. 77		dinarily high resolution
		in combination with
Wide.Dynamic.Range		ease of operation, I
The outstanding image capture performance of the Canon		predict this will become
Full-Frame CMOS sensor, the extended bit depth of the		the tool of choice for
A/D converters, and the advanced design of the Dual		many architectural
	“DIGIC III” Image	photographers.”

	Processor ensure	Norman
	not only abun-
	dant detail but	McGrath
	also amazing	Explorer of Light
	dynamic range.
	The EOS-1Ds
	Mark III thereby
	addresses a crit-

ical shortcoming among many of today’s digital cameras.
It is better able to capture a wide range of light values
without blowing out highlights or losing shadow detail.
Subtle tonal gradations are also more accurately recorded.

Wireless File

Transmitter

WFT-E2 II A

MP-E 65mm f/2.8

A S T R O N O M Y

Advanced Capabilities for Specialized Applications

Lenses.and.Accessories.for. .

High-Magnification. Photography

Four Canon EF Macro lenses, a Life-Size converter, two extension tubes and three screw-on close-up lenses make the EOS System lineup a

formidable tool for precision high-magnification photography, revealing detail undetectable by the unaided human eye. Macro Twin Lite and Ring Lite options provide riveting close-up lighting solutions.

GPS.Support.for.Field.Work

The optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 II A/ WFT-E2A (for EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV), the WFT-E4 II A/ WFT-E4A (for EOS 5D Mark II), the WFT-E5A (for EOS 7D) and the WFT-E3A (for EOS 50D) can communicate with compatible thirdparty GPS devices connected via USB. Latitude, longitude, altitude and Universal

Time are all recorded in each image’s EXIF shooting data. This enables location coordinates to be recorded for each picture as it’s taken. 83

Wide.ISO .Range

By combining the excellent image capture capabilities of the Canon CMOS sensor with advanced data processing technologies, the EOS-1Ds Mark III offers an extraordinarily

wide ISO range, making it possible to shoot even in previously impossible lighting conditions. The

standard ISO range of 100–1600 can be extended to a remarkable low end of 50 and a high end of 3200. More important, the low-noise performance at high ISO settings makes the entire range usable in real-world shooting situations.

Sophisticated. .Flash.Capabilities

Canon E-TTL II technology incorporates distance information from compatible EF lenses to ensure a meticulously precise flash exposure and deliver

versatile lighting control. Canon EX Series Speedlites provide advanced wireless and automatic multiple-flash deliver magnificent lighting solutions of specialized shooting applications.

Wireless Speedlitte

Transmitter ST-E2

capabilities to for a wide variety

Integrated.Cleaning.System.

Because professional photographers must change lenses in all kinds of

adverse environments, Canon invented the Integrated Cleaning System, which uses ultrasonic vibration to remove dust that can settle on the sensor surface. 81

Self Cleaning Sensor Unit

“On a recent trip to the White Mountains of California, the camera

stood up to the high heat of the day, the

bitter cold of nights, and rain didn’t faze the camera’s

weather sealing. The long battery life is essential for cold nights. Other cameras with shorter battery life give up during long exposures in low temperatures. The EOS-1Ds Mark III is the perfect camera for photographing nature and the stars.”

Jennifer Wu

Explorer of Light

The Featured Professionals

WILDLIFE S P O R T S PHOTOJOURNALISM

Arthur

Morris

Explorer of Light

Taking Flight

After being an elementary school teacher for 23 years, Arthur Morris picked up a camera and would go on to become a renowned photographer of birds, with images published in

Audubon, National Geographic and Nature Photographer. The Canon EOS high definition LCD monitor faithfully reproduces the hues of his subjects, allowing Morris to capture creatures as famous for their intricate coloring as their colorful displays.

Peter

Read Miller

Explorer of Light

The Moment of Victory

A respected sports photographer for over 20 years, Peter Read Miller has covered eight Olympics, 14 NBA finals and 34 Super Bowls, plus numerous other events ranging from the Kentucky Derby to World Championship Freestyle Wrestling. Capturing the perfect catch or slam-dunk as it happens, Miller depends on Canon EOS digital SLR cameras and their blisteringly fast autofocus technologies so that the victor’s glory lives on forever.

James

Nachtwey

Explorer of Light

Bearing Witness

James Nachtwey has devoted himself to documenting wars, conflicts and critical social issues, from the deserts of Africa to the jungles of Central America. Requiring a camera that is durable, strong and resistant to the elements is absolutely essential to Nachtwey’s work, and Canon EOS digital SLRs deliver. With Canon, Nachtwey captures some of the most haunting images in photojournalism.

STILL CAPTURE

Designed to Succeed. Designed to Exceed.

A remarkable combination of imaging performance and high-speed shooting capability, it offers performance that’s nothing short of stunning: the flagship of the Canon EOS series, the EOS-1D Mark IV. Offering the most comprehensive combination of speed and accuracy available today, the EOS-1D Mark IV is the true professional choice. With its APS-H sized 16.1 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors and a spectacular ISO expandable up to 102400, the EOS-1D Mark IV is designed to surpass expectations. With a completely redesigned 45-point AF system, including 39 cross-type points, plus 10.0 fps shooting, spectacular Live View shooting, Full HD video recording and a host of powerful features to enhance every facet of the shooting process, it’s clear that there’s nothing like it.

WEDDING/PORTRAIT WEDDING/PORTRAIT

Charles

Maring

To the Stars

An acknowledged pioneer in the digital cinema revolution, Charles Maring taps Canon digital SLR cameras’ abilities to capture both stills and HD video of some of the most glittering weddings in Hollywood, with his footage being shown on Entertainment Tonight and Extra and his stills in several wedding books. Capturing special moments in a variety of ways is a Canon EOS hallmark, getting every sparkle and smile.

Sandy Puc’

Explorer of Light

Romance in Soft Light

Her sets range from natural, window-lit scenes to elaborate fairytale tableaus, so Sandy Puc’ relies on the high ISO performance of the Canon EOS System for beautiful, timeless imagery. Tapping the romance of soft light and shadow, Puc’ depends on Canon for grainless and sharp shots, even if taken in dim light. Puc’ also values the journalistic style of her EOS digital SLRs, capturing a soft, romantic vision with a technologically advanced tool.

Live View shooting information display

Clear and

Detailed Viewing

W I L D L I F E

Clear View II LCD

The EOS-1D Mark IV features the finest Canon LCD screen to date: the high resolution, 3.0-inch Clear View II VGA LCD has 920,000 pixels and provides an amazing level of clarity and sharpness with a 160˚ angle of view. It’s ideal not only for confirming focus and composition, but for composing and shooting in Live View mode, or when shooting video. It features a tempered glass protective cover with an optical elastic resin filling between the actual LCD and glass cover that minimizes internal reflections and improves visibility in bright viewing situations. During image playback, pressing the illumination button displays an LCD brightness screen, so brightness can be adjusted quickly and easily. 81

Live View

With the EOS-1D Mark IV, Live View operation is made easy with a dedicated

Live View function settings screen. Image review, AF, Drive, ISO, Grid view and size, plus other menus can be accessed without leaving Live View mode, enabling the photographer to tailor-fit their

view, easily. The EOS-1D Mark IV’s Live View shooting is enhanced with three improved AF modes: in Live mode, AF is achieved with contrast detection according to AF point selection. In Face detection Live mode, the camera

detects the human face automatically and focuses with	“	he Canon EOS-1D
contrast AF. If multiple faces are detected, the largest	T Mark IV features
face closest to the center is chosen automatically.	fast and sure initial
Alternative faces can be selected via the camera’s Multi-	focusing acquisition
controller. In Quick mode AF, phase-difference detection	and consistently accurate
AF with the AF sensor is completed as in normal AF.		focusing.
When focus is achieved, the image appears automatically.		My images
In Live View mode, the EOS-1D Mark IV’s exposure simula-		of birds
tion mode displays the image as it would record based		were all
on chosen exposure, helpful in avoiding under or		razor-
overexposed images. Additionally, exposure control and	sharp, even their eyes.
drive modes are the same as with viewfinder shooting,	With static subjects,
making for no-compromise photography whether compos-	the ability to quickly
ing through the viewfinder or on the EOS-1D Mark IV’s	select any one of the
Clear View II monitor. 82	45 autofocus points is
	a huge plus. And the
Improved Menu Screens	high resolution LCD
Canon has refined the EOS-1D Mark IV menu screens	monitormakes it a
for faster, easier control of settings. With 256 colors,	snap to evaluate
proportional fonts, gradations and animations, plus	image composition
25 languages, every screen is refined and intelligently	and sharpness.”
designed.	Arthur Morris
Ergonomic Design and Button Layout	Arthur Morris
Ergonomic Design and Button Layout	Explorer of Light

Improving on the design of the flagship EOS is no small
feat, but the EOS-1D Mark IV offers refinements and
improvements in the design of covers, buttons and more,
for improved, more intuitive operation. The Multi-controller
has an improved shape and protrudes more. The AE lock
and AF buttons all protrude more and have improved stroke,
while all terminal covers are attached and well-sealed.	27
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Speed and Accuracy

in Autofocus

S P O R T S

45-Point Wide Area AF

AF Sensor
Sensor vertical-line	Sensor horizontal-line
sensitive at f/2.8	sensitive at f/5.6
Sensor horizontal-line	Sensor vertical-line
sensitive at f/5.6	sensitive at f/2.8

The EOS-1D Mark IV has a redesigned, extensively fieldtested and refined, high-precision AF sensor designed for split-second response and spot-on performance no matter the subject. This phenomenal system includes 45 manually selectable points covering the expanse of the camera’s field-of-view, including 39 cross-type AF points for precise and fast focusing in both portrait and landscape modes (with f/2.8 and other EF lenses) no matter the area. 78

	AF Point Selection
	AF Point Selection
	With the EOS-1D Mark IV’s new
	With the EOS-1D Mark IV’s new
	AF system, AF point selection
	AF system, AF point selection
	has been improved as well.
	has been improved as well.
	Photographers can select their
	own point through either the
	own point through either the
	camera’s Multi-controller or
	camera’s Multi-controller or
	Main Dial/Quick Control Dial.
	Automatic selection is as simple
	Automatic selection is as simple	AF point selection
	as the press of a button.	AF point selection
©2009 Peter Read Miller. All Rights Reserved.	as the press of a button.

Additionally, photographers can define their own default		“ am knocked out by
focus points depending on the camera’s orientation		Ithe Canon EOS-1D
when composing in normal, plus grip-up and grip-down		Mark IV’s autofocus. It
vertical positions, instantly switching the AF point		combines almost instant
according to the position of the camera. Photographers		focus with incredibly
can also program the camera to focus from five predeter-		accurate
mined focus zones, and can even choose to have their		focus track-
primary focus point supported by adjacent focus points		ing. I have
for more accuracy in motion photography. 78		shot with
		this camera
Spectacular		in bright sun, in flat
Spectacular		in bright sun, in flat
AI Servo II AF		lighting and in very
The EOS-1D Mark IV’s AI		low light. In each situ-
Servo II AF mode has been		ation, this camera has
thoroughly redesigned to		out-performed any
improve stability, reliability		digital SLR I have ever
improve stability, reliability		digital SLR I have ever
and focus tracking.		used. Throw in 10 fps
Directed by an advanced		and astonishing high
algorithm, the completely		ISO performance and
redesigned AI Servo II AF		you have the perfect
system answers the call of		camera for shooting
photography professionals		sports, day or night.”
photography professionals		sports, day or night.”
for reliable and stable focus		Peter Read
and tracking of speedy and		Peter Read
irregular movements. While		Miller
invaluable for sports, the		Explorer of Light
high-tech AI Servo II AF
high-tech AI Servo II AF	AF for subject tracking (C.Fn III -8-3)
algorithm is precise and	AF for subject tracking (C.Fn III -8-3)
algorithm is precise and
responsive enough to shoot at high-magnification using
macro lenses where the distance between the camera and
subject changes rapidly and focus accuracy is critical. 78		31
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Shutter Unit

Reliability

Second to

None

Amazing Magnesium-alloy Body

Built to endure the worst possible environments, the EOS-1D Mark IV has a lightweight and incredibly strong magnesium-alloy construction. Built to go wherever the photographer dares, it’s ready for anything. It features durable, baked-on paint with a grippy surface that keeps the camera in hand, ready to shoot.

Shutter Durability

The EOS-1D Mark IV’s shutter unit has a durability of 300,000 shutter cycles. And the rest of the camera is built to last — the mechanical parts, electronics, optics and

operation controls are constructed to the highest standards to perform brilliantly, whether it’s the camera’s 30th or 300,000th shot. 81

Numerous Weather Seals to Ensure Dust and Water Resistance.

All the EOS-1D Mark IV’s controls, buttons and external covers are dustand water-resistant, ensuring uninter-

Countermeasures for dustand water-resistance

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rupted operation whether shooting in the rain, in a windstorm or anything in between. When the EOS-1D Mark IV is used with a dustand water-resistant EF lens or external Speedlite, the entire camera system is nearly impervious to the elements. 81

Integrated Cleaning System

Dust is managed with the advanced Canon EOS Integrated Cleaning

System. To combat stray dust that can enter the camera

Countermeasures for dustand water-resistance

Low-pass mask

Sealing material

Infrared-absorption glass

CMOS sensor

Low-pass filter

Piezoelectric element

Support material

when changing a lens, the Canon Self Cleaning Sensor’s low pass filter cleans itself automatically with ultrasonic vibrations every time the camera is turned on or off.

Removed dust adheres to material beneath the filter to ensure it stays off. Dust missed by the cleaning unit is captured by the Canon Dust Delete Data Detection software and can be removed from the image file. By ensuring the sensor is free of dust and debris, the camera guarantees a cleaner image. 81

“The durability of the Canon EOS-

1D Mark IV is as tough and rugged as its predecessor, the

Mark III.

The Mark IV withstands the harsh conditions

encountered by photojournalists — dust and rain and the cold. Bang it around and it keeps on shooting. When you’re way out on the edge, with no second chance, you want to be using a camera you can rely on.”

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Nachtwey

Explorer of Light

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