Revisiting the Canon 1D mark IV in 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ส.ค. 2023
- I've been getting out with this beast of a camera, the Canon 1D mark IV!
Although it's over a decade old, it's still a very capable camera today for any style of shooting. It sports two processors, a long lasting battery system, and a 16 megapixel APS-H sensor which sits right between full frame and crop sensor. I'd say it's worth checking out if you're in the market for a wildlife system on a realistic budget, or simply want to shoot with something different.
Thanks for watching!
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I remember attending a big-time golf tournament around 10 years ago in Tucson, AZ. It was a nasty cold day with intermittent rain. Several photographers were following the lead group. It had to be hard work because that was not an easy walking course. They had on rain gear. Their cameras sounded like machine guns. One of the photographers sat down in front of me inside the ropes while he was "gunning" shots. I asked him what camera he was using. "Canon 1D IV," he said quickly. I thought, "Wow, here is a guy working in these conditions. His camera has to be good. No doubt." I am guessing he took at least a thousand shots that day. His paycheck depended on that camera.
Great review and what a nice camera! Thanks for sharing. 16mp is that sweet spot. Great images!
It takes amazing photographs!
I brought one in 2009, it was a beast. Good to see you can really appreciate it stil.
Same!
I have basically grown into photography with Canon starting with the Canon 40D, then 60D, I then moved to the 7D which I still own to this day, at that point I wanted to move into FF so I got the 6D, then I moved to 1DIII which was my favorite camera for a very long time. I found that the APS-H sensor had a wonderful character to it. I grew my lens collection while owning the 1DIII and picked up another 1DIII as a spare. When I started doing headshot photography part time I took the opportunity to buy a 5Ds R and 1DX. I still own the 1DX but recently got rid of the 5Ds to get the R6 and R7 as travel cameras since I no longer do studio headshots the 5Ds rarely got used since I was carrying the 1DX. Today I own a 1D, 1DIIn, 1DIII (gave my other one to my niece for Christmas a few years ago), 1DX, 1Ds, 1Ds II, 7D, R7, & R6. I've been thinking about picking up a 1DIV to have the last APS-H sensor camera that Canon made.
I bought mine new in 2009, and just last year I upgraded to the R5.
But I still use the old tank there from time to time.
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Thank you for the video.
I’m a hobbyist wildlife photographer since 2009 and this has been my dream camera since its availability. However, couldn’t buy it until 2021. Got it from B&H used department in Nov21 in good cosmetic condition with a shutter count of 42k. Paid 1k dollars for it without any regrets. I just love it for everything it is capable of. I saved for quality lenses and bought them. Now I can dream of capturing a sprinting Cheetah for its prey somewhere in Africa.
My ultimate combo for this camera is EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II + EF 2x. It produces a reach of 780mm at f5.6 which is very convenient for me to nail anything I want. Always use it on tripod or monopod. However, don’t need those tools when I pair it with EF 400mm f/5.6L and EF 70-200mm f/4L IS. Just wish it was little quieter while firing off those bursts.
Never plan to give it up for mirrorless as the latter suffers from EVF lag which is a big turnoff for capturing fast action.
Awesome comment!
What a cool setup with both of those lenses! I too once dreamed of owning the 1d4 but it was always out of my price range. It's such a good camera today both for capturing a fast moving cheetah, or more common in my part of the world, wolves in the winter!
@@MattsNotes 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
I have used your ultimate combo 300mm + 2X extender and it works fantastic with the 1D4 . I still use my 1D4 but with a 500mm and the image quality is superb !
@@mrcolin2u EF 500mm f/4L IS II is a great glass. However, found it little big for portability. But by any standards, that's a superb lens.
great notes
Find it perfect for portraits, at 3200 ISO. Colors in raw files get a pastel look. Just need a moderate sharpen, nothing more. With adequate light, the low grain of the back plans melts with the first plan os of the picture. Feels like analogue photography, using Portra film. Also, long lasting batteries beat every competition - all day shooting. For action photos it is also very nice - took outstanding photos of bullfights.
Thank you for the informative video! I'm currently using a D300 and want to change to Canon (especially 1D mk IV) for several reasons. Honestly, as a hobbyist these old machines are the best for me. I don't have to spend a fortune on it, it works fine and reliable.
That d300 is an awesome camera as well! Do you have many lenses for the nikon system? If so I'd also recommend checking into the nikon d3 system!
Love watching your videos, I currently use the 1DmkII and 1DmkIII for backyard birding with either the 300 f4 IS + tc or the 100-400 mk I lenses and if I ever find a super nice 1DmkIV I'll pick one up for the faster af, frame rate and the 16mp's. No need for mirrorless when there are so many cheap used camera bodies and lenses.
The mark iii is a fantastic camera as well! You've got some stellar glass as well; I definitely regret selling my copy of the 300mm
The Michipicoten! You must be on the Great Lakes somewhere. I'm in Marquette, Michigan and have been shooting with my 1D Mark IV every day for 5 years, including the harshest of winter conditions. The camera is a tank! This one has been through a lot and she just keeps going.
Ahhhh, Duluth! My Mark IV has been up there as well.
Thanks for the view! Marquette is a beautiful city. I went there for my birthday this past summer. Nothing beats those woods!
Thanks for your reviews~
After switching to sony a7m4, I still really missed the pro-level dslr's ergonomic and optical viewfinders, I'll get myself a canon 1D4 or 1Dx later on this year, just for nostalgia~
I hope you're enjoying that sony! The a7m4 is on my radar next time I have the funds lol! I just picked up the a7r2 again for adapting my vintage lenses.
I'd love to hear which you choose from when it comes to the 1d4 or the 1dx; I'd love to get my hands on the latter of the two!
Eventually, I chose 1D4 as well~ the main reason is the price, It's cheap, I got mine around $440 USD in Taiwan, second I already have a work-horse FF camera which is sony a7IV, it's not necessary to get another FF camera, plus I really want a APS-H format to try those perspectives out, so I chose 1D4 over 1Dx, and I love my choices so far~
Is the sensor look, colour, skin tone rendering nice when compared with the 5D3, 5D2, & 6D?
I think the color looks a lot like the 5dm2 and pairs nicely with that era of Canons. I love the look and color rendition of the 1d4 and it holds very accurate to the scene without being too saturated or overbearing!
This is is a solid body. A transnational camera for those who may not have the finance to upgrade to a mirror less system. For me it’s a bridge between the later Canon bodies & the ones that came before & I had the ones prior to this body including the Canan/ Kodak DCS 520 which was huge but did the job. I use this body for sports & even for street work. Where the later is concerned this body is not exactly inconspicuous but I don’t care. It does the job & that’s what in essence it’s about. You can go for the flashier new bodies but this will do the job. I absolutely love the monochrome settings.
I switched from Mirrorless back to a Canon 1Dx Mark II. You can find them now under 1500.00.
@@SouthTexasCritterCam Hello can I ask what the reasoning is why you made the switch back to a DSLR?
Thanks
@@NoName-jq7tj Mirrorless cameras have overheating issues. My Sony A7IV would overheat just navigating the menu. Then onetime recording my daughters indoor band concert, it shut down right before her solo due to getting hot. I just can't rely on them. I also don't like their small size. I went back to a Canon 1Dx Mark II and its a complete TANK!!! Very reliable and strong. Feels way better in my hands when out shooting with big lenses. In 1-2 years I may jump over to a Canon R3
Does that caméra have an eye tracking setting, or something similar for wildlife photography
Thank you for this review! I feel validated!! I was just pricing used DSLR for my high school's photography class that I teach. I did spend the mind-numbing $5000 in 2010. Seeing BH photo selling them used for $500-600 just about made me want to puke. I agree with you that it's a great, durable, quality camera. I have taken some amazing photos with it. Thanks again!
I sincerely appreciate your comment!
I can't imagine how hard it must be trying to piece together gear for a photography class with how EXPENSIVE cameras are currently
@@MattsNotes I have a good news update! We applied for grant and received funds for 20 Canon EOS R50 cameras and lenses!!! I'm in the process of ordering them this week!
@@The_Jen_Reilly that is awesome! I was considering the R50 myself as a walk-around and social media camera. The specs are perfect for hybrid shooting!
@@MattsNotes and a learning camera, I think
I have 5dm3, 40d and Nikon d700 how you Can compare and what advantages apart from shit gun speed :) how you compare picture vibe from this camera to others? I hacmce previously also Canon 7d and 5d classic.
As someone who went digital in 1999, and paid £10,500 for a 2.1mp Canon body I used a 1D and 1Ds professionally for years. At such a stupid price it makes a lot of sense, I was tempted to get for nostalgia sake, only with a 5Diii, 5Div, 5DsR, 7Dii, R6 and R5 I think it would be a body too far!
I envy your collection lol!
Still like how these kind of pro camera body feel in my hand, so I like to collect these massive camera both from Canon and Nikon despite it doesn't really make much sense when carry these around. Indeed I can get similar photo when using smaller camera without having to carry similar kind of weight but many time it doesn't feel the same.
The only thing I don't really like about Canon 1D/1Ds Mark III/IV or Nikon D2/D3 series is if I didn't use the camera for a long time and I left the battery in the camera they will somehow unable to charge without any light shown on the charger, basically bricked. I never encounter this kind of problem on lower class camera's batteries and it's frustrating because these batteries are expensive and hard to find.
AliExpress is your best friend!!!😊
I recently purchased a battery for my d3s from AliExpress. 22$ shipped to my doorstep!!! And the performance is quite good too. It's talking to the camera and the charger perfectly fine. I didn't use it extensively but it's still holding the charge at 92% a month after charging. Had I bought two, they would've cost 20$ 😂
this was the top-of-the-line camera when I 1st started, and now I just got one for $150 to fulfill my childhood dream camera.
150? That's a crazy good deal!
@@MattsNotes it had quite a lot of use, paint is gone from the areas where your hand sits, it's just over 200k shutter and I got no lenses but the IQ was great with my test lens.
150 omg 😮
Brother great name: would you recommend the Mark IV for video?
Thanks for your comment! It could to alright video but it wouldn't be my first choice in its price range. The FULL HD and mic jack are handy, but the rolling shutter is apparent, and setup/usability is cumbersome for video on this
Thank you so much I just bought a Mark Iv and will test it this weekend I need some nice glass for it as my EF-s lenses don’t fit
I switched from Canon dSLR's to the Sony A7IV last year and regretted it so much, I sold the whole Sony kit and went back to dSLR's (1Dx Mark II). Feels great to hold a REAL camera in the hands. The Sony was too tiny. The edges sharp and uncomfortable to hold. My fingers could barely fit to push the lenses release button. It's all just too compact. But what really sealed its fate was the horrible Overheating issues. Very annoying. My 1Dx is a TANK and takes amazing pictures. And IMO, the older dSLR's have better sensors. I can't explain it. Like modern FILM, I feel like the new mirrorless cameras don't have good realistic images. Too plastic looking. They try to be too sharp and NO NOISE that the images look fake.
Agreed a thousand percent. The 1DX ii seems like it was built to last forever lol. I hear ya on the visual visual side too; I feel like I always have to post produce longer with mirrorless systems, whereas my old canon DSLR images are ready straight from camera lol
Alternatively, if you have bunch of Nikon F lenses, Nikon D3 is beast of a camera (D500 for wildlife is better, but it's pricey)
I've been wanting to try out both of these cameras, especially the D500! The D3 is a pretty reasonable price these days so maybe I'll give it a go
@@MattsNotes I really wonder the difference in color rendition between D700 and D3. I wanted to buy D3 year or two ago, but wasn't able to find a body with less than 500k shutter count in my region 🥲
How much are they worth?
I've been seeing them vary anywhere from $250 to $600 (huge gap lol). I'd say $400 would buy ya a decent 1d mark 4 body as of writing this!