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1D Mark IV – By Ole Jorgen Liodden

October 24th, 2009 | 25 Comments | Posted in Canon 1D Mark 4

Preliminary!
Tough crowd!

Canon is not letting anyone do anything with the camera. Samples and everything are being pulled down all over the web.

Part of why I posted this is because of this iron fist Canon has on testers. If the camera turns out trouble free, then we’ll all be happy.

Keep checking back to his site to see the indepth review of the camera. I was just pointing out a guy that has done some good write ups in the past and is a good contributor to Canon Rumors.

Even Mr. Laforet isn’t allowed to release much.

First Impressions
A new preview/review is up for the 1D Mark IV. This is very preliminary. I’m sure the final review will be coming closer to the time of release.

http://canonfieldreviews.com/canon-1d-markiv/

Thanks Ole

cr

Contest Winners!

October 22nd, 2009 | 33 Comments | Posted in Contests

Harder to judge than I thought
It honestly took solid debate with about 15 people to come up with a top 5. It was hard, I wish I had 5-6 bags to give away. Alas, there can only be one winner.

Read more to view the winning entries.

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Nocturne on YouTube

October 21st, 2009 | 76 Comments | Posted in Canon General

Vincent Laforet’s forbidden short!
You can check out the latest short film piece by Vincent Laforet from a Canon camera. This is the 1D Mark IV in action.

Yes, if you have this camera this is what your films will look like. (update: this sentence was a bit of sarcasm folks)

Vincent Laforet: http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/

cr

Contest Finished

October 21st, 2009 | 11 Comments | Posted in Contests

Thanks to everyone that participated. I appreciate it.

I’ll select the winners tonight.

cr

New Preview

October 21st, 2009 | 30 Comments | Posted in Canon 1D Mark 4

From DPI
You can see a new preview of the 1D Mark IV. They have some 100% crop samples at various ISO ranges. I’m still waiting for some real photography samples from the camera at 6400 and up.

http://dpinterface.com/camera-reviews/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-preview/

Gallery of Images
http://dpinterface.com/review-galleries/canon-eos-1d-mark-iv-preview-gallery/

ISO 12,800 looks grand to me. As most of you know though, I’m far less critical about noise than some. :)

cr

5D Mark II Firmware Update in 2010

October 20th, 2009 | 79 Comments | Posted in Canon 5D Mark II, Canon Firmware

London, 20 October 2009 – Canon today announces that it is currently developing a firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II to enable the recording of high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps. The decision to develop new firmware to support these features has been taken following feedback received from cinematographers and photographers.

Read all about it at Planet5D: http://blog.planet5d.com/…..

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1D Mark IV Press Release

October 19th, 2009 | 75 Comments | Posted in Canon 1D Mark 4

INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA IMAGING SOLUTION: THE NEW CANON EOS-1D MARK IV DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 20, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce the next evolution in the EOS 1D series of cameras: the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera. The EOS-1D Mark IV is a high-speed multimedia performance monster with a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. This new camera also features 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates packaged in Canon’s most rugged and durable professional camera body.

The crowning achievement of Canon’s 1D Mark IV Digital SLR is its new autofocus system that starts with 45 AF points including 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points capable of tracking fast moving athletes or wildlife accurately at speeds up to 10 frames per second. With greater subject detection capability than ever before plus a newly redesigned AI Servo II AF predictive focusing algorithm, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera sets new standards for autofocus performance among professional digital SLRs. Whether shooting for the six o’clock news or the front page, the EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR is the quintessential camera to freeze fast-moving action with high-speed stills or capture stunning HD video with dynamic color and image quality. To accompany the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera, Canon is also announcing a new accessory, the WFT-E2 II A wireless file transmitter providing photographers with a wide range of professional digital connectivity options.

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1D Mark IV Previews

October 19th, 2009 | 199 Comments | Posted in Canon 1D Mark 4

Vincent Laforet
http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2009/10/19/lights-out-camera-action/

Rob Galbraith
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10044-10310

PDN
http://www.pdngearguide.com/gearguide/content_display/news/e3i7d72e67f57c981694a5866b4e6d19841

Samples
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos1dm4/

1D Mark IV Preorders
USA
B&H Photo
Adorama
Amazon USA

Canada
Camera Canada

This is where I preordered mine. Official Canadian pricing isn’t available at this time. I predict $5499.

1D Mark IV has been added to price watch page. Not many stores have the camera listed yet, that should change over the next 24 hours.

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