Last update (Mar 01, 2010): Jeff Ascough switches to the 1D4 from a 5D2.
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Jeff Ascough switches to the 1D4 — Why Jeff is switching over from the Canon 5D Mark II … he writes:
I’ll be swapping my 5D Mark II DSLRs for two EOS-1D Mark IVs. For me the 1D Mark IV is a big leap in terms of imaging technology. It was the high ISO capabilities that originally attracted me to the 5D Mark II, but with the 1D Mark IV I can now get better build quality, superior high ISO ability and a vastly superior AF system, so it’s been an easy decision to switch. I would say, hand on heart, this is the best digital SLR I have ever used.
Jeff also includes a couple of high-ISO sample images (RAW files processed with Apple’s Aperture 3), shot at ISO6400 and ISO12800 with two lenses, a Canon 24-70mm f2.8L USM and EF 85mm f/1.2L USM, and I must agree with Jeff, the skin tones look terrific!
Scott Bourne on the 1D Mark IV’s AF Performance — Scott compares the autofocus performance on the 1D4 to the Nikon D3S and D3, concludes:
In conclusion, I don’t think Canon has completely caught up to the D3/D3s autofocus, but I do think that it’s close enough that technique and lens choice can make the margin negligible. I also think there’s no reason to assume you can’t trust the Canon 1D MK IV autofocus – based on my own extensive use of the camera in the last three weeks I’m convinced it focuses just fine.
Canon 1D Mark IV Product Launch at the Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Oct 20th, 2009
I’ve put up some photos (click the image for a larger version) and two video clips taken at the 1D4 launch. The photos were snapped with a Nikon D5000, and either the Nikkor 55-200mm VR or AF-S 35mm f/1.8G lens attached to the camera. The video clips were taken with a Canon Powershot SX200 IS. Photos were processed in Adobe Lightroom 2.4.
FEL: One-touch, quick start movie button
Canon 1D Mark IV with an EF 100mm f/2.8 lens attached
Canon 1D Mark IV — Top View, Left
Canon 1D Mark IV — Rear view with Menu displayed
Canon 1D Mark IV in the hands of a female model
Canon 1D Mark IV in the hand
Canon 1D Mark IV next to the CEO of Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Liew Sip Chon, and a Canon 7D
