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