Updated 1D IV info on Vincent's Blog

he EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS HD Video Powerhouse

Over the past year, Canon’s EOS HD Video technology has changed the way users capture 1080p HD video and opened new doors for multimedia journalists and Hollywood cinematographers alike with full manual exposure control, selectable frame rates, and interchangeable lenses on some of the largest and most sensitive image sensors on the market. Canon continues this innovation trend with the new EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR with Full HD capture and full manual exposure control, plus selectable frame rates on an all-new APS-H-sized image sensor that’s similar in size to a Super 35mm motion picture film frame. The large sensor allows filmmakers to achieve shallow depth-of-field just as cinematographers have traditionally done using much higher-cost motion picture equipment.

The more than 50 Canon EF lenses compatible with the EOS-1D Mark IV give videographers incredible creative options, including an impressive selection of large-aperture professional L-series primes as well as zoom lenses, macro, Tilt-Shift and Fisheye optics. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV allows for three video recording resolutions – 1080p Full HD and 720p HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio. The camera will record Full HD at 1920 x 1080 in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); and 720p HD or SD video recording at either 50p or 60p (59.94). SD video can be recorded in either NTSC or PAL standards. Sound is recorded either through the internal monaural microphone or via optional external microphones connected to the stereo microphone input. The camera also provides an in-camera video editing function allowing users to remove the start or ending of a video clip directly in the camera to eliminate unwanted footage and speed up post-production.
 
The Nocturne short film is incredible.

I am not sure with the similar (same?) Digic 4 image processor as the 7D if aliasing will be fixed but when it has that kind of clean image in low light and is capable of resolving more light than the human eye, I don't think I'd mind about a bit of avoidable shimmering!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sensor technology is really improving dramatically. This is the main reason to upgrade from a 5D, although that is not exactly poor in low light either.
 
Low light performance, it goes very roughly like this:

MkIV ------------- 5D --- 7D --------- GH1 ----- EX1

With gaps to scale :)
 
I'm surprised that Canon didn't improve the 1D's burst speed (it's still 10 fps) after two and a half years.
 
stu maschwitz reckons the rolling shutter skew has improved to a non-issue with this camera.

"The equivalency in HD video might be sensor read-out times, because the rolling-shutter nastiness was so minimal that we did not shy away from Bourne-cam, whip-pans, and scrolling backgrounds."
 
bimdas said:
stu maschwitz reckons the rolling shutter skew has improved to a non-issue with this camera.

"The equivalency in HD video might be sensor read-out times, because the rolling-shutter nastiness was so minimal that we did not shy away from Bourne-cam, whip-pans, and scrolling backgrounds."
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If that's true I'm gonna get "DigicV" tattooed on my ass!
LOL

EDIT: spoke too soon, it's got Dual DigicIV.... as long as it works... 1 "DigicIV" tattoo per cheek!
Also could mean more firmware updates improving the 7D video performance since they have same processors????


"6400 ASA is the new 1600 ASA - maybe even the new 800 ASA" WTF!? I hope I don't wake up and find out this was all a dream I was having...
 
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bimdas said:
stu maschwitz reckons the rolling shutter skew has improved to a non-issue with this camera.

"The equivalency in HD video might be sensor read-out times, because the rolling-shutter nastiness was so minimal that we did not shy away from Bourne-cam, whip-pans, and scrolling backgrounds."
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I was gonna stick with my MKII till I read this post.....doh.....now I gotta plan a robbery
 
Ian-T said:
lol..I worry about you ....:Drogar-Shock(DBG):
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I finally decided to be a filmmaker while I was watching the shining in a remote cabin and I'd been alone for a few weeks..... I had an axe handy but my wife was 800km away unfortunately.
 
Check out Laforets blog, video is up...We need to consolidate these threads they are spread out across the SLR forums...
 
Nice video. The 1Div is way outside my budget range for purchase, but I'm glad to know it exists for rental when the 7d can't cut it. The fact that this was shot with no extra lighting is what impresses me.

I am anti-lighting in the sense that if you're not using lights to create an aesthetic effect, then you shouldn't have to use them - over the last 5 years I've walked into many scenes and though 'wow, this looks fantastic' and then been depressed at the time & money required to set up lights and possibly generators in order to film it the way it looked when we arrived. Being able to dispense with purely functional lighting if you like what you see is a huge, huge step forward.
 
This is going to make a huge difference in lighting budget. Huuuuge!
Another quote from Stu's prolost blog: "Although the 5D Mark II can barely make us out, I ultimately wound up darkening the 1D Mark IV's shots for the final grade."

From what I can tell, this thing sees better than our eyes can see in the dark in full usable hd video.
 
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