an expensive but possibly worthwhile upgrade to the 1dmk3 the 1dmk3 was a truly great camera, and still holds it own- so the purpose if this review is to compare and contrast the 1dmk3 and the 1dmk4, to help you decide if it's worth the upgrade. it was easy for me to justify the upgrade as I like to shoot 1 series cameras, and I also now have a need to shoot video- so a 1 series camera that I could take anywhere rain or shine and also record video with was exactly what I wanted. in terms of use both cameras are similar, both shoot at 10fps, but the 1d4 can shoot at much higher ISO's, and has smarter features, like a proper auto ISO, and a ...  Read the complete review

As the Canon flagship DSLR until the 1D X releases, I expected a lot of the 1D Mark IV (1D4), and was not disappointed. With a crop sensor at 16.1mp it weighs in at around 8mp less than Canons 5D II and III, but handles beautifully and feels significantly weighty. It also has the now-usual Canon video modes tucked away in the menus. Speaking of weight, I would not recommend this camera if you are of a frail disposition or suffer from neck or back pain. I say this as a fairly average 30-something who has mild back issues. I have invested in a sling-style strap which has made a world of difference to the comfort of carrying this for longer periods. I ...  Read the complete review