Canon EOS-1Ds Review
By
May 7th, 2004
Summary
EOS-1Ds raises resolution to 11 megapixels, uses a CMOS sensor (just like the EOS-D30 and D60) and is the first Canon digital SLR with a sensor which captures a full 35 mm frame.The EOS-1Ds covers almost every other type of photography, from landscape to portrait, photo journalism to weddings. The ability to use 35 mm lenses at their designed focal length (field of view) combined with the high pixel count will be strong points for those film photographers who have hesitated on going the digital route because of these two issues. The base of the camera contains the large battery pack and allows for the integration of a vertical (portrait) hand grip and control system. Build quality is superb, the entire body moulded from magnesium alloy with environmental seals around every compartment door, terminal, connector and button.
Specs
Key Features
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Resolution
11.1 Megapixel
Camera Type
SLR/Professional
Lens
Interchangeable Lens
With Interchangeable Lens
Focus Type
Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range
Varies With Lens
Image Quality
Resolution
11.1 Megapixel
Resolutions
4064 x 2704, 2032 x 1352
Exposure Control
ISO Speeds
100
White Balance
Auto, Manual, Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Tungsten (Preset), Shade (Preset), Overcast (Preset), Flash (Preset)
Frames Per Second
3 Frames
Storage
Memory Type
CompactFlash Card Type I
Compression Modes
Fine, Normal, Uncompressed
Compression Type
Raw Image, JPEG
File Size (High Res.)
11.4 MB (11 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)
1.4 MB (about 91 images on 128MB card)
Flash
Flash Type
External
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder
Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Panel
With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size
2 in.
LCD Screen Resolution
120,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position
Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface
Firewire
Power Supply
Battery Type
Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life
600 Images
Included Features
Self Timer
2 Sec., 10 Sec.
Mp3 Built In
Without MP3
Built-in Microphone
With Built-in Microphone
System Requirements
Operating System
Apple Mac OS 8, Apple Mac OS 9, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions
Width
6.1 in.
Depth
3.1 in.
Height
6.2 in.
Weight
2.79 lb.