Canon 1D

Canon 1D is Canon's Pro DSLR digital camera originally launched on December of 2001. It has got a 4 MegaPixel, CCD APS-H size sensor with a max resolution of 2464 x 1648.

Canon introduced the newer Canon 1D MII (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to update this model.

The 1D stands at #27 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras & overall #637 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. You should test our Advanced camera filter to get camera ratings based on your customized criteria.

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The Canon 1D has a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can check out all past and newer models as well as main specs.

You can look at the 1D from various angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a selection of benefits and drawbacks of the Canon 1D based on criterias which are often considered useful in a digital camera.

The size of the sensor in the Canon 1D is 28.7mm x 19.1mm (APS-H). The 548 mm² sensor is able to capture 2464 x 1648 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CCD sensor has 4MP and provides a standard ISO range of 100 - 3200. RAW format is supported so the user has more room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath displays the 1D's sensor size when compared to other popular sizes. The 1D sensor has a crop factor of 1.3 and is showcased in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Canon 1D weighs 3.49 lb (1,585 grams / 55.91 ounces) & the physical size of the camera is 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1"). The weight of typical Pro DSLR camera is 1,280 grams so the Canon 1D is heavier as compared with various competitors.

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Here is a shot of the Canon 1D beside a softdrink so you can get a sense of its size.

The top view under will provide the button layout on the 1D.

The 1D fits the Canon EF mount and has 306 lenses that are available. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection that will work with the 1D.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM50mmf/1.4 505g

Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM70-200mmf/2.8 1490g

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Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye5mmf/2.8 470g

Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC50mmf/1.4535g

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC14mmf/2.8 552g

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM18-35mmf/1.8 810g

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk285mmf/1.4548g

The 1D has the following connectivity:

Digital cameras that come with NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be used wirelessly via smartphones. You can easily transfer files and usually alter camera settings without connecting straight with the camera.

Some apps also allow a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not near the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it can easily be connected to an external display. Many cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack through the USB port.

Canon 1D does not capture video. In case you are shopping for a digital camera to shoot just images, it might not be an issue.

Canon 1D comes with environment proofing which makes it a fantastic choice for use for tricky conditions. This is particularly useful when you are uncertain about the elements you might encounter for outdoor photography.

The Canon 1D has got a 2 inch fixed screen having a resolution of 120 thousand dots.

Please be aware that the screen has no touch support. The 1D also comes with a Top screen so you can instantly look at your settings.

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The View Finder specs for Canon 1D are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 100%
• Magnification 0.72x

Viewfinders can be quite helpful for sunny outdoor situations which can easily make the camera screen washed out and difficult to see.

Canon 1D is able to shoot continuously at 8.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/16000 seconds.

Canon 1D has external flash support but with no in-built flash. The maximum flash sync is 1/500 seconds.

Canon 1D has both Phase Detect AF plus Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more faster & exact as compared with Contrast Detect focusing.

The AF system has got 45 focus points to pick from. Canon 1D can use manual focus in case it is needed for low light or you want more precise control on focus.

The usual Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X offers the maximum (4400) battery life for this category of cameras.

Listed below is a list of Pro DSLR cameras that have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D3X
1D vs D3X4400 yesnono

Nikon D3
1D vs D34300 yesnono

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Nikon D3S
1D vs D3S4200 yesnono

Nikon D5
1D vs D53780 yesnono

Nikon D6
1D vs D63580 yesnoyes

The following graph displays a outline of the Canon 1D for varying kinds of photography. To view more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Canon 1D receives a rating of 51 which is modest, meaning that it is somewhat acceptable to use for portraits. Taking portraits leans heavily to sensor size, support for RAW photos together with the option to utilize off-camera lighting.

Getting a average rating of 48, the Canon 1D is somewhat suitable for street photography. A decent street photography camera offers a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

A moderate sports photography points total of 49 indicates the Canon 1D is somewhat suitable for shooting sports. A camera must have great autofocus plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is extremely important when buying a travel camera. Over-all, the Canon 1D gets a lousy 38 as a travel camera which is simply not good for your vacations.

If you're looking to purchase a camera for landscape photos, the biggest aspect is going to be image quality. The Canon 1D with it's decent grade of 49 for a landscape camera is relatively suited among it's competitors.

A camera for vlogging should posses a moving screen, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Canon 1D is simply not good for vlogging as it delivers a lousy rating of 9.

If you are interested in alternatives to the 1D, below is a number of the highest scored cameras which fall within the class of Pro DSLR.

The chart here shows you an overview of the 1D vs it's highest scored rivals mentioned previously.

Following are additional cameras you might take into account as alternatives. To read through a thorough comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.