Canon EOS-1D

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    Highlights

    • 4 MP APS-H CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 45 Focus Points
    • 2.0" 120k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Canon EOS-1D was announced in 2001 and is an APS-H (28.7 x 19.1 mm) DSLR camera with 4 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.0" screen with 120k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.


    Here is the Canon EOS-1D series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS-1D series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D X III January
    2020
    20.1 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 102,400 Fixed 3.2"
    2,100k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D X II February
    2016
    20.2 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 51,200 Fixed 3.2"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D C April
    2012
    18.1 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 51,200 Fixed 3.2"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D X October
    2011
    18.1 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 51,200 Fixed 3.2"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D IV February
    2010
    16.1 MP
    APS-H
    100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1Ds III August
    2008
    21.1 MP
    Full Frame
    50 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D III February
    2007
    10.1 MP
    APS-H
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1Ds II October
    2005
    17.2 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D II N August
    2005
    8.2 MP
    APS-H
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D II June
    2004
    8.2 MP
    APS-H
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1Ds December
    2002
    11 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 1,250 Fixed 2.0"
    120k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D December
    2001
    4 MP
    APS-H
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    120k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs EOS-1D X Mark II vs EOS-1D C vs EOS-1D X vs EOS-1D Mark IV vs EOS-1Ds Mark III.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS-1D.

    PROS

    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/16000 sec
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
    •   Environmental Sealing

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 4 Megapixel
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 2.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Heavy - 1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

    Successor

    In 2004 Canon EOS-1D was replaced by Canon EOS-1D Mark II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon EOS-1D and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS-1D Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D
    Higher Sensor Resolution 8.2 Megapixel vs 4 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 3504 x 2336 vs 2464 x 1648
    Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 120k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.5 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Lighter 1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz) vs 1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)
    More Storage Slots 2 vs 1
    Orientation Sensor vs
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS-1D Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/16000 sec
    Lower Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/500 sec

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS-1D vs EOS-1D Mark II.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Canon EOS-1D has a 2.0" Fixed screen with 120k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.72x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS-1D features a 4 megapixel APS-H CCD sensor with dimensions of 28.7 x 19.1 mm and a total area of 548.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS-1D's APS-H sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H28.7 x 19.1 mm548.2 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 2464 x 1648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 1232 x 824 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS-1D has Canon EF lens mount. Due to APS-H sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.3x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.3.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS-1D's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


    Flash

    Canon EOS-1D has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS-1D has dimensions of 156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15"). It weighs 1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz), so it is a heavy camera.

    156 mm (6.14")

    158 mm (6.22")

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    Canon EOS-1D dimensions

    Canon EOS-1D for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS-1D is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Canon EOS-1D gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    50

    Canon EOS-1D gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
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    Canon EOS-1D gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Canon EOS-1D gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   45 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Small Screen - 2.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec

    Street Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Canon EOS-1D gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Street photography.

    •   45 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)

    Travel Photography

    POOR
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    Canon EOS-1D gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)

    Canon EOS-1D Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS-1D and give score of 55 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Canon EOS-1D a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 4 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    67

    We give Canon EOS-1D a score of 67 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Canon EOS-1D a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Canon EOS-1D a score of 69 for Focusing parameters.

    •   45 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Canon EOS-1D a score of 65 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 2.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 120k dot

    Connectivity

    BAD
    25

    We give Canon EOS-1D a score of 25 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    70

    We give Canon EOS-1D a score of 70 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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