Canon EOS-1D

The professional digital SLR sports photography pioneer

Canon EOS-1D
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 20
Price 8
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model EOS-1D

Key Features

SENSOR 4.15 megapixel CCD sensor, 24.6 x 16.0 mm (APS-H crop factor 1.3x)
PROCESSOR Proprietary Canon image processor for high-speed data handling
AUTOFOCUS 45-point Area AF system with 11 cross-type sensors
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated TTL-SIR phase detection AF sensor
VIDEO Not applicable; this model does not support video recording
STABILIZATION No in-body stabilization; relies on lens-based IS
BURST RATE 8 frames per second continuous shooting, 21 frame buffer
VIEWFINDER Fixed eye-level pentaprism, approx 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification
DISPLAY 2.0-inch TFT LCD, 120,000 pixels, fixed
CONNECTIVITY IEEE 1394 (FireWire), NTSC/PAL video out
MEMORY CARD Single CompactFlash (CF) Type I/II slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with extensive dust and moisture sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx 300 shots per charge using Ni-MH Pack NP-E3

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS-1D

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses button/dial combination
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS-1D

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon EOS-1D Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS-1D

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Technical Specification

Sensor CCD
Resolution 4.15 MP
ISO Range 200-1600 (expandable to 100-3200)
Autofocus 45-point TTL-SIR
Shutter Speed 1/16000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 8 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism
LCD 2.0-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash Type I/II
Connectivity FireWire
Battery Life 300 shots
Weight 1565g (with battery)
Dimensions 156 x 157 x 80 mm