Canon EOS 1D

Type

Digital AF SLR (CCD sensor/Direct Imaging)

LCD Monitor

TFT color LCD monitor

Monitor Size

2.0 inches (approx. 120,000 pixels)

LCD Monitor Language

Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish

Recording Medium

Type I and II CF card

Recording Format

Design rule for Camera File system

Recording Time

Max. 30 sec. per recording

Sound Recording

Recording method The voice narration recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image. Saved as WAV file format

Autofocus

TTL-AREA-SIR with Area AF CMOS sensor

Shutter

Electronic shutter with the CCD sensor and vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled

Drive Modes

Single frame, low-speed continuous, high-speed continuous

Shooting Modes

Low-speed continuous: 3 fps
High-speed continuous: 8 fps

Self-timer

10-sec. or 2-sec. delay

Compatible Lenses

Canon EF lenses (all)

Lens Mount

Canon EF mount

Exposure Control

Metering modes TTL full aperture metering with 21-zone SPC
1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
2) Partial metering (approx. 13.5% of viewfinder at center)
3) Spot metering
• Center spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)
• AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)
• Multi-spot metering (Max. 8 spot metering entries)
4) Centerweighted average metering
Metering range EV 0-20 (at 20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)

Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, systems aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, E-TTL flash AE, manual, flash metered manual

Exposure Compensation

Auto exposure bracketing (AEB): +/-3 stops in 1/3-stop increments

White Balance

10 Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, fluorescent light, flash, manual, color temperature setting, custom white balance

Auto White Balance

Hybrid auto white balance with the CCD sensor and a dedicated external WB sensor

Custom White Balance

Up to three custom white balance settings can be registered

White Balance Bracketing

+/-3 steps in whole step increments

Bracketing Methods

1) Shutter speed or aperture
2) ISO speed Manual: +/-3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)

Shutter Speeds

1/16000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/500 sec.

Shutter Release

Soft-touch electromagnetic release

Viewfinder

Glass pentaprism, eye-level type with eyesight correction
Approx.100 percent vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels
Approx. 100% with respect to the effective pixels

Viewfinder Information

AF Information
AF points, focus confirmation light
Exposure Information
Shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, metering range, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning
Flash Information
Flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level, JPEG format, number of remaining shots, CF card information

Provided File Size

1) Large/Fine: approx. 2.4 MB (2464 x 1648 pixels)
2) Large/Normal: approx. 1.3 MB (2464 x 1648 pixels)
3) Small/Fine: approx. 1.1 MB (1232 x 824 pixels)
4) RAW: approx. 4.8 MB (2496 x 1662 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject and ISO speed

Image Format

28.7 x 19.1 mm
JPEG and RAW, 36-bit true color (12 bits/RGB color)

Image Display Format

1) Single image with information
2) Single image
3) 4-image index
4) 9-image index

Image Processing

Standard parameters plus up to three custom image processing parameters can be set

Image Protection

Erase protection of one image, all images in a folder, or all images in the CF card can be applied or canceled at one time

Image Erase

One image, all images in a folder, or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images) at one time

Interface

IEEE 1394 (with dedicated cable)

Weight

1350g/44.1oz. (Body only. Battery: 335g/11.8oz.)

Dimensions (WxHxD)

156x157.6x79.9mm / 6.1x6.2x3.1in.

Focal Length

Conversion Factor: Approx. 1.3x

Remote Control

Remote Switch N3-type terminal provided

Flash

External flash Speedlite EX series E-TTL autoflash

Pixels

Effective pixels: Approx. 4.15 megapixels (2496x1662)
Total pixels: Approx. 4.48 megapixels (2664x1681)

Aspect Ratio

2:3

Colour Filter System

RGB primary colors

Low-pass Filter

Located in front of the CCD sensor, fixed

RAW+JPEG

Simultaneous recording

Folders

Folder creation and selection enabled

File Numbering

(1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset

Magnification

0.72x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)

Eyepoint

20 mm

Built-in Dioptric Correction

-3.0 - +1.0 diopter

Focusing Modes

One-Shot AF
AI Servo AF
Manual focusing (MF)

Focusing Screen

Interchangeable (9 types), Standard focusing screen: Ec-CIII

Mirror

Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF 1200mm f/5.6 or shorter lens)

Depth-of-field Preview

Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Eyepiece Shutter

Built-in

AF Frame

45-point Area AF (W x H: 15mm x 8mm)

AF Working Range

EV 0-18 (at ISO 100)

AF Point Selection

Automatic selection, manual selection, home position (switch to registered AF point)

Selected AF Point Display

Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel

Active AF Point

Displayed in the 'single image with information Indicator' display format

AF Assist Beam

Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite's built-in AF-assist beam

ISO Film Speed Range

Equivalent to ISO 200-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 100 and 3200

AE lock

Auto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes

Noise Reduction

Operates at 1/15 sec. or slower shutter speeds long exposures (including bulb)

PC Terminal

Provided

Max. burst during continuous shooting

21 shots in Large/Fine, Large/Normal, Small/Fine modes
16 shots in RAW, RAW+Large/Fine, RAW+Large/Normal, RAW+Small/Fine modes
* Maximum shots per burst depends on the subject, shooting mode, and ISO speed

Brightness Control

Adjustable to one of five levels

Highlight Alert

In display formats 1 and 2 above, any overexposed highlight areas will blink in the image display

Menu Categories

1) Shooting menu
2) Image reviewing menu
3) Setup menu
4) Custom/Personal Functions

Firmware Update

Update possible by the user

Custom Functions

21 with 64 settings

Personal Functions

25

Battery

One Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
*AC power can be supplied via AC adapter PA-V16 and DC coupler DC-E1

Battery Check Automatic

Power saving provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min.

Battery Back-up

One CR2025 lithium battery

Number of shots

At 20°C/68F: Approx. 500
At 0°C/32F: Approx. 350
(When a fully-charged Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 battery and EF50mm F1.4 USM lens are used, the photo image confirmation function is "on", the confirmation display time is 2 sec., and the file format is RAW + Large/Fine)

Working Conditions

Working Temperature range 0 - 45°C / 32 - 113°F

Working Humidity

85% or lower

Major Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice. All performance figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method.