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A. The EOS-1D is intended to be Canon's top-of-the line digital SLR camera for professional photographers, with unrivalled versatility and supreme image quality Q. Who are the target users of this camera ? A. This camera is intended for professional photographers in all areas of expertise, including press and sports photographers as well as wedding & portrait photographers. Q. What are the main features of the camera ? A. 1. Quick Response
A. All professional digital SLR cameras. Q. What does "EOS-1D" stand for ? A. It stands for "EOS-1 class digital camera" Q. Was there any base model for the development of this camera ? A. There was no base model for it. However, technology from the EOS-1V played a major role for this camera. Q. Is this model the successor of the EOS D2000 ? A. Yes, the EOS D2000 will be (has been) discontinued. Q. What are the key improvements compared to the EOS D2000 ? A. The key improvements are as follows :
A: CCDs are presently the only imaging sensors in the 4-million-pixel class with imaging capabilities fast enough to allow continuous shooting at 8fps. Q. Why 4MP (not 5 or 6MP) ? A. We chose a 4MP CCD as the most suitable type to deliver unmatched image quality at 8 fps. Current competitive models with higher resolution provide lower performance in terms of framing rates, low light sensitivity, focal length conversion factors, and many other features that are critical for the professional news, sports and wedding photographers who form the primary target market for the EOS-1D. Also, at 4MP, the EOS-1D's resolution is sufficient for the vast majority of newspaper and magazine assignments. Q. How does the image quality of the EOS-1D compare to that of the EOS D30 ? A. At any given ISO setting, the image quality of the EOS-1D is comparable or superior to that of the EOS D30. This is due in part to the larger individual pixel size of the EOS-1D (11.5 x 11.5 microns vs. 10.5 x 10.5 microns for the D30), but also because of improvements in noise reduction technology and signal processing algorithms which Canon achieved during and after the development of the EOS D30. Additionally, the EOS-1D offers far more image quality adjustments than the EOS D30, in areas such as color space selection, white balance options, custom tone curves, and of course higher resolution among others. Q. Does Canon have a plan to develop a larger (full-frame 35mm size) sensor ? A. We are sorry, but we cannot provide specific details about future planning. Q. Is the EOS-1D's CCD sensor manufactured by Canon ? A.The EOS-1D's CCD sensor was designed by Canon and manufactured by a third party. Q: Why does the EOS-1D have a fixed low-pass filter while the EOS-D2000 has a removable one? Also, what are the characteristics of the EOS-1D's optical low-pass filter ? A: We determined that a removable filter puts the filter, mirror and shutter at higher risk of damage from user mishandling. The low-pass filter in the EOS-1D keeps filtering to a minimum to maintain all the quality of the original image captured by the high-resolution CCD sensor. Any filter-induced color aberrations are then virtually eliminated by a digital image processor using an originally developed algorithm. Q: Can IBM Microdrives be used with the EOS-1D ? A: Yes. However, all Microdrives should be handled with care since they are not very resistant to shock and vibration. Q: Can the EOS-1D share CF cards with the EOS D30, D2000 and D6000 ? A: Yes. In shared cards, images are stored in the following way: CF card shared with EOS D30 Both EOS-1D and D30 images are stored in the "nnnCANON" folders (where "nnn" = a 3-digit number) inside the DCIM folder, which is placed in the root directory of the CF card. Images taken by the EOS D30 contain "IMG" in their file name, while images taken by the EOS-1D contain a portion of the camera serial number (eg "583A") in their file name. Images taken by the EOS D30 also appear somewhat smaller on the EOS-1D's LCD screen. CF card shared with EOS D2000/6000 Both EOS-1D and D30 images are stored in the "nnnCANON" folders (where "nnn" = a 3-digit number) inside the DCIM folder, which is placed in the root directory of the CF card.
A: This feature uses both the CCD imaging sensor and an external sensor on the front of the body to achieve highly accurate automatic control. Auto WB that depends solely on the imaging sensor can sometimes confuse the object's color and color temperature, with inaccurate results. But Hybrid Auto WB always determines the appropriate color temperature with minimal effect from the object's color. Q: What happens to Auto White Balance if a hand or other object accidentally covers the external WB sensor ? A: White balance, in this case, would be calculated solely based on data acquired from the internal imaging sensor. The results would be similar to those of the EOS D30, which has no external sensor. Q: How many mireds (Micro Reciprocal Degrees) are equivalent to a single White Balance Bracketing step ? A: 5 mireds. A mired is defined as the reciprocal number of color temperature degrees multiplied by 1 million. The equations below show the number in mireds between 5,500K and 6,000K, and 3,200K and 3,700K, respectively: 1000000/6000-1000000/5500?166.7-181.8=-15.1 mireds 1000000/3700-1000000/3200?270.3-312.5=-42.2 mireds Q: Why doesn't Color Matrix 4 include an ICC profile for Adobe RGB ? A: Unfortunately, the DCF standard that the EOS-1D conforms to does not include an ICC profile for Adobe RGB. Q: Will an ICC profile be provided for Color Matrix 5 ? A: There is currently no plan to provide an ICC profile for Color Matrix 5. Please adjust color in the sRGB color space
A: The Ec-N and Ec-R focusing screens (standard on the EOS-3 and EOS-1N RS, respectively) are brighter than the Ec-CIII. They can be used on the EOS-1D and support all metering modes. When using either of these focusing screens, C.Fn-0-0 should be set accordingly.
A: Because the EOS-1D has to perform internal calibrations that optimize the image every time the ISO speed changes. Q: Why aren't ISO 100 and 3200 included as standard features ? A: Canon set the default ISO speed range between 200 and 1600 because extreme ISO speed settings can compromise image quality. An ISO setting of 100, for example, limits tonal range and brightness, while an ISO setting of 3200 tends to create noise with long exposures. Q: Were the maximum 1/16,000-second shutter speed and 1/500-second X-sync made possible by a mechanical shutter ? A: No, they were realized by an electronic shutter that changes the duration of time that electric signals are stored in the CCD sensor. The mechanical shutter employed in the EOS-1D works only when controlling the bulb exposure length, and also functions as a cover that protects the CCD sensor.
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A: Shutter speed: higher than 1/500 second Power: no battery check mark on Lens: any Canon EF lens that can focus and stop down the diaphragm simultaneously Q: How many frames per burst are possible with continuous shooting ? A: Up to 21 frames can be shot per burst in the JPEG format at the highest quality setting. Up to 16 frames can be shot per burst in the RAW format or during simultaneous shooting (RAW + JPEG). At ISO speeds over 800, the maximum frames per burst is limited to 14, regardless of format and quality setting.
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A: We determined that users prefer the menu operation of the EOS D2000 and D6000, in which a button is pressed while turning the electronic dial and released when the desired item has been selected.
A: The transfer speed of USB was considered too slow for the EOS-1D. Canon did consider USB 2.0, however its specifications were still unclear at the time of our decision. Q: Why does the EOS-1D only support IEEE1394? Can we use any commercially available IEEE1394 cable ? A: At the time of product development, IEEE1394 was the only interface standard with a practical transfer speed. If your computer's IEEE1394 port is a 6-pin version, please use the cable supplied with the EOS-1D. Otherwise, please acquire a commercially available 4-pin IEEE1394 cable, with double-ferrite core, that is the same length or shorter than the cable we supplied.
A: Personal Functions in the EOS-1D that correspond with those in the EOS-1v (up to P.Fn-28) have corresponding numbers as well. This is for the convenience of users familiar with the EOS-1v. Some features that were Personal Functions for the EOS-1v have become Custom Functions for the EOS-1D. In other cases where a corresponding function is not available, the number has been dropped.
A: The EOS-1D is superior to the EOS-1v in this respect. Q: What is the EOS-1D's operating temperature range ? A: The maximum temperature is 45°C /113°F(85% humidity) while the minimum temperature is 0°C/32°F, due to temperature limitations in CF cards. When using a CFcard, please avoid allowing the camera to reach temperatures below 0°C/32°F.
A: When connecting via sync port, avoid using flash units with voltages higher than 250V, which may damage the EOS-1D. Also, high-voltage flash units may fail to emit light when mounted on the accessory shoe.
A: Yes. They are processed over twice as fast. Q: Can the enclosed software be used with the D30, D2000 and D6000 ? A: It can only be used with the EOS-1D and the EOS D30. The other cameras employ a different image recording process. Q. Please explain how can I upgrade the driver software and camera firmware? Also, what about compatibility with Windows XP and Mac OS X ? A. Updated drivers and firmware will be available for downloading from Canon's website. Canon also plans to ensure driver software compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X. Q. Will Canon offer a Software Developers Kit (SDK) for the EOS-1D ? A. Yes. A Windows-based SDK is scheduled for release in the 1st quarter of 2002, and a Mac version is scheduled for release in the 1st half of 2002.
A. In addition to the EOS-1D camera body, the following accessories are standard : Ni-MH Battery Pack NP-E3 Ni-MH Battery Charger NC-E2 DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 IEEE1394 Cable IFC-200D6 Neckstrap L4 Handstrap E1 EOS Digital Solutions Disk Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE Disk (Note: CF Cards will not be included in the standard kit.) Q. Tell me about the compatibility of existing EOS accessories ? A. All EOS-1v accessories can be used for EOS-1D, with the exception of the EOS Link software and cable, as well as motorized accessories like Battery Pack BP-E1, Power Drive Boosters PB-E2 and E1, and battery magazines for the Power Drive Boosters. Q. What are the new accessories for the EOS-1D ? A. Battery Pack NP-E3, AC Power Source DCK-E1, Neck Strap L4, and IEEE1394 cable (6-6pin) IFC-200D6. Q. Is there a car battery charger available? A. No, but the supplied NC-E2 charger can be adapted to many inverter-type car battery adapters that are readily available in the market. Q. Can we use Microdrives ? A. Yes, you can. However, they must be handled with extra caution, because Microdrives are extremely vulnerable to vibration and impact during recording and playback.
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