Customer Reviews

Canon EOS-1D 4.15MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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I know it has only 4 MP sensor, but pro autofocus, 8.3 FPS, pro body with weather sealing, built in hand grip. Put a fast lens on it and I seriously doubt any of today's camera will focus any faster. Just a touch on the shutter button and 45 points come into action and in AI SERVO MODE it is impossible to loose your subject. A regular camera you just fun with, but this one you have fun but times 5.

I own an EOS 50D and I bought the EOS-1D as a backup for it. While the 50D has many features not incorporated into the 1D, its solid body and ruggedness make it purfect as a backup. The newer EF-S lenses will not work with the 1D, however, the rest do. It's speed alone make it a great for a backup! Great Camera!

Any one that would give this camera a two, obviously has never had one, I have a canon G9 and no way that this very great point and shoot begins to compare with my 1D, well maybe in ease of carrying. Is it worth $1,500 probably not, but then I paid $450 for my G9. This is one awesome camera and you need to experience it to know how great it is. I have taken photos at 1600 ISO that were very usable with this old technology.

I just picked one up for $600 and all I can think is, what was I doing messing around with the rebel series for so long. Yes the MP is low, however the image quality is superb. This camera surpasses any rebel out there and still out performs other high end models in many ways. If you are starting to get serious about photography, do your homework and you will realize that there is much more to photography than MP. Let's face it, if you are looking at anything less than a 5D, then you probably aren't making any real money on your photos. And if you don't plan on printing any posters, take a chance on a camera which can show you what performance is really about. Otherwise, keep taking your generic pictures and enjoy your 100 gigs of useless photos filling up your hard drive. If you are looking for some sample images taken with the 1D, check out the Canon EOS 1D group on Flickr.

Purchased this used for $450 and am VERY impressed with it. It only has 4.2MP which is fine because if I ever need images above 2464 x 1648 I can just use interpolation. This is a very solid body, I love the 8fps, and for a 10 year old camera this still blows away the Canon rebel series. I also own a T2i which is great for the video, high iso, & high MP but the build quality of the 1D is far superior as well as the fps, & af points.
I highly recommend this, or if you have some extra cash then get the mark ii

I see where this camera is selling used for $2000. Lets face it. This was a great camera 6 years ago but $2000?, no way. Time has passed it by. I realize it's built like a tank and has a fast burst rate but in every other way a new $600 DSLR is superior. In my opinion if you pay more than $500 you're wasting your money, unless you're a collector maybe. The IQ can be matched in most ways by a new P&S camera.