Canon EOS-1Ds
Announced September 24, 2002
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon EOS-1Ds is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR that delivers high-quality, film-like images with excellent color rendition. While its robust, weather-sealed body remains a capable workhorse, the aging hardware is hindered by a slow interface, limited battery technology, and a low-resolution screen.
Weighted from 7 reviewer scores
Pros
- Superior image quality with high resolution and natural, film-like color response
- Rugged, professional-grade body construction with extensive weather sealing
- Excellent ergonomics and handling featuring a full-frame sensor and clear viewfinder
Cons
- Slow performance including sluggish data writing, limited 3fps burst, and poor low-light capability
- Cumbersome menu navigation and difficult operational interface
- Outdated hardware components such as a low-resolution screen and aging NiMH battery technology
- Heavy, bulky physical design
- Launch price $7,999 (USD)
- Sensor 11MP CMOS
- Burst 3 fps electronic
What the Reviewers Say
All 7 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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Simply the best (at the time of writing this review).
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In the meantime if you love film and are looking for a film like experience in a Digital camera I would highly recommend the Canon 1Ds.
- CNET 8.6/10
The 1Ds is a state-of-the-art digital SLR that meets professional imaging and performance standards, with a price to match.
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The 1Ds is a great camera, and even today it can serve well for people who don't need the fancy bells and whistles of new cameras and want to play around with a full-frame camera for a small price.
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[M]ost things from Canon it works great. It's more difficult to operate than the Nikons for me, a big drawback.
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Why are people still buying this camera at the used price of $300 in working condition? Because simply the Canon colors.
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If you try this camera you will want this camera. And that, my friends, is the only problem I found with the EOS-1Ds.
