Canon EOS-1D C

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    Highlights

    • 18.1 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 51,200 Native ISO
    • 61 Focus Points (61 Cross-type)
    • 3.2" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 14.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Canon EOS-1D C was announced in 2012 and is a Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) DSLR camera with 18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 51,200 and expands to 100 - 204,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.2" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Canon EOS-1D C can capture video up to 4096 x 2160 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon EOS-1D series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS-1D series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D X III
    Compare
    		January
    2020    		 20.1 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 102,400 Fixed 3.2"
    2,100k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D X II
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    		February
    2016    		 20.2 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 51,200 Fixed 3.2"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D C April
    2012    		 18.1 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 51,200 Fixed 3.2"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D X
    Compare
    		October
    2011    		 18.1 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 51,200 Fixed 3.2"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D IV
    Compare
    		February
    2010    		 16.1 MP
    APS-H    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1Ds III
    Compare
    		August
    2008    		 21.1 MP
    Full Frame    		 50 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D III
    Compare
    		February
    2007    		 10.1 MP
    APS-H    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1Ds II
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    		October
    2005    		 17.2 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D II N
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    		August
    2005    		 8.2 MP
    APS-H    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D II
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    		June
    2004    		 8.2 MP
    APS-H    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1Ds
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    		December
    2002    		 11 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 1,250 Fixed 2.0"
    120k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 1D
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    		December
    2001    		 4 MP
    APS-H    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.0"
    120k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs EOS-1D X Mark II vs EOS-1D C vs EOS-1D X vs EOS-1D Mark IV vs EOS-1Ds Mark III.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS-1D C.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Large Sensor
    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   61 Focus Points
    •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Heavy - 1500 g (3.3 lb / 52.9 oz)

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Canon EOS-1D C has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.76x magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS-1D C features a 18.1 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 51,200 and expands to 100 - 204,800 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS-1D C's Full Frame sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Dual DIGIC 5+ processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS-1D C has Canon EF lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS-1D C.

    Canon 1Ds II
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    Full Frame

    17.2 MP

    Canon 1D X
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    Full Frame

    18.1 MP

    Canon 1D II N
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    APS-H

    8.2 MP

    Canon 1D
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    APS-H

    4 MP

    Canon 1Ds III
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    Full Frame

    21.1 MP

    Canon 1D III
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    APS-H

    10.1 MP

    Canon 1D X III
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    Full Frame

    20.1 MP

    Canon 1Ds
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    Full Frame

    11 MP

    Canon 1D IV
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    APS-H

    16.1 MP

    Canon 1D X II
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    Full Frame

    20.2 MP

    Canon 1D II
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    APS-H

    8.2 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    HDMI Output

    There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon EOS-1D C comes with LP-E4N battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has Dual CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7) card slots.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS-1D C's shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Canon EOS-1D C has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS-1D C has dimensions of 158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27"). It weighs 1500 g (3.3 lb / 52.9 oz), so it is a heavy camera.

    158 mm (6.22")

    164 mm (6.46")

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    164 mm (6.46")

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    83 mm (3.27")

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    Canon EOS-1D C dimensions

    Canon EOS-1D C for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS-1D C is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Canon EOS-1D C gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Canon EOS-1D C gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   61 Focus Points
    •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Canon EOS-1D C gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   61 Focus Points
    •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Canon EOS-1D C gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   61 Focus Points
    •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Canon EOS-1D C gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Street photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   61 Focus Points
    •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1500 g (3.3 lb / 52.9 oz)

    Travel Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Canon EOS-1D C gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1500 g (3.3 lb / 52.9 oz)

    Canon EOS-1D C Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS-1D C and give score of 70 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    70

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Canon EOS-1D C a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Canon EOS-1D C a score of 68 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    POOR
    40

    We give Canon EOS-1D C a score of 40 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    79

    We give Canon EOS-1D C a score of 79 for Focusing parameters.

    •   61 Focus Points
    •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    74

    We give Canon EOS-1D C a score of 74 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon EOS-1D C a score of 78 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon EOS-1D C a score of 78 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1500 g (3.3 lb / 52.9 oz)
    •   2 Storage Slots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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