Canon's flagship EOS-1D claims the position of the world's leading all-around professional digital camera. This unique camera has a continuous shooting speed of 8 frames per second in either Single Shot or AI Servo mode and can sustain this for 21 frame bursts. The high-resolution XL (eXtra Large) CCD uses 4.15 megapixels to create a true 11.7 MB file in a photographic 2: 3 aspect ratio.

The combination of both speed and image quality makes the EOS-1D the most well-balanced professional camera available today. Professionals no longer need to sacrifice either the speed demanded by the F1 sports photographer, or the high-resolution required for studio shoots, for the EOS-1D offers both. Photographers can now enjoy a digital camera that incorporates the highest professional features acclaimed in the current award-winning EOS-1V. These include 45-point area auto focus, 21 zone metering, familiar EOS ergonomic layout and the camera's renowned toughness and durability