Canon 1Ds Mark IV is ‘production ready’

According to a source from Northlight, the Canon 1Ds Mark IV has been tested and is ‘production ready’.

The key features from what they were told:

32MP
Looks like a 1D4 with a bigger bump on top
New sRAW modes
Feels very similar to use to the 1D4
AF looks to be the same as the 1D4
Similar features to 1D4 in most areas – inc. ISO
Low light performance noticeably improved on 1Ds3
5FPS
The users are very happy at the image quality for a range of studio/location work.

A possible release date for the 1Ds Mark IV includes the Canon February 9th announcement; however, when it is released, it is expected to have a few new lenses released alongside it.