Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R6 V→Canon EOS-1Ds
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS-1Ds offers little measurable spec improvement over the Canon EOS R6 V. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution11MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Canon EOS R6 V | EOS-1Ds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.6 | ||
| Street | -1.2 | ||
| Travel | -2.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -4.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.1 | ||
| Landscape | -1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.6 | ||
| Casual | -3.6 | ||
| Food | -4.5 | ||
| Macro | -4.1 | ||
| Architecture | -2.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 V | EOS-1Ds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £200 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2002 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | 11.1MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 11MP | ↓ |
| Video | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | — | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 40fps | 3fps continuous | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | ~500 shots per charge | ↓ |
| Weight | 688g (with battery and card) | 1270g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" fixed LCD | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | CompactFlash Type I/II |
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