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The 1D X Mk3 Info

2020 January

8th Two 1D X Mark III white papers from Canon [via CR]

• Canon Technical White Paper – Photography (PDF)
• Canon Technical White Paper – Video (PDF)

7th The 1D X Mark III is announced. Specs and announcement info below, along with any good resources/reviews/links we find.

It’s been around for a while for testing, so there are several articles already about what’s new and different. This from DPReview

• What’s new

Canon 1D X 3 announcement

A MASTERPIECE IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN: CANON ANNOUNCES THE EOS-1D X MARK III CAMERA

MELVILLE, N.Y., January 6, 2020 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the highly anticipated Canon EOS-1D X Mark III camera – the successor to the world-renowned and award-winning EOS-1D X Mark II. The Company’s new flagship DSLR has been engineered and designed using extensive feedback from the professional sports, photojournalist, wildlife and wedding photographers.

This new groundbreaking workhorse EOS-1D X Mark III DLSR Camera features:

• New 20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor combined with newly designed High Detail Low-Pass Filter
• New DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400; Expandable to 50-819200[i]
• New 191-point optical viewfinder AF system capable of tracking the subject’s head, and face using Deep Learning Technology
• New Smart Controller built into the AF-On button for fast control of the AF Point selection
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast and accurate autofocus in Live View covering 90%x100% of the image area at an EV of -6 ~ 18
• The lightning-fast camera features the ability to shoot up to 16 frames-per-second in optical viewfinder shooting and up to 20 fps while in Live View shooting with mechanical or silent shutter
• Maximum buffer in continuous shooting (RAW+JPEG) of 1000 images or more with dual CFexpress card slots
• 12-bit 5.5K RAW video internal recording and oversampling 4K 60p video recording using the full width of the sensor in Canon Log with 10-bit 4:2:2

“When engineering and designing the new flagship camera, Canon’s top priority was collecting and implementing extensive user-feedback from a variety of professionals,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “In the end, the outcome is at first glance a familiar tool, but in reality, so much more; a camera unlike anything the company has introduced before. Canon is eagerly waiting to see what timeless memories professional image makers capture with this new camera.”

At the camera’s core is Canon’s newly developed 20.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, a High Detail Low-Pass Filter and the DIGIC X image processor. These features will help to provide professional photographers with a fast and powerful tool to capture images with a greater level of resolution, higher sensitivity, reduced moiré and improved image quality in higher ISO ranges with reduced noise. Utilizing a single DIGIC X image processor and a DIGIC 8 dedicated for AF/AE the camera’s image processing performance far exceeds and surpasses that of its predecessor, all while reducing power consumption. The DIGIC X is capable of up to approximately 3.1 times the image processing and 380 times Dual CMOS AF processing performance compared to the dual DIGIC 6+ found in the EOS-1D X Mark II. The new powerful image processor also allows for an ISO range of 100-102,400 (expandable up to 50-819,200), providing users with higher clarity images and quality in various shooting situations.

The EOS-1D X Mark III camera also provides users with equally impressive video features, with the ability to internally record 5.5K RAW video and uncropped 4K 60p derived from the original 5.5K readout in Canon Log with 10-bit 4:2:2. Canon Log allows users to record 4K and 1080p video files with up to 12 stops of High Dynamic Range and wide exposure latitude, making it simple to coordinate color settings with other Canon cameras in multi-camera set-ups. It’s ideally suited to help streamline and provide greater creative freedom during the extensive post-production processing. In addition, the camera’s HDMI terminal can be used to transmit 4K 60p data to another device for display or external recording.

When developing the EOS-1D X Mark III, Canon put a heavy emphasis on designing and installing a completely overhauled and comprehensive Auto Focus system for the user with the need for speed. The new 191-point AF system with 155-point all cross-type points helps users to quickly and smoothly track a subject and maintain a level of focusing accuracy during a variety of shooting situations such as tracking a motorcar circling around the race track or a leopard bolting across the plains. Canon has redesigned the AF sensor incorporating a new square pixel design based on an image sensor, essentially making the AF sensor 28x higher resolution at the center area.

Canon’s revolutionary Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology provides users with fast and accurate AF using 3869 manually selectable AF positions and 525 automatic areas[ii]. In Live View shooting, the EOS-1D X Mark III’s AF system supports face, head and, most noteworthy, eye detection AF tracking. Eye detection AF provides high-precision tracking by locking in on and following the eye of a moving subject. When in Live View AF/AE tracking is supported during high-speed burst shooting with the ability to capture up to 20 fps in both RAW and RAW + JPEG file format.

Using the traditional optical viewfinder, the camera has the ability to capture up to an extraordinary 16 fps with reduced time lag and image blackout. Reducing lag and image blackout greatly increases a photographer’s ability to track moving subjects and never miss a shot. Regardless of the method of shooting through the OVF or LCD, the EOS-1D X Mark III can shoot over 1000 images in a burst using the dual CFexpress cards.

To support the needs of top professionals, the camera’s communications functions have been greatly enhanced. Incorporating a dedicated Network tab in the menu, the photographer can much more easily set up network functions such as connections via built-in gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi® connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity and destinations such as FTP servers, EOS Utility, or Browser Remote[iii] functions. It will even support encrypted network authentication for advanced network users.

Thoughts from the First Users

“I can’t say enough good things about how well the EOS-1D X Mark III camera performed on so many levels. The new AF system is a game-changer for me, I was totally blown away by how well it performed in various situations, including very low-light levels,” said wildlife photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Adam Jones. “The ability to move the AF point quickly with the new sensor-based AF button was simply amazing; the focus followed the subject like nothing before. As a wildlife photographer, I never dreamed we would have a camera that could follow focus on fast-flying snow geese using a super-telephoto lens with 1.4x and 2x converters – but with the new camera here we are!”

“My job is to travel the world to photograph automobile racing and car culture in the harshest conditions imaginable. Racetracks, salt flats, sand dunes, frozen lakes, you name it, I photograph all things four wheels. That is why I need a camera that works as hard as we do,” said automotive photographer Larry Chen. “I started my professional career on the EOS-1D series of bodies, and I’ve had several over the years with over one million images captured. The EOS-1D X Mark III really is the next generation of professional cameras in a familiar package, the first words out of my mouth after shooting with it were ‘There are no more excuses, to miss a shot!’ I can’t wait to use it for the 2020 racing season!”

Additional Features of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera Include:

• Enhanced operational controls including button illumination, Touch AF and a multi-controller allowing users to select the desired AF point more easily
• Face-Priority E-TTL II metering enables the camera to automatically adjust to provide the appropriate output of an external flash when it detects a face
• Digital Lens Optimizer helps to correct against any potential lens diffraction or aberration based on the design of each individual lens. DLO also improves the overall resolution of an image
• Ability to capture stills in 10-bit using the HEIF (High-Efficiency Image File) file format. HEIF produces a wider dynamic range and greater color representation compared to 8-bit JPEG
• Built-in Wi-Fi®[iv], Bluetooth®[v], and GPS[vi] Technology
• Faster speed and improved user interface for networking with optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9 or with the built-in gigabit ethernet port
• Canon EOS-1D series level of durability including dust-and-weather- resistance

Price and Availability

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR camera body and WFT-E9 wireless file transmitter are both scheduled to be available in mid-February 2020 for an estimated retail price of $6,499.00 and $649.99, respectively*. For more information, please visit, cusa.canon.com.

[i] Camera’s ISO range expandable for still image shooting only.

[ii] Available AF positions may decrease when shooting with AF cropping or in movie mode, or depending on camera settings or lens attached.

[iii] Browser Remote will be supported through firmware update after shipping.

[iv] Compatible with iOS® versions 9.3/10.3/11.2-11.4/12.2/13.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.

[v] Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, Pod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.1 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.5.10. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.

[vi] in certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measure when using in locations where the use of electronics are regulated.

Specifications

Price
MSRP	$6499
Body type
Body type	Large SLR
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor
Max resolution	5472 x 3648
Other resolutions	4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	20 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	21 megapixels
Sensor size	Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Digic X
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100-102400 (expands to 50-819200)
Boosted ISO (minimum)	50
Boosted ISO (maximum)	819200
White balance presets	7
Custom white balance	Yes (5 slots)
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
File format	JPEG (Exif v2.31) HEIF (10-bit) Raw / C-Raw (CR3)
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	191
Number of cross-type focus points	155
Lens mount	Canon EF
Focal length multiplier	1×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3.2″
Screen dots	2,100,000
Touch screen	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.76×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Exposure modes	Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
Built-in flash	No
External flash	Yes
Flash X sync speed	1/250 sec
Drive modes	Single High-speed Continuous Low-speed Silent single Silent high-speed continuous Silent low-speed continuous
Continuous drive	20.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot Spot AF-area Partial
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone	Mono
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	Dual CFexpress type B
Connectivity
USB	USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (HDMI mini)
Microphone port	Yes
Headphone port	Yes
Wireless	Built-In
Remote control	Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	Yes
Battery	Built-in
Battery description	LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & dual charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	2850
Weight (inc. batteries)	1440 g (3.17 lb / 50.79 oz)
Dimensions	158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes
GPS	Built-in

 

1D X mk3 pre-release information

2020 January

3rd The specs seem to have settled at 20MP, with hefty increases in buffer capacity. The camera will likely be officially launched next week.

• 20.1mp
• 16fps/20fps
• ISO 100-102,400 (extends up to 819,200)
• 4K at 60p (No DPAF in 4K 60p or 4K RAW)
• Dual CFexpress card slots
• 191 AF points (155 cross-type)
• 5.4K RAW internal video recording
• $6499 USD

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Various ‘specs’ for the 1D X mk3 keep appearing, initially showing Digic 6+ processors – yes, they were largely the 1D X mk2 specs…

Some more have now surfaced [Nok] – if accurate, the 1D X mk2 stays at ~20MP

They are listed at [CN] in English

2nd Still waiting for some specs… (pics are from B&H)

27th It seems that the 1DX 3 and external WiFi adapter (WFT-E9) are appearing in Canon product lists for availability in April [Nok] No specs yet – an end-january announcement is still most likely.

November

28th Canon are keeping a pretty tight lid on 1D X 3 info, so expect dribs and drabs from real people testing (not so likely these days) and the odd vague rumour to keep interest alive ;-)

I’m minded to put the sensor based IS mentions of late into the later category. Yes, Canon will have sensor IS at some point, and they may have it reliable enough for a 1 series camera. If it was a definite feature, I think it might have been mentioned in the development/marketing/FUD announcement we’ve seen?

People likely to buy a 1D X mk3 were likely to do so anyway. They know it’s coming and that it will do the job they want it for – features will be what they are…

My last 1 series (1Ds mk3) still works great and get used every so often, but for my work I need ‘more MP’ rather more often than ‘more robustness/speed’.

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16th Coming -after- a product announcement/mention, the wireless certification details for the 1D X III are spotted at the Korean regulator.

Sadly, the excellent Nokishita blog has been deleted. This used to spot code numbers and registrations and was often one of the few sources of info that wasn’t guesswork. My thanks to whoever ran it over the years.

7th Guesstimates/hints arrive about the sensor resolution of the 1D X mk3 and seem to settling around the 24MP mark [CR]

Somewhere in the 24-25 range makes for easy implementation of a 3:2 oversampled 4k output without any crop.

Personally  this seems a bit low, but I speak as someone who’s last 1 series camera was the 1Ds 3 and couldn’t tell you the video specs of any of my newer Canon cameras.

What is pretty likely (mentioned as ‘early 2020’ in Canon’s financials) is that a new ‘Flagship’ 1D will appear in January.

October

30th With the announcement, it confirms a few hints about the camera that have surfaced recently [CR]

• The battery life is nothing short of amazing, much better than the 1DX Mark II.
• The silent shutter mode in liveview is absolutely silent.
• The eye AF works incredibly well (via liveview we are assuming)
• The AF-ON trackpad is so innovative, works fast and it very precise. In the source’s words, “it’s a real revolution. Nobody will be using the old joystick”

24th Canon does indeed do a ‘development announcement’: See the 1D X Mark III announcement news post for more.

This page will continue have all our ongoing 1D X mk3 coverage.

The key spec related aspects of the announcement

• 10bit HEIF image option
• New Digic processor (this is NOT the first one series camera to debut a processor type BTW)
• Higher res AF points in the centre
• 16 fps through the viewfinder 20 fps with liveview
• Dual CFexpress card slots
• 10-bit 4:2:2 and internal RAW at 4k/60p
• Backlit buttons
• Longer battery life (same battery as mk2)

Here’s a looking at one in a box video from Park Camera – where I usually buy my UK Canon gear.

23rd The 1D X mk3 is seen by [CR] – no pics or details at the moment, but (as expected) the fundamental look/ergonomics of the camera are similar.

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It looks like the same LP-E19 battery for the 1D X mk3 as the mk2

New licensing info [Nok on Twtr] shows that the 1D X 3 will have the model number DS126771

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Still no solid details of spec…, although there is a suggestion [CR] that there may be an impending ‘development’ announcement for the camera. Whilst we may see some significant advances, 1 series cameras are very strongly ‘evolution’ driven, given their main ‘pro’ market, so don’t expect too many new whistles and bells.

I’d note that ‘Development announcements’ are entirely marketing led – usually to maintain ‘brand interest’ or divert attention from something (someone) else. If we do see such a thing – ask yourself what it’s hiding ;-)

September

27th An update to Canon model number info [Nok] shows a device with multiple designations (could it be the1D X mk3?) and lenes.

• DS586191 (DS586192 / DS586193 / DS586194)
  Wireless file transmitter
  Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11a / b / g / n / ac) compatible
• interchangeable lens
  SKU: 3450C005AA, 3792C005AA

However… The 1D X mk3 is the only camera due, but it’s been pointed out that the multiple 6 digit codes don’t match up with previous DSLR//R camera ones (which start DS12xxxx), and it’s unlikely that the 1D X mk3 will come in kit options or multiple colours. Some other device, or a camera? It is likely the external WiFi device for the 1D X mk3

17th After Nikon’s D6 ‘announcement’ it seemed likely that a bit of 1D X mk3 info might appear – yes, it will almost certainly be here in time for next year’s Tokyo Olympics but would we see some form of ‘development’ or marketing announcement, as we know them?

Some comments [CR] suggest all the usual rumour crowd pleasers:

• 6K video without a crop.
• Dual CFExpress cards are in the prototype models and will likely make it to the production version.
• There will be a “significant jump in resolution for an EOS-1 series camera”.
• New DIGIC processor.
• IBIS is in prototype cameras

Digic 9 could well make an initial appearance and give the needed boost for pro-level mirrorless, also in 2020.

I note that Digic 2, 3 and 5 all seem to have made their first appearances in 1 series cameras (this is just from a quick look at the timeline, which references announcement dates)

July

13th Whilst nothing changes the general expectation of a late 2019/early 2020 announcement, a recent Canon patent application (main rumour page) showing an in-body IS [IBIS] system in a DSLR camera has fuelled speculation that it could appear in a remaining DSLR launch, before appearing in an EOS R body.

Several IS related patent applications have been seen of late. They show many of the image capture problems that you might not first think of as issues, such as sensor movement during the sweep of a shutter, the loss of accuracy for lens distortion correction, and the defocus effects of a slight tilt to the sensor.

As an aside, and as a former 1 Series user, I was interested in using the Panasonic S1R recently for a detailed review. It’s a hefty camera with the feel of a 1 series, albeit without built-in gip. Using it, along with my experiences from my EOS RP review have made me a lot more comfortable about the prospect of using a ‘Pro-Level’ mirrorless camera from Canon. I still don’t think we’ll see a true mirrorless 1 series equivalent until 2022, but 5D mkV build and performance could still be a 2020 arrival.

February

21st Fitting in with an expected announcement late this year or early next, is a report of 1D X mk3 testing [CR]

As you might expect, no-one involved is saying a thing about what it’s like, and a year away from any announcement there are likely quite a few variants out for testing. That and they are likely to marked as 1D X mk2 so unlikely to be noticed…

15th I’m not expecting a 1series level of EOS R for some time yet, but I’ve added an EOS RX rumour page for when it does come.

6th There were two Canon camera models left in the latest ID codes found with radio certification data. One is the upcoming EOS RP, which looks like a small 26MP full frame mirrorless [Mirrorless page], that’s not much bigger than my 100D. Both it and the other model are said to be using the small LP-E17 battery, so definitely not 1 series (or 80D/7D2 updates).

Absolutely no signs of the next 1 series yet, I suspect we’ll have to wait until the Autumn

2018 December

20th The 1D x mk3 gets a mention [CR] as a (late) 2019 product – we’re a long way off from any announcement so, as expected, there is no real information/specs.

For the timescale of a potential Mk3 introduction, mirrorless is unlikely to reach the performance demands of  1D X style camera users. 

Last DSLR left standing? Much as the film EOS-1 series continued a long time, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the 1D X3 (or even mk4) continue many years as Canon’s last production DSLR.

2018 March

20th An interesting interview [DPR] from Canon at the recent CP+ show seems to have fired up mirrorless rumours, but it pretty much confirms a new ‘flagship’ camera in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. That’s still likely to be a 1D X mk3 IMHO.

We may well see a high end mirrorless then, maybe even with a new FF mount, but the top end DSLR has a way to go

“We still believe there’s work to be done before we can achieve the level of satisfaction that our users are looking for before they could confidently move from DSLR to mirrorless”

January

25th The timeline is updated and I still don’t expect to see anything 1D X mk3 related until late 2019 or early 2020, in time for the next summer Olympics.  By 2020 we should be well into Canon’s move to mirrorless, but I’m feeling there is at least one more top end DSLR in the company.

2016 February

2nd The 1D X mk2 is official, so this page steps up…

So, what will we see in a 1D X mark 3?

Given the nature of its market I reckon it will still be in an obvious 1 series body.

The safe money goes on another modest increase in speed, improved AF performance and bump in megapixels.

Maybe they’ll even dispense with the need for an external WiFi unit

For video, good 4k would seem obvious, but going to 8k needs a somewhat higher MP count.

It’s far enough ahead that we may see much more of a change in basic sensor type – the 1DX2 has dual pixel AF and on-chip A/D conversion.

The amount of non-bayer (‘foveon type’) sensor patents has seen a jump recently and I’d not be surprised to see Canon or (more likely) Sony dip their toes into this area in 2016/17 – will it be the next big thing, as regularly predicted on forums since Foveon’s first appearance?

I’m definitely not seeing a place for an EVF in Canon’s next flagship camera, even if by 2020 it has appeared lower down the EOS line.

Will we see a return of a 1 series ‘s’ model? I’d suspect less likely now that the 5Ds/R has taken a lot of the high megapixel market.

Canon hinted that a very high MP camera was on its way with a 120MP APS-H (~200MP FF) example at their expo last autumn (2015) More likely for a 2018 5Ds mk2 (almost certainly an ‘R’ version only)

1st 1D X mk3? A camera for 2019/20

Full specs for the 1D X mk2 appear – all info on the 1Dx 2 page

Older rumours

January

29th The 1D X mk2 leaks seem to have been started for the weekend…

More detailed specs emerging:

• 20.2MP CMOS Sensor
• Dynamic range improvement
• Dual pixel CMOS AF
• Dual DIGIC6 + processor
• ISO100-51200 (extended with 409600)
• Continuous shooting 14 frames / sec.
• Live View mode at 16 frames / sec – high-speed continuous shooting new mirror drive system to allow the (at 16 frames / sec.)
• Continuous shooting possible number is 170 frames in RAW -. In JPEG Unlimited
• 61-point AF system, which range is expanded. 41-point cross-type
• AF is -3EV correspondence
• With lighting AF point red
• AI AF accuracy and motion tracking was improved Servo AF III + – 360000 dot metering sensor.
• EOS iSA. EOS itr
• Viewfinder magnification 0.76 times. 100% field of view
• Video
  • 4K 60fps.
  • Full HD 120fps.
  • 4K video can be recorded with the internal CFast2.0 Media
  • Movie Servo AF
• LCD monitor 3.2 inches, 1.62 million dot. Touch panel.
• Camera digital lens Optimizer (DLO).
• Lens aberration correction.
• Diffraction correction
• CFast2.0 and compact flash of dual card slot
• GPS built-in – 2-axis electronic level
• USB3.0 terminal, HDMI terminal
• W-FI option (WFT-E8A)
• Size of 158mm x 167.6mm x 82.6 mm

27th An announcement is looking very likely for the 1st/2nd of Feb (next week)

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A slew of US patents might hint at some of the new technologies in the 1D X mk2 – see main Canon rumour page

22nd A forum suggestion of expanded AF capabilities [FM]

“…feature of the 1DX Mk2 is its AF and tracking capabilities over the 1DX. Not only is the AF faster, when using a 2X TC on a 500/600mm f4 lens, the new camera will allow all focusing points to be active even when the effective aperture is f8. On the 1DX, only the centre AF point and 4 surrounding points (with AF area expansion) are effective. I understand there will also be a multi-frame silent shooting mode instead of the single shooting silent mode on the 1DX.”

We’re likely close enough to an announcement that such details are a bit more worthy of attention.

17th Canon events are planned for the start of February, so it’s looking like 1D X mk2 time

16th Two slots for the 1Dx 2 – 1 CF and 1 Cfast? [CR]

13th 1D X 2 to feature a 4k burst mode? [CR]

Still no solid info, so expect more snippets like these for a while

11th Latest ‘info’ for the 1D X mk2 suggests that Canon will claim 15 stops of DR [CR]

Still no signs of detailed info I’m afraid.

8th 22MP for the mk2 is suggested [CR]

7th With the Nikon D5 announced, it would seem that a 1D X mk2 announcement shouldn’t be more than a month or two away (the CP+ show is next month) [CR]

2015 December

17th A few 1Dx2 suggestions – no solid details yet [CR]

One idea is that the 1D X mk2 will replace both the 1D X and 1D C.

I don’t know how good 1D C sales have been and whether the likes of the C300/500 meant that a dedicated video 1 series body just doesn’t fit any more?

Max video frame rate: 4K @ 60fps, 120fps @ 1080p
Touch setting for AF point selection
New sensor technology
A “learning mode” for AI Servo
New AF system
GPS built-in (no mention of Wifi)
New LCD screen type/technology

11th No details, but a January announcement for ‘a significant Canon DSLR’ is suggested [CR]

…it is an Olympics year after all, so a new 1Dx is quite reasonable.

November

24th More possible specs appear – are we getting closer to an actual leak ;-) [CR]

24mp full frame Canon sensor
80+ AF Points
New processor technology
14+ stops of dynamic range
Nearly 15fps
4K video (max frame rate unknown)
Dual CFast
Slightly larger LCD

6th More and a wider spread of AF points suggested [CR]

3rd Some more 1Dx2 mentions [CR] maybe faster cards (CFast) and Digic 7.

January is looking good for an announcement, but given how many times we’ve seen predictions, lets wait for some ‘real’ leaks ;-) 

As ever just have a look at the camera timeline below for one of the best long term guides to what to expect …

October

21st No real info, but the 1Dx2 is expected to be shipping by April [CR]

12th Some specs (20MP) appear [CR] although it’s probably too far from an announcement as yet for much accuracy

September

7th A suggestion that the 1D X mk2 will have 4k video, but won’t be a video oriented DSLR [CR] It’s said that there won’t be 4k in any other DSLR launched next year

If so with the 5D4 then I expect a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth ;-)

August

24th No specifications, but there are reports of pre-production versions of the 1DX 2 out for testing and promotional use [CR]

8th A suggestion [CR] that the 1D X 2 will manage 14 fps with a 24MP sensor.

Rumours are quiet again, so I’m thinking the 14th (next Friday) is looking less likely…

5th Another mention of the 1D X replacement [DPR] and putting an announcement (along with the 5D 3 replacement) around the US Photoplus show in October.

Nothing else backs this up at the moment, so keep the usual big pinch of salt ready. 

2nd A drop in price of the 1D X to $4600 [Adorama] – look out for more widespread price drops, that sometimes trail an update?

It’s now August and there are no solid signs of any product launch yet…

July

28th 24MP and at least 12fps? More 1Dx2 noises [CR]

12th If we’re to see a 1D X mk2 soon, the there should (hopefully ;-) be a few more leaks. There are suggestions [CR] that the new camera will have many more AF points (cross type) and that changes in viewfinder capabilities will be needed for it.

May

7th More 1Dx 2 snippets – 25MP Canon sensor [CR]

Time to review the timeline – note that Digic 6 is hardly widespresd, and Canon doesn’t tend to skip versions (note the dual Digic6 in the 5Ds – probably enough to work for the 1D mark 6 (as IMHO, you might reasonably call any 1DX2)

2nd 1Dx 2 snippets – Digic 7 and extended DR [CR]

April

27th Suggestions that the 1D X mk2 is out for testing will have a few more MP, improved viewfinder/display/AF, lighter battery, but no details [CR]

The only dates we’ve heard for this are late 2015/early 2016

(i.e. no idea really ;-)

February

13th The actual appearance of a 1D X mk2 is pushed into 2016 [CR] even if it gets an announcement this year.

5th With the 50MP 5Ds announced tomorrow, some Nikon D5 rumours appear, suggesting a 20MP camera later this year. This makes a 1Dx 2 just that bit more likely in September

… let’s just hope it ships a bit faster this time?

January

4th The 1D X mk2 is suggested as getting a high MP sensor, although apart from both Sony and Canon saying in interviews that there will be such a sensor appearing some time, there is as yet very little actual evidence for where Canon will put one.

See main rumours page for more.

2014 November

6th A 5D4 and ‘another Canon Pro DSLR’ for the start of February are mentioned in a dealer sourced rumour(see the 5D4 page for details)

September

28th If there is to be a ‘High MP’ camera in the near future, then it’s probably not the 1D X mark 2 [CR]

That’s reassuring to me if it means the ‘high MP’ talk is about the return of the ‘Ds’ or even that old favourite, the 3d ;-)

June

21st Both the 5D mk4 and 1D X mk2 are to be announced January/February of next year, we’re told (thanks).

The 1D X mk2 will be announced first (potentially late this year), but will ship later.

Both will incorporate significant advances in sensor design, which mean that there will be no high MP ‘3D’ class body this year.

The info suggested that this was what was being tested in the studios we heard about last month, and that elements of it woud appear in the upcoming 7D mk2, but that the real advance would be seen next year.

Thanks too for the aside, that I would finally see a camera that would make me ‘rush’ to replace my 1Ds mk3 – I’ll believe it when I see it, but Northlight’s next year financials does include provision for quite a bit of new glass and equipment, that I didn’t see a need for, this year ;-)

• The correct video format of [NTSC] or [PAL], matching the connected TV, must be set or the video image will not appear.

Extension System TerminalFor connection to WFT-E8A and WFT-E6A

Power Source

Battery

Battery Pack LP-E19 (or LP-E4N, LP-E4) x1

• With the AC Adapter + DC Coupler, AC power of possible.

Number of ShotsApprox. (Based on CIPA testing standards)Shooting Method BatteryTemperaturePossible ShotsViewfinder shootingBattery Pack LP-E19At 73°F/23°C1210At 32°F/0°C1020Live View shootingAt 73°F/23°C260At 32°F/0°C240Battery CheckAutomatic battery check when the power switch is turned ON.Power SavingPower turns off after the set time (1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.) of non-operation elapses.Date/Time BatteryBuilt-in secondary battery
When fully charged, the date/time can be maintained for approx. one month.

 

• Recharge time: approx. 8 hr.
  • To become capable to maintain the right date/time for one month after main battery power exhaustion.

Start-up TimeApprox. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
* Excluding the recognition time for genuineness (genuine Canon battery) at the installation of the battery.
* Start-up time becomes longer with a battery being used for the first time with the very camera.

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions
(W x H x D)Approx. 6.22 x 6.60 x 3.25 in. / 158.0 x 167.6 x 82.6mmWeightApprox. 53.97 oz. / 1530g (Based on CIPA guidelines)
Approx. 47.27 oz. / 1340g (Body only, without battery, cards, body cap or eyecup)

Operating Environment

Working Temperature Range32–113°F/0–45°CWorking Humidity Range85% or less

Published specs for the Canon 1D X and Nikon D4

	Canon EOS-1Dx	Nikon D4
Announced	October, 2011 (availability: July 2012)	January, 2012 (availability: February 2012)
Lens Mount	Canon EF mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Effective Pixels	18.1 million	16.2 million
Sensor Size	36 mm x 24mm	36.0 x 23.9mm
Image Sensor Format	full frame	FX
File Format Still Images	JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon Original) M-RAW S-RAW RAW+JPEG M-RAW+JPEG S-RAW+JPEG	JPEG NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) + JPEG TIFF (RGB)
Picture Control	Auto Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined 1-3	Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable S Vivid
Storage Media	Compatible with UDMA 7 CF cards	CompactFlash (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) XQD Type Memory
Card Slot	Dual CF Cards (Type I or II)	1 CompactFlash (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100%	FX (36×24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx. 1.2x (30×20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. DX (24×16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. 5:4 (30×24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.76x	0.70x Approx.
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec.	1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec.	30 sec.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	Super High-speed: 14 shots/sec. High-speed: 12 shots/sec. Low-speed: 3 shots/sec.	10 frames per second 11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked)
Exposure Compensation	±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments	±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100-51200 Extension settable: ISO 50; 102,400 and 204,800	ISO 100 – 12,800 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-4 (ISO 204,800)
Dynamic AF Mode	One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6. (The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.)	Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Focus Modes	Single-point AF (Manual selection) Auto selection 61-point AF Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection) AF point expansion (Manual selection, 4 points: up, down, left, and right) AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding 8 points) Zone AF (Manual zone selection)	Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	61	51
Built-in Flash	No way!	No!
Flash Compensation	±3 stops in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
White Balance	Auto Daylight ShadeCloudy Tungsten Light White Fluorescent Light Flash Custom Color Temperature setting	Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Shade
Movie	1920 x 1080: 30 fps / 25 fps / 24 fps 1280 x 720: 60 fps / 50 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps / 25 fps	HD 1920 x 1080 / 30 fps HD 1920 x 1080 / 24 fps HD 1280 x 720 / 30 fps HD 1280 x 720 / 60 fps
Monitor Size	3.2-inches	3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	Approx. 1.04 million dots	921,000 Dots
Monitor Type	TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor	Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Battery Life (shots per charge)	TBA	2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)
Approx. Dimensions	6.2 x 6.4 x 3.3 in. (158 x 163.6 x 82.7 mm)	Width 6.3 in. (160mm) Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm) Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm)
Approx. Weight	TBA	41.6 oz. (1180g) camera body only
Price	$6,800.00	$5,999.95

1D3/1D4 comparison

	Canon EOS-1D Mark IV	Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Sensor	16.1 million total pixels 27.9 x 18.6mm	10.7 million total pixels 27.9 x 18.6mm
Image processor	Dual DIGIC IV	Dual DIGIC III
A/D converter	14-bit	14-bit
Image sizes	4896 x 3264 4320 x 2880 3552 x 2368 2448 x 1632	3888 x 2592 3456 x 2304 2816 x 1880 1936 x 1288
RAW files	CR2 format, 14-bit RAW full resolution mRAW (9.0 MP) sRAW (4.0 MP)	CR2 format, 14-bit RAW full resolution sRAW (7.6 MP)
Auto focus	45-point TTL CMOS sensor 39 cross-type for F2.8 or faster lenses	19-point TTL CMOS sensor 19 cross-type for F4 or faster lens 26 non-selectable assist points
Noise reduction	Four levels of High ISO NR	High ISO NR On/Off
Movie mode	1920×1080 at 30, 25 or 24 fps 1280×720 at 60 or 50 fps 640×480 at 60 or 50 fps	None
LCD monitor	3.0″ TFT LCD 920,000 pixels 7 brightness levels	2.0″ TFT LCD 230,000 pixels 5 brightness levels
Continuous shooting	10.0 fps Up to 121 JPEG Large/Fine images Up to 28 RAW images Up to 20 RAW+ Large/Fine JPEG images (Figures are with UMDA 6 card)	10.0 fps Up to 110 JPEG Large/Fine images Up to 30 RAW images Up to 22 RAW+ Large/Fine JPEG images
Custom functions	62	57
Storage	Compact Flash slot (UDMA support) SD card slot (SDHC support) USB drives via WFT-E2/E2A	Compact Flash slot SD card slot (SDHC support) USB drives via WFT-E2/E2A
Dimensions	156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in)	156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in)
Weight	No battery: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) With battery: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)	No battery: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) With battery: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)

The original 1D Mk4

US Info (from Canon)

Offering a comprehensive combination of speed, accuracy and image quality, the EOS-1D Mark IV is the perfect choice for professional photographers and subjects on the move.

With a completely redesigned 45-point AF system including 39 cross-type points, a new AI Servo II AF focus tracking system with improved algorithm combined with 10 fps continuous shooting, the EOS-1D Mark IV can handle even high-speed situations with ease.

An APS-H sized 16.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, a spectacular ISO range of 100 – 12800 (up to 102400 in H3 mode) with an advanced noise reduction system helps ensure sharp, low-noise images even in low-light situations.

Add advanced Live View shooting, Full HD movie recording with selectable frame rates and manual exposure control plus a host of new features that enhance every facet of the shooting process.

The EOS-1D Mark IV is the choice of professionals looking for the ultimate in SLR performance.

Features

New 45-point Area AF sensor including 39 cross-type AF points with f/2.8 support plus new AI Servo II AF with improved algorithm.

ISO 100 – 12800 (expandable to L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3: 102400) for shooting from bright to dim light with low noise levels.

EOS HD movie with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 60p (59.94) / 50p).

16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.

10.0 fps continuous shooting up to 121 Large JPEGS or 28 RAW using a UDMA CF card.

3.0-inch ClearView II LCD monitor, 160° viewing angle, 920,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.

Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 300,000 cycles and exclusive dust- and weather-resistance.

Fully compatible with over 50 EF lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories.

Professionally Proven, High-Speed AF.

New 45-point Area AF sensor including 39 cross-type AF points with f/2.8 support plus new AI Servo II AF with improved algorithm.

The EOS-1D Mark IV has a newly developed, high-precision Area AF sensor with 45 manually selectable points including 39 cross-type, high-precision AF points for exacting and fast focusing no matter the subject. New AI Servo II AF focus tracking features improved algorithms that help improve stability, reliability and focus no matter the situation.

Whether shooting a fast-paced soccer game or shooting a close-up of a bee on a wind-blown flower during macro photography, AI Servo II AF helps ensure sharp focus every time. AF point selection has been improved as well.

Photographers can select their own point through either the camera’s Multi-controller or Main Dial/Quick Control Dial. Automatic selection is as simple as the press of a button.

With Custom functions, photographers can select their own default focus point to automatically switch between horizontal and vertical shooting and can even choose to have primary focus supported by adjacent focus points for more accuracy with moving subjects.

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