http://release.nikkei.co.jp/detail.cfm?relID=294330&lindID=4The Nikkei translation:
Canon's top-end model of professional digital SLR camera "EOS-1D X" launched
Top model digital SLR camera "EOS-1D X" launched
Pursue the best performance of high sensitivity, such as ISO51200
Canon, sports and media, digital SLR cameras with a high level of performance required for professional shooting studio shot, such as "EOS-1D X", and released in late March 2012.
Traditionally, top model in Canon's digital SLR cameras, especially with better image quality "1Ds" the best performance and high-speed series "1D" was deployed in two lines of the series. New product "EOS-1D X" to unify them is the flagship model that combines the highest level of professional performance and high-quality high-speed performance.
■ outstanding image quality performance
The newly developed 35mm full size, and approximately 1,810 megapixel CMOS sensor, dual DIGIC 5 + by loading with 2 new engines with the DIGIC 5 + plus video about 17 times the processing power of DIGIC 4, ISO Emergency sensitivity up to ISO51200 ※ expanded. This results in beautiful images with reduced noise in the dark shooting indoors.
Significant performance evolution ■ AE / AF
By combining pixel RGB metering sensor and DIGIC 4 100,000, the adoption of new AE system can recognize faces and colors as well as the brightness of the subject, enabling more precise exposure control.
Also, conventional model "EOS-1D Mark IV" (released December 2009) was placed in 20-point AF sensor with an accuracy comparable to respond F4.0 F2.8 AF, and AF total number of 61 points Equipped with the new AF sensor, the accuracy of coverage and focus of the subject has been greatly improved from previous models. In addition, in cooperation with the new AE system, you can continue to focus and track the subject's face and colors.
Needs of advanced high-speed performance ■ Professional
Equipped with dual DIGIC 5 +, 12-second frames / while up to about the AE / AF accurately (at least 10 seconds ISO32000 frames / sec up to about) achieves high-speed continuous shooting. In addition, ultra-fast 14-second continuous shooting frames / up to about (mirror lockup, recording only JPEG) and also allows capture the decisive moment the professional aims.
Product Name: EOS-1D X
Price: Open price
Release Date: Late March 2012
Production volume / month 7,000
Regular use of the ISO sensitivity when shooting movie ※ The ISO100 ~ 25600.
Contact
Canon Customer Support Center
050-555-90002
EOS DIGITAL Homepage:
http://canon.jp/eos-d※ product images and information, see Related Documentation
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