Canon EOS-1D X Delays

[nikkito]

We can only hope, guys





Please Canon, me first ! 

[JR]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

The difference is mainly in the speed and the sensitivity of the AF system. Since 1DX has dedicated CPU for AF, it focuses faster. Also sensitivity is down to -2EV so in low light it focuses faster and more accurately. Also ISO performance was 1-2 stops better imho

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

[JR]

We can only hope, guys





Please Canon, me first ! 

I hope too, but i think the hope of seeing this thing in April is way gone now.  The question is will we have it for the summer!

 

[DzPhotography]

Today, I have received testing sample (for agencies, big newspapers). It's a hell of a impressive camera, way faster then 5D III and 1D IV.

Thanks for the tease and yes, I too have one on order, so thanks again :- ) Quick question. Can you elaborate a bit more in terms of the differences compared to the 5DIII? Much obliged!

The difference is mainly in the speed and the sensitivity of the AF system. Since 1DX has dedicated CPU for AF, it focuses faster. Also sensitivity is down to -2EV so in low light it focuses faster and more accurately. Also ISO performance was 1-2 stops better imho

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

Could be. However the Canon rep who let me test both of them, the working AF sensitivity of the 5DMkIII is 0EV. And I was able to test it too. The rep darkened the room almost completely and let me fire some test shots with both of them alternately, using the other body as subject on the table. The 5D MkIII was not able to focus in completely dimmed light, the 1Dx focused lightning fast. Only with the lights turned up a bit, the 5DMkIII was able to focus after some attempts. As of then, I immediately signed the pre-order

[kozakm]

You know what interests me the most right now is what the silent shutter is like.
The 5D3 one blew me away and whilst this is 12-14fps etc I would like to know how it compares.

1D X silent mode is a lot louder than 5D III. There is loud "klink" sound in the middle.

[JR]

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

Could be. However the Canon rep who let me test both of them, the working AF sensitivity of the 5DMkIII is 0EV. And I was able to test it too. The rep darkened the room almost completely and let me fire some test shots with both of them alternately, using the other body as subject on the table. The 5D MkIII was not able to focus in completely dimmed light, the 1Dx focused lightning fast. Only with the lights turned up a bit, the 5DMkIII was able to focus after some attempts. As of then, I immediately signed the pre-order

Humm...interesting...  The spec list does state -2EV: 

AF Working Range
EV -2 - 18 (at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100)

But maybe it only works for ISO 100 which is not that useful in low light!!!  I am not surprised though that the 1DX would focus better and faster in low light...afterall, it does cost almost double!

 

[DzPhotography]

Humm...interesting...  The spec list does state -2EV: 

AF Working Range
EV -2 - 18 (at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100)

But maybe it only works for ISO 100 which is not that useful in low light!!!  I am not surprised though that the 1DX would focus better and faster in low light...afterall, it does cost almost double!

 

It states the same for the 1Dx. Or maybe the 5DMkIII test model I could use was crippled to make me opt for the 1Dx   

Nah I won't believe that 

[nikkito]

if Canon keeps hiding info about the release date from us, i'll forget the 1D X and buy an iPhone 4s.

[JR]

if Canon keeps hiding info about the release date from us, i'll forget the 1D X and buy an iPhone 4s.

Get the iPhone 4s anyway.  Real cool phone.

 

[nightbreath]

you have Ukranian girls. who is lucky now?

True 

[neuroanatomist]

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

That's correct, according to the specs.  Keep in mind that the -2 EV spec is with an f/2.8 lens for the center point.

[DzPhotography]

And Fotokonijnenberg just removed their 'Available between Mid & End of April' mention too....

[DzPhotography]

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

That's correct, according to the specs.  Keep in mind that the -2 EV spec is with an f/2.8 lens for the center point.

I practically only use f/2.8 and center point

[JR]

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

That's correct, according to the specs.  Keep in mind that the -2 EV spec is with an f/2.8 lens for the center point.

Haaa!  I knew there was a catch somewhere!
 

[nikkito]

I believe the 5D mkiii also has -2 EV sensitivity for focusing so should be as good as the 1dx to focus in low light, maybe not as fast though.

That's correct, according to the specs.  Keep in mind that the -2 EV spec is with an f/2.8 lens for the center point.

I practically only use f/2.8 and center point

me too!