Yes to make this interesting it would definitely need to have something in the range of 32-35 MP and an improved AF and ISO performance. Added to IBIS it would at least be competitive.
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As a fellow birder and well a little bit of a everythinger this will be a hard purchase to justify, I use my 5d4 quite often and my 1dx2, some days I like one vs the other. If this camera is greater than 30mp with better high iso then maybe, I’ve never hit the buffer on my 1dx2. Yes we all know cfast is dead but it’s hard to justify getting rid of of all your stuff and take that massive loss to get that new new feeling and buy all new media. Using it til it dies seems like a better idea. For the video front it would be awesome if this does 4k120 but I’m guessing it won’t. We can only hope canon blows are mind with this final 1dI really hope it is 30mp as from my experience (shooting my 5DIV) 30mp is a sweet spot for bird photography as it allows some crop on the small guys, but should still allow for all the fps and no buffer fill the current 1DxII provides. With CFExpress I expect there will be no hitting a buffer on the III, not even close. I may pass on this 1D if the sensor is less than 30mp. I will stick with my 5DIV and try out the Sony a9II if it has the rumored 32-36mp.
Always are, we just need to get that out of the way with every new topic.Why?
If the 1DxIII is not a DSLR, but a mirrorless instead, I will probably have a stroke. I don't think I have anything to worry about.I do not see anywhere that this is a DSLR except in the first sentence which is just saying a continuing possible DSLR. Who says that the MIII cannot be a mirrorless monster? The specs so far listed in the speculation, can easily be placed into a mirrorless camera.
Just not limiting my thinking to a DSLR where Canon has been building pro lenses for the R mount and could put out a couple of long ones for sports between now and the Olympics.
Because then it would not be a MkIII.Who says that the MIII cannot be a mirrorless monster?
Plus it would be a monster, not a camera.Because then it would not be a MkIII.
Did you mean 30-32MP? If so, I agree. 32MP FF cropped to Canon APS-C is still 12.5MP... hope for something in the 20-32 range. 24-26mp would be disappointing.
6d II sensor is very slow for a 1DX body.To shoot 6k without crop, and to be 3:2 sensor aspect ratio, the minimal resolution is 6144x4096 (or 6145x4097). This will be the 6D mark II sensor
Yes very curious about the a7riv low light focus and performance....and an affordable 600 mm option is really attractive!!Indeed, but some of us specs do matter. I like an superfast AF when it comes to birding. I´m owning Sony gear too (actually 7III, 7RIII and my newest investment: 7RIV &200-600), and I like the eye AF and it nails the Eyes of the bird. It works really good. Not fantastic, but really good.
I like the robustness of 1DX and battery life of the competeting Sony is great too (2000 shots no problem).
So, it is Canon´s chance to get closer to the top again, where it was some years ago. Don´t misunderstand me, Canon is great, but the competitors did their homework and surpassed Canon in some topics.
p.s.: I do not do stars, so star eating is no problem for me (A7RIV stareating problem....)
I shoot a 1DX2 for wildlife. It is a wonderful DSLR. That said, technology has moved on and Sony's A92 may blow it out of the water with a much faster frame rate, silent shutter, focus tracking, wildlife eye-AF, on-sensor focusing, lag-free EVF, etc. I will buy the 1DX3 if the AF tracking is significantly improved.Well so it's all about specs ?
What about a battery that will last days shooting, the most robust body in the industry, and not to mention the BEST customer service and Professional services. When you buy a 1 series you buy the best PJ/Wildlife camera made EOS.
so as always "it depends", for me as i do 30-35 wedding reportages 50mp is cleary an over kill. But if i could have some kind of higher MP (30-40) for Shooting/studio situation and an MRAW often of abou 20MP that woul be a great deal.I agree with the ISO performance of the 1DXii and the R and also hope for something in the 20-32 range. 24-26mp would be disappointing.
Mmmhhh....
Sony is rumored to bring the A9II with 32-36 MP at the same fps the A9I has.
Canon will be a lot behind, if the sensor will not be in the same league (28-....MP).
Like to hear the rumor, as my old eyes love OVF!
Will be an early adopter, if the specs come close to the Sony.
Also, the a9II will likely be 2K less than the 1DxIII if Canon prices the 1DxIII like it did the 1DxII. Rumors are the a9II will be 5K, I am thinking the 1DxIII will be $6999. If this is what happens, I will have a hard time choosing the 1DXIII over the a9II given what I have learned about the comparative capabilities of the 1DxII and a9 after shooting them side by side for a while now. Osprey image is a9 with adapted Canon 600 f/4 IS + 1.4x TC hand held.I shoot a 1DX2 for wildlife. It is a wonderful DSLR. That said, technology has moved on and Sony's A92 may blow it out of the water with a much faster frame rate, silent shutter, focus tracking, wildlife eye-AF, on-sensor focusing, lag-free EVF, etc. I will buy the 1DX3 if the AF tracking is significantly improved.
I am curious to hear from 1DX and Mk2 users that if either the form factor or weight (not both) were changed, would they see it as a good thing? Balance with the 1D series and larger glass is very important, I get that. So what if the shape stayed the same but the overall weight was reduced with more carbon, lighter magnesium, you know all that space age stuff cameras get trickled down from F1 racing .
Mmmhhh....
Sony is rumored to bring the A9II with 32-36 MP at the same fps the A9I has.
Canon will be a lot behind, if the sensor will not be in the same league (28-....MP).
Like to hear the rumor, as my old eyes love OVF!
Will be an early adopter, if the specs come close to the Sony.