How silent it actually is, remains to be seen, but there are 3 silent shooting modes in the spec. Single, 3fps and 5fps.hawaiisunsetphoto said:
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Announcing The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
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Jack Douglas said:
Translucent LCD in the viewfinder can overlay various information, result is similar as informations in EVF (or Live view). 7D2 does this.
AF points will be marked by red color (similar to the pre-1DX 1D bodies), which makes them better visible in low light compared to black color used in 1D X.
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So the center point is the only point more sensitive than -1 ev? Better spread of AF, that's nice if one can actually track with them.
No mention of DR improvements, like they had on the C300 or whichever it was.
Metering zones are down from 252 to 216, although new RGB sensor.
The important part for me, is the AF, and that can be A LOT better than it just seems on paper, remember that the 5d3 and 1dx AF looked very similar on paper, in real life they are not even close.
I've always said I love when Canon goes all-in. They did with the 1dX, they did not do it with the 1dX2.
No mention of DR improvements, like they had on the C300 or whichever it was.
Metering zones are down from 252 to 216, although new RGB sensor.
The important part for me, is the AF, and that can be A LOT better than it just seems on paper, remember that the 5d3 and 1dx AF looked very similar on paper, in real life they are not even close.
I've always said I love when Canon goes all-in. They did with the 1dX, they did not do it with the 1dX2.
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kozakm00 said:
So it's possible just like the 1D IV - made my day and a few other's day I believe. But wait - is only the selected spot AF point going to be continuously red? I fear not.
Jack
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I'm quite positive about this announcement even though I have no business buying a 1DXII. On paper the specs don't jump out but if you read more about each feature it's clear this is a highly refined, fast and precise AFing beast. They've taken the 1DX and fine tuned it into a monster sports and wildlife camera. Things that will get those folk excited -
AF at f/8 on all AF points
Wider AF point spread across the frame
Select AF point with touchscreen and DPAF in LiveView
170 continuous RAW in burst mode using CFast
Add in the improved tracking and increase in fps and I can see why many would want to upgrade. It all adds up to fewer missed shots for those who rely on their gear for professional work. It's pretty much bang on what most of us expected too.
But you know there will still be those who will say "Come on Canon it took you over 4 years and it doesn't even transform into the Millennium Falcon, it's a piece of garbage!"
AF at f/8 on all AF points
Wider AF point spread across the frame
Select AF point with touchscreen and DPAF in LiveView
170 continuous RAW in burst mode using CFast
Add in the improved tracking and increase in fps and I can see why many would want to upgrade. It all adds up to fewer missed shots for those who rely on their gear for professional work. It's pretty much bang on what most of us expected too.
But you know there will still be those who will say "Come on Canon it took you over 4 years and it doesn't even transform into the Millennium Falcon, it's a piece of garbage!"
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Hi,
IMHO, the "All AF points support F8" is big for birder. If they come out 7D3 tomorrow with only the "All AF point support F8" improvement, I'll get one... Hmm... l think Canon can expect the 2x tele-extender to sell very well after this.
Anyway, look like the 16fps live view support AF with DPAF... if it work and track very well, I'll look forward to the next Canon mirrorless camera with DPAF.
Have a nice day.
IMHO, the "All AF points support F8" is big for birder. If they come out 7D3 tomorrow with only the "All AF point support F8" improvement, I'll get one... Hmm... l think Canon can expect the 2x tele-extender to sell very well after this.
Anyway, look like the 16fps live view support AF with DPAF... if it work and track very well, I'll look forward to the next Canon mirrorless camera with DPAF.
Have a nice day.
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14 FPS is also possible with CF. With the 1DX to shoot at 12 FPS, conditions were shutter speed of atleast 1/640 (or around here) and something else. So I'm guessing the same applies with the 1DX Mark II..
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It'll be very interesting. D5 has new AF module and people expect better AF tracking ability. D5 also have higher native ISO, probably doesn't mean much. But expectation is high here too. 1Dx II is ahead of Nikon in almost every spec of AF except the number of AF points. (number of focus points at f/8, cross type at f/8, dual cross type sensors that Nikon doesn't have etc). It will be very interesting to see head to head comparison in both AF and ISO. ISO comparison is easy. It's always hard to know AF performance.Light_Pilgrim said:
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It will be really interesting when its tested.
It will be a very good camera but doesn't look amazingly better than its predecessor.
Video seems to be the main leap forward
I wonder will they have any heat issues with 4K like Sony do in their compacts.
Maybe there is more room to dissipate heat.
I'll be really interested in low light / high ISO performance.
Hopefully there are some reviews on their way.
It will be a very good camera but doesn't look amazingly better than its predecessor.
Video seems to be the main leap forward
I wonder will they have any heat issues with 4K like Sony do in their compacts.
Maybe there is more room to dissipate heat.
I'll be really interested in low light / high ISO performance.
Hopefully there are some reviews on their way.
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Excellent list of comparison. I think D5's higher number of AF points got lot of attention. It'll be hard to measure the AF ability between two cams. But I hope some pros can find some differences. Also somehow there's an assumption higher native ISO (51200 vs 102400) will have an advantage in higher ISO images. I personally don't believe so. However this time the comparison will be apple to apple. Let's see the how close they are in IQ.kozakm00 said:
One important thing. The buffer may be limited by slowest card if both are active. If you are using second slot as backup, then the buffer will be limited to CF. D4 had this issue and now D500. In D5 you have a choice here.
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wildbirdimages said:
Should keep in mind that only 55 of the D5's AF points are user-selectable. The rest are "assist" points (presumably chiefly used to help with subject tracking).
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