Announcing The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Mt Spokane Photography said:
nlrela said:
PureClassA said:
Do we even have an official press release from Canon yet?? Press conference video from one of these super secret by invitation only events?

I've been in meetings all morning.

Couldn't find anything either yet ....

Its a unintentional leak by a photo store that jumped the gun on what is likely tonight or tomorrows announcement (depending on where you live). I expect to see it tomorrow. The original announcement was pulled down, but it was also copied first. Canon punishes those who violate their NDR's, so I'd not want to be in their shoes.

Me neither. I know it was a leak, but I was referring to the private press invite events that seemed to suggest coordinating times around the globe (Feb 1st and Feb 2nd). It's almost 10am in Sydney right now and almost 5pm CST here in the US. Figured we should be getting close. 7pm CST would be Noon in Sydney. Seems like a good time. Whether Canon would dump the info on the website or immediately after is the wuestion or wait til tomorrow. I assume the people invited would be blasting that out ASAP.
 
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ritholtz said:
Still confused weather to get it or not. Is it going to be big jump from 70D to 1dx2 for novice photographer. I want all round FF camera which can do both stills and videos like 70D.

This is going to sound really uppity, but if you have to ask... Probably not. It would probably be way too much camera. Now, I've never shot with one, but my understanding is that the 1d series are totally tailored to those who absolutely know how to use them to their full potential, and don't necessarily have consumer-niceties and automatic functions. It sounds like the 5d3 is probably more up your alley. Unless you want touchscreen, then I'd say they'll probably put that in the 5d4 at this point.
 
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ritholtz said:
Still confused weather to get it or not. Is it going to be big jump from 70D to 1dx2 for novice photographer. I want all round FF camera which can do both stills and videos like 70D.
1DX is not intended for novice photographer. But if money is burning the pocket, and needs to spend it immediately, then go ahead.

The current 1DX already offers a large jump in photo and video quality over the 70D (exception of Dual Pixel AF). As the new 1DX Mark II will have Dual Pixel AF, you'll have everything better (exception to the articulated LCD).

1DX is like a car of Formula 1:

It's the best there is for the work to which it is intended. But it is not appropriate to take the family for a ride.
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mclaren777 said:
Light_Pilgrim said:
Just wondering, how does it stand against the D5?
The Nikon will probably focus better in low light (-4 EV sensitivity vs -3 EV for the 1DX2). The D5 can also auto-calibrate its AF using Live View, which is strangely missing on the 1DX2 given that Canon patented this technology long ago. :(

I won't judge until there is a camera to judge. Agree the Nikon AF spec (-4EV) is better but we have no idea how well it actually works at -4EV. The D5 also has an upper ISO spec of 3+ million but I certainly am not going to assume it has a true 3 stop ISO advantage.

I have enjoyed my 5D3 immensely but am wanting a real action camera before I am too old to enjoy. I don't see me selling out and jumping ship nor do I see much reason to consider that. 21 AF sensors that are cross type and F8 sensitive is already making me thrilled. I often shoot with my 500F4 + 2X TC and this would be very helpful.

Will be nice to see the comments when it is released and some sample images when available. I would expect some ISO gain though not tons. The days of revolutionary ISO changes may be gone for a while but if they can improve the ISO6400 and 12800 where I can easily get good feathers I'll be happy. I shot film and appreciate all the freedom digital is giving us. The Mark 2 at $5999 looks to be a good buy for what it is (14 fps and 170 shot buffer.. finally )
 
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ritholtz said:
Still confused weather to get it or not. Is it going to be big jump from 70D to 1dx2 for novice photographer. I want all round FF camera which can do both stills and videos like 70D.

That's a big jump. My first question is "What do you shoot primarily and is it for professional purposes?"

I'm not trying to discourage you, but if you're just looking for an excellent camera that is perfect for all around shooting, then pick up a 5D3 on the cheap right now or wait for the 5D4. A 1DX is a big machine that is not well suited for everyday life shooting. I think the only real advantage you may yield is the frame rate, but do you need 12FPS? Granted there's a lot of other things on the DX but would your needs really take advantage of them? I'm not dismissing your wishlist here, just tossing out things to consider. $6000 is a boatload to spend when perhaps something $2000ish would be mush better for you.

Hell I professionally need the 1DX, but not enough to own one at $4500. I rent it when I need it. The 5DSR and 5D3 are far better suited 90% of my needs

PS - Nothing wrong with having two cameras for different purposes either. Use the 70D for video and sports. Buy a 5D3 for beautiful portraits and general shooting.
 
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jdavis37 said:
mclaren777 said:
Light_Pilgrim said:
Just wondering, how does it stand against the D5?
The Nikon will probably focus better in low light (-4 EV sensitivity vs -3 EV for the 1DX2). The D5 can also auto-calibrate its AF using Live View, which is strangely missing on the 1DX2 given that Canon patented this technology long ago. :(

I won't judge until there is a camera to judge. Agree the Nikon AF spec (-4EV) is better but we have no idea how well it actually works at -4EV. The D5 also has an upper ISO spec of 3+ million but I certainly am not going to assume it has a true 3 stop ISO advantage.

I have enjoyed my 5D3 immensely but am wanting a real action camera before I am too old to enjoy. I don't see me selling out and jumping ship nor do I see much reason to consider that. 21 AF sensors that are cross type and F8 sensitive is already making me thrilled. I often shoot with my 500F4 + 2X TC and this would be very helpful.

Will be nice to see the comments when it is released and some sample images when available. I would expect some ISO gain though not tons. The days of revolutionary ISO changes may be gone for a while but if they can improve the ISO6400 and 12800 where I can easily get good feathers I'll be happy. I shot film and appreciate all the freedom digital is giving us. The Mark 2 at $5999 looks to be a good buy for what it is (14 fps and 170 shot buffer.. finally )

Welcome to the chaotic world of CR! If you really want a killer action camera, have you considered going with a known variable that is about to see another major price drop? the current 1DX. If it falls into the $3500 range, I may finally buy one myself if I don't do the DX2
 
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LetTheRightLensIn said:
privatebydesign said:
Pompo said:
they didn't even mention better DR?

That is because most of the potential market for the camera really don't have the issues the measurebator forum dwellers do. Canon look after their pro customers, if they were demanding and prioritizing DR improvements they would be here.

BS

it's not measurebators who care, who gives a about a lab result if it doesn't matter, it's people who actually don't dwell only in forums who do care, because it actually can affect results in the real world.

and they haven't bothered to improve it for ANY market segment of theirs so it's BS that they would have fixed it if people cared, since in some segments there have been lots of howls about it and they haven't budged there for a decade either

We've all seen how badly that's hurt Canon, they've lost lots of market share and been toppled from their position as market leader. Seems you can't differentiate between a small number of people howling and the vast majority of people buying cameras. In case it's unclear to you, Canon cares about the latter, not the former.
 
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LetTheRightLensIn said:
privatebydesign said:
Pompo said:
they didn't even mention better DR?

That is because most of the potential market for the camera really don't have the issues the measurebator forum dwellers do. Canon look after their pro customers, if they were demanding and prioritizing DR improvements they would be here.


BS

it's not measurebators who care, who gives a about a lab result if it doesn't matter, it's people who actually don't dwell only in forums who do care, because it actually can affect results in the real world.

and they haven't bothered to improve it for ANY market segment of theirs so it's BS that they would have fixed it if people cared, since in some segments there have been lots of howls about it and they haven't budged there for a decade either


What I am afraid of is that they didn't improve the DR because they cannot do it. In certain situations of extreme contrast where you have no control on lighting, more DR is needed whether you agree with it or not.

I would imagine a $6k camera would have the highest possible DR available.
 
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Pompo said:
LetTheRightLensIn said:
privatebydesign said:
Pompo said:
they didn't even mention better DR?
That is because most of the potential market for the camera really don't have the issues the measurebator forum dwellers do. Canon look after their pro customers, if they were demanding and prioritizing DR improvements they would be here.
BS
it's not measurebators who care, who gives a about a lab result if it doesn't matter, it's people who actually don't dwell only in forums who do care, because it actually can affect results in the real world.

and they haven't bothered to improve it for ANY market segment of theirs so it's BS that they would have fixed it if people cared, since in some segments there have been lots of howls about it and they haven't budged there for a decade either
What I am afraid of is that they didn't improve the DR because they cannot do it. In certain situations of extreme contrast where you have no control on lighting, more DR is needed whether you agree with it or not.

I would imagine a $6k camera would have the highest possible DR available.
In fact, the current 1DX have better DR than Sony ... In ISO6400. People repeat extensively about the superiority of the Sony EXMOR sensor, they forget that this superiority is valid ONLY IN LOW ISO.
 
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Pompo said:
I would imagine a $6k camera would have the highest possible DR available.

A $6000 camera is going to have exactly what it's intended audience needs to run their operations. The fastest and best AF system (I'm betting) along with the best glass to mount to it, for starters... DR is at low ISO is one aspect of one electrical component of an entire camera system. Prediction. Nikon D5 will measure slightly more DR at low ISOs than Canon 1DX2. Canon will still outsell Nikon 4 to 1 or better. Place your bets.

(ps- as it was just mentioned below, Why can't nikon fix their high ISO DR problem. Canon is still better. And on a 1D body that's where a high percentage of many frames are shot)
 
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Pompo said:
LetTheRightLensIn said:
privatebydesign said:
Pompo said:
they didn't even mention better DR?

That is because most of the potential market for the camera really don't have the issues the measurebator forum dwellers do. Canon look after their pro customers, if they were demanding and prioritizing DR improvements they would be here.


BS

it's not measurebators who care, who gives a about a lab result if it doesn't matter, it's people who actually don't dwell only in forums who do care, because it actually can affect results in the real world.

and they haven't bothered to improve it for ANY market segment of theirs so it's BS that they would have fixed it if people cared, since in some segments there have been lots of howls about it and they haven't budged there for a decade either


What I am afraid of is that they didn't improve the DR because they cannot do it. In certain situations of extreme contrast where you have no control on lighting, more DR is needed whether you agree with it or not.

I would imagine a $6k camera would have the highest possible DR available.

Why would you imagine that? Nikon doesn't put a high DR sensor in their flagship series either. Also this high DR of Exmor only occurs at ISO 100-400, most users of a 1 series or D4/5 don't shoot at low ISO anyways. This would be the last camera I'd expect Canon to bother with new sensors for high low ISO DR. The Canon sensors already have better DR at the higher ISOs that are used mostly by users of the flagship cameras (sports and wildlife).
 
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privatebydesign said:
Pompo said:
they didn't even mention better DR?

That is because most of the potential market for the camera really don't have the issues the measurebator forum dwellers do. Canon look after their pro customers, if they were demanding and prioritizing DR improvements they would be here.

LOL @ "measurebator" ;D
And I see it's already struck a nerve!!! ::)
 
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Meatcurry said:
Don Haines said:
Meatcurry said:
Don Haines said:
Pretty well what I expected to see, a great, solid camera with many incremental improvements... except no built-in WiFi? ? ?

WTF? One would expect the ability in such a high end camera to stream images back to the editor without buying expensive options..... It's sad to think of Olympic photographers with an Eye-fi card in their 1DX2....

If I am at "the big game", be it in Brazil, New York, London, or even at the Fitzroy Harbour elementary school ball field, when I press the shutter, the image should be appearing a few seconds later on the editor's computer, back at the home office.... be it a few kilometers away or half way around the world.

There are no "Olympic" togs using Eye-fi cards!! and if they are they really shouldn't be(based on my experience), WFT-Ex module is the way to go, and last time I went to the Olympics, the pros were tripping over CAT5 cables everywhere!
Cat5 is so 2014! We are playing with 60Ghz wireless links here :)
Well it was 2012, it could have been CAT5e??
I read somewhere about how at the last Olympics they strung over 1000 kilometers of Cat5 cable. At first thought, that seems to be a wonderful reason why everything should go wireless, but with the amount of activity going on in the big stadium in those events, the spectrum usage would be insanely heavy and the noise floor would go through the roof.... and as a result WiFi would be spotty at best.... no wonder everyone went to wires.

I have a friend who has a large apartment building 100 meters away, with all the balconies facing them. The complaint was that their WiFi would not work in the front of the house, despite the tablet showing all bars present for signal strength. I brought over a spectrum analyzer and a WiFi sniffer and it showed a completely saturated spectrum and I detected 130 different WiFi networks, including "CsisSecurityVan", "PennyGetYourOwn WiFi", "IamBatman", "TheTruthIsInHere", "KnockKnockKnockPenny" and some other gems :) The Olympic Stadium would be WAY! worse than that....

So yes, in some areas built-in WiFi would be a good idea, but the Olympics is not.
 
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PureClassA said:
dilbert said:
Don Haines said:
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And the D5 has a 16.7 second buffer (200 shots at 12FPS) while the 1DX2 only has a 10.6 second buffer (1709 shots at 16FPS). Oh the tragedy! Why doesn't Canon properly address the buffer gap!

The simple solution is to forget about RAW and just shoot JPG..... At roughly 8MB per picture, on the 1DX2 you can hold the shutter down for 17 minutes and 4 seconds at 16FPS to fill that 128Gb memory card..... (does the battery last for 16,400 pictures?)

No, it does not last that long.

Number of ShotsApprox.(Based on CIPA testing standards)
Shooting MethodTemperaturePossible Shots
Viewfinder shootingAt 73°F/23°C1210
Viewfinder shootingAt 32°F/0°C1020
Live View shootingAt 73°F/23°C260
Live View shootingAt 32°F/0°C240
I dont know how canon measures that figure, but in viewfinder mode, I've cracked off 7-10 times that many shots on a single 1DX battery over the span of 48 hours. Most of which were high speed rapid fire at 12FPS. And I imagine this battery is similar to LPE6N which is the same size and the E6 but more juice

At the all day sporting events I shoot at, I will often be just moving on to the second battery by the end of the day, after having taken around 1,800 RAW shots to one card. My bursts tend to be of 3 or 4 images only, but I do keep focus for periods where I do not even take a shot which will surely use battery a lot too. I also delete images from the camera when there is a break long enough.

Most people on the sidelines know what to expect and hold the button down for only very short periods, some even operate in one shot. When a photographer does hold it down for 10 seconds or so people just look at him likes he's a martian, or just does not know what he is doing!

So for me, Canon's specs are not too far off - and they are always going to be a little conservative so that nobody can say they are wrong.

The stills specs for the battery do not concern me, it will be fine. You should have two batteries anyway, in case one fails or it does run out. What does interest me is how long the battery will last shooting 4K at 50/60fps. Canon, rather notably, does not mention that. Yet.
 
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<p><strong>Fastest shooting EOS-1D, capable of up to 14 fps* full-resolution RAW or JPEG, and up to 16 fps* in Live View mode with new Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Up to 14 fps* Full-resolution RAW or JPEG, Up to 16 fps* in Live View Mode</strong>

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* Continuous shooting speed may vary depending on the shutter speed, the aperture, the lens being used, the battery charge and various camera settings.</p>
<p><strong>Achieves a maximum burst rate of up to 170 RAWs in continuous shooting at up to 16 fps, and 4K movies using CFast</strong>™<strong> cards in the new CFast 2.0</strong>™<strong>** slot.</strong></p>
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<p>Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all recording media. Long-term usage may reduce a CFast™ card’s write speed. We recommend users regularly fully format and refresh their card using the “Full Format and Refresh Tool.”</p>
<p>* Canon is an authorized licensee of the CFast 2.0™ trademark, which may be registered in various jurisdictions.</p>
<p><strong>Experience less noise in higher ISO images via a new 20.2 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, with an ISO range of 100–51200; expansion to ISO 409600.</strong></p>
<p><strong>20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor</strong>

The EOS-1D X Mark IIcamera features a Canon-developed 20.2 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that not only helps it record more pixels, but also includes gapless micro lenses for enhanced low-light performance. This results in noise reduction in dark portions of the image even at high ISO speeds, and increased sensitivity that contributes to the EOS-1D X Mark II’s high-speed image capture rate, accelerating frame-to-frame performance as well as enabling 4K movies (60p/30p) and improved playback. The new sensor is also Canon’s first full-frame sensor to include Dual Pixel CMOS AF for high-speed, precise AF during Live View still and movie recording.

<strong>ISO Range of 100–51200; Expansion to ISO 409600</strong>

The EOS-1D X Mark IIcamera delivers high standard and expanded ISOs, and a score of options to enhance shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations. With a standard range of ISO 100–51200, the EOS-1D X Mark IIis incredibly sensitive, and thanks to a high signal-to-noise ratio as well as powerful noise reduction, the EOS-1D X Mark II can shoot at expanded sensitivities down to ISO 50 (L) and up to 102400 (H1), 204800 (H2) and even 409600 (H3)! Beyond the obvious advantages of its wide ISO range, the EOS-1D X Mark II has automatic ISO settings, found on the dedicated ISO menu. Minimum and maximum ISO settings can be specified, as can a user-defined range, plus full auto and manual.</p>
<p><strong>Improved AF performance through 61-point High Density Reticular AF II system with 41 cross-type points, improved center point focusing sensitivity to -3 EV and compatibility down to f/8***.</strong>

<strong>Improved AF Performance</strong>

The EOS-1D X Mark IIcamera incorporates a number of significant improvements to help deliver highly precise, reliable AF and AF tracking, both faster and available in more situations. It features a new 61-point High Density Reticular AF II system with 41 cross-type points that expands the AF area approximately 8.6% in the top and bottom of the central AF area, and approximately 24% at the top and bottom of the peripheral frame. A wider subject tracking area improves the AF system so that challenging focus tracking in scenes with sudden changes of speed and subject position is easier than ever. The AF system’s low-intensity limit has been improved to EV-3 and all 61 AF points are compatible down to f/8* for excellent low-light performance. The EOS-1D X Mark II’s AF algorithm has also been improved: it’s equipped with AI Servo AF III+, which remembers the AF path and helps refine precision. Whether choosing individual AF points manually, using the Large Zone AF area or any of the camera’s automatic AF selection modes, the EOS-1D X Mark II is designed to exceed users’ expectations for high-precision AF.</p>
<p><strong>Improved Intelligent Viewfinder with Enhanced Visibility for AF Point Display</strong>

The EOS-1D X Mark IIcamera features a new Intelligent Viewfinder II for convenient composition and setting changes without taking an eye off the subject at hand. The camera’s viewfinder can show significantly more information in the LCD display and presents AF points in red, increasing visibility in dark locations where AF is typically difficult and in situations where the ambient light makes the AF frame difficult to see. Features like the electronic level, a grid, flicker detection, white balance, metering mode, AF information and more can be glanced at easily without drawing attention away from the subject.</p>
<p>* Except when using the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM and EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM lenses.</p>
<p><strong>Accurate subject tracking for stills and video with new EOS Intelligent Tracking and Recognition AF with 360,000-pixel metering sensor.</strong></p>
<p>The EOS-1D X Mark II camera has an amazingly advanced 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor and processor that greatly contribute to the camera’s impressive AF performance for both stills and video. Thanks to a high resolution and infrared sensitivity combined with a refined detection algorithm, this new sensor improves the color and shape recognition of the EOS-1D X Mark II’s iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis) system, increasing the camera’s ability to recognize subjects for faster, more precise AF, metering and exposure compensation. This additional exposure and subject information also helps the EOS-1D X Mark II’s iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) AF system maintain focus on a moving subject with a greater level of consistency.</p>
<p><strong>4K video (4096 x 2160) up to 60 fps (59.94), with an 8.8-Megapixel still frame grab</strong><strong>****</strong><strong> in camera. Full 1080p HD capture up to 120 fps for slow motion.</strong></p>
<p>The EOS-1D X Mark II is an incredibly capable camera for moviemaking. Thanks to its Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors and its advanced sensor, it can capture huge 4K (Motion JPEG)video at up to 60 fps, recording smoothly to CFast™ cards. It’s the first EOS camera able to record Full HD video at 120 fps, easily displaying minute details imperceptible to the human eyeand ideal for slow-motion video capture. With the camera’s new touch panel display, AF points can be easily selected while the camera’s rolling, and focus can be quickly confirmed with the EOS-1D X Mark II’s 4K still frame grab feature*, wherein an 8.8-Megapixel still image can be selected for review and saved. Low-light performance is improved as well, with video recording at ISOs of up to 12800 in 4K and 25600 in Full HD.The EOS-1D X Mark II also features uncompressed HDMI output for Full HD videos, helping to facilitate video editing with minimal image degradation. Not to mention, it can also save videos as MP4s for easy playback on mobile devices.</p>
<p>* Saving a still image from a single movie frame does not result in the same image quality as a normal still image.</p>
<p><strong>Dual Pixel CMOS AF & Movie Servo AF for high speed, high frame rate and continuous autofocus during video shooting.</strong></p>
<p>With significant improvements in AF operation, the EOS-1D X Mark IIcamera can be an indispensible and remarkably portable moviemaking tool. Continuous AF, even during 4K recording, is made easy thanks to the EOS-1D X Mark II’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. Focus points can be selected automatically, or specified on the camera’s new touch panel LCD screen. Critical focus throughout the frame can be easily confirmed by enlarging stills grabbed from video recordings. The EOS-1D X Mark II’s Movie Servo AF is compatible with all frame rates and resolutions, and can be customized to set tracking sensitivity, AF speed and even Face Tracking priority. These advanced features help make the EOS-1D X Mark II a truly versatile and convenient camera for 4K and Full HD moviemaking.</p>
<p><strong>View and control high quality stills and videos via the 3.2-inch touch panel LCD with 1.62 million dots.</strong></p>
<p>The EOS-1D X Mark II camera’s 3.2-inchtouch panel TFT LCD monitor has approximately 1.62 million dots, anti-reflective construction and features Canon’s Clear View LCD II technology for bright, sharp display in any number of shooting situations. Its new touchscreen function allows AF point switching and image magnification during Live View shooting and movie shooting, providing convenient operation. The LCD monitor can be ideal for reviewing settings and images, as well as for shooting in Live View mode. In Live View, grid lines can be displayed in 9 sections, 24 sections or 9 sections with diagonals, as well as the dual-axis electronic level, which helps ensure accurate level by displaying both roll and pitch in 1-degree increments. For image review, the EOS-1D X Mark II has a dedicated Magnify/Reduce button. While pressing the button, zooming in or out (up to 10x) is achieved simply by turning the Main Dial. Images can be protected or erased quickly, individually or in batches, and slideshows can be created with some or all images and can be sequenced by date, folders, movies, stills,protection or rating. A feature guide can be accessed for the selected menu, providing detailed reference information when needed.</p>
<p><strong>Increased resolution and fine detail, with lens aberration correction and diffraction correction via new in-camera Digital Lens Optimizer technology.</strong></p>
<p>To combat any possible image degradation from lens aberration and diffraction, the EOS-1D X Mark II camera is equipped with a number of in-camera optical correction functions for clear and high-quality images. The EOS-1D X Mark II even stores lens aberration data, helping to eliminatethe need to register lens data on previously released lenses, and correcting images with virtually no delay in-camera. The EOS-1D X Mark II not only corrects peripheral brightness and chromatic aberration, but also features distortion correction plus diffraction correction, which has been included for the first time in an EOS camera. Distortion correction helps resolve barrel and pincushion distortions,while diffraction correction virtually eliminates the blurring effects from diffraction that can be created when capturing an image at a small aperture. The camera’s Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors help ensure these corrections can be made with virtually no effect on operational speed. In-camera RAW processing is also made fast and convenient with Canon’s Digital Lens Optimizer, helping to improve image quality and giving photographers the ability to work confidently in more complex environments.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in ******** provides geotag information including auto time syncing with Universal Time Code via satellites.</strong></p>
<p>Providing crucial location and time data, *** has become an indispensible aspect of the professional workflow, especially for professionals who work on location and capture thousands of images each day. The EOS-1D X Mark IIcamera has **** built in, helping photographers and filmmakers not only tag their images with critical location data, but also adjust the time and timestamp on the camera automatically. Thanks to built-in ****, and Wi-Fi® connectivity throughthe optionalWireless File Transmitter WFT-E8A accessory, the EOS-1D X Mark II can use both *** andWFT (Wireless File Transfer)together, making it easy to upload a great amount of images both quickly and from increasingly far-flung locales. Offering compatibility with American *** satellites, Russian GLONASS satellites and Japanese quasi-zenith satellites Michibiki, the EOS-1D X Mark II’s *** information is reliably accurate virtually anywhere you go.</p>
<p>* In certain countries and regions, the use of *** may be restricted. Therefore be sure to use *** 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 *** satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.</p>
<p><strong>The new optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8A </strong><strong>is compatible with IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b, supporting both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi® bands.</strong></p>
<p>The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8A, the EOS-1D X Mark II camera’s new optional accessory, provides both a fastthroughput for image uploading andseveral new features that make dynamic wireless photography simple and fast. It has 5GHz 802.11ac support for high-speed image transfer, a revamped user interface that enables speedy set-up and configuration of wireless networks and even compatible smartphone connection.Accommodating both iOS* and Android** devices, the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8A makes it simple to use a smartphone as a remote control for still and video capture. It can even transfer recorded images back for viewing on the device’s screen. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8A is both compact and durable, with excellent dust- and water- resistance for unfettered operation in difficult environments.

* Compatible with iOS versions 7.1/8.4/9.0, Android smartphone and tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. 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.</p>
<p>** Compatible with Android smartphone and tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1.</p>
<p><strong>Durable and rugged magnesium alloy body with dust- and-weather resistance for demanding shooting situations.</strong></p>
<p>For professionals who demand nothing less than the best, the EOS-1D X Mark IIcamera is designed to perform superbly even in the most treacherous environments, every time. The body is constructed of rigid, high-strength magnesium alloy for rugged performance and features a grip design for easy finger placement and reduced hand fatigue. Its shutter has lightweight, carbon-fiber blades, and is rated to maintain up to 16 fps performance without compromise, for up to 400,000 cycles. The EOS-1D X Mark II and accessories like the new Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8A have extensive gasketing for improved dust and water resistance, even at their connection points.</p>
<p><strong>Price:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>$5999 USD</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What’s in the box:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EOS-1D X Mark II Camera Body</li>
<li>Battery Pack LP-E19</li>
<li>Battery Charger LC-E19</li>
<li>Wide Strap</li>
<li>Eyecup Eg (Not shown)</li>
<li>Cable Protector</li>
<li>Interface Cable IFC-150U II</li>
<li>EOS Digital Solution Disk (Not shown)</li>
</ul>
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I see nothing here about specific increased DR or color rendition.

The $600 wi-fi gadget is nice but what about radio controls for Canon 600EXRT's would that not have been better incorporated than a $600.00 add on?? Canon wants to sell a $600.00 add on for Wi-Fi before they address low light AF/IR assist with the ST-E3-RT W still have to mount a flash or a radio controller ST-E3-RT with no low light AF assist??

How about the mirror box? I see no reference to a new design or the issues that caused a previous recall!!??

If we're getting an AF improvement that's nice but is that it for photographers?

The video is nice but I'm a photographer not a video guy.

All the Canon FAN BOYS are raving but for a current 1DX owner I don't see but an incremental change.

I'd like to see some specs on the Mirror Box. Does anyone have any idea if the design and engineering have been upgraded? And what about PCB enhancements? Are the same vendors supplying the boards that failed?

Some might not "LIKE" my questions but if you're knowledgeable and have owned multiple 1DX's that have had these prior issues these are valid issues and nothing in the Marketing or PR materials addresses any of this. I'm sure I'll get heat for even asking honest questions about issues that many a 1DX owner have experienced.

And what about the batteries??? LP-E19 and What about two different cards Cfast and CF.... Canon really threw the current 1DX owner UNDER THE BUS here.
 
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And the D5 has a 16.7 second buffer (200 shots at 12FPS) while the 1DX2 only has a 10.6 second buffer (1709 shots at 16FPS). Oh the tragedy! Why doesn't Canon properly address the buffer gap!

The simple solution is to forget about RAW and just shoot JPG..... At roughly 8MB per picture, on the 1DX2 you can hold the shutter down for 17 minutes and 4 seconds at 16FPS to fill that 128Gb memory card..... (does the battery last for 16,400 pictures?)

No, it does not last that long.

Number of ShotsApprox.(Based on CIPA testing standards)
Shooting MethodTemperaturePossible Shots
Viewfinder shootingAt 73°F/23°C1210
Viewfinder shootingAt 32°F/0°C1020
Live View shootingAt 73°F/23°C260
Live View shootingAt 32°F/0°C240
I dont know how canon measures that figure, but in viewfinder mode, I've cracked off 7-10 times that many shots on a single 1DX battery over the span of 48 hours. Most of which were high speed rapid fire at 12FPS. And I imagine this battery is similar to LPE6N which is the same size and the E6 but more juice

At the all day sporting events I shoot at, I will often be just moving on to the second camera by the end of the day, after having taken around 1,800 RAW shots to one card. My bursts tend to be of 3 or 4 images only, but I do keep focus for periods where I do not even take a shot which will surely use battery a lot too. I also delete images from the camera when there is a break long enough.

Most people on the sidelines know what to expect and hold the button down for only very short periods, some even operate in one shot. When a photographer does hold it down for 10 seconds or so people just look at him likes he's a martian!

So for me, Canon's specs are not too far off - and they are always going to be a little conservative so that nobody can say they are wrong.

The stills specs for the battery do not concern me, it will be fine. You should have two batteries anyway, in case one fails or it does run out. What does interest me is how long the battery will last shooting 4K at 50/60fps. Canon, rather notably, does not mention that. Yet.

Video is another animal altogether. Constant imaging and processing. Constant Live View LCD screen engaged. Etc...

I was floored the first time I used the 1DX. I racked up over 8000 frames in 48 hours at 4 dance recitals and sent the spare battery back to LensRentals completely unused. I think (the more I remember it) I may have charged the battery on Saturday night with 1 recital left, but I'm don't think I did. Even still, that was over 6000 frames on a single charge. Blew my mind.
 
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