Canon EOS-1D X Drops to $4599 From Authorized Dealers

[Canon Rumors]

The Canon EOS-1D X has been further discounted, this time by another $700, to bring the price down to $4599 from authorized dealers. I think it’s safe to say that we should be seeing an announcement for a replacement sooner than later.</p>
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[StudentOfLight]

Rugby World Cup here he we come...

 

[R1-7D]

Great price for a great camera.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

$4299 from Authorized dealer thru Canon Price Watch. I guess the gray market cameras will be dropping to $3600.

 

[sanj]

Assuming no one will sell it for a loss, the retailers got it at $4500? And Canon would have sold it with a margin of around $1000. So the camera (including advertising costs) is actually for $3500?? My calculations are most probably totally wrong, I some of you wise men can educate me on this please.

 

[StudentOfLight]

Assuming no one will sell it for a loss, the retailers got it at $4500? And Canon would have sold it with a margin of around $1000. So the camera (including advertising costs) is actually for $3500?? My calculations are most probably totally wrong, I some of you wise men can educate me on this please.

The Japanese Yen has fallen dramatically vs USD over the past year. 123(now) vs 102(last year). Taking your $3500 and multiplying by 120% gives $4200. Which is comparable to the phase out price of the 1D-IV in my country back in 2012/13.

 

[PureClassA]

This is awesome news. Means the 1DX2 is just around the corner. At the same time, it's getting damn hard NOT to buy one of these. I usually rent them when I need them.

 

[sanj]

Assuming no one will sell it for a loss, the retailers got it at $4500? And Canon would have sold it with a margin of around $1000. So the camera (including advertising costs) is actually for $3500?? My calculations are most probably totally wrong, I some of you wise men can educate me on this please.

The Japanese Yen has fallen dramatically vs USD over the past year. 123(now) vs 102(last year). Taking your $3500 and multiplying by 120% gives $4200. Which is comparable to the phase out price of the 1D-IV in my country back in 2012/13.

Thank you.

 

[LSXPhotog]

Well this is a nice surprise! It may also signify we're going to see a 1DX replacement announcement in August or September...

 

[KeithBreazeal]

I'm willing to bet the replacement will be a whole new design concept. If the price keeps falling, it's a sign that Canon knows the market for current 1D-X will go flat when the specs for it's replacement are officially published.
Deplete the inventory and announce it's demise. At some point, the production line needs to be shut down and retool.

 

[IglooEater]

Other than the 1D mark IIN was there ever a 1D series camera that didn't blow the previous one utterly out of the water? I have high hopes for the 1dX mark ii if that is indeed what it is to be called!

 

[SwampYankee]

anybody else think that $4,500 for 5 year old sensor is about 10x over priced? Great mechanics, but a $500 Sony A6000's sensor preforms better. HEY CANON!!!!! IT'S THE SENSORS STUPID!

 

[LonelyBoy]

anybody else think that $4,500 for 5 year old sensor is about 10x over priced? Great mechanics, but a $500 Sony A6000's sensor preforms better. HEY CANON!!!!! IT'S THE SENSORS STUPID!

Thanks for the fresh take.

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

anybody else think that $4,500 for 5 year old sensor is about 10x over priced? Great mechanics, but a $500 Sony A6000's sensor preforms better. HEY CANON!!!!! IT'S THE SENSORS STUPID!

You mean sony A6000 can make high-quality photos in ISO6400?

Photos of good quality ISO12800? ???

Pretty decent quality photo in ISO25600? :-\

Photos of acceptable quality in ISO 51200? :-X

 

[unfocused]

anybody else think that $4,500 for 5 year old sensor is about 10x over priced?

No knowledgeable person does.

Great mechanics...

True that.

but a $500 Sony A6000's sensor preforms better.

No. It doesn't.

HEY CANON!!!!! IT'S THE SENSORS STUPID!

Correction: HEY STUPID!!!!! IT'S NOT THE SENSORS IT'S THE CAMERA.

Differences between sensors today are so small that they are insignificant except for people who spend their lives worrying about tiny, barely measurable differences that are unlikely to ever show up in an actual image. For those who depend on a camera for their livelihood, there are far more important concerns.

 

[Loswr]

IT'S NOT THE SENSORS IT'S THE CAMERA.

Differences between sensors today are so small that they are insignificant except for people who spend their lives worrying about tiny, barely measurable differences that are unlikely to ever show up in an actual image. For those who depend on a camera for their livelihood, there are far more important concerns.

+1

 

[SwampYankee]

Like Yah!!!!!!! because lack of a 1DX has been holding back my photography for all these years. Yup...just spend a couple of mortgage payments on piece of 5 year old technology will instantly make you a great photographer. keep telling your selves that a 5K bit of Iron from 2011 will make you relevant. The world has moved on and Canon has not. Maybe I'm wrong....let check those last quarter sales figures.....Whooooops! IT'S THE SENSORS STUPID. SORRY FANBOYS WHO FORGOT TO SELL IN TIME!

 

[K]

Remember, DXO says the D3300 is superior to the 1DX.

That would fall in line with the trolls who say the 1DX is 10x overpriced. Figure, the D3300 is right around $450ish, depending where you shop and the 1DX around $4K-$4,500

Better camera, for 1/10 the price.

I can see it now...the next Superbowl will have nothing but an army of photographers armed with D3300's on the sidelines.

Long live the DXO sensor scores system!

: : : : : : :

 

[PureClassA]

You're obviously one of those people who will deny reality no matter hiw many facts are thrown your way. I'd advise everyone to just ignore this bridge troll. I know the 80-90% of professional sports photographers and photo journalists who all own Canon will.

Like Yah!!!!!!! because lack of a 1DX has been holding back my photography for all these years. Yup...just spend a couple of mortgage payments on piece of 5 year old technology will instantly make you a great photographer. keep telling your selves that a 5K bit of Iron from 2011 will make you relevant. The world has moved on and Canon has not. Maybe I'm wrong....let check those last quarter sales figures.....Whooooops! IT'S THE SENSORS STUPID. SORRY FANBOYS WHO FORGOT TO SELL IN TIME!

 

[Policar]

You're obviously one of those people who will deny reality no matter hiw many facts are thrown your way. I'd advise everyone to just ignore this bridge troll. I know the 80-90% of professional sports photographers and photo journalists who all own Canon will.

Like Yah!!!!!!! because lack of a 1DX has been holding back my photography for all these years. Yup...just spend a couple of mortgage payments on piece of 5 year old technology will instantly make you a great photographer. keep telling your selves that a 5K bit of Iron from 2011 will make you relevant. The world has moved on and Canon has not. Maybe I'm wrong....let check those last quarter sales figures.....Whooooops! IT'S THE SENSORS STUPID. SORRY FANBOYS WHO FORGOT TO SELL IN TIME!

He makes a good point, imo. The "sensor stupid" thing is a joke satirizing all the inane focus people have on shadow recovery (or else this is just the dumbest thing I've ever read), but the truth is that a 1D Mk IV is $1500 used and will work just fine as regards weather sealing, fast, AF, and all the other advantages of the 1D series. The obsession with current-gen tech is a little silly whether you're focusing on the sensor or the body unless there's a specific piece of tech you need.

You don't need a 1DX to take good photos, and if you can't afford one don't worry. There are older 1D bodies that are great and newer less durable bodies with better sensors. An entry-level APS-C dSLR can take great photos... if the subject you're photographing permits a poor VF and slow AF, burst rate, etc. And if you can afford a 1DX, it's probably because you're using it for work or just have too much money.