Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Autofocus Talk

[Canon Rumors]

We got this from <a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1406985/4#13379076" target="_blank">Fred Miranda</a>, which is a forum I frequently read.</p>
<blockquote><p>For me, the obvious feature of the 1DX Mk2 is its AF and tracking capabilities over the 1DX. Not only is the AF faster, when using a 2X TC on a 500/600mm f4 lens, the new camera will allow all focusing points to be active even when the effective aperture is f8. On the 1DX, only the centre AF point and 4 surrounding points (with AF area expansion) are effective. I understand there will also be a multi-frame silent shooting mode instead of the single shooting silent mode on the 1DX.</p></blockquote>
<p>If we go by other things we’ve been told about the EOS-1D X Mark II, there are some similarities, though the exact information may not match up perfectly.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[Chaitanya]

would be impressive if all af points remain active on f8 apertures.

 

[tpatana]

Well, that sounds like pure speculation.

Also don't need multi-frame silent, but I'd love to have 5D3 silent shutter. Week ago I was shooting a show, during one flute scene, the actual music was quite quiet so I tried not to shoot much. I was as far from stage as possible, against the back wall. At one point I clicked one frame (1DX in silent mode), and continued waiting for bit louder scene so I could shoot more.

Woman closest from me, leans over and asks if I'm working for the venue (there were plenty signs about no photography). I said yes. She continues telling that the camera noise is very annoying and disturbing. I said sorry, and moved to another spot. Funnily her talking disturber her and other more than my one click, but regardless I wish the 1DX silent was same level as 5D3 is. Used to have one, sold it already while waiting for 1DX2.

 

[applecider]

CR read the thread on fred Miranda and that post looks like wild asped speculation. Sooner or later speculators are going to be right about, or are these known bets testers?

 

[3kramd5]

Well, that sounds like pure speculation.

Also don't need multi-frame silent, but I'd love to have 5D3 silent shutter. Week ago I was shooting a show, during one flute scene, the actual music was quite quiet so I tried not to shoot much. I was as far from stage as possible, against the back wall. At one point I clicked one frame (1DX in silent mode), and continued waiting for bit louder scene so I could shoot more.

Woman closest from me, leans over and asks if I'm working for the venue (there were plenty signs about no photography). I said yes. She continues telling that the camera noise is very annoying and disturbing. I said sorry, and moved to another spot. Funnily her talking disturber her and other more than my one click, but regardless I wish the 1DX silent was same level as 5D3 is. Used to have one, sold it already while waiting for 1DX2.

SLRs ought offer a fully electronic shutter in live view mode. Silent mode could actually be silent!

 

[tpatana]

Well, that sounds like pure speculation.

Also don't need multi-frame silent, but I'd love to have 5D3 silent shutter. Week ago I was shooting a show, during one flute scene, the actual music was quite quiet so I tried not to shoot much. I was as far from stage as possible, against the back wall. At one point I clicked one frame (1DX in silent mode), and continued waiting for bit louder scene so I could shoot more.

Woman closest from me, leans over and asks if I'm working for the venue (there were plenty signs about no photography). I said yes. She continues telling that the camera noise is very annoying and disturbing. I said sorry, and moved to another spot. Funnily her talking disturber her and other more than my one click, but regardless I wish the 1DX silent was same level as 5D3 is. Used to have one, sold it already while waiting for 1DX2.

SLRs ought offer a fully electronic shutter in live view mode. Silent mode could actually be silent!

Yea, I've thought about same.

 

[PureClassA]

Can we assume this means Fred got his hands on a test model? This sounds entirely plausible for the 1DX2 either way

 

[Loswr]

The 'information' was posted by Zorro2016, apparently new to FM forums with all of 6 posts so far. In addition to the AF blurb copied onto CR above, the same poster made this pithy comment:

[quote author=Zorro2016 on FM]
The new 1DX Mk2 will indeed have two CF card slots. Slot 2 is for CFast card while slot 1 is for normal CF card.
[/quote]

If anyone wants to trust statements about camera features made by someone who doesn't understand that CF and CFast are different card formats, be my guest...

 

[Machaon]

[CR0]
This is a re-post from a new Fred Miranda forum member who registered only a week ago.

It may be wild speculation but the poster writes in some detail about 1Dx II features. The poster claims to have had a brief inspection of the camera some time ago, not extensive exposure in beta testing.

Then again, it could all be playful rubbish...

Other posts:

the physical aspect of this new camera should be more or less firm. The camera does look very much like the 1DX but perhaps with a higher prism head and 2 bigger toggle switches behind (good with gloves).

I am hoping that the final production model will have better low light focusing and better tracking capabilities. This together with better ISO performance (than the 1DX) is what most photographers are looking for in a pro-body.

As I stated earlier, it is a really nice feature to have all the AF points active even with a 2X TC attached. This shows the potential AF capability of the new camera.

I believe the raw buffer on the new camera will not be able to match the new Nikon D5. Not unless Canon decides to play catchup in the final production unit. I hope they do.

I believe the shutter noise is still quite noticeable. Just slightly different sounding.

Honesty, I cannot remember anything outstanding regarding the viewfinder other than it look similar to the 7D Mk2 with more AF points. I could be wrong so please don't bash me regarding this. The camera was briefly in my hands so I did not have the time to scrutinize every part of the system. I am not surprised the menu is similar to the 1DX with a few additions. But I did feel that the AF tracking was slightly faster with the 2X TC on a 600mm f4. Please understand that I did not do any side by side comparison with the 1DX so take what I have mentioned here with a pinch of salt.

I believe the camera is more or less in the final stages of production and a public announcement should be anytime soon.

 

[kaihp]

Why doesn't Canon just announce the camera rather than keep orchestrating leaks?

Because the orchestrated leaks (whether they turn out to be true or not) generates hype that buys more awareness than a standard marketing campaign can.

 

[expatinasia]

The 'information' was posted by Zorro2016, apparently new to FM forums with all of 6 posts so far. In addition to the AF blurb copied onto CR above, the same poster made this pithy comment:

[quote author=Zorro2016 on FM]
The new 1DX Mk2 will indeed have two CF card slots. Slot 2 is for CFast card while slot 1 is for normal CF card.

If anyone wants to trust statements about camera features made by someone who doesn't understand that CF and CFast are different card formats, be my guest...
[/quote]

+1

 

[GuyF]

If anyone wants to trust statements about camera features made by someone who doesn't understand that CF and CFast are different card formats, be my guest...

+1

Just because Zorro has either misunderstood or misreported the CF/CFast issue, doesn't mean everything they said about the 1DX2 is nonsense. Is every statement you've ever made true? (Hint: no, you're probably human and therefore not infallible. )

I've no evidence to back up what Zorro says regarding the other features but I'm not going to dismiss everything they said over a single possible slip.

Anyway, just a week or two to go and we'll know if our piggy banks will be oinking for mercy.

 

[tr573]

The 'information' was posted by Zorro2016, apparently new to FM forums with all of 6 posts so far. In addition to the AF blurb copied onto CR above, the same poster made this pithy comment:

[quote author=Zorro2016 on FM]
The new 1DX Mk2 will indeed have two CF card slots. Slot 2 is for CFast card while slot 1 is for normal CF card.

If anyone wants to trust statements about camera features made by someone who doesn't understand that CF and CFast are different card formats, be my guest...
[/quote]

Compact flash, Cfast and XQD are all CFA standards so they are all in the same 'family' so to speak. They are closer to each other than they are to SD or Memory Stick or what have you.

 

[Loswr]

The 'information' was posted by Zorro2016, apparently new to FM forums with all of 6 posts so far. In addition to the AF blurb copied onto CR above, the same poster made this pithy comment:

[quote author=Zorro2016 on FM]
The new 1DX Mk2 will indeed have two CF card slots. Slot 2 is for CFast card while slot 1 is for normal CF card.

If anyone wants to trust statements about camera features made by someone who doesn't understand that CF and CFast are different card formats, be my guest...

Compact flash, Cfast and XQD are all CFA standards so they are all in the same 'family' so to speak. They are closer to each other than they are to SD or Memory Stick or what have you.
[/quote]

Fine, but the statement 'two CF slots, one CFast and one CF' is still oxymoronic.

 

[Loswr]

Why doesn't Canon just announce the camera rather than keep orchestrating leaks?

Because the orchestrated leaks (whether they turn out to be true or not) generates hype that buys more awareness than a standard marketing campaign can.

Yeah but at what point do we stop calling them rumors and leaks and just call them marketing releases?

Perhaps when they come from a source that at least sounds somewhat credible.

 

[wockawocka]

There's never been a silent shutter on a Canon DSLR.

There's little likelihood the 1DX2 will have one either unless there's a global shutter and DPAF on it.

 

[kaihp]

There's never been a silent shutter on a Canon DSLR.

Please define what you mean by "silent shutter" then. Many people, myself included, find the 5D3 silent shutter quiet enough for their uses

 

[RGF]

Why doesn't Canon just announce the camera rather than keep orchestrating leaks?

Because the orchestrated leaks (whether they turn out to be true or not) generates hype that buys more awareness than a standard marketing campaign can.

Leaks create excitement and interest.

When the camera is announced. Otherwise they are teasers and canon reserves the right to change specs at any time
Yeah but at what point do we stop calling them rumors and leaks and just call them marketing releases?

Perhaps when they come from a source that at least sounds somewhat credible.

 

[RGF]

There's never been a silent shutter on a Canon DSLR.

Please define what you mean by "silent shutter" then. Many people, myself included, find the 5D3 silent shutter quiet enough for their uses

Agree. what decibel level measured 1 foot away from the camera is "silent"? all camera make some noise. How much is acceptable to be silent?

 

[Etienne]

Well, that sounds like pure speculation.

Also don't need multi-frame silent, but I'd love to have 5D3 silent shutter. Week ago I was shooting a show, during one flute scene, the actual music was quite quiet so I tried not to shoot much. I was as far from stage as possible, against the back wall. At one point I clicked one frame (1DX in silent mode), and continued waiting for bit louder scene so I could shoot more.

Woman closest from me, leans over and asks if I'm working for the venue (there were plenty signs about no photography). I said yes. She continues telling that the camera noise is very annoying and disturbing. I said sorry, and moved to another spot. Funnily her talking disturber her and other more than my one click, but regardless I wish the 1DX silent was same level as 5D3 is. Used to have one, sold it already while waiting for 1DX2.

You could shoot 4K video on the 1Dx II and grab the frame you want ... total silence and the resolution should be fine for most uses