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<a href="http://See the full studio test">DPReview</a> has posted their first studio tests with the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. They have tested RAW dynamic range performance as well as ISO to give you an idea just how good the new 20.2mp Canon sensor is.</p>
<p>Dyanmic Range</p>
<blockquote><p>The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II shows very similar amounts of noise to the excellent sensor in the Sony a7R II up until a 3EV push, with the Canon dropping behind after a 4EV push. It’s a similar story against the likes of the <span id="imageComparisonLink2429" class="linkish">Nikon D750</span> or <span id="imageComparisonLink2430" class="linkish">D810</span>. This means that the darker shadows in a processed image would be slightly cleaner in images from these cameras, after contrast adjustments or a less extreme push.</p>
<p>However, this performance is noticeably better than the <span id="imageComparisonLink2432" class="linkish">Canon EOS 5DS R</span> and, significantly, better than the 1D X II’s most direct rival: the <span id="imageComparisonLink2433" class="linkish">Nikon D5</span>. <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/news/8090146652/canon-eos-1d-x-mark-ii-studio-tests/1" target="_blank">See the full studio test</a></p></blockquote>
<p>ISO Performance:</p>
<blockquote><p>Although the 1D-X II shows significant increase in dynamic range at low ISOs in our dynamic range tests, high ISO Raw performance remains <span id="imageComparisonLink2446" class="linkish">fairly similar</span> to its predecessor, falling behind the Nikon D5, and even slightly behind the 42MP Sony a7R II, <span id="imageComparisonLink2447" class="linkish">at very high ISOs</span>. <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/news/8090146652/canon-eos-1d-x-mark-ii-studio-tests/1" target="_blank">See the full studio test</a></p></blockquote>
<p>There will likely be a lot of comparison tests and reviews rolling out in the coming weeks. I haven’t received my EOS-1D X Mark II yet, so I’ll just enjoy reading about it for now. :)</p>
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