EOS-1D X Mark II Dynamic Range [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>Beyond the increased ISO capabilities of the EOS-1D X Mark II, we’re told that dynamic range is going to see a massive improvement, and possibly have the most stops of any DSLR currently on the market. It’s always possible that Sony will do something in the meantime with their new sensors to increase their lead in stops of DR.</p>
<p>It’s also sounding like a new DIGIC 7 processor will make its way into the EOS-1D X Mark II, instead of going with the DIGIC 6 processor that was introduced in 2013. The current EOS-1D X uses dual DIGIC 5+ processors.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

 

[AcutancePhotography]

That should make a lot of people happy.

 

[sanj]

It was just a matter of time.

 

[candyman]

That should make a lot of people happy.

...with 6.500 to 7.000 euro.... :
Or...will Canon add it to the 5D MKIV as well?..... :-\

 

[3kramd5]

<p>Beyond the increased ISO capabilities of the EOS-1D X Mark III, we’re told that dynamic range is going to see a massive improvement, and possibly have the most stops of any DSLR currently on the market. It’s always possible that Sony will do something in the meantime with their new sensors to increase their lead in stops of DR.</p>

haha, yes I'm quite sure sony will continue to develop tech over the next 8-10 years.

 

[Eldar]

Fingers crossed!

 

[Loswr]

I guess those of us who are anti-DR will have no interest in this camera. :

 

[keithfullermusic]

DxO is scrambling to come up with a different rating system in order to slam Canon sensors after reading this news.

 

[Sporgon]

CR's forum is going to lose half its contributors

 

[Don Haines]

yet more proof that Canon does not innovate

 

[painya]

Do you think it will be dual read out with the same old sensor, or a new sensor technology altogether?

 

[expatinasia]

DIGIC 7 and loads of other great features. Am so looking forward to reading just how Canon aims to beat what is already the best DSLR camera (1D X) on the market.

 

[Don Haines]

CR's forum is going to lose half its contributors

Perhaps if Canon has superior DR to everyone else, they will finally admit that DR is just one aspect of a camera's performance....

 

[Mdshirajum]

I guess those of us who are anti-DR will have no interest in this camera. :

Can you pls let me know why there are anti-DR people? Isn't it something better to have?

 

[Don Haines]

Do you think it will be dual read out with the same old sensor, or a new sensor technology altogether?

My bet is new tech and finer lithography.... We have been predicting the death of the 500nm fabrication line and switching over to the 180nm line for quite a while... New 1 series, 5 series, and 6 series cameras all around the same time makes this seem like a certainty.....

 

[Loswr]

Perhaps if Canon has superior DR to everyone else, they will finally admit that DR is just one aspect of a camera's performance....

Not at all. As you can see, the groundwork is already being laid: :

Are they going to clean up shadows while they're at it or leave the sensor being the noisiest?

 

[mb66energy]

<p>Beyond the increased ISO capabilities of the EOS-1D X Mark II, we’re told that dynamic range is going to see a massive improvement, and possibly have the most stops of any DSLR currently on the market. It’s always possible that Sony will do something in the meantime with their new sensors to increase their lead in stops of DR.</p>
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1 EV would be a massive increase in DR ... for Canon (if we look at the slow progress of the last 10 years).

Experiencing how good images can be from 10 year old tech (5D classic) with inferior 11EV dynamic range and a limited 12 bit ADC ... no, DR isn't everything. Exposure with the 5D classic is very critical, like Kodachrome 25, but if you expose spot on, image quality is stellar (with good lenses and - much more important - the right technique).

But as physicist I like to record as much data as possible with the best possible quality to get the best results. And there are a numerous contra light shots where I would welcome 18 EV DR in one shot. And I would welcome displays with similar DR ...

Hopefully a higher DR will find it's way to slower (and cheaper) cameras ... until this happens I will enjoy my two 5D classics and train my technical and creative skills !

 

[Don Haines]

I guess those of us who are anti-DR will have no interest in this camera. :

Can you pls let me know why there are anti-DR people? Isn't it something better to have?

Nobody is anti-DR, it's that some very vocal people have been insisting that DR is the only metric that counts with a camera system, while others hold the more balanced view that it is only one of a number of factors.

 

[Loswr]

I guess those of us who are anti-DR will have no interest in this camera. :

Can you pls let me know why there are anti-DR people? Isn't it something better to have?

I couldn't say. But if you find any anti-DR people here, please let us know!

 

[PureClassA]

http://image-sensors-world.blogspot.se/2013/08/canon-files-for-dual-range-column.html

It was a certainty. Just a matter of time. It hit the C300MKII first and when it did, I said we would absolutely see it on a new 1 body. No doubt. I am wondering however if it's inexorably linked to DPAF sensors. This would explain why it's NOT on the 5DSR, other than they used the 7D2 fab process in FF which came before they managed to build (not design) this.