EOS-1D X Mark II Sensor Talk [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

We’re told that the sensor currently being tested in the EOS-1D X Mark II is 25mp.  The sensor will be manufactured by Canon, so any third party manufacturing rumors can be quashed before they start.</p>
<p>This source is also confirming the likelihood of a new pair of DIGIC processors to handle the added resolution and maintain the frame rate of the current EOS-1D X.</p>
<p>Do not expect any heavy handed ergonomic changes, the camera will likely look and operate very much like the current model.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

 

[Loswr]

All good news...

 

[expatinasia]

All good, but wasn't there another CR2 that talked of quite a substantial increase in frame rates? I remember, because I rarely keep the mirror locked to get the 14 fps the current 1D X can offer, as I am happy with 12. More would be nice of course, especially if you do not need to lock up the mirror, but 12 is plenty to work with.

 

[Click]

I'm looking forward to it

 

[d]

This is about what I would expect for the next iteration. Hopefully battery is the same (or at least compatible with 1Dx), and I'm not too worried about more FPS, a few more megapixels would be welcome. If they can achieve that with some slightly cleaner shadows, I'll be happy to add this as a stable mate for my 1Dx.

d.

 

[pedro]

If that is the case, the new 5D won't see a22 MP sensor anymore...not even a 24 MP...an 28 MP sensor seems quite feasable then, what do you think?

 

[seamonster]

CROP MODE PLEASE!!!!!!!!

 

[Spacenoodle]

I wonder if we'll see this released by the end of the year.

2016 is both an Olympic year and a World Cup year, so I'm guessing they might want to have it out well before then to have them readily available well before the games begin

I'm more interested to see what other improvements the next gen of flagship DSLRs come packed with, really hoping for WiFi and better video, it's just not feasible to run a 1DX and a C100 Mk II on a single assignment.

Things like this make the Panasonic GH series and Sony A series really strong competitors for journalists than the traditional Canon / Nikon lineup.

 

[Loswr]

CROP MODE PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Why?

 

[Dylan777]

My hope for a stop better in high ISO started to shake, 25MP :-\

 

[3kramd5]

If that is the case, the new 5D won't see a22 MP sensor anymore...not even a 24 MP...an 28 MP sensor seems quite feasable then, what do you think?

I think I'd not draw any conclusions about what a 5D will ship with based on a 1D rumor or spec. If both cameras are doing the C300II blended ISO thing, which may be processor intensive, I wouldn't be surprised to see a new 5D come in with a lower resolution, especially considering they have a high resolution flagship already in the 5D line (S and SR).

 

[K]

Well, that falls in the 24-28mp sweet spot.

This is great news from Canon on this and the 5D4's sensor. Good to have a little boost in resolution and detail, but without having stupidly large files - all in cameras designed with good ISO performance in mind.

All the more-megapixels-are-better people can go to the 5DS to satisfy their needs.

 

[sanj]

Nothing exciting here. For me.
I want to hear better fps (14) and 1 stop improvement each in DR and ISO. Higher MP is fine, but not necessary. For that there is 5dR

 

[pedro]

If that is the case, the new 5D won't see a22 MP sensor anymore...not even a 24 MP...an 28 MP sensor seems quite feasable then, what do you think?

I think I'd not draw any conclusions about what a 5D will ship with based on a 1D rumor or spec. If both cameras are doing the C300II blended ISO thing, which may be processor intensive, I wouldn't be surprised to see a new 5D come in with a lower resolution, especially considering they have a high resolution flagship already in the 5D line (S and SR).

3kramd5: thanks for your "encouraging" words. I forgot that...;-) So we will see.

 

[wockawocka]

That's brilliant news, Canon saved me 5k and I can keep my 1DX

 

[sanj]

That's brilliant news, Canon saved me 5k and I can keep my 1DX

History indicates minor but steady upgrades. But with the launch of 5dr I am hopeful that they have some sweet surprises for us in 1dx2. So the 5k may not sit in your or my bank after all. Deep down we both want to spend it on a new 1d.

 

[PureClassA]

1 more MP than I anticipated, but again, just a test model. I figured we would see a FF iteration of the new 24MP crop sensor that recently popped up on the new Rebels and M3. FF + DPAF and the new DR capabilities of the c300 would certainly make a damn compelling case for upgrade.

I don't think the rumor's mention of "using Digic 7 to keep up with frame rate on new sensor" necessarily precludes it from meaning "no higher frame rates than 1DX" Grain of salt folks.

I'm still wishful this really becomes the merger of the DX and DC and we retain some good 4k ability from it.

Exciting news regardless. I've been renting instead of buying the 1DX (as seldom needed) but this new one may really tempt me beyond control. Having the extra 7MP would be huge when shooting live performances and I can't always frame the dancers up the way I'd like to.

 

[9VIII]

Grr I wanted more than 30MP.

I still have no idea what camera I'm getting next.

 

[PureClassA]

Sounds like they are going with as high a MP count as they can without giving up FPS (or perhaps adding a couple) and still generating the ISO performance on par or better than the original. 30MP would just probably be too much for 14FPS even with digic 7. That's a ton of data to sling. Then what? CFast 2.0 cards needed at $500 a pop? No thanks

Grr I wanted more than 30MP.

I still have no idea what camera I'm getting next.

 

[Loswr]

I don't think the rumor's mention of "using Digic 7 to keep up with frame rate on new sensor" necessarily precludes it from meaning "no higher frame rates than 1DX" Grain of salt folks.

I think the 12 fps of the 1D X is limited by the mirror. It can do 14 fps, but only with the mirror locked up.