More Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Talk [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II will be Canon’s next full frame camera and we expect it to be shipping before NAB 2016 rolls around in April of 2016. We’ve seen the odd specification list that we have written off as speculation on the part of the information provider.</p>
<p>A few bits of information about Canon’s upcoming flagship have been passed onto us.</p>
<p>We’re told this will definitely be the first Canon DSLR to have a new DIGIC 7 processor, and most likely two of them. The entire Canon universe is expecting class leading dynamic range and ISO performance and Canon is trying to meet those lofty goals. Although we’re a bit worried about dynamic range, as the Cinema EOS C300 Mark II promised 15 stops of dynamic range, but <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-cinema-eos-c300-mark-ii-lab-test/">lab tests have shown it doesn’t reach those numbers</a>. Lets hope it’s just a firmware issue and Canon can correct it.</p>
<p>The second bit of information is in regards to memory cards. There’s mounting speculation that this will be the first Canon DSLR to use CFast, and that this camera may get a dual slot CFast setup. Which means you’re going to have to buy new memory cards to replace your compact flash cards. Due to the size similarities of CFast and Compact Flash, it’s unlikely you’re going to see 1 CFast slot and 1 CompactFlash slot. The decision has already been made by Canon which way they’re going to go with the EOS-1D X Mark II, and this speculation may be older. Once we can confirm the type of memory cards that will be used in the camera, we’ll pass it onto you.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

 

[luminaeus]

Canon would be silly not to make it dual CFast. That would support 4K and prolonged high fps bursts. So what if CFast is expensive? I'm sure anyone with the funds to preorder a 1D X Mark II can afford it.

 

[plam_1980]

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II will be Canon’s next full frame camera and we expect it to be shipping before NAB 2016 rolls around in April of 2016. We’ve seen the odd specification list that we have written off as speculation on the part of the information provider.</p>
<p>A few bits of information about Canon’s upcoming flagship have been passed onto us.</p>
<p>We’re told this will definitely be the first Canon DSLR to have a new DIGIC 7 processor, and most likely two of them. The entire Canon universe is expecting class leading dynamic range and ISO performance and Canon is trying to meet those lofty goals. Although we’re a bit worried about dynamic range, as the Cinema EOS C300 Mark II promised 15 stops of dynamic range, but <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-cinema-eos-c300-mark-ii-lab-test/">lab tests have shown it doesn’t reach those numbers</a>. Lets hope it’s just a firmware issue and Canon can correct it.</p>
<p>The second bit of information is in regards to memory cards. There’s mounting speculation that this will be the first Canon DSLR to use CFast, and that this camera may get a dual slot CFast setup. Which means you’re going to have to buy new memory cards to replace your compact flash cards. Due to the size similarities of CFast and Compact Flash, it’s unlikely you’re going to see 1 CFast slot and 1 CompactFlash slot. The decision has already been made by Canon which way they’re going to go with the EOS-1D X Mark II, and this speculation may be older. Once we can confirm the type of memory cards that will be used in the camera, we’ll pass it onto you.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

It was just a few minutes before you posted this news, that I wrote in the previous topic about 1-D X II to ask you for your estimation, as to what possible announcement period do you expect, if the availability is possibly in April? Just your speculations
Thanks

 

[pedro]

So, the 5DIV looks like an August camera, sorry for deviating topicwise...just guessing.

 

[Don Haines]

And forum users will complain about whatever specs the camera has and those who shoot with the camera will say WOW!!!!!..... just like the 5D3..... and the 7D2...... and the 6D...... and so on.....

 

[Antono Refa]

Canon would be silly not to make it dual CFast. That would support 4K and prolonged high fps bursts. So what if CFast is expensive? I'm sure anyone with the funds to preorder a 1D X Mark II can afford it.

I doubt the 1D X mkII would have 4K

If the 1D X mkII has CFast, I hope it wouldn't trickle down to the 5DmkIV. Personally, I would be plenty happy with two UHS II slots.

 

[expatinasia]

Canon would be silly not to make it dual CFast.

I agree.

CFast cards are not all that expensive, just depends on how many GB you want.

They will come down in price too and as we are looking at April 2016 according to this CR2 then there is still plenty of time for the prices to drop further. I probably will wait another 3-6 months after release before purchase and so they'll be even cheaper.

Looking forward to it.

 

[plam_1980]

Canon would be silly not to make it dual CFast. That would support 4K and prolonged high fps bursts. So what if CFast is expensive? I'm sure anyone with the funds to preorder a 1D X Mark II can afford it.

I doubt the 1D X mkII would have 4K

I doubt that it would not. Besides from being mentioned in one rumor, I also think it is logical to have it in their top model, even if the codec and output are not the best in the world to protect cinema line. For 5D IV I am not so sure

 

[Frick74]

The magic word. More dynamic range. #please

 

[Zv]

I would hazard a guess that the photographers looking to buy a 1DX MKII could probably afford a few CFast cards to go with it. Just a guess though

 

[Loswr]

I'd strongly prefer dual slots of the same type, even if it means buying new cards. Digic 7, Digic X, doesn't really matter – waiting to hear what features are included/improved.

 

[Don Haines]

I'd strongly prefer dual slots of the same type, even if it means buying new cards. Digic 7, Digic X, doesn't really matter – waiting to hear what features are included/improved.

My feeling ( and I admit it is a total guess) is that a 1DX gets 2 no compromise as-fast-as-it-gets slots (cFast) while the lesser cameras get a fast slot and an SD slot for convenience.....

 

[RGF]

If the 1Dx M2 has Cfast, look to find lots of used fast CF cards on the market.

BTW, much fast is CFast vs an Sandisk Extreme Pro on writes?

 

[meywd]

I'd strongly prefer dual slots of the same type, even if it means buying new cards. Digic 7, Digic X, doesn't really matter – waiting to hear what features are included/improved.

My feeling ( and I admit it is a total guess) is that a 1DX gets 2 no compromise as-fast-as-it-gets slots (cFast) while the lesser cameras get a fast slot and an SD slot for convenience.....

+1 I just recently bought a CF card to my 5D III, after almost one year of owning it, just to try the Raw video mode of ML

 

[meywd]

If the 1Dx M2 has Cfast, look to find lots of used fast CF cards on the market.

BTW, much fast is CFast vs an Sandisk Extreme Pro on writes?

CFast can get very very fast The Fastest Memory Cards Money Can Buy

 

[jeffa4444]

CFast has been reliable on the Arri Amira and prices for the cards have come down since introduction, the SanDisk 128GB CFast card has a 515 mb/s write speed. The SDXC 64GB UHS-II Extreme Pro has a 280 mb/s write speed, Compact Flash 128GB Extreme Pro has a 160 mb/s write speed.
If the 1DX II doesnt have 4K video then its questionable whether it needs CFast and could live on a two slot SDXC UHS-II set-up, if it has 4K video then CFast makes a lot of sense.

 

[scyrene]

Canon would be silly not to make it dual CFast.

I agree.

CFast cards are not all that expensive, just depends on how many GB you want.

They will come down in price too and as we are looking at April 2016 according to this CR2 then there is still plenty of time for the prices to drop further. I probably will wait another 3-6 months after release before purchase and so they'll be even cheaper.

Looking forward to it.

The 1DxII is all about speed, so sure. But for the 5D4 I'd prefer an SD card option to be retained. Some of us care more about capacity than speed, so having to buy smaller cards because they're much more expensive per GB would be a disadvantage.

 

[privatebydesign]

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II will be Canon’s next full frame camera and we expect it to be shipping before NAB 2016 rolls around in April of 2016. We’ve seen the odd specification list that we have written off as speculation on the part of the information provider.</p>
<p>A few bits of information about Canon’s upcoming flagship have been passed onto us.</p>
<p>We’re told this will definitely be the first Canon DSLR to have a new DIGIC 7 processor, and most likely two of them. The entire Canon universe is expecting class leading dynamic range and ISO performance and Canon is trying to meet those lofty goals. Although we’re a bit worried about dynamic range, as the Cinema EOS C300 Mark II promised 15 stops of dynamic range, but <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-cinema-eos-c300-mark-ii-lab-test/">lab tests have shown it doesn’t reach those numbers</a>. Lets hope it’s just a firmware issue and Canon can correct it.</p>
<p>The second bit of information is in regards to memory cards. There’s mounting speculation that this will be the first Canon DSLR to use CFast, and that this camera may get a dual slot CFast setup. Which means you’re going to have to buy new memory cards to replace your compact flash cards. Due to the size similarities of CFast and Compact Flash, it’s unlikely you’re going to see 1 CFast slot and 1 CompactFlash slot. The decision has already been made by Canon which way they’re going to go with the EOS-1D X Mark II, and this speculation may be older. Once we can confirm the type of memory cards that will be used in the camera, we’ll pass it onto you.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

That testing has been very widely questioned. By the testers own admission he didn't use the settings Canon say are required to achieve the figures, kinda like testing a jpeg instead of a RAW file. Other very highly placed video professionals have said they have done the testing and it does have 15 stops of DR.

 

[ahsanford]

But for the 5D4 I'd prefer an SD card option to be retained. Some of us care more about capacity than speed, so having to buy smaller cards because they're much more expensive per GB would be a disadvantage.

+1. Cost, sure, but SD also dominates from a simplicity / shareability standpoint, and I very rarely shoot burst or video, where write speeds are a consideration.

I prefer a spartan desktop and hate card readers with a flaming passion. Until my Apple computers have CF readers on board, I likely will never buy CF of any sort.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

And forum users will complain about whatever specs the camera has and those who shoot with the camera will say WOW!!!!!..... just like the 5D3..... and the 7D2...... and the 6D...... and so on.....

I don't recall anyone complaining about the 5D2...

Sure they did. Autofocus. Stellar rig otherwise.

- A