Some Talk About the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

There hasn’t been a lot of chatter about the EOS-1D X Mark II, which tells us the camera probably isn’t what’s coming on the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/07/canon-announcements-coming-august-14-2015/">rumored DSLR announcement on August 14, 2015</a>. If it is, I definitely expect to see some teasers from Canon in the coming week or so. For now, we’re betting on some kind of an SL1 replacement if the announcement date rumor is true.</p>
<p>We’re told that the all new autofocus system in the EOS-1D X Mark II will have considerably more AF points than the 61 in the current camera. Most of the points will be crosstype, though the exact AF point number wasn’t known. The viewfinder will also feature some new technology to “handle all the additional points”. It’s also likely we’ll see the return of the solid red AF point when in AI Servo mode.</p>
<p>We’re also told that there are test cameras with OLED displays, but whether or not that makes it to a production camera is unknown. We also don’t know if the OLED test screens are for the top display, or main LCD, or both.</p>
<p>Ergonomics aren’t going to change all that much, but there will be “further button customization options”.</p>

 

[pwp]

.....It’s also likely we’ll see the return of the solid red AF point when in AI Servo mode....

Well wouldn't this be a welcome return to form! Also the 5D4 please.

-pw

 

[ecka]

Oh I'd love to see a Canon EOS 150D with the new sensor tech. Would be a great backup camera for me.

Edit: really hope for a tilting screen btw. The 550D (?) was the last one without an articulated screen, so I think there's a chance that the same happens to the SL/100D product line. It's about time and I'd pay 100€ + for such a feature.

I'd expect SL2/150D being even smaller than SL1/100D, definitely not gaining extra weight and bulk by adding a tilting screen.

 

[sanj]

Focus improvements are exciting indeed. Am hoping for sensor improvements as well. Cant wait. Bring it on!

 

[GuyF]

Can't imagine what benefit there is to have an OLED top screen unless they simply want to squeeze more info onto the display. A larger OLED on the rear would be very nice. That and more AF points with wider coverage and faster focusing (improved battery tech to supply higher voltage?) would get me to buy one. Oh, and let's not forget the quieter "silent shutter" from the 5D3!

Cash waiting!!!

 

[jcarapet]

Top OLED means customizable display menu to me. Seems somewhat frivolous, but an intriguing option. Hopefully they are going to push the bar forward in several ways with this.

 

[mb66energy]

Oh I'd love to see a Canon EOS 150D with the new sensor tech. Would be a great backup camera for me.

Edit: really hope for a tilting screen btw. The 550D (?) was the last one without an articulated screen, so I think there's a chance that the same happens to the SL/100D product line. It's about time and I'd pay 100€ + for such a feature.

I'd expect SL2/150D being even smaller than SL1/100D, definitely not gaining extra weight and bulk by adding a tilting screen.

OLED displays can be produced thin (no light distribution layer for background light) and flexible
- a lot of potential for a very thin but rugged enough tiltable screen. And the lifetime of OLED displays might
be good enough for a consumer camera.

 

[keriboi]

http://petapixel.com/2015/07/12/a-sports-shooter-shoots-shooters-shooting-sports/

7th photo down is a prototype

 

[RGF]

http://petapixel.com/2015/07/12/a-sports-shooter-shoots-shooters-shooting-sports/

7th photo down is a prototype

Guy with camera appears in a few additional images. Thanks

 

[rs]

http://petapixel.com/2015/07/12/a-sports-shooter-shoots-shooters-shooting-sports/

7th photo down is a prototype

Guy with camera appears in a few additional images. Thanks

Looks 100% like a 1D X with tape over the labels.

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

http://petapixel.com/2015/07/12/a-sports-shooter-shoots-shooters-shooting-sports/

7th photo down is a prototype

are you sure?

why would be bother covering Canon on the hump when it's on his strap and the lenses have red rings and give it away?

he just seems like one of those guys who tapes for no good reason or one who sometimes mounts it behind the basket and doesn't want Canon on the hump reflecting light in a bad way

 

[raptor3x]

http://petapixel.com/2015/07/12/a-sports-shooter-shoots-shooters-shooting-sports/

7th photo down is a prototype

Guy with camera appears in a few additional images. Thanks

Looks 100% like a 1D X with tape over the labels.

Agreed.

 

[that1guyy]

But isn't the 1DX already more than capable for focusing? I mean what's the point?

Rather improve it more significantly in other areas.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I would not expect a oled for a top display, they are lit continuously, and therefore draw power continuously. That would be a issue. It might be possible to have a klutzy workaround, but why bother.

 

[9VIII]

I hope they can try to make an AF system work for BIF at f8. I can do a lot with the center point, yes, but if wildlife is your main argument for f8 AF use then there should at least be a small spread of them.

 

[PureClassA]

Why are none of them using the DxO #1 rated Sports camera? :

 

[expatinasia]

But isn't the 1DX already more than capable for focusing? I mean what's the point?

Rather improve it more significantly in other areas.

Yes it is, but there are still areas of improvement needed even within its autofocussing. I am glad to see they are addressing this.

I would not expect a oled for a top display, they are lit continuously, and therefore draw power continuously. That would be a issue. It might be possible to have a klutzy workaround, but why bother.

When taking stills, battery life is not much of an issue on the 1D X, so perhaps an OLED would work, though am unsure of the benefits (and its full weather capabilities).

Looking forward to it whenever it comes out.

 

[Proscribo]

Wouldn't e-ink be a better solution for the top display than OLED? I mean, you probably don't need OLED's colours on the top anyhow and I suppose e-ink display drains even less battery than OLED?

However OLED for back screen sounds like a logical step forward.

 

[ecka]

Oh I'd love to see a Canon EOS 150D with the new sensor tech. Would be a great backup camera for me.

Edit: really hope for a tilting screen btw. The 550D (?) was the last one without an articulated screen, so I think there's a chance that the same happens to the SL/100D product line. It's about time and I'd pay 100€ + for such a feature.

I'd expect SL2/150D being even smaller than SL1/100D, definitely not gaining extra weight and bulk by adding a tilting screen.

OLED displays can be produced thin (no light distribution layer for background light) and flexible
- a lot of potential for a very thin but rugged enough tiltable screen. And the lifetime of OLED displays might
be good enough for a consumer camera.

That's not the point. 100D is the first of the "world's smallest DSLR" series and possibly the last one, because making the next model suggests that it should be even smaller. I don't mind bigger size, and if I'd want an articulating LCD, I would get 750D/760D or an EOS M3 instead. What you're asking for is basically making a smaller 750D - with smaller grip, smaller battery and compromised controls - which makes little sense to me.

 

[brianftpc]

But isn't the 1DX already more than capable for focusing? I mean what's the point?

Rather improve it more significantly in other areas.

If there is anything Im not happy about with my 1Dx other than clean HDMI out and continuous video autofocus its its autofocusing ability. So often I have hit focus dead on my target in basketball games, baseball games and this weekend a rodeo. The red square is dead on what I was shooting at.......yet the crowd is in focus. Thats unacceptable and it happens 20+% of the time. I have had it sent in for the recall and it still does it. The camera costs too much money to do this. Im not the only person who has complained about this bc others that have owned or used one ask me about it as well.