The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Coming in at 24mp? [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>Little bits of information about the upcoming EOS-1D X Mark II continue to come in, though nothing that shows a completed product has arrived in our inbox.</p>
<p>We’re told that the EOS-1D X Mark II will sport a 24mp sensor and shoot “faster than 12fps”, though the exact framerate was unknown.</p>
<p>We’ll pass on more information as soon as we receive it.</p>

 

[dolina]

Wonder if prices will drop after the August 2016

 

[PureClassA]

24MP is perfect for this body and it's intended uses. Put in the sensor tech from the C300 Mk II and the stealthy shutter from the 5DS, and everyone will be very, very happy. I suspect we will see the same $7k-ish price structure.

 

[Click]

24MP is perfect for this body and it's intended uses. Put in the sensor tech from the C300 Mk II and the stealthy shutter from the 5DS, and everyone will be very, very happy.

+1

 

[Loswr]

Works for me.

 

[arthurbikemad]

Soooo nice!

 

[unfocused]

Hoping this means about the same 24 mp for the 5DIV. I'm guessing that incremental sensor improvements will mean no loss of quality at higher ISOs

 

[SwnSng]

Depending where the 5DX comes in at with MP and FPS, this might end up making me taking the plunge into the big leagues.

Can we infer from this that the 5DX may come in at 28MP and at about 8-9 FPS

 

[RGF]

Works for me.

Me too

Wonder if the new viewfinder technology will still emerge?

 

[expatinasia]

CR2 for nothing other than maybe an increase on mp?

I think we all know it will shoot faster than 12fps. It already can

lol. Must be really quiet on the rumour front.

 

[Loswr]

I think we all know it will shoot faster than 12fps. It already can

Only with the mirror locked up, meaning no AF tracking for moving subjects (which is usually when a high frame rate is most beneficial).

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Wonder if prices will drop after the August 2016

If you are in the USA or paying in US dollars, you should be able to buy gray market cameras at a discount once the initial rush is over. Gray market merely takes advantage of a currently strong dollar, so buyers purchase the cameras where the exchange rates mean they get a bargain, then they add the proper charger if its needed, sometimes a English copy of the user manual, and sell it on ebay for a discount. Not all countries start receiving large quantities of cameras initially, so it takes 3 or 4 months.

 

[expatinasia]

I think we all know it will shoot faster than 12fps. It already can

Only with the mirror locked up, meaning no AF tracking for moving subjects (which is usually when a high frame rate is most beneficial).

I know but let's be honest, this is a soft CR2. Boring even.

We all know the Mark II will be better than the Mark I.

 

[PureClassA]

Indeed. We just started seeing it with the 5DS on ebay from getitdigital for $2999

Wonder if prices will drop after the August 2016

If you are in the USA or paying in US dollars, you should be able to buy gray market cameras at a discount once the initial rush is over. Gray market merely takes advantage of a currently strong dollar, so buyers purchase the cameras where the exchange rates mean they get a bargain, then they add the proper charger if its needed, sometimes a English copy of the user manual, and sell it on ebay for a discount. Not all countries start receiving large quantities of cameras initially, so it takes 3 or 4 months.

 

[PureClassA]

Rumor site. He's passing along rumors. And now the second or third rumor suggesting a 24MP count which suggests more and more this will be the case. And it seems fairly probable given the recent new 24MP crop sensors in the new t6 bodies. It's not boring. It further validates the suspicion.

I think we all know it will shoot faster than 12fps. It already can

Only with the mirror locked up, meaning no AF tracking for moving subjects (which is usually when a high frame rate is most beneficial).

I know but let's be honest, this is a soft CR2. Boring even.

We all know the Mark II will be better than the Mark I.

 

[FEBS]

Now that looks very promising. 24 Mb is more then enough for the 1Dx (is 33% increase). Shutter speed higher? That's acceptable but what really is a must is a silent shutter. All the wildlife starts running when they hear the 1Dx gun right now.

This also means that the spec of the 5D4 might be 28Mp and the fps about 8 or 9, which both are very good for a general camera.

Hope to hear more in august, however my contacts tell me that there will be no high-end announcements in august.

 

[zim]

1Dx 24mp +12fps
5Dv 24/28 7+fps

If the noise patterns on these sensors are as random as the 5Ds seems to be then sweeeeeeeet!

2016 Sounds like the year of the camera to me ;D

 

[Mdshirajum]

Unless Canon does something with low ISO DR, they won't get any business from me anymore.... It's time for them to catch up at least!

To all Canon fanboys (before they step in to defend their beloved company), no matter how you defend, I have seen a bunch of fellow photographers switching to something else. You are happy with Canon's offerings? Good for you! But there will be less and less people in your boat. The only thing holding me a bit is the glass lineup. But the way Sigma stepped up, I believe Art lineup will be complete in 2 years and I will have the option to select any body. Good luck Canon

 

[Ozarker]

I've begun buying up fortune cookies to get the winning lottery numbers in anticipation of this release. Should my sinister plan fail, I'll get a MarkI or a 5D mkIII.

 

[Vern]

24MP is perfect for this body and it's intended uses. Put in the sensor tech from the C300 Mk II and the stealthy shutter from the 5DS, and everyone will be very, very happy.

+1

+2 The silent shutter would be a huge benefit for wildlife and if we get great high ISO performance and more fps, I would definitely bite. This plus a 5DsR for landscape (and perhaps wildlife when there is plenty of light) would be a great combo. Need to sell the current 1Dx model soon.