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

[expatinasia]

When I can walk into the Canon CPS facility at the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 or whatever and pick up a 200-400 f4L with just a signature, smile and "bring it back when you're done" that makes me a "fanboy".

+1

When you are in CPS and accredited etc, there is nothing that beats Canon. They really can be amazing. Customer service to the extreme. Amazing.

Mind you, I still prefer the 400 f/2.8 ii to the 200-400 f/4. ;D

 

[NancyP]

I don't suppose that I am the target market, being an amateur and being accustomed to the usual SLR form factor. The APS-C 7D2 makes more sense for me, for birding at least, and I expect it will give me a taste of "modern AF" (I have only experienced the primitive 60D and 6D AF systems). I admit that a do-it-all 24 mp FF camera is appealing, and I am sure that the 1DX2 will be a killer sports, pj, all-around camera for pros.

So far as the 5D4 is concerned, I really wish that Canon would start making interchangeable screens an option in the 5 series. It is so easy to swap screens, and I find I like the super-fine screen better.

 

[hez gone]

here's one for the SONY fanbois, and Nikon for that matter.

http://flashhavoc.com/godox-x1-c-ttl-triggers-for-canon-announced/

Godox have released details on their soon to be available X1-C, TTL and HSS enabled 2.4GHz radio trigger system for Canon DSLRs.

The X1-C will be Godox’s first TTL enabled radio triggers available, and they will be released alongside the new TT685C Speedlite, with compatible radio transceiver built inside.

Nikon compatible X1-N TTL triggers are also scheduled to follow shortly after the Canon version are made available in early August 2015.

third party support for Sony TTL (even flash in general) is almost nonexistent, and Nikon is an afterthought. You see it time and time again.

 

[kaihp]

So far as the 5D4 is concerned, I really wish that Canon would start making interchangeable screens an option in the 5 series. It is so easy to swap screens, and I find I like the super-fine screen better.

+1, except I prefer the old-fashioned split-prism types

 

[can0nfan2379]

I'm patiently waiting for a 1DXII. For me to upgrade (currently shoot 1DX and 7D2 (5D3, 1D4 sometimes)) I think this camera needs more than just a MP and FPS bump.

I would like to see a couple things in order to really motivate me to be a early adopter at say $7000 price point:
1) Some improvements to AF...should have at minimum all x-type points like 7D2 and ideally could give us many more f/8 points.
2) Improvements to high-ISO Dynamic Range...who cares about low-ISO DR in a camera designed for sport and wildlife...we need DR above ISO 400, not below it...
3) Continuing high ISO noise improvements although I still find the 1DX high ISO noise to be very good and I could live without improvement in this area.
4) Would be nice to see pricing return to 1D4 levels and hopefully at least not expand to 1Ds3 levels.

I also would think this camera will need to adopt CFAST cards as the CF are already saturated at 1DX speeds/resolution. If we do need CFAST to get higher FPS at higher MP then I hope Canon just goes all in and puts dual CFAST slots even though that will mean extra entry cost to buy new cards. I really hope they don't go the Nikon route and mix the slots (one CFAST, one CF)...I hate mixed slots on 5D3 and 7D2.

Anyways, I've avoided trying out the 5DS/R and will try to avoid any 5D MkIV/X temptation and save my pennies for this 1DX2 camera.

I'd like to see the central 9 point cluster (or some variation thereof) be all dual cross type and -3ev sensitive.

 

[dak723]

As far as Canon...yes, they are SLOW. But as others have said already, Canon does do a lot more testing, they make sure what they develop actually works. Nikon and others are quicker to market. But they take risks. The D750 is on it's second recall notice.

In the end, you get technology that might not be cutting edge - but it just plain works. Canon builds machines for pro photographers and enthusiasts. They don't put out gear as quickly as they can to win on 'specs' for the tech junkies that only care about tech - not photography.

The proof of that is simply observing the popularity level (volume of discussion, praise, recommendations) of the brands amongst the TECH world. By tech world, I'm talking the guys who review computer gear mostly and electronics secondly. Sony and Nikon probably have by my estimates, a 10:1 advantage here or more. I rarely see a technology blogger or vlogger talk much about or ever recommend a Canon. It is almost always Sony or Nikon. Why are these guys even relevant? Because they outnumber camera and photography related review sites, and they are more dominant across the web.

Ok, but why then is Sony/Nikon more popular? Because on paper and on geeky tech specs, the Sony/Nikon looks better than the Canon. They don't take any account for the final image results, selection of lenses by those who know what they're doing, how it works as a system as a whole, ergonomics and controls for working pros having to hold the thing for hours, etcetera, etcetera.

Well said! Bravo!

 

[Machaon]

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

I'm an admitted Canon fan but I have to admit those Zeiss Batis lenses tempt me into other camps. I'd love to have some Zeiss glass with fast autofocus.

 

[Maiaibing]

When I can walk into the Canon CPS facility at the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 or whatever and pick up a 200-400 f4L with just a signature, smile and "bring it back when you're done" that makes me a "fanboy".

When you are in CPS and accredited etc, there is nothing that beats Canon. They really can be amazing. Customer service to the extreme. Amazing.

CPS - and I'm Gold Member - can sadly also be horrible, throw away your lenses for weeks, lie to you about it and fail to deliver the replacement lenses they are obliged to provide to you. Amazing.

 

[tpatana]

I'm patiently waiting for a 1DXII. For me to upgrade (currently shoot 1DX and 7D2 (5D3, 1D4 sometimes)) I think this camera needs more than just a MP and FPS bump.

I would like to see a couple things in order to really motivate me to be a early adopter at say $7000 price point:
1) Some improvements to AF...should have at minimum all x-type points like 7D2 and ideally could give us many more f/8 points.
2) Improvements to high-ISO Dynamic Range...who cares about low-ISO DR in a camera designed for sport and wildlife...we need DR above ISO 400, not below it...
3) Continuing high ISO noise improvements although I still find the 1DX high ISO noise to be very good and I could live without improvement in this area.
4) Would be nice to see pricing return to 1D4 levels and hopefully at least not expand to 1Ds3 levels.

I also would think this camera will need to adopt CFAST cards as the CF are already saturated at 1DX speeds/resolution. If we do need CFAST to get higher FPS at higher MP then I hope Canon just goes all in and puts dual CFAST slots even though that will mean extra entry cost to buy new cards. I really hope they don't go the Nikon route and mix the slots (one CFAST, one CF)...I hate mixed slots on 5D3 and 7D2.

Anyways, I've avoided trying out the 5DS/R and will try to avoid any 5D MkIV/X temptation and save my pennies for this 1DX2 camera.

Almost agree.

However, if there's no clear improvement on high ISO noise, I"ll probably stick to my current body. Also I'm ok without CFast although I understand many people would be happy with that. But with my Lexar 1066x CFs, I can shoot >170 pictures (RAW) in 30 seconds. I think quite few people need faster than that. So for me it'd be better if they stay with CF+CF, or at least CF+CFast.

 

[Nightphotog]

I think its coming soon. First off its an Olympic year, that is when Canon usually releases a new flagship DSLR, the 1DX dropped a ton from what it was before which means they are probably trying to clear stock, and it seems about time for a new flagship camera.... This way I can get my hands on a used 1DX for a fraction of what it used to cost

 

[StudentOfLight]

When I can walk into the Canon CPS facility at the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 or whatever and pick up a 200-400 f4L with just a signature, smile and "bring it back when you're done" that makes me a "fanboy".

When you are in CPS and accredited etc, there is nothing that beats Canon. They really can be amazing. Customer service to the extreme. Amazing.

CPS - and I'm Gold Member - can sadly also be horrible, throw away your lenses for weeks, lie to you about it and fail to deliver the replacement lenses they are obliged to provide to you. Amazing.

I'll be taking in my 5D-III (still under warranty) this week. So I'll hopefully have a good experience. :'(

 

[StudentOfLight]

I'm patiently waiting for a 1DXII. For me to upgrade (currently shoot 1DX and 7D2 (5D3, 1D4 sometimes)) I think this camera needs more than just a MP and FPS bump.

I would like to see a couple things in order to really motivate me to be a early adopter at say $7000 price point:
1) Some improvements to AF...should have at minimum all x-type points like 7D2 and ideally could give us many more f/8 points.
2) Improvements to high-ISO Dynamic Range...who cares about low-ISO DR in a camera designed for sport and wildlife...we need DR above ISO 400, not below it...
3) Continuing high ISO noise improvements although I still find the 1DX high ISO noise to be very good and I could live without improvement in this area.
4) Would be nice to see pricing return to 1D4 levels and hopefully at least not expand to 1Ds3 levels.

I also would think this camera will need to adopt CFAST cards as the CF are already saturated at 1DX speeds/resolution. If we do need CFAST to get higher FPS at higher MP then I hope Canon just goes all in and puts dual CFAST slots even though that will mean extra entry cost to buy new cards. I really hope they don't go the Nikon route and mix the slots (one CFAST, one CF)...I hate mixed slots on 5D3 and 7D2.

Anyways, I've avoided trying out the 5DS/R and will try to avoid any 5D MkIV/X temptation and save my pennies for this 1DX2 camera.

Along with your point (1), I hope there will be f/5.6 cross-types in the left and right columns. The current array 1D-X and 5D-III is only cross-type with f/4 or faster lenses. I predominantly shoot with f/2.8 lenses for my work, but when I'm casually shooting wildlife I use f/5.6 or f/6.3 zooms so the peripheral points are essentially operating as line type.

I completely agree with the card slots. Mixed card-types is annoying on my 1Ds-III and 5D-III.