The first 1DXIIs are out

[kirispupis]

I just got off the phone with B&H. They said that the cameras are due to arrive on Friday 5/6. Most likely due to Shabbat they'll ship out on Monday 5/9. I placed my order within an hour of when they started taking orders.

 

[john1970]

Someone I know at worked also ordered from Amazon the day after the 1DXII was announced and they will receive the camera on Tuesday. The local camera store also expects to receive a sizable shipment this week as well.

Best,

John

 

[nlrela]

Could pick up mine last Friday (in Switzerland) ...

 

[Deleted member 7828]

Can anyone who is upgrading from either a 5D3 or 7D2 comment on any improvement in AF tracking/accuracy? Is it significant or minor?


Also high ISO performance compared to the 5D3?

 

[WrightWayphoto]

I hope to pick mine up in the a.m

 

[Tonyuk]

My 1DX II arrived Friday morning, (UK) I have known for about a week I was receiving it, prior to it being delivered I was told there is no CD and manual in the box, Canon know about this issue and as soon as my dealer gets them in I will be sent the items.
But it has made me suspicious, there is nothing on Canon's site about missing items, also I have now been out 4 times with the camera, and coming from a 5D3 the focus speed is awesome, using a Canon 500mm F4 is version 1, but I have noticed checking sharpness mainly the eye on a bird, the image looks soft on the camera, it didn't look like this in my 5D3, but as a whole picture the photo look good.
Once the RAW image is put into Lightroom or DPP the images look very good, you can really bring out some stunning detail, especially in the blacks, but I am sharpening a little more than the 5D.
I have now contacted Canon and am waiting a reply about my issues, I still am not sure why I received my camera so early, although I did pre-order, I am wondering if I have a pre production one that may have been used and reset, also on the box is written 1DX MKII (G) can anybody tell me what the G stands for?

 

[arthurbikemad]

My 1DX II arrived Friday morning, (UK) I have known for about a week I was receiving it, prior to it being delivered I was told there is no CD and manual in the box, Canon know about this issue and as soon as my dealer gets them in I will be sent the items.
But it has made me suspicious, there is nothing on Canon's site about missing items, also I have now been out 4 times with the camera, and coming from a 5D3 the focus speed is awesome, using a Canon 500mm F4 is version 1, but I have noticed checking sharpness mainly the eye on a bird, the image looks soft on the camera, it didn't look like this in my 5D3, but as a whole picture the photo look good.
Once the RAW image is put into Lightroom or DPP the images look very good, you can really bring out some stunning detail, especially in the blacks, but I am sharpening a little more than the 5D.
I have now contacted Canon and am waiting a reply about my issues, I still am not sure why I received my camera so early, although I did pre-order, I am wondering if I have a pre production one that may have been used and reset, also on the box is written 1DX MKII (G) can anybody tell me what the G stands for?

Interesting stuff Tony, I am almost scared to order a Mk2 for fear of the 5D3 holding it's own, I want to hear how the 1DX2 blows the 5D3 away, I know the AF will be super fast as is the FPS, but IQ wise I want sharp with MUCH more DR than the 5D, many will say thats what you get when you take a hit in MP but still...

 

[manicRug]

I just received an email form Adorama that my 1DXII will ship today (5/2/16). I preordered the thing only about a month ago. 8)

 

[Tonyuk]

My 1DX II arrived Friday morning, (UK) I have known for about a week I was receiving it, prior to it being delivered I was told there is no CD and manual in the box, Canon know about this issue and as soon as my dealer gets them in I will be sent the items.
But it has made me suspicious, there is nothing on Canon's site about missing items, also I have now been out 4 times with the camera, and coming from a 5D3 the focus speed is awesome, using a Canon 500mm F4 is version 1, but I have noticed checking sharpness mainly the eye on a bird, the image looks soft on the camera, it didn't look like this in my 5D3, but as a whole picture the photo look good.
Once the RAW image is put into Lightroom or DPP the images look very good, you can really bring out some stunning detail, especially in the blacks, but I am sharpening a little more than the 5D.
I have now contacted Canon and am waiting a reply about my issues, I still am not sure why I received my camera so early, although I did pre-order, I am wondering if I have a pre production one that may have been used and reset, also on the box is written 1DX MKII (G) can anybody tell me what the G stands for?

Interesting stuff Tony, I am almost scared to order a Mk2 for fear of the 5D3 holding it's own, I want to hear how the 1DX2 blows the 5D3 away, I know the AF will be super fast as is the FPS, but IQ wise I want sharp with MUCH more DR than the 5D, many will say thats what you get when you take a hit in MP but still...

The dynamic range is much better than the 5D3 and once you process the image they do look very good, the speed has already got me images I may have not got with the 5D, I did wonder if taking a hit on MP would matter, but at the moment I would say no, I do crop within reason you have to on bird photography and you can crop as much as you would on the 5D.
Here is one early photo but I am still learning my way with the camera, Canon 500mm F4 + 1.4 Extender £

 

[arthurbikemad]

Very nice, I guess it's a little crazy to compare the 5D3 to the 1DX and more so to the Mk2, the 1DXMk1 is/was an incredible camera so the Mk2 has to be even more amazing, perhaps the long wait has built up such high expectations people like me expect it to fly you to the moon and back... I am looking forward to the next few weeks as more and more real world users like you post up your views on the new camera.

 

[kaptainkatsu]

Can anyone who is upgrading from either a 5D3 or 7D2 comment on any improvement in AF tracking/accuracy? Is it significant or minor?


Also high ISO performance compared to the 5D3?

I'm upgrading from a 7D2 so I'll let you know as soon as I get mine. Since its not in the cards to upgrade both of my 7D2's I'll be able to do side by side testing.

 

[Jack Douglas]

kaptainkatsu, I'll be waiting.

Jack

 

[GuyF]

...perhaps the long wait has built up such high expectations people like me expect it to fly you to the moon and back...

If there's one thing you can be sure of, the 1DX2 will blow the 5D3 out of the water with its performance. When I got to play with one a couple of weeks ago the first thing I did was check out the silent mode as it's high on my wish list - perhaps not quite as quiet as the 5D3 but still fairly discrete.

Ask yourself, can you live without one? If so, keep your money in the bank where it's just gathering dust. Last time I checked, we're a long time dead. Might as well get some toys until then!

 

[wockawocka]

I did was check out the silent mode as it's high on my wish list - perhaps not quite as quiet as the 5D3 but still fairly discrete.

I found it only slightly quieter than the original 1DX. It's lost the metallic 'ting!' but otherwise can't get anywhere close to the 5D3 noise level. Sadly.

 

[arthurbikemad]

...perhaps the long wait has built up such high expectations people like me expect it to fly you to the moon and back...

If there's one thing you can be sure of, the 1DX2 will blow the 5D3 out of the water with its performance. When I got to play with one a couple of weeks ago the first thing I did was check out the silent mode as it's high on my wish list - perhaps not quite as quiet as the 5D3 but still fairly discrete.

Ask yourself, can you live without one? If so, keep your money in the bank where it's just gathering dust. Last time I checked, we're a long time dead. Might as well get some toys until then!

Agree It is a shame about the shutter, I do use the silent shutter on my 5D3 but most wildlife does not seem to mind, oddly my partners horse HATES the 5D3s shutter noise even when on silent, I'd image if I fired off the 1DX2 someone (proberly me) is going to get sore spuds!

 

[Patrick S]

You can divide shutter sound into two
You push shutter button, take picture and only after you release button, mirror will get back down. That way you can wait a little before to scare your subject less

 

[kaihp]

I am wondering if I have a pre production one that may have been used and reset, also on the box is written 1DX MKII (G) can anybody tell me what the G stands for?

G is for GPS model (ie GPS is enabled).

I understand your concern. I'd very surprised if Canon sold preproduction models, but missing CD and manual does seem odd to me.

 

[Tonyuk]

I am wondering if I have a pre production one that may have been used and reset, also on the box is written 1DX MKII (G) can anybody tell me what the G stands for?

G is for GPS model (ie GPS is enabled).

I understand your concern. I'd very surprised if Canon sold preproduction models, but missing CD and manual does seem odd to me.

Thank you kaihp for clearing that up, I too would be surprised Canon selling a pre production model, to be honest I never use the CD's as I download the software and I already had the manual as a PDF, but I still want them.
When I received the camera I went over and over thinking if it was a demo, but there is not a mark on it even the screen was crystal clean, the dealer said his Canon rep pulled some strings to get one in for me, apparently the camera was on route to a newspaper, but because I put a large deposit down they managed to get me one.
I think I am being too critical about the sharpness on the camera scree, the photos look fantastic, today I was out again in bad light and the camera performed brilliantly.

 

[GuyF]

My 1DX II arrived Friday morning, (UK)

Where in the UK did you get yours? I pre-ordered mine yesterday from Calumet who have 200 on order! No idea when I'll get it.

 

[Tonyuk]

My 1DX II arrived Friday morning, (UK)

Where in the UK did you get yours? I pre-ordered mine yesterday from Calumet who have 200 on order! No idea when I'll get it.

Hi GuyF, I pre ordered mine about 10 weeks ago from London Camera Exchange, Lincoln, the Silver Street shop, the manager Dave has always looked after me, he gave me a good PX on my 5D3, because I put such a big deposit I was first in line to receive the first 1DX2.
Dave's Canon rep had acquired a few for agencies but I think he had one left over so that one became mine.

I have since got replies from Dave and his Canon rep, and my camera is definitely not a demo or pre production, I was told how to check the shutter count and it is right.
Here is what the rep replied to LCE

Hi Dave



The boxes don’t have seal as far as I am aware anymore, Manual/ Software is on it way to you. I can guarantee the product is full retail and not any pre production or demo unit. With regards to focussing he would need to speak to technical who he has already contacted.



Thanks Foorcan

I have since been out a few more times with the camera and have found my 100-400 MKII is super sharp, so I think it's an issue with my Canon 500mm F4 MK1 LCE have been brilliant they said I can take it to Lehmanns for micro adjustment and they bill pay they costs, also Canon are ringing tomorrow to resolve all the issues I had.