The first 1DXIIs are out

[ethanz]

Thanks for the reassurance Kiris.

If there wasn't so much excitement Jack, the disease might take our lives.

 

[GuyF]

"So I contacted Canon directly about UK release dates as the shop said they had no info;"

Got to play with a 1DX2 at an event yesterday. First batch to hit the UK are all spoken for - mainly going to Pro shooters and agencies (expected end Apr/start May). Next batch after that will be some time in June. Could be a while until you can just walk in off the street and pick one off the shelf.

 

[photosmurf]

If the first batch is mostly for agency etc, would explain why retailers don't have a lot of info, maybe they don't know. I will still dare to hope! Canon's message to me read:

[name redacted], launch date is 28 April, so it will likely be with you early May

After playing with one at the photo show, this anticipationitis is tough to shift!

 

[Greatland]

Don't want to read through 15 pages of comments, some of them dumb...does anyone have an updated date of when the cameras will be shipped to retailers....???? Last I heard was a change from the end of April to May 7th....

 

[Robin]

"In response to your enquiry regarding the release date of the EOS 1DX mark II, please read the information below.

We kindly inform you the EOS 1D X mark II will be available in May."

This is the (not very forthcoming) response from Cannon UK today.

 

[TeT]

Re: The first 1DXIIs are out - NOT IMPRESSED

I've sold off the 6D and have an "in-principle" agreement to sell the 7D2 the day the 1DX2 arrives. I'm retaining the 5D3 though.

I would of sold the 5D3 & kept the 7D2; nice to have a crop sensor laying around and can still get more for the 5D3... Not that you asked or anything :

 

[RGF]

Don't want to read through 15 pages of comments, some of them dumb...does anyone have an updated date of when the cameras will be shipped to retailers....???? Last I heard was a change from the end of April to May 7th....

FWIW Amazon lists 1 May.

 

[RGF]

Don't want to read through 15 pages of comments, some of them dumb...does anyone have an updated date of when the cameras will be shipped to retailers....???? Last I heard was a change from the end of April to May 7th....

FWIW Amazon lists 1 May.

Adorama and B&H list 1 May

 

[R1-7D]

1DX II review: https://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-eos-1d-x-mark-ii-review-28791

Wasn't the most detailed review. Would have been nice with some real world shots.

 

[GuyF]

Wasn't the most detailed review. Would have been nice with some real world shots.

Thanks for posting the link. Good to see RAW files available at last.

 

[JMZawodny]

Wasn't the most detailed review. Would have been nice with some real world shots.

Thanks for posting the link. Good to see RAW files available at last.

+1

25600 shows about as much noise as I would be willing to accept, but that is 2-stops better than my 5D2.

 

[R1-7D]

Here's another review: http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/136560-canon-eos-1d-x-mark-ii-review-the-fast-and-the-furious-part-ii

 

[ethanz]

I guess those reviews give hope that they are starting to ship?

 

[jimmy kamballur]

Become a proud owner of Canon EOS 1 Dx Mark II

This pic is taken with a HTC E 8 Mobile

 

[Kwwund]

Hmmmm. Not the image quality I'd expect from a $7000 camera. I'll stick with my T3i.

 

[mikenott]

Let's just hope that the ship that delivered yours can pick up some speed through the Suez Canal and get them to the UK. Congratulations on your new toy essential buiness tool !

 

[Jack Douglas]

Hmmmm. Not the image quality I'd expect from a $7000 camera. I'll stick with my T3i.

"This pic is taken with a HTC E 8 Mobile". ;D ;D ;D Probably the excitement is to blame.

Jack

 

[economist]

For those wondering about availability, I just received confirmation that Amazon is shipping my 1DXII Monday. I pre-ordered about a month ago. My extra battery orders are backordered, however.

 

[eos650]

Yea, I finally get to participate in the discussion. I received a shipping notification, indicating that mine will be here on Tuesday 5/3 in the US.

 

[kaptainkatsu]

I hope B&H has a good size shipment coming. Preordered mine yesterday.