Canon 1DX release

tiler65 said:
ooooh one in the flesh...listen to this.....

http://flic.kr/p/awQGBr
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:eek: :love:


One question though, is the sticky tape optional? :LOL:

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cowasaki said:
Not really, they could quite easily just have an indentation in the side of the body with a hole in it and fit the wifi antenna into that indentation. With the rubberised cover over you wouldn't know where one started and one ended.
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Then it would become highly directional and unreliable. If you had the mass of the body between you and the wifi, you'd probably lose signal.
 
arad85 said:
Then it would become highly directional and unreliable. If you had the mass of the body between you and the wifi, you'd probably lose signal.
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Not if there were two near the top on edges going front to back. It's only like a metal laptop (Apple's range) or a metal phone.

N type often uses 3 aerials anyway!
 
Shut up Canon and take my money!

Damn, and my family thought I was nuts when I spent money on the 5D2!

I have to agree with the sentiment that I don't actually have any realistic desire for this camera as its so out of reach price wise. I know I do want the autofocusing system from it if nothing else, as the one on the 5D is sounding crummier than ever right now!
 
tiler65 said:
They brought it out just for you....;)......sent them all your threads on here.
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If that was true it'd be 2k!
 
Jamtea said:
Shut up Canon and take my money!

Damn, and my family thought I was nuts when I spent money on the 5D2!

I have to agree with the sentiment that I don't actually have any realistic desire for this camera as its so out of reach price wise. I know I do want the autofocusing system from it if nothing else, as the one on the 5D is sounding crummier than ever right now!
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Really, where does a 5D let you down? Many missed shots? It (the 1D X) does look fantastic and certainly has me wanting one as I love FF but are the shots I'm missing worth £5K extra, obviously if I was a pro heading to the Olympics the answer would be a possible yes*, but from where I am even a lowly 1D mk 4 or a 7D would probably fit the bill.
*Mate of mine shoots wakeboarding and his 70/200 2.8 is his favoured lens, he'll need something longer if he goes FF so even for him its only a possible next purchase, I really think Canon missed the point of a 1.3 sensor to a sports tog and I'm surprised they have killed it off. I can see a lot of pros holding onto their Mk 4 bodies (damn!!)

Matt
 
MatBin said:
Mate of mine shoots wakeboarding and his 70/200 2.8 is his favoured lens, he'll need something longer if he goes FF so even for him its only a possible next purchase, I really think Canon missed the point of a 1.3 sensor to a sports tog and I'm surprised they have killed it off. I can see a lot of pros holding onto their Mk 4 bodies (damn!!)

Matt
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I think the point of this camera is that the images are so clean that you don't need a crop sensor as you can just crop the images and still get a great shot from a 10MP image. But I think this is all a moot point until the camera hits the market and we can see the real life results and not just the carefully selected marketing shots
 
Strappy said:
It's a pro-spec camera that shoots at up to 14fps. To be honest, the only way they could have improved on it for me is to have included a film door. :)
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:naughty:You would be reloading every 3 seconds :D

:naughty: I just saw two people who had moved to Nikon from Canon jumping off bridges i wonder why :D

Joking aside this looks a great bit of Kit :clap: now i need to get saving

Regards All

Richard
 
MatBin said:
Really, where does a 5D let you down? Many missed shots? It (the 1D X) does look fantastic and certainly has me wanting one as I love FF but are the shots I'm missing worth £5K extra, obviously if I was a pro heading to the Olympics the answer would be a possible yes*, but from where I am even a lowly 1D mk 4 or a 7D would probably fit the bill.
*Mate of mine shoots wakeboarding and his 70/200 2.8 is his favoured lens, he'll need something longer if he goes FF so even for him its only a possible next purchase, I really think Canon missed the point of a 1.3 sensor to a sports tog and I'm surprised they have killed it off. I can see a lot of pros holding onto their Mk 4 bodies (damn!!)

Matt
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DaveKing said:
I think the point of this camera is that the images are so clean that you don't need a crop sensor as you can just crop the images and still get a great shot from a 10MP image. But I think this is all a moot point until the camera hits the market and we can see the real life results and not just the carefully selected marketing shots
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Agree with Dave. I'd be amazed if Canon hadn't covered this off and given 1D4 users at least as good image quality with the 1DX when cropped to 1.3x. 10mp is still plenty, and they should be 'better' pixels due to the new tech and camera's improved backroom processing. Plus all the other benefits of lower noise, higher ISO and 12fps.

Looks like a fantastic camera to me, though I'd love to see a radio controlled remote flash system added. That would be a killer feature for some.

I don't think the pixels race is over yet either. 1DX is probably capped at 18mp becuase of the data dumping rate and this paves the way for a 5D3 with 30mp and 5-6fps as the perfect partner (y)
 
loud shutter not much good for birding, full frame not much good for birding, 18mp on full frame ,not much good for birding .
Does it AF in video ?
Its Not a camera that i would want thats for sure .
Rob.
 
You'd be after the 7DII :)
 
GyRob said:
loud shutter not much good for birding, full frame not much good for birding, 18mp on full frame ,not much good for birding .
Does it AF in video ?
Its Not a camera that i would want thats for sure .
Rob.
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Looks like a pro sports / media camera to me, not a spotting scope ;)
 
scottthehat said:
buy some longer lenses and its spot on for birding.
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i have a 500f4 isl so to get the same MPs on a bird with the same light i would need a 800 F4 to get the same field of view .
I wonder how much that would cost :)
Rob.
 
£8999.99 (£500 more than the 500!), but less than the Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM!
 
lost said:
:naughty:You would be reloading every 3 seconds :D
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But what a 3 seconds it would be :D

Plus shoot slide film and you could take the negs, cut to single frames, staple on one side and viola! You've got a mini flick-book!

:thinking:

Right, I'm off to ebay to look for an EOS 1n HS :bonk:
 
Just bumped into this - YouTube - its a promo, but it does briefly show the AF points in action.

Shame I'll never get one!
 
This is the big sentence for me ...Taken from the Canon Site.....

The increased processing power, combined with the improvements in sensor design, has permitted an increase in high ISO performance with a gain of two stops over the EOS-1D Mark IV in the normal range (to ISO 51,200) before ISO expansion is set.

Great news if true....lower league floodlights and night game noise could become a thing of the past !!!!
 
JohnN said:
£8999.99 (£500 more than the 500!), but less than the Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM!
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you miss read it would have to be a 800 F4 They dont make one :)
Rob.
 
Sorry I over-egged the price in my original post at 4.00 am this morning, I had only just seen the canon rumours info and no info was available from the official Canon sites.
That's what a lightning storm and a bit of insomnia does for you in the North of Scotland.
Glad to see it's only 5 grand!

Expect it'll settle down about £4800 or so here.
 
I just got an email invite to have a play with the 1D x at the Canon Islington show next week, you need to book a 40 min slot in advance and it seems it's limited to CPS platinum members only!
Looking forward to it!!
 
TalkPhotography comes up 5th on google search for canon 1dx, and yet ive still not received a press release, we're on their list for press releases too. they make us look organised!!!
 
Here is the press release if anyone is after it. ( from Canon USA )

Alternatively head Here for more.

“The EOS-1D X features three DIGIC processors, including Dual DIGIC 5+ image processors capable of delivering approximately 17 times more processing speed than DIGIC 4, and a dedicated DIGIC 4 for metering and AF control. In conjunction with the newly developed high-performance 18-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS image sensor, the Dual DIGIC 5+ processors provide high-speed continuous shooting, lower noise, and a significant increase in data processing speed than previous EOS-1D models. This new level of data processing speed allows the EOS-1D X to perform many functions including chromatic aberration correction for various Canon EF lenses in-camera instead of through post-production software. The DIGIC 4 processor utilizes a new 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor for enhanced exposure accuracy with color and face detection, and works together with the camera’s new EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) AF.

The EOS-1D X employs a completely new imaging sensor, producing the lowest noise of any EOS digital camera to date for stunning portraiture and studio work. The new 18-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor utilizes large pixels – 1.25 microns larger than those in the EOS-1D Mark IV sensor and .55 microns larger than those in the EOS 5D Mark II sensor – together with gapless microlenses to achieve enhanced light gathering efficiency, higher sensitivity and less noise at the pixel level. The new sensor has improved on the already very high signal-to-noise ratio of sensor output of earlier EOS models for outstanding image quality, even in extremely low light. When combined with the Dual DIGIC 5+ imaging processors the results are stunning. The images produced with the EOS-1D X camera’s new sensor are so clean that files can easily be up-sized if necessary for even the most demanding high-resolution commercial applications. The EOS-1D X will also feature new Ultrasonic Wave Motion Cleaning (UWMC), Canon’s second generation self-cleaning sensor unit, which utilizes carrier wave technology to remove smaller dust particles from the sensor and it includes a new fluorine coating on the infrared absorption glass to help repel dust.

The low-light capability of the EOS-1D X is evident in its incredible ISO range and ability to photograph in extremely low-light conditions. Adjustable from ISO 100 to 51,200 within its standard range, the new model offers a low ISO 50 setting for studio and landscape photography and two high settings of 102,400 at H1 and 204,800 at H2, ideal for law enforcement, government or forensic field application”

“The EOS-1D X includes a brand new 61-Point High Density Reticular AF, the most sophisticated DSLR AF system Canon has ever released. The 21 focusing points in the central area are standard precision cross-type and effective with maximum apertures as small as f/5.6, depending on the lens in use. The center five points are also high-precision diagonal cross-type points for maximum apertures as small as f/2.8. All 61 points are sensitive to horizontal contrast with maximum apertures as small as f/5.6 and 20 of the outer focusing points function as cross-type points with maximum apertures as small as f/4.0. Other innovations of the new 61-point High Density Reticular AF include expanded AF coverage area, superior focusing precision and low light sensitivity, and greater low-contrast subject detection capability compared to earlier EOS AF systems.”

“All AF functions now have their own menu tab for quick and easy access (formerly AF custom functions in previous EOS models). A new AF Configuration Tool allows for customized setting of tracking sensitivity, the acceleration and deceleration of tracking subjects, and AF point auto switching, all of which are easily accessed and adjusted via the new AF menu tab. A built-in Feature Guide advises photographers on which settings to use according to subject matter.

Similar to the AF point selection options offered in the EOS 7D Digital SLR camera, the EOS-1D X offers six AF point selection modes: Spot, Single Point, Single Point with surrounding four points, Single Point with surrounding eight points, Zone selection and Automatic AF point selection.The Canon EOS-1D X features incredible new EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) AF options ideal for wedding and event photography as well as sports and photojournalism. The default AF mode for the EOS-1D X uses phase detection AF information, while a new second option uses Face Detection technology to track recognized faces in addition to color information, ideal when shooting events such as tennis or dancing where facial recognition of the original subject will help keep that person in focus throughout the scene.”

“The Canon EOS-1D X camera breaks new ground in the world of digital SLRs, offering a Super High Speed Mode which increases shooting speeds up to 14 fps at full 18-megapixel resolution in JPEG mode. The new camera is also capable of shooting RAW, JPEG, or RAW+JPEG at speeds up to 12 fps in One Shot AF or AI Servo AF for enhanced performance in sports photography and other applications requiring high-speed digital capture. This new level of performance is made possible by the combination of the EOS-1D X’s 16-channel readout CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 5+ image processors, and a completely new reflex mirror mechanism that has been engineered by Canon to combine high-performance with exceptional precision and reliability”
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Got my invite from canon CPS to go try one next tue or wed... in islington....damm couple of hundred miles too far and i have jobs booked both those evening..



Dear Platinum Member,

As a valued CPS member, we would like to invite you to Pro Solutions (25-26 Oct) next week where we will have a Platinum member’s only area where you can see and try out the amazing new EOS-1D X. We will have technical specialists on hand, offering more in depth information on the camera, who can also answer any technical questions you may have. We will also have the EF 8-15mm f/4L fisheye zoom as well as the EF 300mm f/2.8 II and EF 400mm f/2.8 II lenses that you can try.

On the day, you can get priority access to future test-drive promotions and get priority availability on the EOS-1D X for future purchases you may be interested in.

As we’re anticipating a lot of interest for this camera, we are running a series of 40 minute sessions on both days of the show (25-26 October), to register your interest, you will need to click on the link below and select your preferred time slot.
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I'll be gutted if this means the end of APS-H :(

The 1DX doesn't have enough pixels compared to the 1.3 crop factor for me (given that i quite often crop a bit on APS-c).
I can see a lot of wildlife and sports photographers being a bit dissapointed with not having both the full-frame and 1.3 crop options in the 1D line.

Looks like i'll have to try and get a mk4 before they dissapear :help:
 
KIPAX said:
Got my invite from canon CPS to go try one next tue or wed... in islington....damm couple of hundred miles too far and i have jobs booked both those evening..
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Yup, as you can see from my post 3 above, I'll be there, wed 26th 10.10-10.50.

Looking forward to that!!...was going anyway to Islington, it's a good day.
Been for the last 2 years.
George.
 
A pity it doesn't have full-time AF in video mode. Then I could have ditched my XF100 pro camcorder and got a 1DX.

It looks good but....I think a lot of the features it has over the mkIV wouldn't be used that much for my shooting. Oh and I can't afford one anyway!
 
George said:
Yup, as you can see from my post 3 above, I'll be there, wed 26th 10.10-10.50.

Looking forward to that!!...was going anyway to Islington, it's a good day.
Been for the last 2 years.
George.
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oops missed that... I am better not seeing it... i wouldnt be able to sleep for months.. already excited about its release... will certainly be pre ordering so dont need convincing..

as to the sports question and 400 lens becoming too short.... well most sports shooters wiht a 400mm lens have 2 cameras.. i had the 2 mkIIs then two mkIIIs and currently have 2 mkIVs

But i think it would be a backward step using a new 1dx on the 400.. its rare i need the extra iso on a 400 ... 99% of indoor jobs i only use req one camera and this would be the answer to my dreams.... I can live with all my other lenses being shorter.. in fact a bonus for some... i love my 35mm f2 and not as keen on my 20mm lens.. the 35mm would be equivelant to what?

I think I will be happy keeping a 1dmkIV for the 400 used for cricket and the like.. in fact its a must really as the 1dx would be backward step in that area.. but def 100% getting the 1dx for second camera and indoor use :)
 
The specs look great but the lack of a proper rear command dial at the end of your thumb means I'll be sticking with Nikon ;)
 
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