Tom K. wrote:
"While the 18-megapixel sensor is a resolution step back from the previous full-frame models, Canon says the reduced resolution was necessary to obtain the sports-level continuous-shooting speeds--one of the primary drivers of the historical separation of the line into two bodies."
Via CNET
it could drive 34MP at 6.3fps (sounding like the rumored D800 spec suddenly) then
of course it's tricky since if it samples and bins for video it can do some things at much more than 18mp and 12fps speed equivalent so other parts of the bandwith probably hold back full images to the 18x12 or 34x6 speeds
"Image sensor and ISO The EOS-1D X's 18.1-megapixel CMOS sensor is the latest from Canon to weight in at about 18MP, but with the promise of dramatically better high ISO quality than any of the company's other 18MP cameras as well as the 16MP EOS-1D Mark IV."
Pixel Perfect wrote:
In the bright and dark mode, it appears like HDR or at least exposure blending, as there is no tone mapping, it's more exposure fusion.
If that's the case - perfect for me!
As an aside, I was reading the rules for National Geographic photo competitions, and they explicitly forbid post HDR post processed images. I wonder what their take on in-camera fused images will be?
"Canon is naming the body differently too. Rather than calling it the EOS-1D Mark V, thereby carrying on a practice that began when the EOS-1D Mark II came out in 2004, they've broken with that convention and called it simply EOS-1D X. The X, says Canon USA Technical Advisor Chuck Westfall, is meant to suggest three things about the new camera:
X for extreme (X-treme) performance
X for cross-over (X-over), since this represents the merging of Canon's two pro digital SLR cameras, the higher-resolution EOS-1Ds Mark III and higher-performance EOS-1D Mark IV, into a single next-generation model
The Roman numeral X, as in 10, because the EOS-1D X represents the 10th generation of pro-class SLR from Canon since the F-1 debuted in 1971"
Not that they would outwardly state they have another high end body up their sleeve still, but I find it very, very difficult to believe Canon will abandon the MP race or just leave it up to the 5-series...unless the 5-series get a big boost on other fronts that is.
"The Canon EOS-1D X is slated to ship at the end of March 2012. The expected U.S. street price has been set at US$6800, which is about the same as the EOS-1Ds Mark III as it rides off into the sunset."
Well, I guess the lines are merged. Will this drive up prices of the 1D4 since it appears there are no more APS-H 1 series? Unless they make a gripless body (like the 1V) and make it 1.3, or make the next version of the 7D a 1.3 and then keep the 70D (or whatnot) and the Rebel 1.6, I dunno what they will do to fill this void..
As long as it makes the current bodies more affordable for me to upgrade..
funny - i just picked up a 1DsII. it is in the same range sensor size.
So basically a redesigned sensor (about 7-8 years of R&D) with a kicking AF and nice menu.
for us wedding shooter - love the 1 button AF sharpness check.
also pick ups the Spot AF and other function like the 7D ... sweetness.
time to save some pennies!!!!
Hope the wife won't be too upset...
This is the camera i am looking for as a wedding shooter.
"The AF system ratchets up the complexity. Dubbed High Density Reticular AF, it's increased to 61 points, with different configurations depending upon where a point is on the grid. There's a line of 5 crossed diagonal lines in the center, which are sensitive to f2.8; the 21 center lines are paired and sensitive to f5.6 and there are 20 outer points sensitive to f4. The exposure range under which the AF system works has also expanded by 2 stops, one on each end. You can configure the point selection the same as on the 7D. Compulsive microadjusters will now be thrilled that you can profile 2 focal lengths for each zoom lens."
kevindar wrote:
the price aint gonna fly? this will sell like hot cakes. its cheaper than introductory price of the ds line. will appeal to a very large segment of pro photographers. I will bet you that they cant keep enough in stock for the first year.
it was genius move for them, the 1D people need to buy something and now they have to pay nearer 1Ds prices since the 1Ds (which doesn't sell much anyway) is dead. So Canon loses a (relatively speaking) few 1Ds sales at huge profit per copy and yet get much bigger profit on 1D sales now (sales which are much higher) by calling them 1D+1Ds combined and thus justifying a price average
and they added the CA aberration in cam fix as expected and also the in cam RAW processing as I guessed might be an option, perhaps it's like built in DPP?? who knows, not much detail given
I said it years ago when talk of a merger was raised, that the price would have to be nearer 1Ds than 1D. Otherwise you want a substantially better camera for a lot less money and that was never going to happen.
Is it just me or didn't Nikon get criticised for their AF coverage with the 51 point system, as this looks very similar.
