Canon 1D X announced, the canon 1D X features A newly-developed full-frame 18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor offers exceptional flexibility, ISO range of 100-51200, expandable up to 204800, new 61-point wide-area autofocus system , 41 cross-type points, including five dual cross-type points, The EOS-1D X also features a newly-designed RGB metering system, providing incredible levels of accuracy. A 100,000 pixel RGB metering sensor is linked to the AF system and powered by its own dedicated DIGIC 4 processor, detecting faces and colour to ensure correct exposure levels and improved AF tracking.
EOS-1D X is the first-ever camera to feature dual “DIGIC 5+” processors. Offering performance up to three times faster than standard DIGIC 5. The 1D X also offers 12fps continuous shooting at14fps in Super High speed shooting with continuous bursts of up to 120 large JPEG images (36 RAW).
The camera records Full HD at 1920 x 1080 in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); and 720p HD or SD video recording at either 50p or 60p (59.94). SD video can be recorded in either NTSC or PAL standards.
This camera also features Dual Card Slots, a new shutter design with even greater durability and precision. Rated to 400,000 cycles.
WFT-E6 – a new, compact WiFi transmitter designed for transferring images when a wired connection isn’t available. Supporting the 802.11n WiFi standard and offering Bluetooth support for connectivity to external GPS devices, the WFT-E6 offers secure transfer of images and video to an FTP server, or the ability to display content on a compatible screen over a DLNA[4] connection.
The EOS-1D X will also be compatible with a new GPS receiver – the GP-E1. Enabling users to add location information to EXIF data and geographically track the progress of travelling shoot, the GP-E1 is particularly useful for wildlife or location-based photographers who may need to record the location of a scene for future reference.
Things to be noted:
The 1DS + 1D = 1D X
1Ds series, which delivers exceptionally high image quality, and the 1D series, which achieves superlative high-speed performance. Integrating the strengths of these two series, Canon’s new professional flagship model, the EOS-1D X, brings together the highest levels of image quality and speed performance.Dual DIGIC 5+
The 1D X features Dual DIGIC 5+ image processors, The two new high-performance DIGIC 5+ image processors—each realizing approximately 17 times the processing power of DIGIC 4.Canon 1D X ISO Performance Compared with the EOS-1D Mark IV’s
EOS-1D Mark IV’s sensitivity range of ISO100–12800, the EOS-1D X offers a range that has been expanded by two steps, to 100–51200High-speed continuous shooting of up to approximately 12 frames per second with high-precision AE and AF performance.
The newly developed AF system incorporates an AF sensor with a total of 61 autofocus points for improved high-precision subject capture. The sensor includes 21 f/5.6 cross-type sensors, 20 f/4.0 cross-type sensors, and 5 f/2.8 dual cross-type sensors. Equipped with 20 f/4.0 AF points, the new camera offers the same level of precision as the EOS-1D Mark IV at f/2.8. Additionally, working in tandem with the new AE system, the camera’s EOS iTR AF (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition Auto Focus) function is capable of tracking a subject’s face or target color to maintain focus on a moving subject.
The new EOS-1D X comes equipped with a Gigabit-Ethernet connection that, when shooting in locations equipped with a wired LAN connection such as large sporting arenas, enables data to be transferred to editing desks quickly and reliably.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera is scheduled for March 2012 availability and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $6,800.00. The compact, lightweight WFT-E6A Wireless File Transmitter is scheduled to be available in March 2012 and have an estimated retail price of $600. Availability for the GP-E1 GPS receiver is expected in April 2012 with an estimated retail price of $300.
Canon 1D X Detail Specification
- 18.1MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100-51200 – expandable to ISO 50 (L), 102400 (H1), 204800 (H2)
- 14-bit RAW Capture w/ M-RAW at 10MP & S-RAW at 4.5MP
- Video Capture: 1920 x 1080 at 30p/25p/24p; 1280 x 720 at 60p/50p
- SMPTE-compliant timecode embedding
- Max continuous record time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds
- 12 fps w/ AE and AF
- 14 fps JPEG only w/ mirror up
- Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors
- 3.2″ LCD at 1.04 million dot resolution
- 252-zone metering
- 100,000-pixel RGB metering sensor
- 61-Point High Density Reticular AF including 41 cross-type AF Points
- 21 f/5.6 cross-type sensors
- 20 f/4.0 cross-type sensors
- 5 f/2.8 dual cross-type sensors
- 400,000 shutter cycles rated
- Gigabit-Ethernet connection
- Weather-Resistance
- Ultrasonic Wave Motion Cleaning
- Dual CF Card Slots
- Compatible with UDMA 7 CF cards
