2 February 2016 – Canon today premiers the highly
anticipated EOS-1D X Mark II, its new flagship
DSLR engineered to put the ultimate combination of image quality, resolution
and speed in the palm of your hand. Crafted to give photographers a competitive
edge from the second they shoot, the EOS-1D X Mark II establishes a new benchmark for speed – shooting 14 frames per second (fps)
with full AF/AE tracking and 16 fps in Live View mode – ideal for capturing high-speed
subjects, whether in the wild, or at world-class sporting events.
Developed
using feedback from the worldwide community of EOS-1D X photographers, the EOS-1D
X Mark II features a new 20.2 MP full frame CMOS sensor and new Al Servo AF
III+, as well as 4K video capture up to 60p. This blend of power and
performance makes the camera an essential companion for virtually all professional
specialisms.
Redefining
image quality and AF precision
Boasting a wide
and versatile ISO range – an incredible
100 to 51200, expandable from 50 up to 409600 – the EOS-1D X Mark II excels in all
lighting environments, from the brightest through to near darkness.
Ensuring each shot
is captured with unrivalled precision, the camera features an improved 61-point
AF system with 41 cross-type AF points, which covers an expanded area and
focuses under low light up to -3EV. For the first time, when shooting with selected
extenders and telephoto lenses, the new AF system also offers f/8 AF support
with all 61 points, giving you the freedom to choose the focus point. Alongside
Canon’s popular pro AF
technologies – EOS iTR and AF
Case settings – the EOS-1D X
Mark II also includes new AI Servo AF III+ that improves the tracking
sensitivity in scenes where subject movements may occur suddenly, such as
animals moving quickly through the wild.
Working in
partnership with the AF system is a new 360k RGB+IR metering sensor, providing
accurate exposure and improved subject detection. Flicker Detection, as originally
introduced in the EOS 7D Mark II, also guarantees consistent results under
artificial lights – perfect for indoor
sporting events.
Capture
every second
Breaking the
boundaries of high speed shooting, the EOS-1D X Mark II is able to shoot 14
frames per second with full AF/AE tracking and in RAW, equipping you to capture
the exact moment of a sporting event, or an animal catching its prey. For those
needing even more, up to 16fps can be shot in Live View mode without AF. With the
new CFast 2.0™ card capability,
the camera can deliver a burst of unlimited JPEGs or 170 RAW images in
continuous high speed shooting.
The EOS-1D X
Mark II is the most responsive EOS DSLR to date, thanks in part to the new Dual
“DIGIC 6+” processors providing high-speed
processing of the vast image data captured by the sensor. The refined mirror
construction utilises a new drive mechanism to empower high speed shooting,
with minimal mirror vibration or noise.
Pro-standard
4K movie making
Canon’s heritage in 4K movies culminates
in the EOS-1D X Mark II, giving film-makers the option of shooting 4K
(4096x2160) in a variety of frame rates up to 60fps to the CFast 2.0™ card. It also enables Full HD (1920x1080p)
movie shooting at an incredible 120fps, ideal for slow motion scenes. Decisive
moments from a 60fps 4K scene can be extracted as a high resolution 8.8MP
still, giving you even more control over the exact moment of capture.
Film-makers
can enjoy fast and smooth AF in 4K and Full HD shooting thanks to Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology and
Movie Servo AF, while the touch panel LCD enables you to quickly select AF
points when shooting movies.
Optimum
image management and reliability
Professionals have
the tools they need to manage their images, ensuring they can easily be
transferred to news agencies or outlets in a matter of seconds. Built-in GPS
records shooting locations in EXIF data, helping pros keep an accurate record
of their shoots. Both Ethernet wired LAN and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 give you the
choice of how images are shared – via FTP or
direct to computers. Additionally, the new WFT-E8 wireless file transmitter[i]
also supports the high-speed standard 802.11ac (5 GHz band).
Epitomising
EOS design heritage, the EOS-1D X Mark II features an improved grip and
controls, offering enhanced operability that feels natural in the hand, and
weather proofing makes it resilient against the elements, ideal for outdoor
shoots. The Intelligent Viewfinder II provides approximately 100% field of
view, with an electronic overlay of shooting information meaning you never have
to move your eye away from the viewfinder.
EOS-1D
X Mark II Key
Features:
·
Capture
subjects with exceptional image quality
·
Deliver
sharp images with incredible AF precision
·
Ultra
high-speed and reliable performance for capturing every moment
·
Advanced
4K movie shooting brings your stories to life
·
High-speed
image output and management
