Next generation flagship EOS-1D X Mark II brings together the best of EOS-1D
model technology to deliver stunning image quality and performance for
professionals everywhere
SINGAPORE, 02 February 2016 – Canon today
launched the EOS-1D X Mark II, the new Canon flagship professional EOS DSLR model
and long-awaited successor to the EOS-1D X. The EOS-1D X Mark II brings
together the latest developments in imaging technology and innovation in the
EOS line to present a next-generation professional DSLR model, empowering users
to push their boundaries in capturing the best shots. Professional
photographers and video enthusiasts will delight in their ability to achieve
stunning image quality with the EOS-1D X Mark II even in high-speed precision shooting
scenarios typical to journalism, sports, and wildlife photography.
"To photographers, a moment lost is lost forever. The EOS-1D X Mark II is our masterpiece crafted through close collaboration with
professionals in the industry, years of research and innovation, and a
relentless pursuit of excellence for our users," said Edwin Teoh, Head of
Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. "We're ecstatic to be
unveiling the next generation of pro-level DSLRs capable of delivering stunning
image quality and an unwavering reliability that professionals
demand of their work consistently."
Built for
quality high-speed photography
A split second can mean a lot to professional
photographers, especially those in the sports, journalism and wildlife fields. Beyond
being there in the right moment to capture that one unique shot, professionals
require equipment quick enough to capture that split second, in impeccable
image quality, with precise focus for a perfectly composed shot – something
that the EOS-1D X Mark II is capable of delivering. With its new 61-point all
points selectable AF system with 41-points cross type AF, photographers benefit
from an expanded AF area (approximately 24 percent vertically) compared to the EOS-1D
X.
Its low-intensity limit function at the centre AF
is also improved to EV-3, thus ensuring a solid performance even in low-light
and low contrast conditions. Beyond the hardware, the DSLR is equipped with Al
servo AF III+, a new AF algorithm with AI servo scenes analysis that improves
AF precision in scenarios involving fast and unexpected movements. With all
61-points compatible to effective aperture of f/8 or faster, autofocusing is
possible even when using teleconverters on super telephoto lenses, equipment common
in wildlife and sports photography.
Additionally, the mirror on the EOS-1D X Mark II is
constructed with a new drive mechanism that quickly suppresses vibration which
enables the DSLR to deliver a quick frame rate of 14 fps with AF and
auto-exposure tracking enabled, and an even more impressive 16 fps when shooting
with Live View, with no screen blackout. With a CFast 2.0 card slot for
high-speed writing, the EOS-1D X Mark II can capture up to 170 RAW images and
an unlimited number of JPEG images in continuous shooting mode.
4K image quality
for EOS Movie
In 2012, the EOS-1D C was the first EOS DSLR to
incorporate 4K movie recording. With the EOS-1D X Mark II, users are now able
to utilize 4K motion JPEG at 60/50p, resulting in amazingly smooth footages. The
EOS-1D X Mark II’s Full HD recording feature comes with a new High Frame Rate
mode that allows recording at 120/100, enabling slow motion video recording.
The inclusion of a CFast slot caters to these high data-rate shooting modes.
With the addition of the Dual Pixel CMOS AF (DAF),
a first in the EOS-1D series, users utilising phase-detection in Live View mode
benefit from extremely fast auto-focusing and efficient tracking of moving
subjects without aperture limitations. The DSLR also supports EV-3 for all
effective AF points within the sensor area when shooting 4K movies. Similar to
the EOS 7D Mark II, the EOS-1D X Mark II includes selectable adjustments for
Movie Servo AF speed and Movie Servo AF tracking sensitivity, giving users more
flexibility in controlling focus racking during video shooting. Additionally,
the EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with touch focus function for its DAF feature.
With this, users can easily switch focus by tapping the LCD panel for AF point
selection in Live View mode.
With the DSLR’s 4K Frame Grab function, users can
also easily extract images[1] of
approximately 8.8 megapixels in JPEG format from 4K movies recorded on the
camera without connecting to a computer. The camera’s ability to shoot at 60p
means sports and wildlife photographers can now pick one out of the sixty
images in every second of the video, thereby achieving a much higher image
hit-rate and improving work efficiency.
Top-class image
quality
The EOS-1D X Mark II breaks new ground for the
EOS line with a newly developed 35mm full frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6+ image
processors, enhanced resolution of 20.2- megapixel images, and expanded ISO
speeds of up to 409,600, one full stop higher than its predecessor the EOS1D X.
With this, users are able to achieve better shooting results in lowlight. The
new 360,000 pixel RGB + IR metering sensor and EOS iTR AF system on the EOS-1D
X Mark II also greatly improves tracking precision. For indoor shoots under
artificial lighting, photographers can turn on an anti-flicker mode to detect
high frequency flickering of lights, thus ensuring better exposure stability. With
this feature, irregular exposure and colours caused by flickering lights can be
better managed.
A new in-camera Digital Lens Optimizer is now
able to process and optimize RAW images in-camera. Previously available only in
post-production, this editing function includes chromatic aberration
correction, peripheral illumination correction, and for the first time in EOS
history, diffraction correction. The combination of these corrective functions
allows photographers to obtain higher quality JPEGs directly from the camera
without using a computer, enabling fast image productions where time is of
essence. The inclusion of Fine Detail picture style also pushes JPEG files to
achieve even higher levels of sharpness.
Made to last
Every part of the EOS-1D X Mark II from its
mirror to shutter mechanisms is built for endurance and durability, giving the
DSLR a shutter life expectancy of 400,000 cycles. The EOS-1D X Mark II is
encased in a robust magnesium alloy body and designed to be dust- and
drip-proof for enhanced protection against the elements, essential for
reliability in the professional photographer’s varied line of work, especially
when working at outdoor shoots.
In terms of design and ergonomics, the grip and
button operations were improved for greater comfort and operability for
photographers of varying hand sizes. The control configuration on the EOS-1D X
Mark II also makes the horizontal and vertical layouts more similar, so
shooting landscape or portrait will have a similar feel.
The EOS-1D X Mark II uses the LP-E19 battery,
which has a 10 percent increase in capacity compared to the LP-E4N used in the
EOS-1D X, providing photographers with longer usage while in the field.
Built in GPS
function and optional Wireless File Transmitter
For the first time in the EOS-1D series, GPS is
built into the body of the camera. This allows all the photos to be tagged with
accurate location information, providing users specific location references
especially when traveling between assignments and locations. Access to
satellite clocks also ensures accurate time-stamp information, allowing for
more efficient organization of images.
File transfer is also made easy with the Wireless
File Transmitter, WFT-E8D, available as an option with the EOS-1D X Mark II. The
WFT-E8D supports high speed file transfer which supports IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5
GHz and 2.4 GHz band) wireless LAN. When mounted on the EOS-1D X Mark II, it allows
seamless wireless connection between the photographer’s smartphone and the
camera, allowing photographers to remotely control the camera for still image
shooting, movie recording and transferring of images from camera to smartphone
all via Canon’s Camera Connect app. The EOS-1D X Mark II is also equipped with
a USB 3.0 port for high speed data transfer.
Pricing and
Availability
Pricing and availability of the EOS-1D X Mark II
will be announced at a later date.
Product Specifications
EOS 1D X Mark
II
Dimensions:
Approx. 158 x 167.6 x 82.6m
Weight:
Approx. 1340g (body only)
Image sensor:
20.2 mega-pixel 35mm Full Frame CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Imaging
processor: Dual DIGIC 6+
ISO speed:
100-51,200 (expandable to 409,600)
Continuous
shooting speed: 16 fps (Live View), 14 fps (Viewfinder)
Maximum video
quality: 4K 60p (max. 30 mins)
AF: 61-point High-Density Reticular AF System (41-point
cross type)
Wi-Fi:
Available with WFT-E8D (Optional)
GPS: Yes
LCD: Wide
3.2-inch (1.62 million dots)
Memory slot:
CF + CFast 2.0
About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon
is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon
Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving
sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market,
the company leads 18 other countries including subsidiaries in India, Malaysia,
Thailand and Vietnam. The parent company Canon Inc has a global network of
close to 300 companies and employs close to 200,000 people worldwide. It
is dedicated to the advancement in technology and innovation and commits more
than 8% of its total revenue each year to R&D. Canon is consistently
one of the top few companies to earn the most number of patents over the last
20 years. As a Fortune Global 500 company, Canon is guided by its kyosei
philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common
good.
More information is available at www.canon.com.sg
[1] Saving a still image from a single movie frame does not result in
the same image quality as a normal still image.
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