Canon 1DX Mark II Announced - Updated w/first look video

Canon has just announced the Canon 1DX Mark II with a stunning spec list. With 2 Digic 6 processors, the new 20MP sensor which promises better dynamic range is now capable of 14fps with AE and AF or 16fps in live view. ISO sensitivity has also been improved ranging from 50-409600 with a similar 61point AF system sporting 41 cross type points. However, some of the biggest surprises come from the video side where we now have 4k at up to 60fps and 1080p at 120fps with the ability to record to Cfast 2 cards or to an external recorder. In addition, the dual pixel AF system which brought unbelievable live view and video autofocus to the Canon 70D and 7D Mark II has now made its first appearance in a full frame camera and the included touch screen (yep, my jaw dropped as well) will make changing those focus points much easier. I'm still waiting on a release date so check back often for more details. Share the news

My thoughts
This is a pretty big update for Canon. Not only is it unabashedly taking on the 4k video market previously held by the Canon 1DC and C500, it brings some welcome improvements on the photo side of things. The unparalleled speed of Canon DSLRs is something to behold and this is no exception. The inclusion of a touch screen and dual pixel AF are signs of change from professional cameras that previously held these features away from this market. Personally, I'm excited to see those features make a return and I hope this 1DX Mark II is a sign of things to come in a future Canon 5D Mark IV!

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Canon 1DX Mark II First Look

Here is the full specification list

Lens Mount	Canon EF
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1.0x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 21.5 Megapixel Effective: 20.2 Megapixel
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Sensor Type / Size	CMOS, 36 x 24 mm
File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MJPEG, MOV, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Bit Depth	14-bit
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Memory Card Type	CFast CompactFlash

Focus Control
Focus Type	Auto & Manual
Focus Mode	Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection:61, 41 cross-type

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	Pentaprism
Viewfinder Eye Point	20.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.76x
Diopter Adjustment	- 3 to +1 m
Display Screen	3.2" Rear Touchscreen LCD (1,620,000)
Screen Coverage	100%
Diagonal Angle of View	170.0°

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100-51200 (Extended Mode: 50-409600)
Shutter	Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 - 1/8000 second, Bulb Mode
Remote Control	TC-80N3, RS-80N3 (Optional)
Mirror Lock-Up	Yes
Metering Method	Evaluative metering, Partial Metering, Spot metering
Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV 0.0 - EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Continuous Shooting	Up to 14 fps at 20.2 MP for up to 170 frames in raw format
White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten

Flash
Built-in Flash	No
Max Sync Speed	Mechanical Shutter: 1 / 250 seconds
Flash Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Dedicated Flash System	eTTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

AV Recording
Video Recording	Yes, NTSC/PAL
Video Format	4K MOV 4096 x 2160p / 59.94 fps (800 Mbps) / 50 fps / 29.97 fps (500 Mbps) / 25 fps (500 Mbps) / 24 fps / 23.98 fps High Definition MOV 1920 x 1080p / 120 fps (360 Mbps) / 100 fps / 59.94 fps (180 Mbps) / 50 fps / 59.94 fps (60 Mbps) / 50 fps / 29.97 fps (90 Mbps) / 25 fps / 24 fps / 23.98 fps / 29.97 fps (30 Mbps) / 25 fps / 24 fps / 23.98 fps High Definition MP4 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (60 Mbps) / 50 fps / 29.97 fps (30 Mbps) / 25 fps / 24 fps / 23.98 fps / 29.97 fps (12 Mbps) / 25 fps
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Exposure Control	Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
ISO Sensitivity	Auto/Manual, 100 - 25600
Exposure Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Focus	Auto Manual Continuous Auto
Video Clip Length	4096 x 2160 @ 60 fps ALL-I: 29 min. 59 seconds (5733 MB / min.)
Audio Recording	Built-in Mic: With Video + Voice Memo, Mono Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo

Performance
Continuous Shooting	Up to 16 fps
Start-up Time	0.1 seconds
Self Timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds
Interval Recording	No
Connectivity	1/8" Headphone, 1/8" Microphone, AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 3.0
Wi-Fi Capable	Yes (with Optional Transmitter)

Power
Battery	1x LP-E19 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack 1x LP-E4N Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 11.1 VDC, 2450 mAh 1x LP-E4 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 11.1 VDC, 2300 mAh
AC Power Adapter	AC-E19 (Optional)
Operating/Storage Temperature	Operating 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C) Humidity: 0 - 85%

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD)	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3" / 158.0 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm
Weight	3.37 lb / 1530 g CIPA, with battery and memory card

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