Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is Canon's pro sports and action flagship, and it delivers where it counts. This 20.2MP full-frame DSLR shoots 14fps with full autofocus and autoexposure tracking, backed by a 61-point AF system that reviewers praise for its effectiveness in fast-paced environments like soccer. The dual DIGIC 6+ processors keep up with the action, and the camera's 400,000-cycle shutter and magnesium alloy body are built to withstand professional abuse.
Reviewers consistently highlight the image quality and detail, noting excellent croppability despite the modest megapixel count. The 1D X II also impressed as a hybrid tool, offering DCI 4K at 60fps and full-frame 1080p at 120fps without a crop, a rare combination in 2016. Canon Log and 8-bit 4:2:2 output give video shooters professional options, though the Motion JPEG codec is storage-hungry at up to 800 Mbps. One reviewer adopted it as a main camera for its color science, build, and frame rate flexibility.
At $5,999, this is a serious investment aimed squarely at working pros who need speed, reliability, and Canon's EF lens ecosystem.
- Exceptional 14fps burst with reliable 61-point AF tracking for action and sports
- Strong image quality with good detail and cropping flexibility
- DCI 4K at 60fps and full-frame 1080p at 120fps without crop
- Pro-grade build with weather sealing and 400,000-cycle shutter durability
- Dual card slots (CFast 2.0 and CompactFlash) for redundancy
- Motion JPEG codec demands high bitrates and large storage capacity
- 20.2MP resolution is lower than competitors for cropping and resolution needs
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The 1D X II's built-in guide was a great starting point for shooting soccer, as was the suggested autofocus area mode.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has for a long time remained one of the best professional cameras you can buy, even if its price excludes it from our list of the ...
It, of course, has amazing image quality. I found the level of detail to be more than enough and the "cropability" of the final product to be ...
The 1D X Mark II is now my main camera. 4K 60fps, full frame 120fps without a crop, 16fps continuous shooting rate, pro-level build quality and weather sealing.
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Specs
- Battery
- LP-E19, 10.8 V, 2750 mAh, approx. 1210 shots (also compatible with LP-E4N and LP-E4)
- Weight Grams
- 1530 g (body with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 158 x 168 x 83 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes, dust and weather-sealed
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit 4:2:2 (4K), 8-bit 4:2:0 (1080p)
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log
- Internal Codecs
- Motion JPEG
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 800 Mbps (4K), 360 Mbps (1080p)
- Max Recording Time
- 29 min 59 sec
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
- Gps
- Built-in GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Michibiki)
- Ethernet
- RJ45 (via optional adapter)
- Data Port
- 12-pin Canon terminal
- Frame Grab
- 8.8 MP still from 4K video
- Max Burst Cf
- 73 RAW files
- Picture Styles
- Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
- Max Burst Cfast
- 170 RAW files
- Electronic Level
- Dual-axis
- Shutter Durability
- 400,000 cycles
- Digital Lens Optimizer
- In-camera
- Mirror Vibration Control
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Image Processor
- Dual DIGIC 6+
- Low Pass Filter
- Yes
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.2 MP
- Release Date
- April 2016
- Announced Date
- February 2016
- Launch Price Usd
- $5,999
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- 100-12800 (4K), 100-25600 (1080p), extended to 204800
- Iso Range Stills
- 100-51200 (50-409600 extended)
- Continuous Shooting
- 14 fps mechanical with AF/AE, 16 fps Live View
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- Electronic rolling shutter available in Live View
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb
- Viewfinder
- Pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter
- Rear Screen
- 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD, 1.62 million dots, Clear View II
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Canon EF
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- Micro-USB, USB 3.0
- Hdmi
- Mini-HDMI (uncompressed Full HD 1080p output, 4:2:2 8-bit)
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm stereo microphone input, 3.5mm stereo headphone output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (via optional WFT-E8A adapter, 802.11ac, 5 GHz)
- Card Slots
- 1x CFast 2.0, 1x CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
- Ibis
- No
- Af Points
- 61 points (41 cross-type)
- Af System
- 61-point High Density Reticular AF II (TTL-AREA-SIR with CMOS sensor), Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View
- Af Low Light
- -3 EV (center point)
- Subject Detection
- EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) with 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
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