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.
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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About this product
Pro flagship; 20.2MP, 14fps, 4K60.
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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