Canon officially announces the development of the EOS-1D X Mark III

[navastronia]

Sony is trying to push the A9 into the sports arena. A pro level EOS R will be measured against the latest A9, so I suspect that it will be positioned as an attractive upgrade from the 1Dx2, but not a true competitor of the 1Dx3. (This does put mean that the EF to RF converter must preserve the image quality and focus performance of existing EF lenses.) I'm still expecting an Rx to make some sort of splash at the 2020 Games. If so, it has to be a sports body.

I remain hopeful that the pro R will be a mirrorless 1DX3 and that Canon doesn't see the need to force people to choose between either the true flagship body or else the best glass (RF), but not both.

 

[Mr Majestyk]

4k 10bit 4:2:2 with clog. If it's true, I can sell my 1dx ii and EOS R!

What will you use your RF glass on

 

[edoorn]

I remain hopeful that the pro R will be a mirrorless 1DX3 and that Canon doesn't see the need to force people to choose between either the true flagship body or else the best glass (RF), but not both.

the first 'pro' R will probably the high resolution body mentioned quite a few times. It has also been rumoured that somewhere in 2020 we could see a new 5DV + R equivalent and then later (perhaps '21?) the 1D mirrorless equivalent.

 

[peters]

AF Joystick built in AF-ON button? Wow. So in back button focusing mode one can move AF points around and then engage AF system in one go. Nice.

If this would be a touch input, I wouldnt be that happy :/

 

[Aussie shooter]

If this would be a touch input, I wouldnt be that happy :/

I would doubt it is a touch bar like the eos r. This is a pro camera and it will have been designed with inputs from hardcore photographers. They would not tolerate a touch input. It will be a second joystick I would think

 

[Stuart]

I wonder how this looks in the Canon body Roadmap for 2019/2020

 

[Canon-Chas]

Does it have silent shutter like Sony A9 -20FPS ? No use to me if it sounds like a machine gun ...

 

[SecureGSM]

If this would be a touch input, I wouldnt be that happy :/

Nuh, touch input Button on 1 series body? Not a chance...

 

[koenkooi]

If this would be a touch input, I wouldnt be that happy :/

It looks like an optical mouse sensor to me, so I guess you'd slide your finger over it. This would work with regular gloves as well!

 

[masterpix]

Canon make hundreds of billions of dollars a year, they should be giving putting these specs in a rebel camera not a camera this level.

My microwave from 10 years ago had these specs, get with the times Canon!

Just preparing everyone for the other brand fanboys seriously though it looks amazing and can’t wait to see what they can do with the 1Dx mirrorless version!

I wish my microwave could do 16FPS in OVF and have 28MP sensor. Unfortunately it does not have it :-(

 

[edoorn]

Does it have silent shutter like Sony A9 -20FPS ? No use to me if it sounds like a machine gun ...

I believe it's said somewhere 20fps can be done with electronic shutter so yes I suppose that is an option, but only in LV.

 

[Deleted member 381342]

More camera for the money than the mark 2 and it uses a card format that isn't dead!. It's all win for me, since I think I'll give one last hurrah to EF before shuffling over to RF(which I tried recently and really didn't like for wildlife).

 

[fox40phil]

Where are the "illuminated buttons"?! Can't see them at the photos. Maybe they are lighted up around the buttons? I thought maybe they are glowing with transparent buttons^^.

Sounds like Canon is putting everything into this last model!? Bluetooth, wifi, lan, GPS, 16-20fps... 10bit video. But no words about IBIS (don't think this will fit into this rugged machine?!)

what a beast! Now how much MP will it have? 22, 24, 26?! ^^

Haven't heard about this new picture format: HEIF ..

 

[thomas2279@hotmail.com]

This looks like a superb development camera along with them creating more great EOS R lenses announced today. Hope we see an EOS R Pro camera out next year - possibly a dual launch with the EOS 1DX Mark 3.

 

[jeffa4444]

Great news Canon. Next up the replacement for the 5DS / 5DSr. That needs better low light performance, extended DR, and wider metering area. Otherwise leave as is.

 

[Quarkcharmed]

Great news Canon. Next up the replacement for the 5DS / 5DSr. That needs better low light performance, extended DR, and wider metering area. Otherwise leave as is.

Flippy screen is also a must. But the sensor performance is a must must.

 

[TominNJ]

And that rebel should be in a kit for less than 350 bucks

terrible marketing. Give the camera away but make it with a new lens mount so everyone has to buy all new crazy expensive glass

 

[djack41]

Really glad to see Canon is improving AF stability!

 

[overniven]

The article said 16fps mechanical and 20 with electronic.

 

[Architect1776]

Canon is doomed! Offering a monster kick ass performer like this will certainly send Canon over the edge.

Absolutely. No ability to innovate either. Yes Canon is doomed better switch to that recycled a9II quick.