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TOKYO, October 18, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. today
announced the introduction in Japan of the new EOS-1D X digital single-lens reflex
(SLR) camera offering a high level of performance to satisfy the
demands of professionals in such fields as sports photography, photojournalism
and studio photography.
To date, Canon has developed its top-of-the-line digital SLR cameras through
the 1Ds series, which delivers exceptionally high image quality, and the 1D
series, which achieves superlative high-speed performance. Integrating the
strengths of these two series, Canon’s new professional flagship model, the
EOS-1D X, brings together the highest levels of image quality and speed
performance.
The new Canon EOS-1D X incorporates a newly developed approximately
18.1-megapixel 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor which, in addition to achieving
an optimal sensor size and pixel count balance, effectively makes use of
Canon’s proprietary semiconductor technologies to ensure low-noise
performance. Featuring Dual DIGIC 5+, which comprises two new
high-performance DIGIC 5+ image processors
each realizing approximately 17 times the processing power of DIGIC 4—the
camera delivers exemplary image quality and speed performance, in addition
to data processing power that has been greatly enhanced compared with the
EOS-1D Mark IV, released in December 2009. Compared with the EOS-1D Mark
IV’s sensitivity range of ISO100–12800, the EOS-1D X offers a range that has
been expanded by two steps, to 100–51200,* for outstanding imaging results
with reduced noise, even when shooting indoors and other dimly lit settings.
Combining a 100,000-pixel RGB metering sensor and DIGIC 4 processor, the
Canon EOS-1D X’s new AE system, the EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis)
System, is capable of determining not only brightness levels, but also a
subject’s face and target color, making possible high-precision exposure
control. The newly developed AF system incorporates an AF sensor with a total
of 61 autofocus points for improved high-precision subject capture. The sensor
includes 21 f/5.6 cross-type sensors, 20 f/4.0 cross-type sensors, and 5 f/2.8
dual cross-type sensors. Equipped with 20 f/4.0 AF points, the new camera
offers the same level of precision as the EOS-1D Mark IV at f/2.8. Additionally,
working in tandem with the new AE system, the camera’s EOS iTR AF
(Intelligent Tracking and Recognition Auto Focus) function is capable of tracking
a subject’s face or target color to maintain focus on a moving subject.
The Canon EOS-1D X’s new Dual DIGIC 5+ image processors make possible
high-speed continuous shooting of up to approximately 12 frames per second
with high-precision AE and AF performance. In the ultra-fast continuous
shooting mode, the camera realizes a continuous shooting speed of up to
approximately 14 frames per second (mirror remains raised during shooting,
JPEG images only).
The Canon EOS-1D X delivers high reliability even in harsh shooting conditions.
The rugged shutter unit boasts a lifespan of over 400,000 cycles while the
camera’s exterior covers and operation panels employ a dust- and
moisture-resistant design. Furthermore, the camera features a new
dust-removing system incorporating two vibrating elements,
a first for the EOS series, improving on the earlier cleaning system.
The new EOS-1D X comes equipped with a Gigabit-Ethernet connection that,
when shooting in locations equipped with a wired LAN connection such as large
sporting arenas, enables data to be transferred to editing desks quickly and
reliably. Inheriting the same basic operating design as previous models, which
focused on offering instantaneous operation, such aspects of the new camera as
its button and control layout and GUI were reviewed and redesigned, with great
attention given to operability when held vertically, during blind-touch operation,
and when confirming images.
Featuring advanced video-capture capabilities, the Canon EOS-1D X’s upgraded
imaging system and Dual DIGIC 5+ deliver greatly enhanced movie quality. In
particular, the camera minimizes the occurrence of color artifacts and moiré,
and enables the shooting of low-noise video even in dark conditions.
The Canon EOS-1D X will be available in Japan from late March 2012 at an open
price. Canon has set initial production at 7,000 units per month.
announced the introduction in Japan of the new EOS-1D X digital single-lens reflex
(SLR) camera offering a high level of performance to satisfy the
demands of professionals in such fields as sports photography, photojournalism
and studio photography.
To date, Canon has developed its top-of-the-line digital SLR cameras through
the 1Ds series, which delivers exceptionally high image quality, and the 1D
series, which achieves superlative high-speed performance. Integrating the
strengths of these two series, Canon’s new professional flagship model, the
EOS-1D X, brings together the highest levels of image quality and speed
performance.
The new Canon EOS-1D X incorporates a newly developed approximately
18.1-megapixel 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor which, in addition to achieving
an optimal sensor size and pixel count balance, effectively makes use of
Canon’s proprietary semiconductor technologies to ensure low-noise
performance. Featuring Dual DIGIC 5+, which comprises two new
high-performance DIGIC 5+ image processors
each realizing approximately 17 times the processing power of DIGIC 4—the
camera delivers exemplary image quality and speed performance, in addition
to data processing power that has been greatly enhanced compared with the
EOS-1D Mark IV, released in December 2009. Compared with the EOS-1D Mark
IV’s sensitivity range of ISO100–12800, the EOS-1D X offers a range that has
been expanded by two steps, to 100–51200,* for outstanding imaging results
with reduced noise, even when shooting indoors and other dimly lit settings.
Combining a 100,000-pixel RGB metering sensor and DIGIC 4 processor, the
Canon EOS-1D X’s new AE system, the EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis)
System, is capable of determining not only brightness levels, but also a
subject’s face and target color, making possible high-precision exposure
control. The newly developed AF system incorporates an AF sensor with a total
of 61 autofocus points for improved high-precision subject capture. The sensor
includes 21 f/5.6 cross-type sensors, 20 f/4.0 cross-type sensors, and 5 f/2.8
dual cross-type sensors. Equipped with 20 f/4.0 AF points, the new camera
offers the same level of precision as the EOS-1D Mark IV at f/2.8. Additionally,
working in tandem with the new AE system, the camera’s EOS iTR AF
(Intelligent Tracking and Recognition Auto Focus) function is capable of tracking
a subject’s face or target color to maintain focus on a moving subject.
The Canon EOS-1D X’s new Dual DIGIC 5+ image processors make possible
high-speed continuous shooting of up to approximately 12 frames per second
with high-precision AE and AF performance. In the ultra-fast continuous
shooting mode, the camera realizes a continuous shooting speed of up to
approximately 14 frames per second (mirror remains raised during shooting,
JPEG images only).
The Canon EOS-1D X delivers high reliability even in harsh shooting conditions.
The rugged shutter unit boasts a lifespan of over 400,000 cycles while the
camera’s exterior covers and operation panels employ a dust- and
moisture-resistant design. Furthermore, the camera features a new
dust-removing system incorporating two vibrating elements,
a first for the EOS series, improving on the earlier cleaning system.
The new EOS-1D X comes equipped with a Gigabit-Ethernet connection that,
when shooting in locations equipped with a wired LAN connection such as large
sporting arenas, enables data to be transferred to editing desks quickly and
reliably. Inheriting the same basic operating design as previous models, which
focused on offering instantaneous operation, such aspects of the new camera as
its button and control layout and GUI were reviewed and redesigned, with great
attention given to operability when held vertically, during blind-touch operation,
and when confirming images.
Featuring advanced video-capture capabilities, the Canon EOS-1D X’s upgraded
imaging system and Dual DIGIC 5+ deliver greatly enhanced movie quality. In
particular, the camera minimizes the occurrence of color artifacts and moiré,
and enables the shooting of low-noise video even in dark conditions.
The Canon EOS-1D X will be available in Japan from late March 2012 at an open
price. Canon has set initial production at 7,000 units per month.
