Canon's EOS-1D X Mark III brings a new sensor, Dual Pixel AF and 5.5K Raw video
Canon likes to debut its professional cameras before the Olympic Games, and the new EOS-1D X Mark III is here a few months away from the Summer Games in Tokyo.
Given the four years since the 1D X Mark II was introduced, it should come as no surprise that the Mark III has significant upgrades. It starts with a new 20MP full-frame CMOS sensor that uses a 'high-detail' low-pass filter, plus the new Digic X processor. Canon says that the Digic X boosts image processing speeds by three times compared to the Mark II, and boosts Dual Pixel AF processing by 380 times. There's also now a dedicated Digic 8 processor for autofocus and metering through the viewfinder.
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When shooting through the viewfinder you'll get a new 191-point AF system with 155 cross-type points. The AF detectors themselves are now two-dimensional pixel arrays as opposed to line sensors, allowing for pinpoint accuracy and better focus on low contrast subjects. The AF system now offers head and face tracking trained using 'deep learning'. In live view you get Dual Pixel AF that has 90% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage plus face and eye detection. The camera can shoot bursts at 16 fps using the viewfinder and 20 fps in live view. The buffer is gigantic, able to take over 1000 shots per burst.
The 1D X III offers 10-bit HDR photos in the HEIF image format, making it one of the first cameras that looks beyond 8-bit JPEGs and provides out-of-camera images that better exploit modern sensors and displays. Not only are HEIF images typically smaller than their JPEG counterparts (thanks to higher efficiency), Canon's choice to encode a wider range of tones using the PQ gamma curve means images will have more dynamic range, contrast and wider colors when viewed on an HDR monitor.
The 1D X Mark III sets a new standard for DSLR video. It can record 12-bit 5.5K/60p Raw video internally at blistering bit rate of 2600 Mbps (or a mere 1800 Mbps at 24p or 30p). It can also capture uncropped DCI 4K/60p footage, which is downsampled from 5.5K, in Canon Log with 10-bit 4:2:2 color, which Canon says will deliver 12 stops of dynamic range. It's worth pointing out that there is no continuous autofocus at full-frame 4K/60p or 1080/120p capture. The camera has 3.5mm mic and headphone sockets along with a mini HDMI port.
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While it doesn't look dramatically different than its predecessor, the Mark III gains backlit buttons and a new AF-On 'Smart Controller' that moves the focus point via small movements of your finger. It has dual CFexpress cards, which are necessary to handle the high bit rates of 5K video, not to mention clearing the buffer when shooting bursts. The body has 'improved durability' and its LP-E19 battery can take approximately 2850 shots using the viewfinder and 610 in live view (per CIPA standards).
The 1D X Mark III continues to offer an Ethernet port, though this one has Gigabit speeds, and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS are also built-in. The Mark III can store numerous sets of network settings which can be switched on the fly. An optional Wireless Filter Transmitter ($650) offers faster speeds and FTP support and allows remote users to adjust settings and add IPTC tags.
The EOS-1D X Mark III will be available in mid-February for $6499. Initially the camera will come bundled with a 64GB SanDisk CFexpress card and matching card reader, though it's unclear how long this promotion will last.
Check out our Canon EOS-1D X Mark III initial review
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Press Release
A MASTERPIECE IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN: CANON ANNOUNCES THE EOS-1D X MARK III CAMERA
MELVILLE, N.Y., January 6, 2020 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the highly anticipated Canon EOS-1D X Mark III camera – the successor to the world-renowned and award-winning EOS-1D X Mark II. The Company’s new flagship DSLR has been engineered and designed using extensive feedback from the professional sports, photojournalist, wildlife and wedding photographers.
This new groundbreaking workhorse EOS-1D X Mark III DLSR Camera features:
- New 20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor combined with newly designed High Detail Low-Pass Filter
- New DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400; Expandable to 50-819200[i]
- New 191-point optical viewfinder AF system capable of tracking the subject’s head, and face using Deep Learning Technology
- New Smart Controller built into the AF-On button for fast control of the AF Point selection
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast and accurate autofocus in Live View covering 90%x100% of the image area at an EV of -6 ~ 18
- The lightning-fast camera features the ability to shoot up to 16 frames-per-second in optical viewfinder shooting and up to 20 fps while in Live View shooting with mechanical or silent shutter
- Maximum buffer in continuous shooting (RAW+JPEG) of 1000 images or more with dual CFexpress card slots
- 12-bit 5.5K RAW video internal recording and oversampling 4K 60p video recording using the full width of the sensor in Canon Log with 10-bit 4:2:2
“When engineering and designing the new flagship camera, Canon’s top priority was collecting and implementing extensive user-feedback from a variety of professionals,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “In the end, the outcome is at first glance a familiar tool, but in reality, so much more; a camera unlike anything the company has introduced before. Canon is eagerly waiting to see what timeless memories professional image makers capture with this new camera.”
At the camera’s core is Canon’s newly developed 20.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, a High Detail Low-Pass Filter and the DIGIC X image processor. These features will help to provide professional photographers with a fast and powerful tool to capture images with a greater level of resolution, higher sensitivity, reduced moiré and improved image quality in higher ISO ranges with reduced noise. Utilizing a single DIGIC X image processor and a DIGIC 8 dedicated for AF/AE the camera's image processing performance far exceeds and surpasses that of its predecessor, all while reducing power consumption. The DIGIC X is capable of up to approximately 3.1 times the image processing and 380 times Dual CMOS AF processing performance compared to the dual DIGIC 6+ found in the EOS-1D X Mark II. The new powerful image processor also allows for an ISO range of 100-102,400 (expandable up to 50-819,200), providing users with higher clarity images and quality in various shooting situations.
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera also provides users with equally impressive video features, with the ability to internally record 5.5K RAW video and uncropped 4K 60p derived from the original 5.5K readout in Canon Log with 10-bit 4:2:2. Canon Log allows users to record 4K and 1080p video files with up to 12 stops of High Dynamic Range and wide exposure latitude, making it simple to coordinate color settings with other Canon cameras in multi-camera set-ups. It’s ideally suited to help streamline and provide greater creative freedom during the extensive post-production processing. In addition, the camera’s HDMI terminal can be used to transmit 4K 60p data to another device for display or external recording.
When developing the EOS-1D X Mark III, Canon put a heavy emphasis on designing and installing a completely overhauled and comprehensive Auto Focus system for the user with the need for speed. The new 191-point AF system with 155-point all cross-type points helps users to quickly and smoothly track a subject and maintain a level of focusing accuracy during a variety of shooting situations such as tracking a motorcar circling around the race track or a leopard bolting across the plains. Canon has redesigned the AF sensor incorporating a new square pixel design based on an image sensor, essentially making the AF sensor 28x higher resolution at the center area.
Canon’s revolutionary Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology provides users with fast and accurate AF using 3869 manually selectable AF positions and 525 automatic areas[ii]. In Live View shooting, the EOS-1D X Mark III’s AF system supports face, head and, most noteworthy, eye detection AF tracking. Eye detection AF provides high-precision tracking by locking in on and following the eye of a moving subject. When in Live View AF/AE tracking is supported during high-speed burst shooting with the ability to capture up to 20 fps in both RAW and RAW + JPEG file format.
Using the traditional optical viewfinder, the camera has the ability to capture up to an extraordinary 16 fps with reduced time lag and image blackout. Reducing lag and image blackout greatly increases a photographer's ability to track moving subjects and never miss a shot. Regardless of the method of shooting through the OVF or LCD, the EOS-1D X Mark III can shoot over 1000 images in a burst using the dual CFexpress cards.
To support the needs of top professionals, the camera’s communications functions have been greatly enhanced. Incorporating a dedicated Network tab in the menu, the photographer can much more easily set up network functions such as connections via built-in gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi® connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity and destinations such as FTP servers, EOS Utility, or Browser Remote[iii] functions. It will even support encrypted network authentication for advanced network users.
Thoughts from the First Users
“I can't say enough good things about how well the EOS-1D X Mark III camera performed on so many levels. The new AF system is a game-changer for me, I was totally blown away by how well it performed in various situations, including very low-light levels,” said wildlife photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Adam Jones. “The ability to move the AF point quickly with the new sensor-based AF button was simply amazing; the focus followed the subject like nothing before. As a wildlife photographer, I never dreamed we would have a camera that could follow focus on fast-flying snow geese using a super-telephoto lens with 1.4x and 2x converters - but with the new camera here we are!”
“My job is to travel the world to photograph automobile racing and car culture in the harshest conditions imaginable. Racetracks, salt flats, sand dunes, frozen lakes, you name it, I photograph all things four wheels. That is why I need a camera that works as hard as we do,” said automotive photographer Larry Chen. “I started my professional career on the EOS-1D series of bodies, and I’ve had several over the years with over one million images captured. The EOS-1D X Mark III really is the next generation of professional cameras in a familiar package, the first words out of my mouth after shooting with it were ‘There are no more excuses, to miss a shot!’ I can't wait to use it for the 2020 racing season!”
Additional Features of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera Include:
- Enhanced operational controls including button illumination, Touch AF and a multi-controller allowing users to select the desired AF point more easily
- Face-Priority E-TTL II metering enables the camera to automatically adjust to provide the appropriate output of an external flash when it detects a face
- Digital Lens Optimizer helps to correct against any potential lens diffraction or aberration based on the design of each individual lens. DLO also improves the overall resolution of an image
- Ability to capture stills in 10-bit using the HEIF (High-Efficiency Image File) file format. HEIF produces a wider dynamic range and greater color representation compared to 8-bit JPEG
- Built-in Wi-Fi®[iv], Bluetooth®[v], and GPS[vi] Technology
- Faster speed and improved user interface for networking with optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9 or with the built-in gigabit ethernet port
- Canon EOS-1D series level of durability including dust-and-weather- resistance
Price and Availability
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR camera body and WFT-E9 wireless file transmitter are both scheduled to be available in mid-February 2020 for an estimated retail price of $6,499.00 and $649.99, respectively*. For more information, please visit, cusa.canon.com.
[i] Camera’s ISO range expandable for still image shooting only.
[ii] Available AF positions may decrease when shooting with AF cropping or in movie mode, or depending on camera settings or lens attached.
[iii] Browser Remote will be supported through firmware update after shipping.
[iv] Compatible with iOS® versions 9.3/10.3/11.2-11.4/12.2/13.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.
[v] Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, Pod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.1 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.5.10. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.
[vi] in certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measure when using in locations where the use of electronics are regulated.
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III specifications
| Price | |
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| MSRP | $6499 |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Large SLR |
| Body material | Magnesium alloy |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
| Other resolutions | 4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824 |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
| Effective pixels | 20 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 21 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | Digic X |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 (expands to 50-819200) |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 50 |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 819200 |
| White balance presets | 7 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (5 slots) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 191 |
| Number of cross-type focus points | 155 |
| Lens mount | Canon EF |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2″ |
| Screen dots | 2,100,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76× |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Built-in flash | No |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/250 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | 20.0 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| Videography features | |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone | Mono |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | Dual CFexpress type B |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (HDMI mini) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | Yes |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Remote control | Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| Battery | Built-in |
| Battery description | LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & dual charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 2850 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1440 g (3.17 lb / 50.79 oz) |
| Dimensions | 158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes |
| GPS | Built-in |
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