Photography news, before it happens

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open at Adorama | B&H |Amazon | WEX (UK). Sample photos can be found here. The new flagship Canon model features several firsts for EOS cameras including:

• Newly developed 20.2 megapixel 35mm Full Frame Canon CMOS sensor;
• Continuous shooting speeds of up-to-14 frames per second (fps) with Auto Exposure (AE) and predictive AF for viewfinder shooting and up to 16 fps1 in Live View mode;
• Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors that transfer image data at extremely high speed for extended bursts during continuous shooting – up-to-170 consecutive RAW images at 14 fps. When shooting JPEG images you’re only limited by memory card capacity 2;
• Capable of shooting 4K 60P and Full HD 120P video with Dual Pixel CMOS AF;
• Enhanced wireless functionality (with the optional accessory Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8) that supports the new high-speed IEEE 802.11ac standard and the ability to easily transfer photos and videos to compatible smartphones using Canon’s Camera Connect app*;
• Digital Lens Optimizer to help correct aberrations in-camera (a feature that previously required post-processing on an external computer);
• Improved 61-point viewfinder AF with expanded coverage and all AF-points selectable and supported to a maximum aperture of f/8;
• Improved AI Servo III+ predictive AF algorithm for better accuracy;
• Continuous red illumination of all AF points within the camera’s Intelligent Viewfinder II.
• Compatibility with both CF and CFast memory cards for optimal performance and versatility.

Related EOS-1D X Mark II videos and full press release:

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The first leaks of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera are already appearing online, the official announcement is coming in the next 24-48 hours:

The price of the 1D X Mk II will be $5,999:

The camera's details specs can be found here:

• Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors
• 20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
• Up to 14 fps, Up to 16 fps in Live View Mode
• ISO Range of 100–51200; Expansion to 409600
• 4K Video can be recorded at up to 60 fps
• 1080p HD capture up to 120 fps
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Built-in GPS

More information on the video options of the upcoming 1D X:

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