Canon has announced the 1D X Mark III, and it is an absolute powerhouse. Check out what it’s packing under the hood.
The 1D X Mark III improves on its already impressive predecessor with numerous improvements and new features to both the photo and video sides. Here are some of the most exciting specs:
- New 20.1-megapixel sensor with new high-detail low-pass filter
- New DIGIC X processor
- ISO range of 50-102,400 (expandable to 50-819,200)
- 191-point AF system (155 all cross-type) with Deep Learning Technology capable of tracking subject’s head and face
- 3,869 manual AF positions and 525 automatic areas with Live View Dual Pixel AF
- Reduced time lag and viewfinder blackout
- Smart Controller built into AF-On button for fast AF point selection
- Dual Pixel AF in Live View with 90% x 100% coverage and range of EV -6 to EV 18
- 16 fps continuous shooting with optical viewfinder, 20 fps in Live View with mechanical or silent electronic shutter
- Dual CFexpress slots
- Buffer of 1,000 raw images or more
- 12-bit 5.5K raw video internal recording
- 10-bit 4:2:2 4K 60p using full width of sensor in Canon Log
- Improved network connectivity and functionality
- Button illumination
- Face-Priority E-TTL II metering
- 10-bit HEIF file format for wider dynamic range, improved color representation, and smaller file size than 8-bit JPEG
Preorder
You can preorder the new Canon 1D X Mark III here.