Canon EOS 1Dx Body Only

Canon EOS 1Dx - The Ultimate EOS

Canon has brought the best of the EOS-1D Series of digital cameras into one phenomenal model: the new flagship of the EOS line, the EOS-1D X*. Its full-frame 18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and all-new Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors deliver high quality image capture at up to 12 fps (14 fps in Super High Speed Mode) and a powerful ISO range of 100 - 51200 (up to 204800 in H2 mode) provides sharp, low-noise images even in the dimmest low-light conditions. An all-new, 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF and 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor that uses a dedicated DIGIC 4 Image Processor, makes the EOS-1D X reach new levels of focus speed and accuracy delivering advanced tracking even for the most challenging shooting situations. Taken all together, the EOS-1D X's improved HD video capture, numerous connectivity options, combination of processing power and durable construction, including shutter durability tested to 400,000 cycles, make it the ultimate EOS.

 

  • Newly designed 18.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-51,200 (L:50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800) for shooting from bright to dim light and next generation Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors for enhanced noise reduction and blazing processing speed.
  • New 61-Point High Density Reticular AF including 41 cross-type AF points with f/4.0 lens support including 5 dual diagonal AF points (sensitive to f/2.8), plus EOS iTR (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) AF for accurate subject tracking.
  • EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis) powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor, featuring a 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor with subject and color recognition for reliable AE.
  • EOS HD Video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) /24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 60p (59.94) / 50p) with 4GB automatic file partitioning (continuous recording time 29 minutes 59 seconds) with selectable "All i-frame" or IPB compression.
  • Outstanding shooting performance: up to 12.0 fps continuous shooting (14.0 fps in Super High Speed Mode) using a UDMA CF card.
  • Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability tested up to 400,000 cycles, exclusive dust-and-weather resistance, and new Ultrasonic Wave Motion Cleaning (UWMC) for improved vibration-based dust removal.
  • Intelligent Viewfinder with superimposed LCD display, approximately 100% field of view, wide viewing angle of 35 degrees, and 0.76x magnification.
  • 3.2-inch Clear View II LCD monitor, 170 degree viewing angle, 1,040,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
  • Improved handling with the addition of new customizable controls, and enhanced recording options with Dual Card Slots, Gigabit-Ethernet terminal, and compatibility with optional Canon Wireless File Transmitter and GPS Receiver.

Detailed Specification of the Canon EOS 1Dx Digital SLR Camera Body

Type
TypeDigital AF/AE SLR camera
Recording mediaType I or II CF card, UDMA mode 7-compatible
* Dual CF card slots
Image sensor sizeApprox. 36 x 24 mm
Compatible lensesCanon EF lenses
(except EF-S lenses)
Lens mountCanon EF mount
Image Sensor
TypeCMOS sensor
PixelsEffective pixels: Approx. 18.10 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 19.30 megapixels
Aspect ratio3:02
Color filter systemRGB primary color filters
Low-pass filterFixed position in front of the image sensor
Dust deletion featureSelf Cleaning Sensor Unit
Manual cleaning of sensor
Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
 
Recording System
Recording formatDesign rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.3
Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original)
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recordingProvided
File size(1) Large:Approx. 17.90-megapixel 
(5184 x 3456), Approx. 6.0 MB 
(2) Medium 1:Approx. 14.20-megapixel 
(4608 x 3072), Approx. 4.8 MB 
(3) Medium 2:Approx. 8.00-megapixel 
(3456 x 2304), Approx. 3.3 MB 
(4) Small:Approx. 4.50-megapixel 
(2592 x 1728), Approx. 2.1 MB 
(5) RAW:Approx. 17.90-megapixel 
(5184 x 3456), Approx. 23.2 MB 
(6) M-RAWApprox. 10.10-megapixel 
(3888 x 2592), Approx. 18.3 MB 
(7) S-RAWApprox. 4.50-megapixel 
(2592 x 1728), Approx. 13.0 MB 
 
* JPEG quality: 8, ISO 100, Picture Style: Standard
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, JPEG quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
Folder settingFolder creation/selection enabled
File namePreset camera code
User setting1 (4 characters)
User setting2 (3 characters + 1 image size character)
 
File numberingConsecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
Recording FunctionStandard
Auto switch card (recording card switched automatically)
Rec. separately (specified image size for each card)
Rec. to multiple (same image recorded to all card)
 
Image copyImages can be copied between the two CF cards (selected images or all images in folder or card)
Image Processing
Color spacesRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture StyleAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
White balanceAuto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting (2500-10000K), personal white balance (5 settings)
Color temperature compensationWhite balance correction: +/-9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Flash color temperature information transmissionProvided
Noise reductionLong exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction
Automatic Image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer
Highlight tone priorityProvided
Lens aberration correctionPeripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction
Viewfinder
TypeEye-level pentaprism
CoverageVertical/Horizontal approx. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 0.76x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
EyepointApprox. 20 mm (from eyepiece lens center at -1 m-1)
Built-in dioptric adjustmentApprox. -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing screenEc-C V provided, interchangeable with Ec-series screens (sold separately)
MirrorQuick-return half mirror
(Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lens)
Viewfinder informationAF information(AF points, focus confirmation, AF status indicator), Exposure information (metering mode, shooting mode, AE lock, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning),
Flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), Image information (white balance correction, highlight-tone priorirt (D+), maximum burst, CF card information, JPEG/RAW indicator), Battery check, Composition information (Grid, electronic level)
Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
Eyepiece shutterBuilt-in
AutoFocus
TypeTTL Secondary image-registration, phase detection system with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF points61 (up to 41 cross-type points)
* Number of available AF points and cross-type points vary depending on the lens
Metering rangeEV -2-18 (with center f/2.8 AF point, at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Focus modesOne-Shot AF (ONE SHOT)
AI Servo AF (AI SERVO)
Manual focusing (MF)
 
AF area selection modes(1) Single-point AF (Manual Selection)
(2) Single-point Spot AF(Manual Selection) 
(3) AF point expansion (Up, Down, Left and right, 4 points, Manual Selection)
(4) AF point expansion (surrounding 8 points, Manual Selection)
(5) Zone AF (Manual Selection)
(6) Auto selection 61-point AF
AF point automatic selection conditionsDepending on EOS iTR AF setting (AF using color and
face detection information possible)
* iTR: Intelligent Tracking and Recognition
AF Configuration toolCase 1 - 6
AI Servo characteristicsTracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking,
AF point auto switching
AF-assist beamEmitted by the EOS-dedicated external Speedlite
AF MicroadjustmentProvided (All lenses by same amount or Adjust by lens)
Exposure Control
Metering modesApprox. 100,000-pixel RGB metering sensor and 252-zone
TTL metering at max. aperture 
EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis) system
 
Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
 
Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at center)
 
Spot metering
Center spot metering (approx. 2.5% of viewfinder at center)
AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 2.5% of viewfinder)
Mult-spot metering (Max. 8 spot metering entries)
Center-weighted average metering
 
Metering rangeEV 0-20 (at 23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) 
* Spot metering: EV 2 - 20
Exposure controlProgram AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, bulb exposure, E-TTL II Auto flash
ISO speed Auto ISO, manually settable within ISO 100 - 51200
(Recommended Exposure Index)(1/3-stop or 1-stop increments) and expandable to L (ISO 50), H1(ISO 102400), H2(ISO 204800)
ISO speed settingsISO speed range, Auto ISO range, and Auto ISO minimum shutter speed settable
Exposure compensationManual : +/-5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
 
AEB (Settable in combination with manual exposure compensation) : +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
Standard exposure level adjustmentAE Microadjustment possible
Multiple Exposure
Shooting methodFunction/control priority, Continuous shooting priority
Multiple-exposure controlAdditive, Average, Comparative (Bright), Comparative (Dark)
No. of multiple exposures2 to 9 exposures
Shutter
TypeElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range, available range varies by shooting mode)
X-sync at 1/250 sec. (with EOS-dedicated external Speedlite)
Shutter releaseSoft-touch electromagnetic release
External Speedlite
Compatible flashEX-series Speedlites
Flash meteringE-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure compensation+/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lockProvided
External flash settingsFlash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
* Compatible with radio wireless flash photography
PC terminalProvided
Standard flash exposure level adjustmentFE Microadjustment possible
Drive System
Drive modesSingle, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, Super high-speed continuous (14fps), Silent single shooting, 10-sec self-timer, 2-sec self-timer
Continuous shooting speedSuper high-speed continuous: Max. approx. 14 shots/sec. 
High-speed continuous: Max. approx. 12 shots/sec.
Low-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
 
* When the ISO speed is set to 32000 or higher (if the camera’s internal temperature is low, ISO 20000 or higher), the maximum continuous shooting speed will be approx. 10 fps
Max. burstJPEG(Large): Approx. 100 (Approx. 180)
 
RAW: Approx. 35 (Approx. 38)
 
RAW+JPEG(Large): Approx. 17 (Approx. 17)
 
* Base on Canon's testing standards with 8GB CF card (High-speed continuous, JPEG quality: 8, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style)
 
* Figures in parentheses apply to an UDMA mode 7, 128GB CF card based on Canon's testing standards
Live View Shooting
FocusingAutoFocus
i. Quick mode (Phase-difference detection)
ii. Live mode (Contrast detection)
iii. Face detection Live mode (Contrast detection)
Manual focus (5x/10x magnification possible)
Metering modeEvaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering rangeEV 0-20 (at 23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Magnified viewMagnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point
Grid displayThree grid displays provided
Exposure simulation(1) Enable
(2) While pressing depth-of-field preview button
(3) Disable
Silent S