Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Camera summary

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 2, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 409600. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
4.2 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D X, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D X

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 61 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

4096 x 2160

Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E19

The battery of this camera can last up to 1210 shots per charge with the included LP-E19 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 61

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Optional
DXO color depth 24.1
DXO dynamic range 13.5
DXO low light ISO 3207.0
DXO overall score 88.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
Yes
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 2, 2016
Body type Large SLR
brand Canon
msrp $3,159.99
model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
predecessor model Canon 1D X

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Canon EF
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 257

Other features

GPS Built-in
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 2
Storage type CompactFlash + CFast 2.0
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 16.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 1210 shots
Battery model LP-E19
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 1530 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 409600
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 4096 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder