The MarkII, Mark of Legends

 

Immense power. Phenomenal speed. A remarkable combination of innovation and refinement.

The new EOS-1D X Mark II camera is nothing but legendary every step of the way. Building on a heritage of sophisticated innovation, the EOS-1D X Mark II is blazingly fast. Up to 14 fps* (up to 16 fps* in Live View mode) can be captured at a burst rate of up to 170 RAWs with a CFast card, and an improved 61-point AF system helps deliver clean, sharp images quickly, even in dim light. This remarkable speed means faster recording too: 4K video can be recorded at up to 60 fps with smooth AF and strikingly clear detail. Combined with superb low-light performance thanks to its powerful sensor and expandable ISO range, the EOS-1D X Mark II performs brilliantly, swiftly, and stunningly no matter when or where the photographer is shooting. From the stadium, safari or studio to virtually everywhere in between, the EOS-1D X Mark II maintains and enhances all the hallmarks of what Canon has to offer, marking a new page in the legacy of the EOS series of cameras.

* Continuous shooting speed may vary depending on the shutter speed, the aperture, the lens being used, the battery charge, and various camera settings.

Fastest shooting EOS-1D, capable of up to 14 fps* full-resolution RAW or JPEG, and up to 16 fps* in Live View mode with new Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors.

 

Up to 14 fps* Full-resolution RAW or JPEG, Up to 16 fps* in Live View Mode

Delivering outstanding performance at speeds of up to 14 fps*, and up to 16 fps* in Live View, the EOS-1D X Mark II camera is loaded with technologies that help facilitate speedy operation at every step of image capture. The EOS-1D X Mark II features a new mirror mechanism designed for highly precise operation with reduced vibration even at incredibly fast speeds. The shutter unit is rated for 400,000 frames and captures at up to 16 fps*, while the CMOS sensor has high-speed signal reading that enables speedy image capture. A fast AF/AE system, Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors, and high-speed recording with its new CFast card slot help ensure that camera operations are performed quickly and precisely.

Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors

Key to the performance benchmarks achieved by the EOS-1D X Mark II camera, Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors not only convert the light that passes through the camera’s sensor into high-quality photos and movies but also enhance the camera’s overall performance. Improvements include high-speed processing, up to 16-fps* operation for stills and 4K/60p movies, lens distortion and diffraction correction during operation with virtually no effect on the camera’s speed, plus fast write times and much more.

* Continuous shooting speed may vary depending on the shutter speed, the aperture, the lens being used, the battery charge, and various camera settings.

Achieves a maximum burst rate of up to 170 RAWs in continuous shooting at up to 16 fps, and 4K movies using CFast cards in the new CFast 2.0* slot.

The EOS-1D X Mark II camera can capture an incredible amount of images and movies with amazing speed. When recording to CFast 2.0* cards through its new CFast card slot, the EOS-1D X Mark II can record up to 170 full-size RAW files, and JPEGs up to full card capacity at 16 fps. 4K/60p and Full HD/120p video can also be recorded with virtually no restriction, and with exFAT format support, movie files of larger than 4GB can be recorded without the need to merge files. Performance with CF cards through the camera’s CF card slot is impressive as well: the EOS-1D X Mark II can capture up to 73 full-size RAW files and JPEGs up to full card capacity when recording to CF UDMA7 media.

These two CF Card has been verified with the 4k Camera EOS-1D X Mark II:

SanDisk 

Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Card     SDCFSP-128G-G46B    Size:   128GB

Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Card     SDCFSP-064G-G46B   Size:   64GB

 

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all recording media. Long-term usage may reduce a CFast card’s write speed. We recommend users regularly fully format and refresh their card using the “Full Format and Refresh Tool.”

* Canon is an authorized licensee of the CFast 2.0 trademark, which may be registered in various jurisdictions.

 

Full Technical Specifications

IMAGE SENSOR

• Type: 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS
• Effective Pixels: Approx. 20.2 megapixels
• Total Pixels: Approx. 21.5 megapixels
• Aspect Ratio: 3:2
• Low-Pass Filter: Built-in/Fixed
• Sensor Cleaning: EOS integrated cleaning system
• Colour Filter Type: Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

• Type: Dual “DIGIC 6+”

LENS

• Lens Mount: EF (excludes EF-S / EF-M lenses)
• Focal Length: Equivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens

FOCUSING

• Type: TTL-secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with dedicated AF sensor
• AF System/ Points:
  • 61 Point / max of 41 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at f/2.8 and 61 points / 21 cross-type AF points at f/8 (11)
  • The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.
• AF working range: EV -3 – 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
• AF Modes:
  • One Shot
  • AI Servo AF (AI Servo AF III+)
• AF Point Selection:
  • Automatic selection: All 61 point AF (based on EOS iTR AF setting)
  • Manual selection: Single point AF (selectable points 61, 15, 9 or cross type only points selectable)
  • Manual selection: Single point Spot AF
  • Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
  • Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points Manual selection: Zone AF (all AF points divided into 9 focusing zones)
  • Manual selection: Large Zone AF (all AF points divided into 3 focusing zones)
  • AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting
• Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewfinder and shown on Quick Control screen
• AF Lock: Locked when shutter button is pressed half way or AF ON is pressed in One Shot AF mode
• AF Assist Beam: Emitted by an optional dedicated Speedlite
• Manual Focus: Selected on lens
• AF Microadjustment:
  • Manual: Enter adjustment +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for zoom lenses)
  • Adjust all lenses by same amount
  • Adjust up to 40 lenses individually
  • Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number

EXPOSURE CONTROL 

• Metering modes:
  • Approx. 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 216-zone metering. EOS Intelligent Subject Analysis system
  • (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point)
  • (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.2% of viewfinder at centre)
  • (3) Spot metering:
    • Center spot metering (approx. 1.5% viewfinder at centre) AF point-linked spot metering
    • Multi-spot metering
  • (4) Centre weighted average metering
• Metering Brightness Range: EV 0 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering)
• AE Lock:
  • Auto: In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering,
  • AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
  • Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes
• Exposure Compensation: +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
• AEB: +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
• Anti-flicker shooting:
  • Yes. Flicker detected at a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz.
  • Maximum continuous shooting speed may decrease
• ISO sensitivity
  • Auto 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)
  • ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800, H3: 409600

SHUTTER

• Type: Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
• Speed: 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
• Shutter Release: Soft touch electromagnetic release

WHITE BALANCE

• Type: Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
• Settings:
  • Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
  • AWB (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting
  • White balance compensation:
    • 1. Blue/Amber +/-9
    • 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9
• Custom White Balance: Yes, 5 setting can be registered
• WB Bracketing:
  • +/-3 levels in single level increments
  • 3, 2, 5 or 7 bracketed images per shutter release
  • Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias

VIEWFINDER

• Type: Pentaprism
• Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal): Approx. 100%
• Magnification: Approx. .76x(4)
• Eyepoint: Approx. 20mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
• Dioptre Correction: -3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
• Focusing Screen: Interchangeable. Standard Focusing Screen Ec-C6 provided. Can be changed to Ec-A, B or L
• Mirror: Quick-return half mirror
• Viewfinder Information:
  • AF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration
  • Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Imageinformation: Cardinformation,maximumburst(2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+).
  • Composition information: Grid, Electronic level
  • Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance, JPEG/RAW indicator
• Depth of field preview: Yes, with Depth of Field preview button
• Eyepiece shutter: Built-in

LCD MONITOR

• Type: 8.11cm (3.2″) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1620K dots
• Coverage: Approx. 100%
• Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically): Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally
• Coating: Anti-reflection and Anti-smudge. Reinforced glass incorporated
• Brightness Adjustment: Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
• Touch-screen operations: Capacitive method. During Live View shooting and Movie shooting for AF Point Selection / Switching and for Magnified View. Touch-screen can be disabled
• Display Options:
  • (1) Quick Control Screen
  • (2) Camera settings
  • (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level
  • (4) Custom Quick Control Screen

FLASH

• Modes: E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
• X-sync: 1/250sec
• Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 3EV in 1/3 increments with EX series Speedlite
• Flash Exposure Bracketing: Yes, with compatible External Flash
• Flash Exposure Lock: Yes
• Second Curtain Synchronisation: Yes
• HotShoe/ PC terminal: Yes/Yes
• External Flash Compatibility: E-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
• External Flash Control: via camera menu screen

SHOOTING

• Modes: Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, Custom (x3)
• Picture Styles: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
• Colour Space: sRGB and Adobe RGB
• Image Processing:
  • Highlight Tone Priority
  • Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
  • Long exposure noise reduction
  • High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)
  • Lens optical correction (Not possible with M-RAW and S-RAW):
    • – Peripheral illumination correction
    • – Chromatic aberration correction
    • – Distortion correction (during or after still photo shooting)
    • – Diffraction correction (during or after still photo shooting)
    • – Digital Lens Optimizer (after still photo shooting)
  • Resize to M1, M2 or S (frame grab images from 4K movies and images shot in S quality cannot be resized)
  • Cropping: JPEG images can be cropped (Aspect ratio is fixed – 3:2 or 2:3)
    • – 41 cropping sizes selectable, from 13% to 95% (diagonal)
    • – Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
    • – Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
  • RAW image processing – during image Playback only Multiple exposure
• Drive modes: Single, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Silent single, Silent Continuous High, Silent Continuous Low, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote)
• Continuous Shooting:
  • Max. Approx. 14fps. with full AF / AE tracking, speed maintained for up to unlimited number of JPEGs or 170 RAW images, with CFast 2.0TM card (1) (2) (10)
  • Max. 16fps in Live View mode with mirror locked up and exposure and AF locked on first frame

LIVE VIEW MODE

• Type: Electronic viewfinder with image sensor
• Coverage: Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
• Frame Rate: 29.97 fps
• Focusing:
  • Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
  • Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF, Flexi-Zone – Single), available with all EF lenses
• Metering:
  • Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor (315-zone) Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of Live View screen)
  • Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of Live View screen)
  • Center-weighted average metering
  • Active metering timer can be changed
• Display Options:
  • 3 levels available through INFO. button: No information, Basic shooting information, Histogram
  • Multiple Exposure status also available in Multiple Exposure mode

FILE TYPE – STILLS

• Still Image Type:
  • JPEG: 10 compression options
  • RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition)
  • Complies with Exif 2.30 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0
  • Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1
• RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording: Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG possible, separate formats to separate cards possible
• Image Size:
  • JPEG: (L) 5472×3648, (M1) 4368×2912, (M2) 3648×2432, (S) 2736×1824
  • RAW: (RAW) 5472×3648, (M-RAW) 4104×2736, (S-RAW) 2736×1824
• Folders: New folders can be manually created and selected
• File Numbering:
  • (1) Consecutive numbering
  • (2) Auto reset
  • (3) Manual reset

EOS Movie

• Movie Type:
  • MOV Video: 4K – Motion JPEG (internal recording only), Full HD – MPEG4 AVC / H.264 variable (average) bit rate,
  • Audio: Linear PCM
• MP4 Video: Full HD – MPEG4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC
• Movie Size:
  • 4K (17:9) – 4096 x 2160
  • Full HD (16:9) – 1920 x 1080
• Frame Rate:
  • 119.9p/59.94p/29.97p/24.00p/23.98p (with NTSC) 100.0p/50.00p/25.00p/24.00p (with PAL)
  • 119.9p/100.0p in Full HD quality High Frame Rate movie only
• Colour Sampling (Internal recording):
  • 4K – YCbCr4:2:2 (8 bit)
  • Full HD – YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit)
• Movie Length: Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT CF or CFast card
• High Frame Rate Movie:
  • MOV Video: Full HD – 1920 x 1080 at 100fps or 119.9fps Recorded as 1/4-speed slow motion movie
  • Single scene maximum recording up to 7min 29sec.
• 4K Frame Grab: 8.8 megapixel JPEG still image frame grab from 4K movie possible
• Bitrate / Mbps:
  • MOV:
    • 4K (59.94p/50.00p): Approx. 800 Mbps
    • 4K (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p): Approx. 500 Mbps
    • Full HD (119.9p/100.0p)/ALL-I: Approx. 360 Mbps
    • Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/ALL-I: Approx. 180 Mbps
    • Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB Approx. 60 Mbps
    • Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/ALL-I: Approx. 90 Mbps
    • Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 30 Mbps
  • MP4:
    • Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 60 Mbps
    • Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 30 Mbps
    • Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/IPB (Light): Approx. 12 Mbps
• Microphone: Built-in monaural microphone (48Khz, 16 bit x 2 ch)
• HDMI Display: External monitor only, External Monitor only without information display or Simultaneous on camera and external monitor
• HDMI Output: Full HD recording only, uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2, 8-bit, sound output via HDMI is also possible
• Focusing:
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Face Detection and Tracking AF,  Movie Servo AF
  • Manual Focus
• ISO:
  • 4K – Auto: 100-12800, H: 25600, H1: 51200, H2: 102400, H3: 204800
  • Full HD – Auto: 100-25600, H: 51200, H1: 102400, H2: 204800

BUILT-IN GPS

• Geotag Information: Longitude, Latitude, Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time
• Positioning Modes:
  • Mode 1: Camera continues to receive GPS signals at regular intervals when power is switched off
  • Mode 2: GPS is switched off when power is switched off
• Position Update Timing: Intervals of 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min. or 5 min.
• Position Accuracy: Within approx. 30 m/98.4 ft (Based on good GPS satellite reception conditions on a clear day with no surrounding obstructions)
• Compatible Satellite: GPS satellites (USA)
• Navigation Systems:
  • GLONASS satellites (Russia)
  • Quasi-Zenith Satellite Michibiki (Japan)
• Log Files Format: NMEA Format. One log file per day based
• Log File Usage:
  • Transfer log data to memory card and copy it to a computer
  • Use Map Utility to append the log file to the images
• Digital Compass: Not provided

OTHER FEATURES

• Custom Functions: 34 Custom Functions with 104 settings
• Metadata Tag:
  • User copyright information (can be set in camera)
  • Image rating (0-5 stars)
  • Image transfer with caption (Caption registered with EOS Utility)
• LCD Panel / Illumination: Yes / Yes
• Water/ Dust resistance: Yes
• Voice Memo: Up to 30sec per image – 48Khz/16 Bit or 8Khz/8 Bit
• Intelligent Orientation Sensor: Yes
• Playback zoom: 1.5x – 10x
• Display Formats:
  • (1) Single image
  • (2) Single image with information (2 levels – Basic and Detailed)
  • Lens information and RGB histogram
  • White balance
  • Picture Style
  • Color space and noise reduction
  • Lens optical correction
  • GPS information
  • (3) 4 image index
  • (4) 9 image index
  • (5) 36 image index
  • (6) 100image index
  • (7) Jump Display (1, 10 or 100 images, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating)
  • (8) Movie edit
  • (9) RAW processing
  • (10) Rating
• Slide Show:
  • Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating
  • Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
  • Repeat: On/Off
• Histogram:
  • Brightness: Yes
  • RGB: Yes
• Highlight Alert: Yes
• Image Erase: Single image, Selected images, Folder, Card
• Image Erase Protection: Erase protection of Single image, Folder or Card
• Self Timer: 2 or 10 sec.
• Menu Categories:
  • (1) Shooting menu 1 – 6
  • (2) AF Menu 1 – 5
  • (3) Playback menu 1 – 3
  • (4) Setup menu 1 – 4
  • (5) Custom Functions menu 1 – 8
  • (6) My Menu (1 – 5 user selectable)
• Menu Languages:
  • 25 Languages
  • English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
• Firmware Update: Update possible by the user (Camera, Lens, WFT, External Speedlite)

INTERFACE

• Computer: SuperSpeed USB 3.0
• Other: HDMI mini out (Type C, HDMI-CEC compatible), System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E8 and WFT-E6), External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack), RJ-45 (gigabit ethernet), N3-type terminal (remote control terminal)

DIRECT PRINT

• Canon Printers: Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers
• PictBridge: Yes

STORAGE

• Type:
  • 1x CompactFlash Type I (UDMA 7 compatible) (Incompatible with Type II and Microdrive)
  • 1x CFast 2.0TM

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM

PC & Macintosh:
Windows 7 (excl. Starter Edition) Windows 8 and Windows 10
OS X v10.7-10.11

SOFTWARE

Image Processing: Digital Photo Professional 4 (RAW Image Processing)

Other: EOS Utility 3 (inc. Remote Capture ), Picture Style Editor

POWER SOURCE

• Batteries: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E19 (supplied) / LP-E4N / LP- E4
• Battery life:
  • Approx. 1210 shots (at 23°C) (5)
  • Approx. 1020 (at 0°C)
• Battery Indicator: 6 levels + percentage
• Power saving: Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins
• Power Supply & Battery: Battery charger LC-E19 (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E19, DC
• Chargers: Coupler DC-E19, AC Adapter kit ACK-E4

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Body Materials: Magnesium Alloy body covers
• Operating Environment: 0 – 45 °C, 85% or less humidity
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 158 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm
• Weight (body only): Approx. 1.340 kg.

ACCESSORIES:

• Viewfinder: Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Angle Finder C
• Wireless File Transmitter:
  • Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8
  • Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6
• Lenses: All EF lenses (excluding EF-S / EF-M lenses)
• Flash: Canon Speedlite (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)
• Remote Controller/ Switch: Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 and Speedlite 600EX-RT
• Other: Hand Strap E2, Connect Station CS100

Source: Canon