{"id":5807,"date":"2016-02-02T18:13:48","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T05:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/?p=5807"},"modified":"2016-02-02T23:51:22","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T10:51:22","slug":"canon-1d-x-mark-ii-canons-answer-to-nikon-d5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentyuphotography.com\/blog\/canon-1d-x-mark-ii-canons-answer-to-nikon-d5\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon 1D X Mark II – Canon’s answer to Nikon D5"},"content":{"rendered":"

About four years ago Canon introduced its flagship full frame camera Canon 1D X. Back then it was the London Olympics year, coincidentally this year is also an Olympic year. It seems that there is no better time to release the ultimate camera than in the Olympic year. Just a few weeks ago, Nikon also announced its flagship Nikon D5<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Sporting a newly developed 20 MP sensor, the 1D X mark II offer a similar resolution as the Nikon D5 (20.8MP). The 1D X II features a low pass filter indifferent to the Nikon  D5 which does not have a low pass filter. Equipped with a pair of all-new image processors, the new dual DIGIC 6+ processors can shoot through full-resolution images at up to 14 frames per second (12 fps previously) with auto exposure and predictive autofocus when using the optical viewfinder. It is possible to push the speed even faster up to 16fps when using Live View.<\/p>\n

While the native sensitivity range remains unchanged at ISO 100-51,200, the Canon 1D X II offers a higher expanded ISO up to ISO 409,600. This is considered to be lower than the Nikon D5 which offers a native ISO up to 102,400 ( a stop higher). <\/p>\n

As for the autofocus, the new 1D X Mark II offers a number of improvements, including  the 1D X’s 61-point AF system with an expanded AF point coverage area, as well as similar to the earlier Canon 6D and 7D II, the 1D X II’s central AF point is sensitive down to \u20133EV which should be much more responsive in low light condition. Although the number of AF points remain the same as the predecessor Canon 1D X, all 61 of its AF points now offers focusing down to f\/8 for every  AF point. This is great for those those who use long telephoto lenses and teleconverters. The Canon 1D X II AF system has a total of 41 cross-type AF points in its array with five dual cross-type AF points, 20 cross-type AF points down to f\/4-5.6, 21 cross-type AF points at f\/5.6, and 20 horizontal-line sensitive AF points at f\/5.6.  This seems rather lacking when compare to Nikon\u2019s more inferior 153 AF point system with 99 points cross types. The performance remains to be seen as we we expect for an April delivery world wide.<\/p>\n

Cosmetic wise, there isn\u2019t much difference between the 1D X and 1D X II from the outside.  Other improved features including 4K 60p video, built in GPS, touch LCD, dual pixel CMOS AF as seen in Canon 70D and a new battery LP-E19.  I have noticed that the battery life for the Canon 1D X II is rated for 1020-1210 shots but the Nikon D5 is rated for 3000+ shots per charge. This is a significant difference between the two flagship cameras. Personally, 1000-1200 shots per charge on the 1D X II is rather low.<\/p>\n

The Canon 1D X II is available to order here at B&H<\/font><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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