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Canon EOS-1D X Specifications
| Specifications | Canon EOS-1D X | |
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| Year Introduced | 2012 | |
| Megapixels | 18.1 | |
| Total Pixels | 19.3 | |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0mm | |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5184 x 3456 | |
| Pixel Size | 6.94µm | |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/11.2 | |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | N | |
| Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E, MP-E | |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | |
| Image Processor | Dual DIGIC 5+ | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor | |
| Points | 61 Point / 41 f/4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at f/2.8 The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens. | |
| Working Range | EV -2 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) | |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection: 61 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF (61, 41 cross type only, 15 or 9 points selectable) Manual selection: 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 AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting | |
| Microadjustment | AF Menu +/- 20 steps ( wide and tele setting for Zooms) Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 40 lenses individually Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number | |
| Touch & Drag AF | ||
| Eye Detection AF | ||
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 252 zone from 100,000-pixel RGB AE sensor (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 2.5% viewfinder) AF point-linked spot metering Multi/Spot metering (Max 8 spot metering entries) (4) Center weighted average metering | |
| Metering Range | EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) | |
| Exposure Comp | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). | |
| AEB | 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments | |
| Light Flicker Mode | ||
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1 102400, H2 204800 | |
| Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode) | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Pentaprism | |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.76x | |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 20mm | |
| Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light, AF status indicator Exposure information: Metering mode, shooting mode, AE lock, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO speed (always displayed), exposure level, exposure warning Flash information: Flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level Image information: White balance correction, highlight-tone priority (D+), maximum burst (2-digit display), CF card information, JPEG/RAW indicator, battery check icon. Composition information Grid, electronic level | |
| DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 3.2" (8.11cm) Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots | |
| Coating | Anti-reflection and Solid Structure | |
| Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of seven levels | |
| Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level | |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | |
| Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | |
| X-Sync | 1/250sec (EX series Speedlites only) | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments | |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual | |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction Resize to M1, M2 or S RAW image processing - during image Playback only Multiple exposure | |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote), Silent single shooting | |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 12fps. (speed maintained for up to 180 images (JPEG) or 38 images (RAW) (with UDMA card), 14fps with mirror locked up and exposure and AF locked on first frame | |
| Shutter Lag | 36-55ms | |
| Viewfinder Blackout | 60ms | |
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | 30 fps | |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode | |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed | |
| Display Options | Grid overlay (x3), Histogram, Aspect ratios, Dual Axis Electronic Level | |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: 10 compression options (Exif 2.3 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, sRAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 5184x3456, (M1) 4608x3072, (M2) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456 (M-RAW) 3888x2592, (S-RAW)2592x1728 | |
| Movie Type | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra frame / inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM) | |
| Movie Size | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) intra or inter frame 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) intra or inter frame 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) inter frame | |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max single file size 4GB | |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | ||
| GPS | via optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver | |
| Custom Functions | 31 Custom Functions with 99 settings | |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | |
| Sound Memo | Up to 30sec per image - 48Khz or 8Khz | |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | Hi-Speed USB | |
| Other Interface | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), Extension system terminal (for WFT-E6/GP-E1), External microphone (Stereo mini jack), RJ-45(gigabyte ethernet) | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | 2x CompactFlash Type I/II (incompatible with Microdrive) (UDMA 7 compatible) | |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E4N (supplied), 1x CR2025 for date & settings | |
| Battery Life | Approx. 1120 (at 23°C) 860 (at 0°C) | |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4, Battery charger LC-E4N, Car Battery charger cable CG-570 (use with LC-E4) | |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 400,000 | |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 45 °C, 85% or less humidity | |
| Dimensions Inches | 6.2 x 6.4 x 3.3" (158 x 163.6x 82.7mm) | |
| CIPA Weight | 54.0 oz (1530g) | |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Focusing Screens Ec, Angle Finder C | |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 | |
| Compatible Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E and MP-E lenses | |
| Battery Grip | N/A | |
| Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 | |
| Other | Hand Strap E2, GP-E1 GPS reciever, GP-E2 GPS reciever | |
| Review | Canon EOS-1D X | |
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