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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III camera to be announced in early February. A late Merry Christmas present to myself





Canon announced the development of the EOS-1D X Mark III camera on October 24, 2019. I expect the official announcement to come before the CP+ trade show in February, 2020 and delivery to commence by around early April. I am ready to place my order and expect an invitation to preview the camera some time in early 2020. It's like a late Christmas present to myself. Happy Holidays to all my readers and all the best for 2020.




 I have been an EOS-1 user since the line was introduced in 1989. The latest and possibly last EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR body may have the following specs :

  • All new mid 20MP sensor (most probably 24MP)
  • Powered by dual DIGIC 9 processors
  • Deep Learning AF system through viewfinder and Live View 
  • Dual card slots - 2 CFexpress
  • 10-bit HEIF file capture (in addition to JPEG and Raw)
  • Shoots Super 4K 60p 10 bit video without cropping
  • 6K video recording a possibility
  • IBIS may be included. Models are being tested with and without this feature
  • 3.2 million-dot touch screen
  • Optical viewfinder with more information than the Mk II model
  • 61 AF points spread wider than Mark II model
  • 525 AF points in Live View
  • AF-ON trackpad is fast and precise 
  • LCD display on top of camera similar to EOS R
  • Illuminated back buttons
  • GPS plus built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Burst rate 16 fps in AF, 20 fps with Live View
  • Improved silent shooting mode. Completely 'silent'.
  • Improved LP-E19 battery with extended life
  • Release date - Q1 2020

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