Canon 1D X Announced
Earlier this morning Canon announced the release of the long anticipated 1Ds Mark IV. However, the announcement is much more. The announced professional level DSLR is the Canon EOS 1D X which is stated by Canon as a replacement for both the 1D Mark IV and 1Ds Mark III. It appears that the dual model professional line has been consolidated down to one camera, the 1D X. As stated by Canon in their press release:
“Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce a completely revolutionized EOS-1D series camera, the Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera.* As the new leader in Canon’s arsenal of professional DSLRs, the EOS-1D X will be a high-speed multimedia juggernaut replacing both the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV models in Canon’s lineup. Enhancing the revolutionary image quality of the EOS-1Ds and speed capabilities of the EOS-1D series, the EOS-1D X DSLR features an 18-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processors, 14-bit A/D data conversion and capable of shooting an incredible 12 frames-per-second (fps). Canon’s EOS DSLR cameras and accessories have a long-standing legacy of providing high-quality results to professionals in a wide range of markets, including sports, nature, cinematography, wedding and commercial studios. The addition of this new model will help take this tradition to a whole new level.”
The 1D X release date is slated for March 2012, with accessories to follow such as the Wireless File Transmitter and GPS.
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To learn more about the camera itself, check out the Canon 1D X press release.