MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, today announced the highly anticipated
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III camera – the successor to the
world-renowned and award-winning EOS-1D X Mark II. The Company's
new flagship DSLR has been engineered and designed using extensive
feedback from the professional sports, photojournalist, wildlife
and wedding photographers.
This new groundbreaking workhorse EOS-1D X Mark III DLSR
Camera features:
- New 20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor combined with newly
designed High Detail Low-Pass Filter
- New DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400;
Expandable to 50-819200i
- New 191-point optical viewfinder AF system capable of tracking
the subject's head, and face using Deep Learning Technology
- New Smart Controller built into the AF-On button for fast
control of the AF Point selection
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast and accurate autofocus in Live View
covering 90%x100% of the image area at an EV of -6 ~ 18
- The lightning-fast camera features the ability to shoot up to
16 frames-per-second in optical viewfinder shooting and up to 20
fps while in Live View shooting with mechanical or silent
shutter
- Maximum buffer in continuous shooting (RAW+JPEG) of 1000 images
or more with dual CFexpress card slots
- 12-bit 5.5K RAW video internal
recording and oversampling 4K 60p
video recording using the full width of the sensor in Canon Log
with 10-bit 4:2:2
"When engineering and designing the new flagship camera, Canon's
top priority was collecting and implementing extensive
user-feedback from a variety of professionals," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating
officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "In
the end, the outcome is at first glance a familiar tool, but in
reality, so much more; a camera unlike anything the company has
introduced before. Canon is eagerly waiting to see what timeless
memories professional image makers capture with this new
camera."
At the camera's core is Canon's newly developed 20.1 megapixel
full-frame CMOS sensor, a High Detail Low-Pass Filter and the DIGIC
X image processor. These features will help to provide professional
photographers with a fast and powerful tool to capture images with
a greater level of resolution, higher sensitivity, reduced moiré
and improved image quality in higher ISO ranges with reduced noise.
Utilizing a single DIGIC X image processor and a DIGIC 8
dedicated for AF/AE the camera's image processing performance far
exceeds and surpasses that of its predecessor, all while reducing
power consumption. The DIGIC X is capable of up to approximately
3.1 times the image processing and 380 times Dual CMOS AF
processing performance compared to the dual DIGIC 6+ found in the
EOS-1D X Mark II. The new powerful image processor also allows for
an ISO range of 100-102,400 (expandable up to 50-819,200),
providing users with higher clarity images and quality in various
shooting situations.
The EOS-1D X Mark III camera also provides users with equally
impressive video features, with the ability to internally record
5.5K RAW video and uncropped
4K 60p derived from the original
5.5K readout in Canon Log with 10-bit
4:2:2. Canon Log allows users to record 4K and 1080p video files with up to 12 stops of
High Dynamic Range and wide exposure latitude, making it simple to
coordinate color settings with other Canon cameras in multi-camera
set-ups. It's ideally suited to help streamline and provide greater
creative freedom during the extensive post-production
processing. In addition, the camera's HDMI terminal can be used to
transmit 4K 60p data to another
device for display or external recording.
When developing the EOS-1D X Mark III, Canon put a heavy
emphasis on designing and installing a completely overhauled and
comprehensive Auto Focus system for the user with the need for
speed. The new 191-point AF system with 155-point all cross-type
points helps users to quickly and smoothly track a subject and
maintain a level of focusing accuracy during a variety of shooting
situations such as tracking a motorcar circling around the race
track or a leopard bolting across the plains. Canon has redesigned
the AF sensor incorporating a new square pixel design based on an
image sensor, essentially making the AF sensor 28x higher
resolution at the center area.
Canon's revolutionary Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology provides
users with fast and accurate AF using 3869 manually selectable AF
positions and 525 automatic areasii. In Live View
shooting, the EOS-1D X Mark III's AF system supports face, head
and, most noteworthy, eye detection AF tracking. Eye detection AF
provides high-precision tracking by locking in on and following the
eye of a moving subject. When in Live View AF/AE tracking is
supported during high-speed burst shooting with the ability to
capture up to 20 fps in both RAW and RAW + JPEG file format.
Using the traditional optical viewfinder, the camera has the
ability to capture up to an extraordinary 16 fps with reduced time
lag and image blackout. Reducing lag and image blackout greatly
increases a photographer's ability to track moving subjects and
never miss a shot. Regardless of the method of shooting through the
OVF or LCD, the EOS-1D X Mark III can shoot over 1000 images in a
burst using the dual CFexpress cards.
To support the needs of top professionals, the camera's
communications functions have been greatly enhanced. Incorporating
a dedicated Network tab in the menu, the photographer can much more
easily set up network functions such as connections via built-in
gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi® connectivity, Bluetooth
connectivity and destinations such as FTP servers, EOS Utility, or
Browser Remoteiii functions. It will even support
encrypted network authentication for advanced network users.
Thoughts from the First Users
"I can't say enough
good things about how well the EOS-1D X Mark III camera performed
on so many levels. The new AF system is a game-changer for me, I
was totally blown away by how well it performed in various
situations, including very low-light levels," said wildlife
photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Adam Jones. "The ability
to move the AF point quickly with the new sensor-based AF button
was simply amazing; the focus followed the subject like nothing
before. As a wildlife photographer, I never dreamed we would have a
camera that could follow focus on fast-flying snow geese using a
super-telephoto lens with 1.4x and 2x converters - but with the new
camera here we are!"
"My job is to travel the world to photograph automobile
racing and car culture in the harshest conditions imaginable.
Racetracks, salt flats, sand dunes, frozen lakes, you name it, I
photograph all things four wheels. That is why I need a camera that
works as hard as we do," said automotive photographer Larry Chen. "I started my professional
career on the EOS-1D series of bodies, and I've had several over
the years with over one million images captured. The EOS-1D X Mark
III really is the next generation of professional cameras in a
familiar package, the first words out of my mouth after
shooting with it were 'There are no more excuses, to miss a shot!'
I can't wait to use it for the 2020 racing season!"
Additional Features of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR
Camera Include:
- Enhanced operational controls including button illumination,
Touch AF and a multi-controller allowing users to select the
desired AF point more easily
- Face-Priority E-TTL II metering enables the camera to
automatically adjust to provide the appropriate output of an
external flash when it detects a face
- Digital Lens Optimizer helps to correct against any potential
lens diffraction or aberration based on the design of each
individual lens. DLO also improves the overall resolution of an
image
- Ability to capture stills in 10-bit using the HEIF
(High-Efficiency Image File) file format. HEIF produces a wider
dynamic range and greater color representation compared to 8-bit
JPEG
- Built-in Wi-Fi®iv, Bluetooth®v, and
GPSvi Technology
- Faster speed and improved user interface for networking with
optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9 or with the built-in
gigabit ethernet port
- Canon EOS-1D series level of durability including
dust-and-weather- resistance
Price and Availability
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
DSLR camera body and WFT-E9 wireless file transmitter are both
scheduled to be available in mid-February
2020 for an estimated retail price of $6,499.00 and $649.99, respectively*. For more information,
please visit, cusa.canon.com.
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is
a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately
$36 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2018† and is one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2018.
Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its
Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental
responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon
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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent
and Trademark Office.
* Pricing, availability and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
i Camera's ISO range expandable for
still image shooting only.
ii Available AF positions may decrease
when shooting with AF cropping or in movie mode, or depending on
camera settings or lens attached.
iii Browser Remote will be supported
through firmware update after shipping.
iv Compatible with iOS® versions
9.3/10.3/11.2-11.4/12.2/13.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet
versions 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0. Data charges may
apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This
app helps enable you to upload images to social. Please note that
image files may contain personally identifiable information that
may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no
responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain,
collect or use such images or any information included in such
images through this app.
v Compatible with select smartphone
and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following
iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, Pod Touch 5th gen. or later)
equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.1 or later and the Camera
Connect App Ver. 2.5.10. This
application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices,
even if minimum requirements are met.
vi in certain countries and regions,
the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore be sure to use GPS in
accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region.
Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country.
As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient
measure when using in locations where the use of electronics are
regulated.
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