Canon announced that development is underway on the EOS-1D X Mark III, the newest entry in the EOS-1 series highly trusted by professional photographers in such fields as sports and portraiture for its high performance and reliability. The new model will deliver enhanced image quality, continuous shooting and operability over its predecessor, the EOS-1D X Mark II (released in April 2016).
Canon is planning to implement the following features in the currently under-development EOS-1D X Mark III.
Newly Developed CMOS Sensor and Image Processor for Higher Image Quality and Faster Continuous Shooting Speeds
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- Canon’s in-development proprietary CMOS sensor and image processor will realize higher sensitivity for stills shooting compared with predecessor models. Saving of still-image 10-bit HEIF files will be supported. In addition, the camera will support internal recording of 4K / 60p / YCbCr 4:2:2 / 10-bit / Canon Log and RAW format video.
- AF and AE tracking supported whether shooting with the optical viewfinder (OVF) or live view and improved continuous shooting speeds compared with previous models. With AF and AE tracking, the camera realizes up to approximately 16 frames-per-second shooting using the OVF and 20 with live view. What’s more, when shooting with live view, photographers can choose to shoot using either the mechanical shutter or electronic shutter.
- 5x increase in maximum number of images captured when performing continuous RAW shooting compared with predecessor models.
More Precise Autofocus Thanks to Newly Developed AF Sensor and AF Algorithm
- A new AF sensor will be employed, which increased the number of effective pixels in the center pixel area by approximately 28x compared with predecessor models. High-resolution signals obtained by the AF sensor will enable high focus accuracy when shooting through the OVF. In addition, an expanded AF brightness range will be available for both OVF and live view shooting.
- When using either the OVF or live view, the new AF algorithm, which features more stable performance, will utilize deep learning technology to further improve it tracking capabilities.
- In live view, the AF offers an expanded focus area of approximately 100% (vertical) and approximately 90% (horizontal). In addition, up to 525 measurement points can be used for AF when using automatic selection.
Serving Professional Needs with Enhanced Data Transmission Facilities
The currently in-development Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9 (regulatory approval pending), when used with the EOS-1D X Mark III, faster wireless image data transmission speed than its predecessor model, the WFT-E8 (released in April 2016). What’s more, the WFT-E9 can also be used with the EOS C500 Mark II cinema camera (to be released in late December 2019).
- When using a wired LAN connection, the WFT-E9 delivers enhanced image data transmission speed compared with its predecessor model.
- Improved UI for establishing network connections.
- Expanded link functionality with various equipment. Compatible with the in-development Remote Control Pan-Tilt System which enables remote camera operation.
Trusted by Professional Photographers on the Front Lines
- Strong magnesium-alloy body provides high reliability.
- Rear-side buttons important for operation are back-lit to enable menu operation in dark conditions.
- The camera’s memory card format has been changed from CFast 2.0 to CFexpress, enabling faster data writing. In addition, the camera will include two memory card slots.
- AF Start button features a new internal device that enables fast AF tracking setting without users having to release their finger.
- Battery Pack LP-E19 and a newly designed power management system provide a greater number of shots per charge compared with predecessor models.
The EOS-1D X Mark III will be on display as a reference exhibit at the Canon booth during PHOTOPLUS, the largest annual photography event in the U.S., held from October 24 to 26, 2019 in New York City.
