Canon EOS-1D the latest generation with an amazing excess

EOS-1D Model X replaces the EOS-1D Mark IV and EOS-1Ds Mark III camera. It is based on full-frame CMOS image sensor with 18.1 MP resolution, equipped with ultrasonic dust-removal system. Image processing carried out with two new DIGIC 5 + processors. Each of these is an improved version of DIGIC 5, which can already be found in other Canon cameras. Canon's EOS-1D is the first professional digital SLR from Canon since the EOS-D2000 (introduced in March 1998 which was a collaborative effort with Kodak, also known as the Kodak DCS 520). Indeed, the EOS-1D is the first all Canon professional digital SLR. Canon themselves admit that after the EOS-D2000 they were caught dragging their heels somewhat when Nikon released the D1 but believe that they are coming back strong with the 4 megapixel 8 fps EOS-1D.

Shutter and mirror X EOS-1D incorporates a newly developed shutter durability rating of 400,000 cycles, compared with 300,000 for the EOS-1D Mark IV. New coated carbon fiber shutter blades, which are lighter and promises to be tougher than the previous 1-series shutters, contributing to higher rates duty cycle. A low-vibration shutter motor has made its way into the camera as well.

X-1D EOS 1-series is Canon's first to feature the first electronic curtain. He came to live in a living fashion Silent View Shooting, and allowing maximum stability of the camera in situations where high magnification lens (supertelephoto or microscope, for example) and slow shutter speeds used. As the name suggests, the CMOS sensor itself, not the shutter mechanism, starting the exposure, thus eliminating the vibration that may be derived from the initial movement of the shutter. His body is made of magnesium alloy, protected from dust and moisture. As part of the EOS series, this camera is compatible with their respective lenses, flashes and other accessories for the EOS cameras. Sales will begin next March. Approximate price of the new Canon EOS-1D X is $ 6800.

Canon EOS-1D major features summary

• Professional EOS Digital SLR
• Magnesium body, environmentally sealed, based on EOS-1V
• Integrated battery compartment / vertical hand grip
• 4.48 megapixel CCD sensor (primary colour filter)
• Focal length multiplier: 1.3x
• Output image size: 2464 x 1648 or 1232 x 824
• JPEG (Fine/Normal), RAW (12-bit)
• Simultaneous RAW+JPEG mode (saves RAW plus either Full size or Half size JPEG)
• Maximum burst speed of 8 fps for up to 21 JPEG frames or 16 RAW frames
• Option to also record a JPEG file when shooting RAW
• ISO 200 - 1600 in 1/3 stop steps, ISO 100 or 3200 available from a custom function
• ISO sensitivity bracketing
• Same 45-point AF as EOS-1V
• Response time similar to the EOS-1V - 57 ms shutter release and 87 ms viewfinder blackout
• Evaluative, Partial, Center-weighted, Spot and Multi-spot metering
• Shutter speed range: Bulb, 30 - 1/16,000 sec (1/500 sec flash X-sync)
• Aperture range: F91 - F1
• Noise reduction can be enabled for exposures 1/15 sec or slower
• IEEE 1394 (Firewire) connectivity
• CF Type I or II (inc. IBM Microdrive)
• Hybrid Auto White balance combines external white balance sensor and main CCD
• White balance bracketing
• Up to three parameter sets: tone (gamma) curve, sharpening, JPEG compression ratio
• Selectable 'colour matrix' settings define colour space (sRGB / Adobe RGB) and balance
• 21 custom functions, 25 personal functions, which can be stored into 'function groups'
• Bracketing of exposure (shutter / aperture), white balance and ISO sensitivity
• Voice annotation capability (built-in microphone)
• Illuminated status LCD's
• Cropped viewfinder (to enable compatibility with EOS-1V focusing screens)
• Supplied RAW conversion application (TWAIN), supplied remote capture software
• Double battery charger

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