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Rent NowThe Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is Canon’s professional flagship DSLR, built for the most demanding sports, wildlife, and photojournalism work where shooting speed, autofocus precision, and reliability are paramount. As the successor to the original EOS-1D X, it delivers substantial improvements in image quality, continuous shooting speed, movie capability, and connectivity, cementing it as a truly versatile tool for professional multimedia image-makers.
At the core of the 1D X Mark II is a newly developed 20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor paired with dual DIGIC 6+ image processors, contributing to fast continuous shooting of approximately 14fps with full autofocus and auto-exposure tracking, or up to 16fps in Live View mode with mirror locked up and exposure/AF locked on the first frame. Sensitivity extends across an expanded ISO range of 100-51200, further expandable to ISO 50-409600, giving photographers exceptional low-light capability. Buffer depth allows unlimited JPEG shooting or up to 170 RAW images at full burst speed when paired with a CFast 2.0 card.
Autofocus is a defining strength of this camera, featuring a new 61-point High Density Reticular AF II system with 41 cross-type points, expanding AF coverage across the central and peripheral frame compared to its predecessor and improving tracking in scenes with sudden changes of subject speed or position. The AF system’s low-light sensitivity extends to EV -3, with all 61 points remaining functional down to f/8, a valuable feature for photographers using teleconverters on super-telephoto lenses. Dual Pixel CMOS AF handles Live View and video autofocus, compatible with all Canon EF lenses, and a newly developed approximately 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor supports Canon’s EOS Intelligent Subject Analysis and iTR systems for refined exposure and subject tracking.
Video capability includes smooth 4K (DCI, 4096×2160) recording at up to 60p, along with Full HD recording at up to 120fps for slow-motion capture, recorded internally to CFast 2.0 media, or uncompressed Full HD output via HDMI to an optional external recorder. A 4K Frame Capture function allows extracting individual frames from 4K footage as approximately 8.8MP JPEG stills. Handling centers on a 3.2-inch touch-panel TFT LCD with approximately 1.62 million dots and anti-reflective construction, along with a 100% coverage optical viewfinder offering 0.76x magnification.
Build quality reflects the 1D X Mark II’s professional flagship positioning, with an integrated vertical grip design providing duplicate controls for vertical shooting, along with a new mirror mechanism engineered for precise operation with reduced vibration even at high continuous shooting speeds. The camera weighs approximately 1340g and offers extended battery life rated at approximately 1210 shots per charge (CIPA standard, 23°C). Connectivity includes USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet for fast professional file transfer over a network, essential for photojournalists filing images quickly from the field. The 1D X Mark II uses Canon’s EF/EF-S lens mount, giving it access to Canon’s extensive range of EF lenses developed over decades.
Key Features
– 20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor with dual DIGIC 6+ processors
– ISO 100-51200 (expandable to 50-409600)
– Approximately 14fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE (16fps in Live View)
– 61-point High Density Reticular AF II system (41 cross-type points)
– AF sensitivity to EV -3; all points functional down to f/8
– Dual Pixel CMOS AF for Live View and video
– Approximately 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
– EOS Intelligent Subject Analysis (iSA) and iTR systems
– 4K (DCI) video up to 60p; Full HD up to 120fps
– 4K Frame Capture (extract ~8.8MP JPEG stills from 4K video)
– 3.2″ touch-panel TFT LCD (~1.62 million dots)
– Optical viewfinder, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification
– Integrated vertical grip with duplicate controls
– Approximately 1210 shots per charge (CIPA standard)
– USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
– Canon EF/EF-S lens mount
