Canon EOS-1D X with 100mm IS USM ergonomics and processing, the Canon EOS-1D X is a tough truck and pushes without lens already impressive 1.5 kg on the scale. Together with the 100 millimeter IS macro are then whopping 2.2 kg, tugging at the neck or train your biceps. Therefore the DSLR also offers a sublime beyond all doubt workmanship. The housing is made of a durable magnesium alloy, probably could throw the camera harmless nail into the wall. Here, the EOS-1D X is mainly landscape very snugly in the hand, yet it is recommended that the weight to support the lens with your left hand. The hand grips are generously rubberized on the front and back, so that one hardly can slide the camera out of his hands. In portrait mode, the handle is not as well defined, but still enough to keep the EOS safe.
The metal tripod mount is of course in the optical axis, three eyelets ensure that you can attach strap and wrist strap securely. The 28 watt hours (Wh) strong Linithium-ion battery can be seen to the left and provides juice for 1,120 shots by CIPA standard measurement procedure. The camera is even a dual charger, so you can load several spare batteries in parallel. LEDs on the charger indicate how full the battery is and how long the remaining charging time is about. The memory cards are however taken on the camera back. Behind the large flap conceals two CompactFlash slots, so that you, the EOS-1D X always Canon EOS-1D X [Photo: North Media] could equip with sufficient memory. It is determined in the menu whether the cards are filled in parallel or sequentially, for example. The widespread SD card or the new very fast XQD cards, however, can not be used in the Canon. Both the card and the battery compartment, and the interfaces are like the entire camera is protected against dust and water, so that when it rains, etc. can shoot undeterred.
The connectivity options on the left side is very lush. A LAN cable connection allows for example to operate the camera on the network. But also via USB allows the camera to connect to a computer. The USB connector is alternatively also a traditional AV cable, in the case of the EOS-1D X, even with stereo sound. Superior picture quality is obtained but through the HDMI connection. A flash sync socket for studio operation and a remote release cable jack and a stereo microphone jack connector in the form belonging to the other interface equipment. Rounding out the connections with the proprietary connector, for example, to receive a Wi-Fi or GPS module.
When operating Canon relies on many buttons and a joystick and two function wheels. Two LCD displays (up and back) are available for the display of settings in addition to the color screen available. The latter is equipped with 3.2 inch (about 8.1 centimeters) quite large and triggers with 1.04 million pixels on very fine. An additional advantage Canon EOS-1D X Battery [Photo: Media north] of the 3:2 format, so that the whole screen in Live View can be used without black borders. Many functions by pressing a button and then set on a rotation of the two function wheels, one-timer in close and one for the thumb. If you have internalized this operation once, the camera can be quickly adjusted to the current admission requirements. Even in the dark, the photographer will not be let down, because a separate button activates a light for the display. The buttons, remain in the dark.
So you can operate the camera even in portrait mode without contortions, some controls are listed twice, about the programmable M-Fn-function button, the front control wheel or joystick. Using a separate switch, which can hardly be moved accidentally, can activate the portrait controls or protect against accidental actuation. Also through the extensive menus to navigate quickly through the two knobs, but alternatively may also be used the joystick. The menus in particular those who are already familiar with Canon, Canon EOS-1D X is no memory card slot riddles. They are clearly structured and offer comprehensive range of settings. Besides numerous configurable keys and functions also include a "My Menu" that can be occupied by photographer with the main menu items for him. In addition, the menu always starts at the last position, so they do not always have to be looking hard.
The screen can be a button the main keys and function settings show a button directly and also change. There is also a live view from the independent electronic level. In Live View even this is in addition to a live histogram also faded. Another advantage of the Live Views is the relatively quiet shutter sound, since the mirror stays up and thus eliminates the mirror slap - very handy for bracketing on a tripod, as for HDR images. The most important element of an SLR is still the viewfinder, for only when it is used, can be of the excellent auto focus (more on this in the Canon EOS-1D X with 100mm IS USM section lens) . benefit The pentaprism design offers a bright, large viewfinder image, the focusing screen is interchangeable. Thanks transparent LCD can show, for example, grid lines in the viewfinder for framing. At the bottom and right of image parameters are displayed, an operation of the camera on the eye for the main acquisition parameters problem when you have internalized the positions of the keys. For eyeglass wearers, however, is the large viewfinder that covers the field of view of course, 100 percent, not completely visible, towards the edges overshadows the image somewhat or partially hidden. If you can, the dpt dioptric adjustment from -3 to +1. . use The mandatory coverage viewfinder is also missing on the EOS-1D X is not a lever can darken the viewfinder so the exposure can not be influenced by the rear incident light.
Features The Canon EOS-1D X is built as a professional camera for photographers who understand something of technology - a green, automatic or scene modes therefore, we look in vain. Is not even a Programmwählrad it, the recording mode is by pressing a button and then set one of the dials. Program AE (with and without a shift option) are, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual exposure Bulb-long exposure available. If you wish, the exposure can be set automatically so well, even the white balance and ISO sensitivity can even adjust the camera automatically. From this perspective can be so easy with the camera go on it snap. The EOS-1D X offers but thanks to the numerous adjustment much space, they adapt to the individual requirements of the photographer or the subject. You can for example, the upper and lower limits of the range auto ISO are limited in the range of 100 to 51,200: Canon EOS-1D X with 100mm IS USM. Optional stand for photographers to all EV-or even third stages. With manual sensitivity adjustment can extend the ISO range of 50 to 204,800, if it should be necessary in extreme situations.
Extensively configurable and highly efficient is the continuous shooting function. It is possible to define two different speeds, with twelve images per second is the maximum frame rate. The Series H frame rate so you can show, for example, with ten, the burst rate L with six. The maximum number of shots is limited to a fixed value, a maximum of the EOS-1D X shoots 99 on piece. In JPEG mode, we measured 10.8 frames per second, and for all 99 pictures in a row. Too bad that it is already closing, but nine seconds series images should be sufficient for practical use. Is surprising, however, that we missed the promised twelve images per second, over ten percent. We measured even in RAW only 10.6 frames per second, that speed was maintained only for the first 23 images. Thereafter, the continuous shooting speed fell sharply to 1.8 frames per second. The use CompactFlash memory card from Lexar would actually have to be a little faster. Anyway, 23 images in RAW are certainly not rich, because in two seconds the fast series is over. Though you can just keep shooting, however, the buffer must be empty once before we can again 23 images long use the full speed. In RAW + JPEG reduces the number of shots from a little further. In addition, the EOS-1D X high-speed burst mode, in which neither exposure nor focus are adjusted, and the mirror is flipped up. 14 images per second should be possible at full resolution.
Bracketing can also pick up the Canon, with a maximum spread of three EV and up to seven frames in a row which is good also very good for HDR images. Is an automatic HDR image as the EOS 5D Mark II is, however, unfortunately not, but a multiple exposure function. Depending on whether single or continuous shooting are on, the images of an exposure series are triggered when the trigger was added individually or in series. The use of flash is not possible, but the combination with exposure compensation or the self-timer. Speaking of Flash: The EOS-1D X is indeed a TTL hot shoe and a flash sync socket, but no onboard flash. Here, so you have to use wireless flash itself to a system flash or a control unit on the camera.
Very sophisticated is the exposure system. You have the choice between multi-field, center-weighted average metering, Partial metering and Spot metering. It can be combined with the exposure to the autofocus point, so that the focus is set more attention. The light meter resolves 100,000 pixels and is divided into 252 zones measured. It takes into account not only the brightness of the subject, but also its color, thus avoiding over-exposure in bright vibrant colors. The high pixel count is even enough to recognize faces or to assist the autofocus in tracking objects. In practice, the exposure was extremely effective and reliable.
In addition to the photo features are now also the video features and more important. On one hand, more and more photographers deliver alongside photographs, video recordings and other DSLRs open with their large sensors amateur and professional filmmakers new creative possibilities with respect to the lens selection and the sharpness setting. The EOS-1D X is filming in maximum HD resolution and offers frame rates of approximately 30, 25 and 24 frames per second. If one is limited to HD resolution, so 50 or 25 frames per second are possible. Is stored with H.264 compression, the maximum recording time per clip is 29 minutes and 59 seconds in order not to be a camcorder, which would mean, for example, a higher customs duty. Is achieved while filming the maximum file size of 4 GB, the camera automatically and seamlessly to a new file. The compression can be adjusted, for example for a high compression with frames, which relate to each other, or with a low compression, and many individual frames as they are needed in a professional production of high quality. Besides the exposure, the sound level can also be adjusted manually. The maximum sensitivity of ISO 25600 allows the films even in adverse lighting conditions.
Even for the image display, the EOS-1D X has some handy features. Thus, for example, rated photos are scaled or rotated, and a slide show function is not missing. When connected via HDMI, the camera can by CEC standard control over the TV remote control. If you ever need a JPEG image from a RAW image that is no problem, because the Canon has a conversion feature in which you can even customize some parameters. Even copying pictures from one side to the other memory card or the printing of images is possible.
Lens with the EOS-1D X can be bought not only the camera, but goes into a whole system in which lenses are especially important. Canon offers one of the richest and most objective programs, yet in 2012 it will produce the 80 millionth EF lens. It should be noted that EF-S lenses can not be used on the EOS-1D X, because it is a film camera. Unlike Nikon, where you can just use an APS-C-sized area of the sensor, there is no such change in Canon EF-S lenses have not mechanically fit. It is also recommended that access to high-quality lenses back to get the best picture quality out of the camera.
Unless you want to use the splash of the case, you should also make sure that the lens is also protected. This is true for many, Canon L lenses, but not nearly all. Even the one or the other third party has splashproof lenses in the program. One can see that on a rubber ring on the lens mount. To test us the EF 100mm 1:2.8 L IS USM Macro and the EF 200mm 1:2.8 L II USM were available. Last no rubber ring has the bayonet, is not waterproof - the macro lens does. It should also be the eighth for a fast and quiet autofocus an ultrasonic drive, USM, Canon,.
The EOS-1D X features a modern autofocus module comprising 61 measuring points. Of these, 41 pcs high quality cross-type sensors that respond to both horizontal and vertical edges. In the center again, there are five highly sensitive cross-type sensors. They are characterized, above all, that it sensitive to light from F2, 8, which allows for more precise focusing with fast lenses. In the darkness, in turn, these sensors work with a bright lens even if others fail just so that the EOS-1D X can not focus reliably at -2 EV to.
Canon EOS-1D X important strength of a phase autofocus is to calculate the distance to objects can not be focused and also to provide data about it, you need to be focused in that direction. Important on the one hand for fast and precise focusing and the other for tracking moving objects. Support the auto focus will be mentioned by the exposure metering system, as this can detect objects with its 100,000 RGB pixels track much better and so that the autofocus know which AF point, you should measure the sharpness. The photographer also has the option to choose the relevant AF points, needs to work with the camera. A distinction is made between portrait and landscape format, the camera remembers the currently selected focus points and switches automatically.
But the control options of autofocus go far beyond this, so that the Canon has autofocus even treated to a special menu with several tabs. Especially the Autofokusnachführung, AI Servo in Canon can configure in many ways. For example, how to switch quickly between the focus points. In some situations, should not be focused on a sudden short-term projects into the foreground object, but still more on the motive behind. In another situation, it may be the other way around and the camera will quickly respond to new and emerging themes. In addition to the individual, there are six basic adjustment settings, the photographer can choose from the menu directly, then all parameters are already preset.
Canon EOS-1D X with 100mm IS USM In the test lab, the autofocus was sovereign. Although we have experimented with the macro that is not built for speed, it took on average for focusing from infinity to two meters including triggering only one third second. The shutter lag with prefocus was in test 0.1 seconds. Incidentally, the EOS-1D X also in the Live View focus by contrast measurement on the sensor, the focusing time is here, including shutter lag about 1.33 seconds. So can operate at a static subject passable. Especially in the area of macro live view for focusing a lot of sense, because can use the magnifying glass to focus manually exact pixel on the sensor plane.
Image quality, the Canon EOS-1D X has been challenged not only in practice but also in digitalkamera.de test laboratory. The test is performed as usual in JPEG format, since the manufacturer and not the user decide whether the priority is low noise or detail or how the colors are to be played. The laboratory test with all its detailed diagrams that are also discussed in detail, is available for a small fee. Optional rather than a single call in a pre-paid flat rate, which is already worth retrieving from a few test Unlike usual, was not the laboratory test with a "standard zoom". On one hand, the camera anyway sold without lens and Canon on the other hand could make us simply no 24-105 available, possibly all models were Leihpool during the Olympics in London in use. So we like the Nikon D800E for Canon EOS-1D X with 100mm Macro IS USM: decidedly macro lens with 100 mm focal length, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. As a secondary objective was the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM is used, which has in contrast to the macro does not have image stabilization.
The resolution of the macro is already at 50 percent contrast at F2, 8 to 47 line pairs per millimeter (lp / mm) in the center and 40 lp / mm at the edges very well. Dimmed to a level it has once again increased significantly to 54 lp / mm at the center of the screen comes with 44 lp / mm, not quite. Finally reaches the maximum at the center is already at F5, 6 with 56 lp / mm, while the edge of the image down to F8 can not. Then at 48 lp / mm So the macro reaches a respectable resolution, everything else would also have been disappointing. The distortion will run straight to the zero line along, for example, repro photography is perfect. The fringing is minimal and remain even at the maximum under a pixel width. The Randabdunklung is at full aperture with a little over one stop light loss the most, falling through the rolling course but not too much in the eye. Even at F4 takes Randabdunklung by half, at F5, 6 it is more measurable than in the visible range. At F5, 6 to F8, the lens feels so at ease and to get the best picture quality.
The 200 message can indeed compete with the absolute resolution is not entirely with the macro, but it shines through a phenomenally smooth resolution of the image center to the edges. During be resolved at F2, 8 about 41 lp / mm, the lens reaches at F8 with 51 lp / mm at its maximum. The halos are also below one pixel and thus fall negligible. When the distortion is 200, however not so perfect that can 0.7 percent cushion shape Canon EOS-1D X with 100mm IS USM quite a bit unpleasant notice if the subject on the screen to the image edge parallel structures which which then act slightly bent. The Randabdunklung is at maximum aperture approximately at 0.7 f-stops and starts at F4 plays no role. Even if the 200 at the absolute resolution can not quite keep up with the macro, it is mainly renowned for its high uniformity of the resolution to the screen.
The ISO sensitivity of the EOS-1D X, we measured continuously with about one-third f-stop more sensitive than set, but what lies within the acceptable range. The EOS exposed definitely not too tight, but also achieved ISO 100 to 3200 a high dynamic range of more than ten stops. Even to ISO 25600 it is only slightly lower, breaking at higher sensitivities but very clear. The signal to noise ratio is very good up to ISO 200 in the range of about 45 dB, up to ISO 1,600 at a good 40 dB. The situation becomes critical. Above ISO 3200, because here the signal-to-noise ratio drops below the level of 35 dB The noise structure extends mostly on one or two pixels, so it remains quite fine grained. Luminance noise is visible at ISO 3,200 and ISO increases significantly per-level, from ISO 51200, it is clearly visible. Color noise Canon has slightly better grip, but the trace shows two kinks that indicate clearly on the higher levels of noise reduction: Once at ISO 1600 and 3200 as well as ISO 25600. Here the color noise is reduced relative to the lower sensitivity respectively, although it should normally increase. With accelerating noise reduction as well as the higher noise itself naturally, the ability to reproduce fine motive structures back. This measurement shows up to ISO 1,600 a perfect Canon EOS-1D X with 100mm IS USM fine detail, which act to ISO 400 even slightly over-sharpened. But even at ISO 3200 details are still well represented again. In details are starting to develop in the noise and noise reduction. Even at ISO 12800 already a significant loss is visible, which makes the images appear smoother.
Colors, the Canon is actually quite accurate again, but are especially warm colors from violet to red, and orange to yellow partially saturated significantly. Subtle color differences can the EOS-1D X to ISO 6400 mainly represent very well. In decreases the color depth from measurable. The manual white balance is very precise, from ISO 51200 provides the stronger color noise for a slightly poorer white balance. The value difference is fairly neutral at ISO 50, with all other sensitivities, however sharp divides, so the images are visually embellished with rich contrast. Fine brightness levels are mainly up to ISO 800, where almost perfect again, very good up to ISO 3200. In decreases the tonal per ISO ex quite clearly.
Overall, it can be said that the Canon EOS-1D X, especially from ISO 100 to 1600 delivers very crisp and virtually noise-free images. From 6400, however, the image quality falls off quite rapidly yet. It is good still for good photos, but not technically perfect. From ISO 51200, however, the images get more documentary character or if you will even artistic. Anyone who appreciates excellent image quality even in large formats sets should avoid the higher speeds and be familiar with the intricacies of the RAW image processing.
Conclusion The Canon EOS-1D X offers proven professional quality. The camera has a very solid case and extensive features with a little menu-heavy operation. When it comes to special features, but you have to try the extensive menu. The speed and reliability of the camera to know is the appeal. The new metering is working perfectly, the 61-point autofocus can track subjects even at twelve frames per second shooting speed. In RAW or RAW + JPEG image buffer of the series is, however, quite quickly fill in JPEG, however, one can always work without any delay. The picture quality is crisp with its JPEGs also beyond doubt. Particularly in the range of ISO 100 to 1600 it is excellent and virtually noise-free. Overall, a professional camera, in which there is hardly anything to complain, at best, the price can at least Photographers swallow.
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