- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 18.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 51,200
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon 1Ds Mark III
1Ds Mark III vs 1DX |
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| Successor: |
Canon 1DX Mark II
1DX vs 1DX Mark II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1DX | M Edition 60 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | M-60 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Rangefinder |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $6800.00 | $18500.00 |
| Street Price: | $5,299.00 | $15,999.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-06-15 | 2014-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
54.7 oz
(1,551 g)
includes batteries |
36.7 oz
(1,040 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
6.2 x
6.4 x
3.3 in. (158 x 164 x 83 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.1 | 24.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.94 microns | 5.99 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.8 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,786 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
5976 x 3992 (23.9 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (10.1MP), S-RAW (4.5MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG | , RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 12.0 | 3.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
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| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra/Inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Leica M bayonet |
| Lens: | n/a | Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 35mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.4 - 16; with 9-blade rounded iris diaphragm | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
70 cm to Infinity 27.6 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 46.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect : 61-point / 41 F4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at F2.8; Spot, Single, Single + Adj 4 pts, Single + Adj 8 pts, Zone, Auto | n/a |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | n/a |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / No LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional EVF available, can be used for Live View and Play functionality |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.76x | 0.68x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | 0.68x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800 | ISO 200 - 6400, manually adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | No |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Color Temperature (Kelvin) | N/A (RAW capture only) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| Metering Modes: | 100K-pixel RGB sensor: 252-zone Evaluative (35 zones in low light), Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (Center, AF Point-linked, Multi (max 8 spots)) | Center-weighted with working aperture |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Multiple Exposure. | n/a |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | PC Sync, Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, M-RAW (10.1MP), S-RAW (4.5MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG | RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra/Inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless | Threaded cable release |
| Connections (extended): | System extension terminal, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), mini HDMI, stereo mic mini jack, PC-sync terminal | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.0 | 3.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 56 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 31 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.75 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.064 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.095 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.056 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.221s Prefocused lag, Shortened enabled = 0.038s Live View AF lag, phase-detect = 0.897s Live View AF lag, contrast-detect = 0.746s Live View prefocused lag = 0.064s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1120 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4N | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.4v 1800mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4N Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor | Adobe Lightroom |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition); OS X v10.4-10.6 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 18MP Full-frame CMOS sensor with 16-channel readout, dual DIGIC 5+ processors, advanced dust reduction, new 100K-pixel RGB metering system, new 61-point AF system, 12 fps burst (up to 14 fps in JPEG only, mirror locked-up), dual CF card slots, GbE port. | First digital camera to concentrate exclusively on the bare functions of photography - shutter speed, aperture, focusing and ISO sensitivity and a newly designed Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. Designed in collaboration with Audi Design, there are only 600 sets worldwide. Each set is presented in a specially designed hand-made presentation box. |
