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    Specifications (EOS-1D X Mark II)

    08-Feb-2016
    6200324400

    TypeTypeDigital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
    Recording mediaCF cards (Type I, UDMA 7 supported)
    CFast cards (CFast 2.0 supported)
    Image sensor sizeApprox. 35.9 x 23.9 mm
    Compatible lensesCanon EF lenses
    * Excluding EF-S and EF-M lenses
    (The effective angle of view of a lens is approximately equivalent to that of the focal length indicated.)
    Lens mountCanon EF mount
    Image SensorTypeCMOS sensor
    Effective pixelsApprox. 20.2 megapixels
    * Rounded off to the nearest 10,000th.
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Dust delete featureAuto/Manual, Appending Dust Delete Data
    Recording SystemRecording formatDesign rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0
    Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original),
    RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible
    Pixels recordedL (Large): Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5472 x 3648)
    M1 (Medium 1): Approx. 12.7 megapixels (4368 x 2912)
    M2 (Medium 2): Approx. 8.9 megapixels (3648 x 2432)
    S (Small): Approx. 5.0 megapixels (2736 x 1824)
    RAW: Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5472 x 3648)
    M-RAW: Approx. 11.2 megapixels (4104 x 2736)
    S-RAW: Approx. 5.0 megapixels (2736 x 1824)
    Recording functionStandard, Auto switch card, Record separately, Record to multiple
    Create/select a folderPossible
    File namePreset code / User setting 1 / User setting 2
    File numberingContinuous, Auto reset, Manual reset
    Image Processing During ShootingPicture StyleAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1 - 3
    White balanceAuto (Ambience priority), Auto (White priority), Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom (5 settings), Color temperature setting (approx. 2500-10000 K), Personal white balance (5 settings), White balance correction and white balance bracketing features provided
    * Flash color temperature information transmission possible
    Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer provided
    Noise reductionApplicable to high ISO speed shots and long exposures
    Highlight tone priorityProvided
    Lens aberration correctionPeripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction, and Diffraction correction
    ViewfinderTypeEye-level pentaprism
    CoverageVertical/Horizontal approx. 100% (with eyepoint approx. 20 mm)
    MagnificationApprox. 0.76x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
    EyepointApprox. 20 mm (from eyepiece lens center at -1 m-1)
    Dioptric adjustment rangeApprox. -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
    Eyepiece shutterBuilt-in
    Focusing screenEc-C6 provided, interchangeable
    Grid displayProvided
    Electronic levelProvided
    Function setting displayImage type: JPEG/RAW, Shooting mode, Metering mode, White balance, Drive mode, AF operation, Flicker detection, Warning! indicator, AF status indicator
    MirrorQuick-return type
    Depth-of-field previewProvided
    Autofocus
    (during viewfinder shooting)
    TypeTTL secondary image-registration, phase-difference detection with the dedicated AF sensor
    AF pointsMax. 61 points (Cross-type AF point: Max. 41 points)
    * Number of available AF points, Dual cross-type AF points, and cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used.
    * Dual cross-type focusing at f/2.8 with 5 AF points vertically aligned at the center.
    Focusing brightness rangeEV -3 - 18 (Conditions: f/2.8-sensitive center AF point, One-Shot AF, room temperature, ISO 100)
    Focus operationOne-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, Manual focusing (MF)
    AF area selection modeSingle-point Spot AF (manual selection), Single-point AF (manual selection), AF point expansion (manual selection: up, down, left, and right), AF point expansion (manual selection: surround), Zone AF (manual selection of zone), Large zone AF (manual selection of zone), Automatic selection AF
    AF point automatic selection conditionsBased on EOS iTR AF setting (Enables AF incorporating human face/color information)
    * iTR: Intelligent Tracking and Recognition
    AF Configuration ToolCase 1 - 6
    AI Servo AF characteristicsTracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking, AF point auto switching
    AF function customization17 functions
    AF fine adjustmentAF Microadjustment (All lenses by the same amount, Adjust by lens)
    AF-assist beamEmitted by the EOS-dedicated external Speedlite
    Exposure ControlMetering modeApprox. 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor and 216-zone TTL open-aperture metering
    EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis) system
    ・Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
    ・Partial metering (approx. 6.2% of viewfinder at center)
    ・Spot metering (approx. 1.5% of viewfinder at center)
    * Spot metering and Multi-spot metering linkable to AF point
    ・Center-weighted average metering
    Metering brightness rangeEV 0 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100, with evaluative metering)
    Shooting modeProgram AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb exposure, Custom shooting modes (C1/C2/C3)
    ISO speed
    (Recommended exposure index)
    ISO Auto, ISO 100 - ISO 51200 manual setting (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments) and expandable to L (equivalent to ISO 50), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800), and H3 (equivalent to ISO 409600) provided.
    * If highlight tone priority is set, the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - ISO 51200.
    ISO speed settingsStill photo shooting range, Auto range, Auto minimum speed settable
    Exposure compensationManual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with manual exposure compensation)
    AE lockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
    Manual: With AE lock button
    Flicker reductionPossible
    Multiple ExposuresShooting methodFunction/control priority, Continuous shooting priority
    Number of multiple exposures2 to 9 exposures
    Multiple-exposure controlAdditive, Average, Bright, Dark
    ShutterTypeElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
    Shutter speed1/8000 sec. to 30 sec. (total shutter speed range; available range varies by shooting mode), Bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec.
    Drive SystemDrive modeSingle, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, Silent single shooting, Silent high-speed shooting, Silent low-speed shooting, 10-sec. self-timer, 2-sec. self-timer
    Continuous shooting speedHigh-speed continuous shooting
    Viewfinder shooting: Maximum approx. 14.0 fps (settable within 2 fps to 14 fps)
    Live View shooting: Maximum approx. 16.0 fps (settable within 2 fps to 14 fps and 16 fps)
    * With ISO H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400) or higher (ISO 32000 or higher if the camera's internal temperature is low), the maximum continuous shooting speed during high-speed continuous shooting will be no faster than 10.0 fps during viewfinder shooting or 14.0 fps during Live View shooting (with Battery Pack LP-E19).
    * The maximum continuous shooting speed during high-speed continuous shooting may become slower depending on the power source type, battery level, temperature, ISO speed, flicker reduction, shutter speed, aperture, subject conditions, brightness, lens, flash use, shooting function settings, etc.
    * If "16 fps" is set during Live View shooting, flash will not be fired.
    Low-speed continuous shooting: Approx. 3.0 fps (settable within 1 fps to 13 fps)
    Silent high-speed continuous shooting: Approx. 5.0 fps maximum (settable within 2 fps to 5 fps)
    Silent low-speed continuous shooting: Approx. 3.0 fps maximum (settable within 1 fps to 4 fps)
    Max. burstJPEG Large:
    CF card: Standard: Approx. 140 shots / High speed: Full
    CFast card: Full
    RAW:
    CF card: Standard: Approx. 59 shots / High speed: Approx. 73 shots
    CFast card: Approx. 170 shots
    RAW+JPEG Large:
    CF card: Standard: Approx. 48 shots / High speed: Approx. 54 shots
    CFast card: Approx. 81 shots
    * Based on Canon's standard testing CF card (Standard: 8 GB/High speed: UDMA mode 7, 64 GB) and CFast card (CFast 2.0, 128 GB) and the following testing conditions: Viewfinder shooting, High-speed continuous shooting, JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style.
    * "Full" indicates that shooting is possible until the card becomes full.
    External SpeedliteCompatible SpeedlitesEX-series Speedlites
    Flash meteringE-TTL II autoflash
    Flash exposure compensation±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    FE lockProvided
    PC terminalProvided
    Flash controlFlash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
    Live View ShootingFocus methodDual pixel CMOS AF
    AF methodFace+Tracking, FlexiZone - Single
    Manual focusing (approx. 5x and 10x magnification available for focus check)
    * AF possible with touchscreen operation.
    Focusing brightness rangeEV -3 - 18 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
    Metering modeEvaluative metering (315 zones), Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of Live View screen), Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of Live View screen), Center-weighted average metering
    Metering brightness rangeEV 0 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100, with evaluative metering)
    Exposure compensation±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    Silent Live View shootingProvided (Mode 1 and 2)
    Grid display3 types
    Movie ShootingRecording formatMOV, MP4
    Movie:
    4K: Motion JPEG
    Full HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Variable (average) bit rate
    Audio:
    MOV: Linear PCM, MP4: AAC
    Movie recording size4K (4096x2160), Full HD (1920x1080)
    Frame rate119.9p/59.94p/29.97p/24.00p/23.98p (with NTSC)
    100.0p/50.00p/25.00p/24.00p (with PAL)
    * 119.9p/100.0p: Full HD quality High Frame Rate movie
    Movie recording method/Compression rateMotion JPEG
    ALL-I (For editing/I-only), IPB (Standard), IPB (Light)
    * Motion JPEG and ALL-I available only when MOV is set.
    * IPB (Light) available only when MP4 is set.
    Bit rate[MOV]
    4K (59.94p/50.00p): Approx. 800 Mbps
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p): Approx. 500 Mbps
    Full HD (119.9p/100.0p)/ALL-I: Approx. 360 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/ALL-I: Approx. 180 Mbps
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB: Approx. 60 Mbps
    Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/ALL-I: Approx. 90 Mbps
    Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 30 Mbps
    [MP4]
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 60 Mbps
    Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 30 Mbps
    Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/IPB (Light): Approx. 12 Mbps
    Card performance requirements
    (Writing/reading speed)
    4K (59.94p/50.00p): CFast 2.0
    4K (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p):
    CF UDMA 7: 100 Mbps or faster/CFast 2.0
    Full HD (119.9p/100.0p):
    CF UDMA 7: 100 Mbps or faster/CFast 2.0
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/ALL-I:
    CF UDMA 7: 60 Mbps or faster/CFast 2.0
    Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB: 30 Mbps or faster
    Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/ALL-I: 30 Mbps or faster
    Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): 10 Mbps or faster
    Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/IPB (Light): 10 Mbps or faster
    Focus methodDual pixel CMOS AF
    AF methodFace+Tracking, FlexiZone - Single
    Manual focusing (approx. 5x and 10x magnification available for focus check)
    Movie servo AFPossible
    * Movie Servo AF customizable
    Focusing brightness rangeEV -3 - 18 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
    Metering modeCenter-weighted average metering and Evaluative metering with the image sensor
    * Automatically set by the focus method
    Metering brightness rangeEV 0 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100, with center-weighted average metering)
    Exposure controlAutoexposure shooting (Program AE for movie shooting), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure
    Exposure compensation±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
    ISO speed
    (Recommended exposure index)
    [Full HD]
    P/Tv/Av/B: Automatically set within ISO 100 - ISO 25600, expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 32000/40000/51200), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800)
    M: ISO Auto (automatically set within ISO 100 - ISO 25600), ISO 100 - ISO 25600 set manually (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments), expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 32000/40000/51200), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800)
    [4K]
    P/Tv/Av/B: Automatically set within ISO 100 - ISO 12800, expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 16000/20000/25600/32000/40000/51200), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800)
    M: ISO Auto (automatically set within ISO 100 - ISO 12800), ISO 100 - ISO 12800 set manually (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments), expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 16000/20000/25600/32000/40000/51200), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800)
    ISO speed settingsRange for movie shooting and 4K settable
    Time codeAppendable
    Drop framesCompatible with 119.9p/59.94p/29.97p
    Sound recordingBuilt-in monaural microphone, external stereo microphone terminal, and line input provided
    Sound-recording level adjustable, wind filter provided, attenuator provided
    HeadphonesHeadphone terminal provided, sound volume adjustable
    Grid display3 types
    Still photo shootingNot possible during movie shooting
    2-image displayLCD monitor and HDMI output can be displayed simultaneously.
    HDMI outputImage without information can be output.
    * Auto / 59.94i/50.00i / 59.94p/50.00p / 23.98p selectable.
    * When [24.00p: Enable] is set, the movie image is output at 24.00p via HDMI.
    * Time code appendable
    Accessory mountBottom equipped with positioning hole to prevent rotation.
    LCD MonitorTypeTFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
    Monitor size and dotsWidth 3.2 in. (3:2) with approx. 1.62 million dots
    Brightness adjustmentManual (7 levels)
    Electronic levelProvided
    Interface languages25
    TouchscreenCapacitive sensing
    * Works to move the AF point during Live View and movie shooting (AF enabled), and with magnified view.
    Help displayPossible
    Camera system informationProvided
    PlaybackImage display formatSingle-image display (without shooting information), Single-image display (with basic information), Single-image display (Shooting information displayed: Detailed information, Lens/histogram, White balance, Picture Style 1, Picture Style 2, Color space/noise reduction, Lens aberration correction 1, Lens aberration correction 2, GPS information), Index display (4/9/36/100 images)
    Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
    AF point displayProvided (may not be displayed depending on shooting conditions)
    Grid display3 types
    Magnifying viewApprox. 1.5x-10x, initial magnification and position settable
    Image browsing methodSingle image, Jump by 10 or 100 images, By shooting date, By folder, By movies, By stills, By protected images, By rating
    Image rotationProvided
    Image protectionProvided
    RatingProvided
    Voice memoRecording/Playback possible
    Movie playbackEnabled (LCD monitor, HDMI), built-in speaker provided
    Start/end movie scene editingPossible
    4K Frame GrabFrame Grab can be saved as JPEG image.
    Slide showAll images, By date, By folder, By movies, By stills, By protected images, By rating
    Copying imagesPossible
    Post-Processing of ImagesIn-camera RAW image processingBrightness adjustment, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, High ISO speed noise reduction, JPEG image-recording quality, Color space, Lens aberration correction (Peripheral illumination correction, Distortion correction, Digital lens optimizer, Chromatic aberration correction, Diffraction correction)
    ResizeProvided
    CroppingProvided
    Image TransferTransferrable filesStill photos (JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG images), Movies
    Print OrderingDPOFVersion 1.1 compliant
    GPS FunctionCompatible satellitesGPS satellites (USA), GLONASS satellites (Russia), Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) MICHIBIKI (Japan)
    GPS signal reception modesMode 1, Mode 2
    Geotag information appended to imageLatitude, Longitude, Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Satellite signal acquisition status
    Position update interval1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.
    Time settingGPS time data set to camera
    Log dataOne file per day, NMEA format
    * Change in time zone creates another file.
    * The log data saved in internal memory can be transferred to a card or downloaded to a computer as a log file.
    Log data deletionPossible
    Customization FeaturesCustom Functions34
    Custom Quick ControlProvided
    Saving camera settingsUp to ten settings can be registered on a card
    Custom shooting modesRegister under C1, C2, or C3
    My MenuUp to 5 screens can be registered
    Copyright informationText entry and appending possible
    InterfaceDIGITAL terminalSuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
    Computer communication, Connect Station CS100 connection
    HDMI mini OUT terminalType C (Auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible
    External microphone input/Line input terminal3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack
    Headphone terminal3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack
    Remote control terminalFor N3-type remote control units
    System extension terminalWireless File Transmitter WFT-E8/WFT-E6 connection
    Ethernet terminalRJ-45 terminal, gigabit Ethernet compatible
    PowerBatteryBattery Pack LP-E19/LP-E4N/LP-E4, quantity 1
    * AC power usable with household power outlet accessories.
    Battery informationPower source, Battery level, Shutter count, Recharge performance indicated
    Number of possible shotsWith viewfinder shooting:
    Approx. 1210 shots at room temperature (23°C/73°F), approx. 1020 shots at low temperatures (0°C/32°F)
    With Live View shooting:
    Approx. 260 shots at room temperature (23°C/73°F), approx. 240 shots at low temperatures (0°C/32°F)
    * With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E19.
    Movie shooting timeTotal approx. 2 hr. 20 min. at room temperature (23°C/73°F)
    Total approx. 2 hr. at low temperatures (0°C/32°F)
    * With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E19, Movie Servo AF disabled, and Full HD 29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p IPB (Standard).
    Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 158.0 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm / 6.22 x 6.60 x 3.25 in.
    WeightApprox. 1530 g / 53.97 oz. (Based on CIPA Guidelines) / Approx. 1340 g / 47.27 oz. (Body only)
    Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature range0°C - 45°C / 32°F - 113°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Battery Pack LP-E19
    TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
    Rated voltage10.8 V DC
    Battery capacity2700 mAh
    Working temperature rangeDuring recharging: 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F
    During shooting: 0°C - 45°C / 32°F - 113°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 68.45 x 34.2 x 92.8 mm / 2.69 x 1.35 x 3.65 in.
    WeightApprox. 185 g / 6.53 oz. (excluding protective cover)
    Battery Charger LC-E19
    Compatible battery packsBattery Pack LP-E19/LP-E4N/LP-E4
    Recharge timeLP-E19: Approx. 2 hr. 50 min. per battery
    LP-E4N/LP-E4: Approx. 2 hr. 20 min. per battery
    Rated input100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
    Rated output12.6 V DC, 1.63 A
    Power cordApprox. 2.0 m / 6.6 ft.
    Working temperature range5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 155.0 x 51.0 x 95.0 mm / 6.10 x 2.01 x 3.74 in.
    WeightApprox. 335 g / 11.82 oz. (excluding power cord and protective covers)
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    All the data above is based on Canon's testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines.
    Dimensions and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
    Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice.
    If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens manufacturer.