EOS-1D X Specification

    03-Dec-2015
    6200119800

    TypeTypeDigital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
    Recording mediaType I or II CF card, UDMA mode 7-compatible
    * Dual CF card slots
    Image sensor sizeApprox. 36 x 24 mm
    Compatible lensesCanon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) (35 mm-equivalent lens focal length will be as indicated on the lens)
    Lens mountCanon EF mount
    Image SensorTypeCMOS sensor
    Effective pixelsApprox. 18.10 megapixels
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Dust delete featureAuto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending
    Recording SystemRecording formatDesign rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0
    Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording enabled
    Recorded pixelsL (Large) : Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
    M1 (Medium 1): Approx. 14.20 megapixels (4608 x 3072)
    M2 (Medium 2): Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304)
    S (Small) : Approx. 4.50 megapixels (2592 x 1728)
    RAW : Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
    M-RAW : Approx. 10.10 megapixels (3888 x 2592)
    S-RAW : Approx. 4.50 megapixels (2592 x 1728)
    JPEG quality 10 levels
    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, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
    White balanceAuto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (Approx. 2500-10000K), Personal white balance (5 settings), White balance correction, and White balance bracketing possible
    * Flash color temperature information transmission enabled
    Noise reductionApplicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
    Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer
    Highlight tone priorityProvided
    Lens aberration correctionPeripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction
    ViewfinderTypeEye-level pentaprism
    CoverageVertical/Horizontal approx. 100% (with Eye point approx. 20 mm)
    MagnificationApprox. 0.76x (-1 m-1 with 50 mm lens at infinity)
    Eye pointApprox. 20 mm (from eyepiece lens center at -1 m-1)
    Built-in dioptric adjustmentApprox. -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
    Eyepiece shutterBuilt-in
    Focusing screenEc-C V provided, interchangeable
    AF status indicatorProvided
    Grid displayProvided
    Electronic levelHorizontal: 1° increments, ±6°
    Vertical: 1° increments, ±4°
    * During horizontal shooting
    MirrorQuick-return type
    Depth-of-field previewProvided
    AutofocusTypeTTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
    AF points61 points (Up to 41 cross-type points)
    * Number of available AF points and cross-type points vary depending on the lens.
    Focusing brightness rangeEV -2 - 18 (with center f/2.8 AF point, at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
    Focus modesOne-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, Manual focusing (MF)
    AF area selection modesSingle-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), Auto selection of 61 AF points
    AF point automatic selection conditionsDepending on EOS iTR AF setting (AF using color and face detection information possible)
    * iTR: Intelligent Tracking and Recognition
    AF Configuration toolCase 1 - 6
    AI Servo characteristicsTracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking, AF point auto switching
    AF fine adjustmentAF Microadjustment (All lenses by same amount or Adjust by lens)
    AF-assist beamEmitted by the EOS-dedicated external Speedlite
    Exposure ControlMetering modesApprox. 100,000-pixel RGB metering sensor and 252-zone TTL metering at max. aperture
    EOS iSA (Intelligent Subject Analysis) system
    • Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
    • Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at center)
    • Spot metering (approx. 2.5% of viewfinder at center)
    • Center-weighted average metering
    Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    * Spot metering: EV 2 - 20
    Exposure controlProgram AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb exposure
    ISO speed
    (Recommended exposure index)
    Auto ISO, manually settable within ISO 100 - 51200 (1/3-stop or whole-stop increments), and expandable to L (Equivalent to ISO 50), H1 (Equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (Equivalent to ISO 204800)
    ISO speed settingsISO speed range, Auto ISO range, and Auto ISO minimum shutter 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 : By AE lock button
    Standard exposure level adjustmentAE Microadjustment possible
    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 speeds1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
    Drive SystemDrive modesSingle, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, 10-sec. self-timer, 2-sec. self-timer, Silent single shooting, Super high-speed continuous
    Continuous shooting speedSuper high-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 14 shots/sec.
    *The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 14 shots/sec. is attained at the following conditions;
    - Continuous shooting with mirror lockup
    - Focus and exposure are fixed with the same conditions as the first image shot.
    - Shooting in JPEG (not possible if shot in RAW or RAW +JPEG formats).
    - Shutter speed is 1/1000 sec. or faster.
    - Flash will not be fired (even when connected with PC terminal).
    High-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 12 shots/sec.
    Low-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
    * When the ISO speed is set to 32000 or higher (if the camera’s internal temperature is low, ISO 20000 or higher), the maximum continuous shooting speed will be approx. 10 fps.
    Max. burstJPEG Large: Approx. 100 shots (approx. 180 shots)
    RAW: Approx. 35 shots (approx. 38 shots)
    RAW+JPEG Large: Approx. 17 shots (approx. 17 shots)
    * During high-speed continuous shooting
    * Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) and an 8 GB card.
    * Figures in parentheses apply to an UDMA mode 7, 128 GB card based on Canon's testing standards.
    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
    Standard flash exposure level adjustmentFE Microadjustment possible
    External Speedlite controlProvided
    * Compatible with radio wireless flash photography.
    Live View ShootingFocus modesLive mode, Face detection Live mode (contrast detection), Quick mode (phase-difference detection), Manual focusing (approx. 5x / 10x magnification possible)
    Focusing brightness rangeEV 1 - 20 (with contrast detection, at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
    Metering modesEvaluative metering with the image sensor
    Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    Silent shootingProvided (Mode 1 and 2)
    Grid displayThree types
    Movie ShootingMovie recording compressionMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    Variable (average) bit rate
    Audio recording formatLinear PCM
    Recording formatMOV
    Recording size and frame rate1920x1080 (Full HD): 30p/25p/24p
    1280x720 (HD) : 60p/50p
    640x480 (SD) : 30p/25p
    * 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.00 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.00 fps
    Compression methodALL-I (I-only), IPB
    File size1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) / IPB : Approx. 235 MB/min.
    1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) / ALL-I : Approx. 685 MB/min.
    1280x720 (60p/50p) / IPB : Approx. 205 MB/min.
    1280x720 (60p/50p) / ALL-I : Approx. 610 MB/min.
    640x480 (30p/25p) / IPB : Approx. 78 MB/min.
    * Card reading/writing speed necessary for movie shooting:
    IPB: at least 10 MB per sec./ALL-I: at least 30 MB per sec.
    Focus modesSame as focusing with Live View shooting
    Metering modesCenter-weighted average and Evaluative metering with the image sensor
    * Automatically set by the focusing mode.
    Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
    Exposure control1. Autoexposure, 2. Shutter-priority AE, 3. Aperturepriority AE, 4. Manual exposure
    * With 1, 2, and 3, exposure compensation and AE lock are possible.
    Exposure compensation1/3-stop increments, ±3 stops (±5 stops for still photos)
    ISO speed
    (Recommended exposure index)
    P, Av, and BULB: ISO 100 - 25600 set automatically, or ISO expansion to H (equivalent to ISO 51200), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800)
    Tv: ISO 100 - 25600 set automatically
    M: Auto ISO (ISO 100 - 25600 set automatically), ISO 100 - 25600 set manually (in 1/3- or whole-stop increments), or ISO expansion to H (equivalent to ISO 32000/40000/51200), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800)
    Time codeSupported
    Drop framesCompatible with 60p/30p
    Sound recordingBuilt-in monaural microphone, external stereo microphone terminal provided
    Sound recording level adjustable, wind filter provided
    Grid displayThree types
    Still photo shootingPossible
    LCD MonitorTypeTFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
    Monitor size and dotsWide, 8.1 cm (3.2-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots
    Brightness adjustmentManual (7 levels)
    Electronic levelProvided
    Interface languages25
    Feature guideDisplayable
    Camera system status displayProvided
    PlaybackImage display formatsSingle-image display, Single-image + Info display (Basic info, shooting info, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index display
    Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
    AF point displayPossible
    Grid displayThree types
    Zoom magnificationApprox. 1.5x - 10x, starting magnification and position settable
    Image browsing methodsSingle image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by folder, by movies, by stills, by rating
    Image rotatePossible
    RatingsProvided
    Movie playbackEnabled (LCD monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT)
    Built-in speaker
    Slide showAll images, by date, by folder, movies, stills, or by rating
    Image protectPossible
    Voice memoRecording/playback possible
    Copying imagesPossible
    Post-Processing of ImagesIn-camera RAW image processingBrightness correction, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, High ISO speed noise reduction, JPEG imagerecording quality, Color space, Peripheral illumination correction, Distortion correction, and Chromatic aberration correction
    ResizePossible
    Direct PrintingCompatible printersPictBridge-compatible printers
    Printable imagesJPEG and RAW images
    Print orderingDPOF Version 1.1 compatible
    Wired LANEthernet10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
    FTP transferAutomatic transfer upon shooting, Image selection/transfer, Transfer with SET button, Transfer with caption
    EOS UtilityEOS Utility's remote control works with wired LAN
    WFT serverCamera control, simple control, basic shooting, image viewing, and downloading
    Media serverDLNA-compatible
    Multi camera time sync functionMaster camera can synchronize time with up to 10 slave cameras
    Time error of approx. ±0.05 sec. between master and slave cameras
    Image TransferTransferrable imagesStill photos (JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG images), Movies
    Custom FunctionsCustom Functions31
    Save camera settingsUp to ten sets can be registered in a card
    Custom shooting modesRegister under Mode Dial's C1/C2/C3
    My Menu registrationPossible
    Copyright informationEntry and inclusion enabled
    InterfaceAudio/video OUT/ Digital terminalAnalog video (Compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio output
    Personal computer communication, Direct printing (Hi-Speed USB or equivalent), GPS Receiver GP-E2 connection
    HDMI mini OUT terminalType C (Auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible
    External microphone IN terminal3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
    Remote control terminalCompatible with N3-type remote controller
    Ethernet terminalRJ-45 terminal, gigabit Ethernet compatible
    System extension terminalFor Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 and GPS Receiver GP-E1
    PowerBatteryBattery Pack LP-E4N/LP-E4 (Quantity 1)
    * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4
    Battery informationRemaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed
    Battery life
    (Based on CIPA testing standards)
    With viewfinder shooting:
    Approx. 1120 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 860 shots at 0°C/32°F
    With Live View shooting:
    Approx. 290 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 250 shots at 0°C/32°F
    Movie shooting timeApprox. 2 hr. 10 min. at 23°C/73°F
    Approx. 2 hr. at 0°C/32°F
    * With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E4N
    Date/Time batteryCR2025 lithium battery (Quantity 1)
    Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 158.0 x 163.6 x 82.7 mm / 6.2 x 6.4 x 3.3 in.
    WeightApprox. 1530 g / 54.0 oz. (CIPA Guidelines), Approx. 1340 g / 47.3 oz. (Body only)
    Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature range0°C - 45°C / 32°F - 113°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Battery Pack LP-E4N
    TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
    Rated voltage11.1 V DC
    Battery capacity2450 mAh
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 68.4 x 34.2 x 92.8 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in.
    WeightApprox. 185 g / 6.5 oz. (excluding protective cover)
    Battery Charger LC-E4N
    Compatible battery packsBattery Pack LP-E4N, LP-E4
    Recharging timeLP-E4N: Approx. 130 min. (for 1 pack), LP-E4: Approx. 120 min. (for 1 pack)
    Rated input100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
    12 V / 24 V DC
    Rated output12.6 V DC, 1.55 A
    Power cord lengthApprox. 2 m / 6.6 ft.
    Working temperature range0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
    Working humidity85% or less
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 155 x 52.8 x 95 mm / 6.2 x 2.1 x 3.7 in.
    WeightApprox. 350 g / 12.3 oz. (excluding power cord and protective covers)
    See
    All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines.
    Dimensions, maximum diameter, length 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 maker.