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Photography

Questions tagged [canon-1d-x]

A flagship full-frame DSLR from Canon, released in 2012.

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When buying a used Canon 1DX Mark II, are 180,000 shutter actuations too much? [duplicate]

I'm looking to buy a second hand 1dx mk2, an upgrade over my existing 70d. The price is 3500 USD for shutter actuations approx. 180,000. Just wondering, how critical is the shutter actuations on the ...
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How good is the weatherproofing on a Canon 5D Mk IV

Currently I use Canon 1D X for my wildlife photography. I take them out in all sorts of weather and they have never let me down. However the low cost airlines are getting tight on weight these days ...
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Why do the cameras Canon 1Dx, Nikon D4, Nikon D5 have a different form factor than other DSLRs?

I mean why are they big; just like they have a battery grip permanently attached. Are there some kind of extra circuitry? What are the extra circuitry?
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What's the difference between “exposure level indicator” and “exposure setting meter” in the Canon EOS 1DX Mark II viewfinder?

I have been looking at the manual for the latest Canon 1DX Mark II camera. I am confused about one aspect of the viewfinder. On right side of the viewfinder is the Exposure level indicator(metering/...
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How to enable self-timer in 1dx?

I'm having an issue with enabling self-timer in my 1dx. When trying to select any self-timer options, they appear disabled. Any ideas, why this could be the case?
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Is the Canon 1D-X camera's slight angle of rotation stored in the metadata?

With a Canon 1D X, when I look through the view finder or look at the "Info" panel (having set up particular options), the camera knows if it is tilted slightly left or right and also knows if it is ...
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Gigabit ethernet on Canon EOS 1DX

I am in the market for a new camera and was strongly considering the Canon EOS 1DX. In my investigations I have discovered two things regarding the ethernet connection. It is nowhere near the 1 ...
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What are the key features of the Canon EOS 1DX SLR? [closed]

What are the key features of Canon EOS 1DX SLR?
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Why did Canon come up with APS-H and why did the top-of-the-line 1D's *still* use it and 1.3x crop, when FF existed for four years (the 5D)?

With the 1.5/1.6X (APS-C/DX) crop factors and full frame just about ubiquitous these days in the digital world -- why hadn't Canon's top-of-the-line 1D's moved to FF sooner? It took four years! Is ...
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Canon 5d mark III vs canon 1d X for studio/wedding/outdoor work?

I'm a wedding/creative photographer, and I'm looking to upgrade my camera. While my budget allows for both the 1dx and the 5d, this represents a significant investment for me. I talked to a few ...
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Are there any memory cards available which can keep up with the Canon 1d x?

With 1d x coming out ... soon, I'm curious on what would be the best memory to use with it, if price is no object. Photo size of this camera should be somewhere in range of 20-30 mb, and with 12 ...
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What is EOS iTR AF?

I have read references to this feature on some Canon DSLR cameras and am wondering what benefits or uses it has.