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Canon - EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Posted by: Anonymous
from Reno, NV
Verified Purchase:Yes
My pervious camera was a 5D mark 3, which has been a great camera. I shoot a lot of action sports stuff, skiing, dogs running in water, birds flying etc. However, with the mark 3 I felt like sometimes I just got lucky to get those perfect moments where body position was just right while the action unfolded. I wanted to upgrade to the next level so I could take out the guess work and feel more confident that I could get the shot. I really wanted to hold out for the next generation of the 1DX II as the camera has been out for while but the opportunity came up so I could afford it and I'm very happy I did. The camera is extremely fast, the dynamic range is great to push the ISO to have a higher shutter speed to capture action in low light moments. There seems like when you push the iso in low light there is less digital banding and distortion then the mark 3 and the noise feels like more film grain (I think but it could be just me).On the video side the focus tracking while filming video on a Ronin is sick! Things I wish it had or changes: a built in intervalometer, built in wifi, video should have the log feature that the 5D mark 4 has (crazy it doesn't). The camera sounds like a machine gun firing off but maybe that is just how loud it has to be being so fast. But dang its a fun camera to use for action!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Top notch!
on December 11, 2019
Posted by: Tony Monahans
from monahans tx
I have had this camera for about two years now and it has been nothing but amazing. Fast, sharp and solid. Would love to have had wifi included with this camera but other then that outstanding camera for my needs as a sports photographer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
sturdy tank.
on February 11, 2021
Posted by: exkaapenaar
from minnesota
6 months in. use more for video than stills. only gripe is the cropped image in 4k . the sturdy camera feels good in the hand. I dont mind weight as use tripod most of the time. the focus is very good even though the mark 3 is out now. its still worth the money but not almost the price of the mark 3 might as well get that for the few hundred more . the upgrades are work extra. but this is still a fantastic camera. use it daily and love it. only gripe is batteries and charger are very expensive if need to replace it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fabulous camera.
on November 3, 2016
Posted by: brusiephoto
from Portland, ME, United States
I love everything about this camera. Almost. Two requests: when set for 4k or 120fps video, can you force the camera to the CFast card? Pulling a card out will reset the camera to the CF slot. Then the 4k is only 1080 on the CF, or it craps out and while the camera is on my Ronin, I am unaware. :-( Provide some warning message OR a menu option to control this.
Also, WiFi will be finicky when reconnecting to my iPad (which is dedicated only to the Canon wifi) when the camera gets powered off momentarily for battery change or lens or card... time consuming and annoying on set. The app and wifi should just reconnect, like every other WiFi.
Otherwise, a perfect beast. Image quality, both still and video, is astounding.
Also, WiFi will be finicky when reconnecting to my iPad (which is dedicated only to the Canon wifi) when the camera gets powered off momentarily for battery change or lens or card... time consuming and annoying on set. The app and wifi should just reconnect, like every other WiFi.
Otherwise, a perfect beast. Image quality, both still and video, is astounding.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
In A League Of It's Own
on August 5, 2016
Posted by: Zaccy
from Fort Myers, FL, United States
First I want to say I am an amateur photography enthusiast and I was gifted this camera for my Birthday. I previously used the wonderful Canon T6s and I must say that although I was a bit intimidated making the switch, the upgrade was painless. I've learned to use this camera very quickly and I could not recommend it enough. If you can afford it, buy it! You won't be sorry. It's got an amazing auto-focus system and really takes advantage of all of Canon's EF lenses. I paired it with two 'L' lenses and I was blown away! I travel frequently and although it is much larger than entry-level DSLRs, I have no problem carrying it everywhere I go. If you're looking for the best, here it is.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Needs a little tweaking but overall good so far.
on June 14, 2016
Posted by: JJDrummerX
from Denver, CO, United States
I'm a small company (wife and I) and i purchased this mainly for its frame rate in video and the quality the images produce as well. First impressions are that the menus need to be looked at. there is a lag in moving through the different options that neith of my C100's or my 5D3 have. The 4k footage and the 120fps is incredible and the camera was easy to pick up and use right out of the box. Also the cFast port is a DEDICATED 2.0 port. you can NOT use 2 Standard CF Cards. just one of each type.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
The BEST keeps getting better
on May 13, 2016
Posted by: Vanilla Gorilla
from San Diego, CA, United States
Though it has only been two weeks...what a great two weeks it has been!!!!! The first shots I took were at ISO 25600. Sent them to a friend and all he could write was "WOW!!!". While it does take skill and practice to get better, this camera makes it more fun and easier to practice and get better!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Everything I dreamed it would be
on June 5, 2016
Posted by: WillinHawaii
from Kapolei, HI, United States
Waited over a month for the Navy Exchange to get it in and it has been WELL worth the wait. Most of my shooting so far has been in my backyard with my various L lens (only had it 2 days). Have not really played with the video other than the auto focusing and face tracking. That alone is enough to get me motivated to shoot more video.
My last 1 series body was the 1Ds Mark II...this was an upgrade from my 5D Mark III. Performance is EVERYTHING you would expect from 1 series.
The focusing is fast and so is the shutter release. Every image with every lens has been tack sharp. Even my 24-105mm f/4 images are tack sharp AT f/4!
Color rendering is amazing and really pops. Images at iso 25600 are really nice, especially when processed with DPP (although great results from LR/ACR).
Looking forward to my first photo session with a model. Then I'm hitting up some of my other favorite spots here on Oahu, HI.
I've been a Canon Shooter since 1981. If this is the last body I buy (promise to my wife), I will be very happy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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