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Canon - EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(48 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 48 reviews
5 Stars
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92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
3
1DX is good, but buggy
on October 16, 2012
Posted by: Wedding Photog
from Greenwood, IN
I use the 1DX for weddings as a replacement for my 5DII.
Pros: The AF is responsive and fast in good light, and AI Servo tracks relentlessly. I can even use the 85/1.2 lens to track slow moving people, like the bride coming down the aisle. 12 fps is blazing fast. Images up to 12,800 ISO are usable with post processing noise cleanup, and the noise is like film grain. Two CF card slots are nice. The battery lasts an entire wedding over 1200 shots. Actually, I've shot 1700 frames and still not had the battery go out. Canon speedlites can now be controlled from the camera menu. I can actually use the speedlite built-in functions because they are simple to program.
Cons: It is heavy. I lift weights a few days before a wedding to strengthen my arms. The AF points are grayed out so it is difficult to place them on a high contrast area in the dark. For weddings this is a big deal. I sure hope they fix this. I am not talking about when AF locks on, but when I press the shutter halfway the AF would blink red on the 5DII and other 1D's just momentarily to let me know where it was. AF freezes about twice on a typical wedding session. Repeatedly pressing the shutter button or turning the camera power off is what awakens it. It is worst with the 70-200/2.8 IS II. For some reason, that lens is now difficult to focus in low light. With a 580EXII on the hotshoe and radio trigger plugged into the camera sync port, the playback button freezes about 2 out of 10 times. It will show the image for a fraction of a second, then go blank. Repeatedly pressing it causes the lens to hunt as though the shutter button is pressed halfway (even though it is not). Sometimes I have to turn the camera off to get the playback button to function properly. This seems to happen every time the couple wants to see an image on the back. AI Servo slows down quite a bit in low light. Combined with the 61-point automatic focus (where the camera selects the focus points), AI Servo becomes useless. Off-center AF points are less sensitive than the center AF in low light. They get less sensitive further away, with the edge AF points a full stop less sensitive. I exclusively use the center AF and recompose in churches and receptions for maximum AF speed.
Overall, this camera has great potential, but needs firmware updates to fix annoying issues. I was just as nitpicky when I purchased the 5DII and it worked flawlessly in 80+ weddings. The grayed out AF, freezing AF, and freezing playback button are my biggest gripes.
Pros: Quick Start-up time, good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, usable images up to iso 12800, fast and responsive af in good light, longer battery life than 5dii, 12 fps very fast, two cf card slots, ability to control speedlites in the camera menu
Cons: heavy, af freezes, playback button freezes, ai servo slow in low light, off-center af points less sensitive in low light, af points are grayed out
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Impressively Outstanding 1D-X !
on May 19, 2013
Posted by: CAP
from Tavernier,FL
First off I have been into the art photography since I was child I started shooting on my grandmothers Canon A1 and worked my way up to a 1D mark III and then to my recent purchase of my 1D-X It amazies me on how technology advances and how great that technology and art can be combined into this amazing DSLR. I go from shooting public events and weddings to even underwater photography in the reefs of the Florida Keys and the 1D-X is my go to DSLR its ability to since the perfect section colors to match all most to what my eyes perceives, is what makes so incredible to use. Here is my advice to you, see I was considering buying the 5D Mark III but I thought I would rather spend the extra money and go with 1D-X because I new I would had the best there is to offer in Pro DSLR it was one of the best purchases I ever made in my life the 1D-X will never let me down and I tell everyone that asks if you want consider you self the best then you will need the best equipment there is to offer and the 1D-X is that.
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
No regrets
on December 1, 2015
Posted by: Wane
from Omaha, NE, United States
This camera is truly the ultimate SLR. I am thrilled to own it. I shoot stills 99% of the time. So I was a disappointed when Canon released another full body camera with video. However, with the recent reduction in price I could not pass on the opportunity to own this wonderful camera. I have always shot photos with Canon since the days of the AE-1 and have never regretted the choice of Canon. There is a learning curve but I always welcome the challenge of learning new equipment. This camera encompasses all I need in a camera. I love the full frame, the fast fps, speedy focusing and of course the HD video capability. I guess I'll have to remember to use the video more often since the focus capability has improved so much. I now have to decide what camera(s) to keep or let go. I own a 5D mkII, 1D mk III and a 7D mk II along with this new camera. I am keeping and using all for now. All of the Canon bodies and the lenses I collected have provided me ample options for all types of photographs. For now I am shooting almost exclusively with this camera to learn everything there is to know. I like the feel of the full body although it has some weight to it. I feel like I can shoot any type of photo in any conditions. Thank you Canon.
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Customer Rating
5
Bury me with this beauty, Outstanding
on September 24, 2012
Posted by: Sheckwel
from New York NY
Coming from the 1D Mark III which I love and still love, used the 1D Mark Iv and 1Ds Mark III heavily, the canon EOS 1D X is the best camera I ever use .
The 1D iV was terrific in tracking but this one is astonishing, super fast you don't even need the right settings to get sharp images, playing with the 5D III and thought its IQ is the best but the 1D x is just terrific in Dynamic Range, Color Depth and its high ISO performance wins, if you own a 1D x and plan to get it don't be afraid to use the high ISO which is clean and super usable.
Its battery can be used on previous 1D like the 1D iv, 1D iii or 1Ds 3 which is amazing.
The size and weight of this beauty is nice, before I tried this body, I have heard people saying that its bigger and heavier than the 1D Iv or 1Ds iii but you can't see the difference IMO it's like I hold my 1D iii or 1D Iv, don't really feel difference from weight and size even if you put them together but specs shows that it s slightly bigger and heavier than 1Ds 3 and 1D 4 just older models are heavier like 1Ds 2, 1D Mark II N because of their bigger batteries, overall all 1D serie bodies feel the same and you can't see differences in weight , the 1Dx can take a lot of abuse thanks to its ruggedness and durability, all weather are welcomed, can go everywhere from Alaska to African sands and dust, just don't give it to the babies or throw it inside water.
Since I have large hands te 1Dx feels great to me but might be super large and heavy with people with small hands, but its very good and very capable, really worth the price , the 12 FPS is the biggest gift for action, sports shooters specially if the mirror locks up it will go through 14 FPS unbelievable and Outstanding, CANON DOES IT AGAIN and I WOULD RECOMMEND the CANON EOS 1D X for all kind of PRO SHOOTERS, I am COMMITTED To CANON EOS system.
I am very happy with the 1D X. :-)
The 1D iV was terrific in tracking but this one is astonishing, super fast you don't even need the right settings to get sharp images, playing with the 5D III and thought its IQ is the best but the 1D x is just terrific in Dynamic Range, Color Depth and its high ISO performance wins, if you own a 1D x and plan to get it don't be afraid to use the high ISO which is clean and super usable.
Its battery can be used on previous 1D like the 1D iv, 1D iii or 1Ds 3 which is amazing.
The size and weight of this beauty is nice, before I tried this body, I have heard people saying that its bigger and heavier than the 1D Iv or 1Ds iii but you can't see the difference IMO it's like I hold my 1D iii or 1D Iv, don't really feel difference from weight and size even if you put them together but specs shows that it s slightly bigger and heavier than 1Ds 3 and 1D 4 just older models are heavier like 1Ds 2, 1D Mark II N because of their bigger batteries, overall all 1D serie bodies feel the same and you can't see differences in weight , the 1Dx can take a lot of abuse thanks to its ruggedness and durability, all weather are welcomed, can go everywhere from Alaska to African sands and dust, just don't give it to the babies or throw it inside water.
Since I have large hands te 1Dx feels great to me but might be super large and heavy with people with small hands, but its very good and very capable, really worth the price , the 12 FPS is the biggest gift for action, sports shooters specially if the mirror locks up it will go through 14 FPS unbelievable and Outstanding, CANON DOES IT AGAIN and I WOULD RECOMMEND the CANON EOS 1D X for all kind of PRO SHOOTERS, I am COMMITTED To CANON EOS system.
I am very happy with the 1D X. :-)
Pros: good battery life, quiet, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, smart, sexy, smiley
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Finally
on September 30, 2015
Posted by: Foto Al
from Florida
I have been waiting years to own this camera and with the recent price change now I do. I have used Canon cameras since 1972 and now I have one of the best. I love all of the features and full frame and frames per second is what makes it awesome.
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Customer Rating
4
Why NO CLEAN HDMI????
on April 25, 2014
Posted by: pdm
First, I love the camera. Being a professional Cinematographer I have discovered the world of DSLR with the first 5D mark II, and now the 1 DX. But I am surprised that Canon seem to forget the buyers of their 1DX, when offering CLEAN HDMI out of the cheaper 5D mark 3, and not the 1DX? What happened there?
I would love for canon to try to remember to facilitate the Professional segment also, and give us the possibility to get Clean HDMI and record externally. The 1DC is not an option. To pricy for what it can do.
I would love for canon to try to remember to facilitate the Professional segment also, and give us the possibility to get Clean HDMI and record externally. The 1DC is not an option. To pricy for what it can do.
Pros: good battery life, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Solid Operation
Cons: no clean hdmi out
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great for sports
on January 15, 2013
Posted by: Izzy
from Seattle
Love the camera for sports. I shoot boxing, MMA and lots of high school stuff. Still learning the camera.
Pros: excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I can't believe I own it
on February 26, 2014
Posted by: Anonymous
I bought new dslr for my wife that she wanted and waited almost a year to get my own camera. Now I own the best, It's so amazing! This thing helps so much in making a great shot that it's almost effortless. Go on get the best its worth it!
Pros: very good at low light, very sturdy body
I would recommend this to a friend!
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