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Canon Announces Development Of EOS-1D X Mark III And Two Lenses
Less than two months after Nikon announced the news that it was developing the Nikon D6, which will become the new pro flagship DSLR for that company, Canon announced that it's developing an update to its flagship pro DSLR: The new model will be the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR, which will be the successor to the EOS-1D X Mark II, introduced in early 2016.
Because this is a development announcement, Canon couldn’t provide all the specifics, such as availability and price, but it did give some details:
• The new flagship will have superior performance to the previous version, shooting up to 16 frames per second (with AF/AE tracking) and• AF algorithms will improve using artificial intelligence-like technologies and have a wider dynamic range than its predecessor.• It will support an all-new, Canon-developed, CMOS sensor and DIGIC processor that will deliver greater image quality, at even higher ISOs, with the ability to capture stills in 10-bit using the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) file format.• It will shoot 4K videos, including 4K60p with 10-bit 4:2:2 Canon Log internal recording.• It will include built-in WiFi and Bluetooth low-energy connectivity in addition to GPS technology.• It will have a magnesium alloy body, illuminated buttons, weather-sealing throughout the body and dramatically improved battery life.
