Canon EOS-1D X camera hands on first time on net

Like the nearly identically-sized models that came before, the EOS-1D X is massive. If you haven't already gathered from the price tag, this isn't the camera for your next trip to the beach or even a casual African safari -- it's absolutely geared towards pros, who care far more about speed, accuracy and image quality than physical appearance and body size. The X feels very familiar, and since we've shot with every pro model that Canon's released since the 1D, we had no problem picking it up and firing off a few images without taking even a second to get accustomed. It feels heavy -- and does in fact have more heft than the models that came before it -- there's no question that your arm will get quite a workout during a full day of shooting. For photographers that demand quality, however, that trade-off is expected, and quite worthwhile.

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[epohnopulse]

Sounds like an airsoft rifle.

[Barild85]

I want a lenshood with my 18-200mm lens! Screw this camera!!! I should have bought nikon!

[AshtonPhoto]

@callowaymotorcompany

But I want groundbreaking!!!!!!

[zach3493]

that's not a camera... it's porn

[callowaymotorcompany]

@AshtonPhoto They don't need to release something groundbreaking or revolutionary with every new model. The whole point of having different versions of the same model is to add improvements as they come.

If you want a revolution, wait 5 years and buy whats out then.

[neodelphi]

i want almost the same feature (even not as fast) at 5D Mark II sized body so it is lighter which is good for traveling landscape photographers.

[AshtonPhoto]

It's a little disappointing from my perspective. I shoot with the 5D MkII and was hoping for something a bit more. It's a good update but there's nothing revolutionary here that would make me want to run to the camera shop.

I think Canon is a little too happy to sit in Nikon's shadow.

[VIDARMATHISEN]

i want one

[angelisone]

Why not showing it with the ATG AK1 Un-Tethered Systems?

Bet you the ATG AK1 is better than Canon WFT.