Canon EOS 1D X

268 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (193)
image quality (101)
usability (97)
durability (78)
screen (40)

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portability (63)
price (37)
sensor (6)
shutter (3)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 268 reviews of Canon EOS 1D X. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the screen and durability are overall positive. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the connectivity and shutter. Reviews are divided on the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 1D X is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Canon EOS 1D X from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the glare and usability are on the whole positive. The image quality and focus also get good opinions.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 1D X

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Canon EOS 1D X from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price. Some have doubts about the portability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : TrustedReviews Staff (trustedreviews.com)

Canon EOS-1D X

Updated with video: Canon's flagship DSLR came late but is worth the wait.

Performs exceptionally well in low-light situations ; Capable of shooting breathtaking bursts at high speed ; Feels robust and up to the task of any photo challenge

AF drive mode isn’t displayed through the viewfinder when it’s being changed ; Star rating isn’t as intuitive as that on the EOS-5D Mark III ; No identifiable movie-record button on the body

At around £5,300 for the body-only the Canon EOS-1D X doesn’t come cheap, but if you’re a professional photographer who makes a living from photography then the 1D X is one of the best tools that money can buy. Put simply the Canon EOS-1D X is...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Canon EOS-1D X Mk II

The 1D X Mk II looks set to wow the pros shooting this year's Olympic games

Excellent control layout and handling ; 4K recording at 60fps ; Brilliant autofocus system

Only a small increase in resolution over the 1D X ; Limited use of the touchscreen technology ; Video mode needs a dedicated Quick menu

Canon has fine-tuned proven handling and controls in response to user feedback, and delivered a big gain in continuous shooting performance. It also pushes the Nikon D5 all the way for image quality within its standard sensitivity setting. We can...

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Canon 1DX review

The Canon EOS 1DX has 18MP and 61 AF points, and shoots at 12fps

Full-frame sensor ; Superb AF ; Great exposure system ; Excellent noise control

No exposure compensation button on vertical grip ; Heavy ; No rating button ; No in-camera HDR

Canon caused a bit of a stir when it announced the 18.1 million pixel EOS-1DX because, rather unusually, it opted to use a sensor with a lower pixel count than the 21 megapixel Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Canon EOS 1D X

Various put-backs and delays had plagued the Canon EOS 1D X's path to the shelves, but Canon was in no rush to put out an inferior product. After all this is touted to be the world's best full-frame professional DSLR camera, as its near-£5000 body-only...

Super fast burst rate, incredible battery life, hard as nails build quality, detailed AF system, great image quality and class-leading dynamic range

No clean HDMI out or headphone jack limit professional movie capture, it's heavy and expensive, should have been firmware 1.1.1 from the get go, live view sees no further advances

Good things come to those who wait. And wait we did. Three years after the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, and more than a year after its initial reveal, the 1D X has lived up to its hype. It's a stormer of a DSLR that stomps all over its predecessors.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Hunter Skipworth (pocket-lint.com)

Canon EOS-1D X pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Not many will be able to enjoy the delights of the uber expensive Canon EOS-1D X, the £5299 super camera Canon just added to its lineup. Those who do

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Canon EOS 1D X review [updated]

VerdictCameras at this level have extremely high standards to live up to and the 1D X certainly meets them and in places even exceeds them. The new sensor is extremely impressive in terms of detail but more so in terms of its noise performance in low...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Canon firmware update for EOS-1D X

Canon will be issuing a firmware update for the EOS-1D X in January 2014

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (itreviews.co.uk)

Canon EOS-1D X

The Canon EOS-1D X is a great choice for sports shooters and photojournalists, but is likely an overkill for most shooters.

The 1D X is one of the fastest-shooting cameras on the block. It starts and grabs a photo in about 0.5-second, manages a shutter lag that is virtually unnoticeable (0.05-second), and can rattle off shots at speeds of up to 13.9 frames per second in a...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Canon EOS 1D X DSLR Review

Announced in October 2011, the Canon EOS 1D X is the high end full frame Digital SLR from Canon with a professional weather sealed body, it was expected to be available to purchase in April 2012, however this was delayed until mid-June 2012 with the...

Exceptional high ISO performance, Excellent image quality, 2 year warranty offered on Canon Pro bodies, Extremely solid build quality, Large, bright optical viewfinder, Fastest shooting full frame DSLR available, Large bright optical viewfinder, Great...

Size, Weight, Expense (Nikon D4 cheaper), Lacks in camera HDR of following models

Jan, 2013

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WIN a Canon 1D X and read a sneak preview

Christmas is the time of giving, and who ever said we don't give you anything here at Professional Photographer magazine? Here is a sneaky peek at the Canon 1D X

Dec, 2012

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