Canon EOS-1D X Mark III announced: "hybrid" DSLR has deep learning AF with “28x more resolution than 1D X Mark II”

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III announced: "hybrid" DSLR has deep learning AF with “28x more resolution than 1D X Mark II”
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UPDATE 30 OCTOBER: This piece has been updated to reflect that Canon will be offering the HEIF image format in addition to, not instead of, JPGs.

ORIGINAL STORY: Canon has officially announced its new flagship pro camera, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III – and it boasts a new AF sensor with 28 times the resolution of its predecessor, along with a new Digic processor, AF deep learning algorithm, 4K 60fps video, 20fps stills shooting, CFexpress storage and “hybrid” mirrorless qualities.

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James Artaius
Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon MagazineN-Photo: The Nikon MagazineDigital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.