Canon EOS-1D X Mark III being field tested for 2020 Olympics

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III being field tested for 2020 Olympics

According to the latest camera rumors, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III – successor to the company's current yet outdated flagship model – is being actively field tested in preparation for an anticipated launch prior to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Its price will put it out of reach of anyone looking for the best Canon camera for everyday use, but its reputation and status in professional sports photography means any news will be eagerly anticipated.

UPDATE: Canon Rumors has been told that the new camera will be announced between Q4 2019 and Q2 2020, which tallies with our expectations below. Of note, the site was told to "expect an evolutionary update and nothing revolutionary. The EOS-1D series simply has to work and be the workhorse professional photographers expect." Further, it was suggested that the Canon EOS R pro model will not be revealed until after the 1D X Mark III hits the market. 

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James Artaius
Editor

James has 22 years experience as a journalist, serving as editor of Digital Camera World for 6 of them. He started working in the photography industry in 2014, product testing and shooting ad campaigns for Olympus, as well as clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal. An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and he loves instant cameras, too.