E3 with Canon

Just recently Canon announced its new top of the line camera. The new Canon EOS-1D X features an 18.1MP full frame CMOS sensor that can capture up to 14 frames per second courtesy of dual DIGIC 5+ processors, along with a third DIGIC 4 processor. The Canon 1D X continues the recent history of blending still image and video functionality with the incorporation of 1920 x 1080p video capture, along with the inclusion of SMPTE timecode, an improved video codec, and processing through the dual DIGIC 5+ processors aimed at reducing aliasing and moire. Additional video improvements include manual audio levels adjustment during video capture and an extended record time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds. It captures up to 12 fps while maintaining AE and AF function, and steps up to 14 fps for mirror-up JPEG only capture. Additionally, the 1D X pushes the low light boundaries beyond any place a still camera has gone before with a massive ISO 50 to ISO 204,800 with expansion settings enabled. The native sensitivity range alone is impressive at ISO 100 to ISO 51,200. The 1D X includes 61 autofocus points, 5 of which (in the center of the frame) are dual cross-type sensors with f/2.8 lenses, along with 21 f/5.6 cross-type sensors and 20 f/4 cross-type sensors. Canon touts that the 1D X is capable of delivering reliable AF performance to light levels of EV -2.

The price for this daddy camera will be $6,800 and will be available in March 2012.

This has now jumped to the top of my wishlist for items to get. Better start saving up.