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The Canon EOS-1D X released
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_1Dx/
Time to read the specs and dream of a cash windfall
The EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D series are now merged,
The headline spec
18.1 MP full frame CMOS sensor
Up to 12fps plus 14fps High speed mode
100-51200 ISO, up to H:204800
61 point AF system
100,000 pixel RGB AE metering
Full HD 1080p EOS movie
Dual “DIGIC 5+” processors
Clear View II 8.11 cm (3.2”) 1,040k LCD
Ethernet port
It won't make anyone a better photographer.
As suggested in another thread, serious photographers rate some things more highly than ever-increasing Megapixel counts.
Looks like Canon has wholeheartedly acknowledged this point. (Not least because it allows them to challenge Nikon on some of those other factors).
Quote: The EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D series are now merged,
Kind of expected this, but still expected a few more pixels - enough to provide the 60MB files requested by some stock libraries (which the 1Ds3 and 5D2 do).
Given that the 1D4 was already at 18MP, this really just looks like a full frame version of the 1D4.
Perhaps Canon has something else up its sleave for the 'studio' photographers.
"The EOS-1D X is the first EOS Digital SLR to feature Multiple Exposure capability. The camera can combine up to nine individual images into a single composite image, with no need for post-processing in a computer."
Dual CF card
Carbon fiber shutter blades rated to 400,000 cycles.
Electronic first curtain for minimal in-camera vibration during image capture.
Gigabit Ethernet
Accessory - WFT-E6A Wireless File Transmitter
Scheduled for March 2012 availability and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $6,800.00.
It will enable users of entry level DSLRs, such as the Canon 600D, to say "My camera has got just as many megapixels......... so it's just as good!" 
A brave move by Canon. But one which will, I imagine, be applauded by pros............ provided it works properly from launch! 
Quote: It won't make anyone a better photographer.
A-bleedin'-men.
But there will still be people out there who believe it will.
And that's a key part in keeping the wheel turning.
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