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

Rumors swirl that Canon’s long-awaited Pro model is undergoing active field testing

EOS-1D X Mark III

According to the latest camera rumors, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III – successor to the company’s current yet outdated flagship model – is being actively field tested in preparation for an anticipated launch prior to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Canon Rumors notes that “a very small number of photographers and/or engineers” are currently testing the product, which makes an imminent announcement exceedingly unlikely.

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II was announced in February 2016, so a reveal for the successor next February – in all probability synced with the 2020 CP+ event – would make sense.

The big question, of course, is what form factor the Mark III will take: will it remain a DSLR, or will Canon put its money where its mouth is and release it as a mirrorless model?

EOS-1D X Mark III
Will the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III still be a DSLR, or will it take the sleek mirrorless form of the Canon EOS R?

When the Canon EOS R launched last year, it was widely speculated that the follow-up would be a professional-specced version. Instead, however, we have the newly revealed Canon EOS RP for advanced amateurs.

What is certain is that a professional model of the EOS R is in the pipeleine. “Have no doubt that a professional model is coming,” said Canon’s Yoshiyuki Mizoguchi earlier this year. “We promise we are working on this but it might take some time to introduce.” That may well tie into a February 2020 release.

We know that an EOS R with 8K is on the roadmap, and we also know that a 100MP model with in-body image stabilization is in development. Could one of, or even an amalgamation of, these be the basis for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III?

We look forward to finding out more from the invariable leaks that will occur over the coming months.

Via: digitalcameraworld

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