Canon EOS-1D X announced!

Canon’s newest flagship professional dSLR is the Canon EOS-1D X, a full-frame, 18MP sensor replacing the Mark IV — definitely got some pretty impressive specs.

Canon EOS-1D X specs:18.1MP sensor100 to 51,200 native ISO (expandable to ISO 50-204,800)30sec – 1/8000sec shutter speedup to 14fps3.2 LCD displayGigabit LAN portDual DIGIC 5+ chips

Full HD 1080p video recording

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV was announced back in October 2009 so this update is 24 months in the making.

Estimated retail price is around $6,800 (body only) and is expected to be released in March 2012.