Both available for download. The following Canon cameras are supported in this release: Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon PowerShot G1 X, Canon PowerShot S100V. To download the software check the following links:

• ACR 6.7 for Mac and for Windows
• DNG Converter 6.7 for Mac and Windows

About the DNG Converter:

The Adobe DNG Converter, a free utility that converts files from more than 350 cameras to DNG, enables you to easily convert camera-specific raw files to a more universal DNG raw file.

Digital Negative was developed to address the lack of an open standard for the proprietary and unique raw files created by each digital camera. DNG allows photographers to archive their raw camera files in a single format for easy cataloging and access in the future. With the format specification freely available, any developer can build software that supports and takes advantage of DNG. For more information, visit the Digital Negative page.

Canon UK released a press release where it says that both the EOS-1D X and the new EF 24-70mm F2.8L will be delayed to June-July. No reason is given for the delay, except that there is a delay of the start of mass production. Canon USA confirmed the delay.

Updated sales start dates for the EOS-1D X and EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens

London, UK, 12 April 2012 – Canon would like to advise of updated sales start dates for the previously announced EOS-1D X and EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens, due to a delay to the start of mass production. The EOS-1D X will now be available to buy from mid-June 2012, and the EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens from early-July.

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers.

I found a good >4min video about Canon’s new AF system on CPN’s site. The video is about the EOS 1D X, but since the 5D Mark III sports the same AF system what is told in the video applies also to the latter. Let me first sum up the AF system.

The Canon EOS-1D X and 5D Mark III DSLRs feature an advanced 61-point AF system. The new AF system delivers consistent focusing performance, independently from which kind of subject you are framing or from possible bad light sonditions you may encounter.

Mike Owen (European Professional Imaging Communications Manager) talks about the key features and advantages of the new 61-points AF system that comes with 41 cross-type sensors and five dual-cross type AF points for even more precision. There is also motorsport photographer Frits van Eldik in the film, talking about his first impressions with the new AF system: “The 61-point system on the EOS-1D X is so quick and accurate, and has AF points spread over a wide field, that it allows you to focus very accurately”.

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This is for all of us who want to shot (and focus) like a pro. The new Auto-Focus System on the 5D Mark III and 1D X is a complex and sophisticated beast. To harness all of its power you have to know how it works, and how to set and configure it for your purposes. Canon’s Digital Learning Center published a series of technical articles about the advanced Auto-Focus system featured on the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 1D X.

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I have to report new items that are either available for pre-order (1DX) or in stock now (5D Mark III). And at the end you’ll find some cool deals for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Let’s start with the Canon EOS 1DX:

• pre-order possible at Amazon, $6,799.00 (click here)

• 5D Mark III body for $3,499 at Adorama, free shipping (click here)
• 5D Mark III with 24-105mm IS Lens for $4,299 at Adorama, free shipping (click here)
• 5D Mark III body at Abe’s of Main for $3,499, free shiping (click here)
• 5D Mark III with 24-105mm IS Lens at Abe’s of Main for $4,299, free shipping (click here)

For more EOS 5D Mark III world-wide pre-order and order options click here.

And now the 5D Mark II deals (click here for sample pictures):

• 3 items, $1,989.90 at peach_photo (ebay top rated seller) – click here
• 3 items, $2,009.00 at photovideo4les (ebay top rated seller) – click here
• >10 items, with gift pack, $2,011.89 at t-dimension3 (ebay top rated seller) – click here
• >10 items, with huge gift pack (2 lenses, filter set, 20G memory cards, tripods, 2 big bag, and more stuff), $2,088.65 at electronicsvalley  (ebay top rated seller) – click here

For more possible 5D Mark II deals have a look at the following box:

Right now B&H told me that they have the Canon EOS 1D X ready for pre-order (click here). Price is $6,799 and it will start shipping by the end of April.

EDIT: Adorama is also accepting pre-orders for the 1D X (click here)

CPN (Canon Professional Network) has a good article about Frits van Eldik shooting an F1 event with a EOS 1D X. Have a look here to read about the technical specifications of Canon’s next flagship, or read this to get more insight. Canon’s 1D X page is still a work in progress (no manual for download yet), but for sure worth to have a look.

The guys over at techradar (video above) have a hands-on review with lots of details (click here to read). Another hands-on os provided by imaging-resource. And, hey!, even Wikipedia has an entry for the 1D X .

It looks like, according to japanese site DC Watch Impress (Google translated here). In addition, the site claims that all the accessories for the 1D X will also be available in late April. «Delays in development» are the reason for the postponing (Canon Japan is cited as source).

EDIT: check our PicDroid (click here) for the latest pics shot with a G1X and uploaded to Flickr.

Canon JP has published some sample images of the upcoming new flagship. the 1DX (all pics copyright by Canon Inc.). They look very very good.

There is also a promo-video…