It was so fun seeing some of you guys at BUFFER! I appreciate every single face behind every single number in this community!

I quite enjoy this camera. :) Tasty vid, bro! kbye

Matt try setting custom functions C1, C2, C3, i set mine to C1 4k25, C2 4K50 and C3 1080p100, makes life very easy and you dont need to go in to the menus

On the 1dx mark ii you can unlock the multi function option so you can program three setting. I have mine set to where when you hit the multi function button c1 is 120 fps. Then c2 my second setting is 4k 24 and last but not least is 4k 60. So when i need to jump to the next setting it with the click of one button. Im going to do a video on it soon.

*looks for small form factor camera* *reviews 1DxII*

Great review Matti. I've had this camera for about 15 months now and have loved (almost) every minute of it. I will say I definitely use mine differently though. I almost always shoot in 4K 60p. I love the image and don't mind the codec. I really love the 1080 120p option, but I hate having to enable it in the menu, then disabling to get out of it, and it's really soft, way softer than any other option on the camera. But it cleans up fine in post with a bit of sharpening and grading. I do love shooting in 120p for my KZfaq stuff, and have been doing that a little more lately. But mostly I shoot more commercial type stuff for clients, and that's always in 4K. I also love shooting some KZfaq stuff, like reviews and tutorials in 4K for the flexibility and being able to basically have another camera angle and slider, pan/tilt, and zooming in/out all in one shot on one camera. Very handy for me. Love your channel and everything yo're doing, cheers from New Mexico!

Another great video! I agree a flip out screen would be nice, but I wonder if Canon opted out of giving this a flip out screen because of how rugged the rest of the 1dxii. Can you imagine a lightweight tilted screen on this beast?

Totally agree about the flippy screen. Can't live without one now.

Sick dude! Awesome review. Seems like Canon is really trying to convince everyone to switch over, and it's working! I'll be sticking with Sony for now, but who knows what'll happen down the line. Not sure if I can handle such a big camera :P

The MJPEG files are something that everyone has overlooked. It’s like a global shutter. The 4K is cropped so you can use EFS lens on it.

I use a 5d mark 4 for my videos at the moment. You can take a look to see what quality is coming from the camera, but I was always confused about the benefits of the 1dX for video. I knew there was better slow motion, but what I DIDN'T know, until I watched YOUR video, was that AUTOFOCUS was enabled during slow motion capture. That's huge. Even the Canon C200 doesn't have that and it is a dedicated video camera at about $8000. Thanks for the great info. Where are you located? I'm in western Canada. You should come to my neighbourhood for a shoot. We've got some amazing wilderness here for you to shoot in.

Hi Mat! Would you say the IQ for video on the 1dx ll is better than the 5D IV? How difficult is vlogging without flip out screen? We are vlogging with a Lumix g7 in manual focus and it’s a pain, but the flip out screen really helps for knowing we are well exposed, in frame and in focus. Did you use only the center point for focusing? What about the face recognition? And this is the last one hahaha, we watched a lot of Canon 6D Mark ll reviews on KZfaq and some footage looks crap but other looks really well and sharp. What’s happening?? Hahaha.

Love your stuff, looking forward to the Q&A Video from the questions you asked that you wanted in the other upload. Keep killing it!

I literally switched over from a Nikon D4s + a ton of lenses to Canon just for the 1DXII. So much better in every way for what I shoot and how I shoot, since I do probably 60/40 video/stills for weddings, seniors, events, corporate video, wedding video, family photos, etc. Pretty much agree in every regard with what's in this video! Also CFast cards are so expensive but totally worth it! I also picked up a 5DIV as well, and the video quality in that is really nice but the 1DXII is another level (especially 1080p 120fps and a usable 4K crop.)

Your comments are spot on especially regardig dynamic range. Canon sensors just dont quite match Sony sensors yet. But dynamic range is not so important if you know lighting. I'm sat in my garden in the Philippines, coffee in hand getting my regular dose of inspiration from your channel.

Great stuff Matti! Found you from Peter McKinnon's videos. So glad to be diving into your content.

Honestly I have the Sony a6300, and I love it, it’s 1080p 120fps is so clean and the dynamic range is awesome, let’s not forget the slow mo is insane, but yeah, I see your point, canon 1dx ii > Sony a9. Sure :)

All the crop sensor cameras have an equivalent wide angle lens to something like canons 16-35

I totally agree about heavy camera weight being a pro and not a con -- I've actually had to weld a dumbbell to my olympus because it's too small and light.

I love the way you explain things to us. I'm really happy to be a part of this wonderful community #travelfeels. Thank you.

4 months ago... you had 160,000 followers.... today... 304,000. Congrats Mattie, keep creating and inspiring

Thanks for the review man! It was great to see you at Buffer Fest! Didn't personally meet you but I might have been the one to obnoxiously take some photos of you. :$ Good times!

If you are a beginner dont spend $6K in the 1DXII. Spend $4K in a 5D. Yeah crap cheap

Not sure if its been said before but you can set up two custom modes for 120 and then 24 fps that you can swap between c1 and c2

I walked by you at buffer festival and you gave me the raddest head nod, thanks for being rad on camera and off haha- I should've came up to say hi but you were busy at the moment. I'm glad you had time to visit Buffer Festival! I had a ton of fun there, what was your favourite part of the festival?

This was the first video I've ever watched of yours and your insight was very helpful! I plan on getting the 1DX II in a couple months. SUBSCRIBED

Great insight and Interesting views on the 4K footage as Philip Bloom says the 1DX gives him his favourite 4K image.

Hey Matti, One thing I’m wandering: none of the canon cameras come with IBIS, nor would I assume that the fast primes you’re using are stabilized. Isn’t this an issue doing your vlogs? How do you workaround that ? I’d guess the warp analyzer will be needed in either way. Cheers, Daniel

The Canon 1DXii is definitely one of my dream cameras, sadly its way to expensive for me. I also love canon and the colors of their cameras, but great cameras like the 5Div are also not in my budget, :( But who cares, great Video! hopefully your uploding another episode of TFF next time! greetings from germany.

Enjoying your video I live in St. Louis Missouri and I know quite a few photographers and nobody even talks about a flip screen as far as I know and they all shoot Canon’s. The only time I hear complaints about cameras or too big is on KZfaq. Have a nice day, I’m going back to watching your video.

Have you checked the Fuji x-t2? They are releasing a firmware update that will double the already great video AF. It doesn't have a flip LCD screen but it's a great camera.

Do a side by side between Mirrorless and DSLR shooting!

Solid review!

Footage looks great! I wish I could afford a camera with 120fps and autofocus. I shoot on the T3i and I can only shoot 60fps and that is at 720. Autofocus would really help keeping a jeep in focus on the trails. Thanks for the review.

This is the camera I’m aiming towards in the future but I would rather work on my creative filming and photography first. What’s your thoughts on the GH5? I have a G7 and looking to upgrade, can’t decide between GH5 and Sony A7Sii

iPhone X has 120,240 + 100bit @ 1080. Besides the lack of shallow DOF what do you think of it? It would be great to see you shoot some cinematic vlog type content with iPhone X or equivalent other phone brand just for testing.

Matti - For all the A7RII shooters out there (including myself): How do you deal with colors being somewhat off all the time? I know you have a ton of experience with that. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, happy subscriber here. :)

😭 The B-Roll is Amazing! Please teach us how you make your b-roll 🙏🏼 your style is phenomenal 👁

An awesome review Matt, you're a big inspiration. My only comment is it seems like it makes sense that such a rugged camera doesn't have a flip screen as I'm sure that would be a huge weak spot for a camera designed to be thrown around and really take a beating. What are your thoughts?

Great video. I have the 1dx mark ii and I just love it. The size and quality is amazing. It's expensive yes, but for me is worth every Norwegian kroner I paid for it 😃

Great review! I am currently using an 80D. I dream about the 1D! So awesome! Your footage looks amazing!

Can you recommend a cfast card brand and card reader? I'm making the plunge in the 1DxM2 and curious what your thoughts are. Thanks!

I am a sports photographer using only the Canon 1DX Mark 2. I love this camera. it's the best camera I have ever owned. I owned top of the sports cameras from Nikon and the rest and none of them stand up with this camera. I hate flip screens and if this camera had one, I wouldn't touch it, and I won't buy a camera with that piece of garbage on it. I have seen so many photographers break them off in the heat of a sports shoot.

Music is so loud :D I was audiusting levels throught video :(

I really, really, really like this video. It's really helpful because I was really thinking about getting the camera. Really.

Thanks for this review, I'm using a Nikon D3300 which is as beginner as you can get, but since I shoot paintball, I can't really rent a camera to test it out since the equipment is always at risk for damage. Durability, focal range, autofocus and high quality slow motion are important factors for me in an ideal setup, but dynamic range enough to get good low-light b-roll is important too, so I'm at a loss to find something affordable. I'm looking into Sony's A7rII or the GH5 but I'm not sure.

Photography market outside Europe is way so different, the margin to grow and speed is way better. The mentality over for what photography is needed is more educated. Here in Europe, we need to pray to make someone even think in hiring a photographer.....

Man, I really enjoy your vids. Keep them coming hehehe Just one question, I own Nikon D800 for photos. I am just getting into video now and I was going to invest in C100. However, this video made me think to replace my d800 with this camera. Would you advice me to do so or just buy a dedicated video camera like c100? I am planning to shoot travel, documentary and few commercials if possible. Thanks in advance bro :)

this camera is made for professionals, not for youtube blog, that s why they don't put the flip lcd screen. Is made to have an external lcd in case u need pro stuff videos. Also entry levels cameras have a built in flash and when u buy pro camera they just don't put it because u are required a good external flash.

Hi Matti, you *really nailed it with the 1dxii for the cinematics b-roll* ! I'm a Sony shooter at the moment, did you used one before, or are you planing to test one of them in a next trip ? Anyway, thanks a lot for *sharing your amazing work with us* !

Please tell me. What would you choose now if you compare with the R6. This is a very topical question for me!

Please do a 6d mark II review!!! Would to hear your thoughts and opinions:) it's smaller and full frame. And would be nice to hear from a professional like you how the 1080 footage looks . Thank you!

There are several options for flat profiles that can help with maximizing the dynamic range on the 1DXII/5D4 sensor...which is actually extremely high. I suggest Marvels Cine Picture Style because I've heard a few guys that shoot it and love it MORE than C-Log on their 1DC. This is my main camera...well I actually shoot the 5D4 more because of it's higher resolution, but the 1DXII is my main sports body and it can take anything you throw at it.

Awesome camera and this is one of my bucket list to have it

Great Review! I love my 1DX ii and use it for everything.

Thanks for sharing! I've been thinking of switching from the Sony a7sii to this camera

I'm happy with my Sony a7sii and lenses. Would love to try the 1dx2 but it is big and everyone says the codex is big and horrible.

Please test the Nikon D5 or D850, would like to see what you think about these guys, keep your vlogs on rockin'. Cheers

I couldn’t agree with you more on the flip screen issue. I have a 5d and really hope that the next version has that feature. I can’t imagine why canon has not embraced this on their higher end cameras. Wake up canon.

I'd like to see your thoughts on the Canon CX15... I think they are a bit over priced but for events and things could be nice.

Hi, thank you for all the great videos! I cant stop watching these :-) But could you do a video just about the focus? I have the Canon 5d markt 4 which has the same autofocus-system...which settings for the autofocus would you use if you follow a person for exampel...with distance-changes? Thanks a lot

Okay Matt I gotta ask, do you use a remote to trigger your shutter when shooting holding that beast outstreched .

You think the auto on canon cameras is the best around? I feel like as soon as I switched to sony I basically stopped having to work about focus when it was on my ronin

Interesting insight. I know that at this point the choice of dslrs with 120fps recording capabilities are rare. In your experience - is it possible to achieve a somewhat similar slow more results at 60fps?

It is 2020 now, but I still think it is a beast in the camera world.

I just got the 1DXii and canon 24-70mm f2.8 l II for half price. I may just keep it.. LOVING my canon 80D (for now)

Hi Matti, As you said there is no C-log profile on the 1dx mark2. which settings did you use in Norway ? Cheers

for video it's a hard sell given that now the canon c200 is out for $7500......so unless you need the portability and weather-sealing than just spend the little extra for the c200 (which is getting a 4.2.2 colour updated)

So, my feedback: 1. I don't have a Canon 1DX M2 but I've tried it and I really like the size. That's the reason I use a battery grip on my 80. I'm Looking to upgrade to the Canon 5D MIV from my Canon 80D. I would never spend that much money even for my professional needs. 2. Stabilization on Canon cameras for vlogging and handheld shooting is not awesome. That's why I use the GH5 for a lot of run and gun stuff. I consider stabilization one priority in video. 3. I really love the fact that 4k has crop factor in 1DX M2 and 5D M4, that way I can keep using my sigma 18-35 f1.8. 4. The GH5 with the metabones is wide enough, similiar to Full Frame. However Auto Focus becomes even more crap. Big downside for vlogging. Irrelevant for B-Roll. 5. 1080 is becoming obsolete. I've been visiting some friends of mine which are using 4K TV's already at 40-50 inch size, and when we're watching youtube videos, no matter how good the 1080p is shot or well edited, it just looks bad on those 40-50 inch tv's. On smaller TV's it's ok. 6. I believe the 5D M4 has better image than 1DX M2 because it has a newer sensor? Can you confirm this one? I've never tested a 5D4. Nice review! Are you still usig the GH5?

Why am I watching a review of something I will never be able to buy... Cause it's nice to see a new Matty's video ;D

Only if Zhuyin Crane Would make a gimbal for the C200... I saw a C200 on a M2 version on instagram the other day but not sure how it would work. How is the Autofocus on the 24-70 2.8 LII?

Saw tweets from Buffer fest! Looked really fun! How was it?

Love your stuff but can you make your audio levels flat? I have to constantly adjust the volume since the music always blasts then your voice is quiet.

I am ordering the Nikon d500! Can’t wait!

Awesome Video!! Thank you so much for being so informative!

Been waiting for this video. I've got one from B&H coming on loan to compare to my GH5 rig. I've always debated on if this was the right camera for me. I'm happy with the GH5 but I shoot a ton in 120 and the canon just looks so much better to me. Also, having just one camera for KZfaq, it would be SO much easier to have an AF system I could count on for talking head shots when I'm the only camera operator and the subject. Thanks for the review! Interested to hear if you're considering picking one up to replace your GH5?

From my POV of a photographer 1Dx Mark II is a great camera for sport and events. It is extremely rugged, reliable and has the best battery life. It is the most customisable Canon DSLR too. However, IMO it has more cons than pros. It is super expensive and heavy. Its charger is also very large and heavy. The flash cards and the batteries are very expensive. Its dynamic range lacks a lot compared to Sony's recent mirrorless cameras. I can't comment on video, but indeed the 120 fps looks amazing. I think the bad thing is the mjpeg codec used, which generates extremely large files (which will make you splurge on more CFast cards).

I know this is 5 years old. Should I still get this camera? I shoot hybrid and shoot weddings

Hey Mattih, i am in the process of upgrading from the a6500 to the 1dx m2. Just wanted to check with you if you could give me a high level of what the process of importing mjpeg into a macbook pro for editing would look like. Do you transcode to prores? would final cut pro x or premiere pro do this automatically?

thanks dude! Love your stuff!

Hey Matti! Do you still recommend this camera today in light of all the other more compact cameras with great image quality and better file size?

Awesome video Matt! Im conflicted right now struggling with my 80D not sure if I want to jump ship to sony a7sii or 5D iv. I want full frame for the exact reasons you mentioned. I crave full frame but $6k is not in my budget. What should I do? 1080P at 120 is a must and the 5d iv doesnt have that.

where can i see that 0:20 black g wagon full video ? that teaser is so perfect ,

Hey Matti! What do you think about the new firmware update the GH5 got? I think the biggest issue you had (the macro-blocking) is solved by the 400mbit ALL-I 4:2:2 codec. Enlighten us (or just me =D)

looove your stuffffff, thanks for always educating

I definitely understand what you say, but 1dx and 5d are 'prosumer' cameras. I am not a sony advocate but i think it is the best bang for your buck right now For a full frame kit for both photo and video i think the best bet would be a7ii w/ 24-70mm f/4 and 2cheap primes like a 35 and 85 f/1.8, bringing the total cost to around 3k, and a lot less if you buy everything used. For a crop sensor i chose a6300 w/ 16-70mm f/4 and a sigma 30mm f/1.4 + vintage 50mm f/1.7, i bought everything used, it cost me 1,5k and the image quality is crazy

Hi, i just have one question, what picture profile were you using on 1DX? some of the build-in ones or something flat like CineStyle?

Matti. Would love a quick bit of advice please. I've always wanted the 1dxmii. Main issues for me are the image stabilization and the huge file sizes/workflow. So...now the Sony a7riii comes out and I'm seriously considering going with it over the 1dxmii. I'm a hybrid shooter as well. 70% Video 30% Photo. But I am big into cinematic content. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Love the vid man!

First off...I can't wait to have a film buddy relationship like you and Peter do haha Second, what picture profile were you using for those shots in Norway? Id be interested to hear your thoughts of the 1DXii with C-Log or even Cinestyle from Technicolor.

What camera are you talking about? Is it the Eos 1DX, the EOS 1DXii or something else? You keep switching between those names. Regarding batteries, take a battery from an EOS 1D, 1DMk.II, etc. and try that for size - double of this type. Then you mention the big charger for 1DXii. No, it's not. It is still "large", but more compact than a charger for 1D etc. Of course it shouldn't have a flip screen. You just install one in the hotshoe, if you need it. Or an L-bracket etc. Would work for a handle for videomaking as well. Go take your 1DXii on a mountain scratch tour, and that flip screen is gone in 10 seconds (pun intended) ;) Kind regards.

170k views 535 comments? That’s crazy! You deserve more my dude

What is it with the very distorted music?? it is just too loud and does not sound good.

Great review, showing ways to use it and who it is for. Something to save up for both $$ and with experience first. Thanks!

Hey Matti, Could you look at doing a Sony A9 review asnd a gopro hero 6 review? Love your work ✌

Are you from Canada?

Look at the Canon 800D small, lightweight, 1080p at 60fps...I have it and it works great! highly recommend!

Are you and peter going to be at buffer festival this year?

after using 1dx mk ii, other cameras don't feel right in hands, unless they got a battery grip.

Did you shoot on a gimbal with it?

We want FLIP we want FLIP we want FLIP lcd screens. Super helpful for astrophotography. I started with a Canon 60d and I miss that screen. Keep up the great work!