When the Canon EOS R3 hit the market two years ago, we knew there would be a flagship R1 camera coming at some point. While we wait, we figured why not make a wishlist of the features and technologies we would like to see when the R1 finally arrives.
Canon has patented a compact, tilting electronic viewfinder that telescopes out from the body and then up and horizontal to the top plate of the camera, allowing a user to look down through it from above.
In this latest Film Science video, the team at Syrp Lab tests every kind of stabilizer -- digital and physical -- in order to determine which provides the smoothest footage.
If for any reason you need to downgrade your firmware update to an older one, there are two methods you can follow to revert to a previous version.
A little over a year ago, Kolari Vision released its lineup of high-end and ultra-rugged drop-in filters for Canon's EF-to-RF mount adapter with a built-in filter slot, making the company the first to come to market for such a product. But does getting to market first make them any better than the competition? Is the price worth it?
For many months, the Canon rumor mill has been split on whether or not a crop-sensor EOS R camera would ever be announced. Some said yes, others scoffed, but finally a reliable source has "confirmed" that this camera is indeed coming, and it will arrive next year.
Wedding and portrait photographer Alex Barrera recently conducted a side-by-side comparison between the new 45MP Canon EOS R5 and the two-year-old 30MP Canon EOS R. Setting aside video performance, he wanted to see how these two camera stack up when it comes to pure image quality.
Over the past couple of years, the barrier to entry for full-frame has dropped significantly—starting with the $1,300 Canon EOS RP, and followed by the almost-as-cheap $1,400 Nikon Z5. But it seems Canon may be planning to release an even cheaper EOS R camera in 2021.
A few months back, the guys at The Slanted Lens posted a video comparing the performance of various sensor sizes and it... didn't go well. The comments were filled with complaints (valid and otherwise) about how they'd handled the test, and so they decided to address some of those concerns and run a whole new test.
The filter maker Breakthrough Photography has just released the first third-party drop-in filters for Canon's popular EF-RF adapter, greatly increasing the number of options available to Canon EOS R, RP, R5, and R6 shooters who want to keep using their EF glass.
Following last year's release of the AF 85mm f/1.4 FE for the Sony E Mount, Samyang/Rokinon today unveiled a version of the lens for Canon's full-frame mirrorless RF Mount. According to Rokinon, the new AF 85mm f/1.4 RF is "arguably the best value, high performance and affordable autofocusing portrait prime available."
Canon has released a bespoke bit of firmware for the full-frame mirrorless EOS R that is targeted directly at stop-motion shooters. The firmware increases LiveView resolution and adds focus peaking over USB, key features for pros who use the popular software Dragonframe.
Canon's much-rumored and anticipated EOS R6—the mirrorless variant of the 6D line-up of DSLRs—was originally expected in May, but it sounds like we'll have to wait a little while longer for this full-frame mirrorless camera to officially arrive.
Canon Rumors is reporting that Canon has not one, but two new EOS R bodies planned for release in 2021. That's in addition to the already-announced EOS R5 and the rumored EOS R6, both of which are expected in 2020.
Canon is reportedly working on a high-megapixel full-frame mirrorless EOS R camera. The camera, which is allegedly already being tested IRL by a select group of photographers, is said to boast an image sensor around 80-90 megapixels of resolution on offer.
Canon released a new kit lens for the RF Mount tonight. The new RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM promises to be an affordable and versatile lens for photographers who love the new EOS R system, but don't want to spend more on a lens then they did on their camera body.
Canon has released its financial results and presentation for the 2019 fiscal year, which included some interesting revelations about 2020. Despite believing the camera market will continue to shrink, Canon predicts 'stable demand' for professional cameras, and outright mentions plans to release an 'advanced' EOS R camera.
After 24 hours of back-and-forth, unconfirmed leaks, Canon Rumors is reporting with high confidence that Canon is working on a camera called the EOS R5 with a 45MP sensor, in-body image stabilization, up to 20fps electronic burst, and an insane 8K/30p video mode.
The EOS M line might have some internal competition. According to Canon Rumors, a good source has told them that Canon is actively developing a crop-sensor EOS R, though it may be some time before we see the results IRL.
A fresh patent uncovered by Canon News reveals that Canon has been working hard to perfect an implementation of IBIS + Lens Stabilization, something we'll hopefully see in a future version of the EOS R.
In an update to a very intriguing rumor that hit the airwaves a couple of weeks ago, CanonWatch is reporting that Canon will use a "moving sensor" to create the rumored "pro" EOS R camera with a hybrid EF/RF mount we originally mentioned here.
Portrait photographer Manny Ortiz recently got the chance to try out Canon's recent autofocus update for the EOS R, and the news is good: according to Ortiz, the update has "dramatically improved" Eye AF performance and totally changed the usability of the EOS R for portraiture.
Canon has more-or-less confirmed what many had hoped, and rumor sites had already been reporting: in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and dual card slots will both be included in the "high-end" EOS R model that the brand is "considering" (read: has in development).
If you own Canon's EOS R or EOS RP, download the latest firmware for your camera ASAP. As of last night, Firmware Ver 1.4 and 1.3 for the Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP, respectively, have been released, boasting improved overall autofocus performance, enhanced Eye and Face Detection AF, and more.
Canon has released a sneak peek of an exciting firmware update coming soon to the EOS R system. The update is all about autofocus, and based on the teaser above it'll provide a major boost in AF tracking performance to users of Canon's full-frame mirrorless EOS R and EOS RP.
With the release of the 61MP a7R IV, Sony officially raised the resolution bar, eclipsing Canon's 50MP 5DS and 5DS R DSLRs. But according to a new report, Canon may soon reclaim that crown and re-enter the "spec wars" in a big way.
Canon's $2,299 30MP EOS R was its first full-frame mirrorless camera, but it has long been reported that it's a middle-tier camera and that entry-level and pro-grade models are on the way. Rumors are now heating up that Canon has a 100-megapixel EOS R camera in the works -- one that packs in-body image stabilization.
2018 was a weird year and one that I’m glad is behind us. One highlight late in the year was Canon announcing the EOS R.
Canon stood on the sidelines while the mirrorless industry went 4K and didn't introduce a 4K mirrorless camera until the EOS M50 in February 2018. But it seems the company is done being complacent: Canon says an 8K EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera is already on its roadmap.
Canon officially joined the full-frame mirrorless camera wars back in September with its new EOS R, but one of the glaring omissions from the features list was in-body image stabilization (IBIS). But that may soon change: Canon will reportedly be including IBIS in the next EOS R camera.