Canon enters full-frame mirrorless market with EOS R and four new lenses
Canon has introduced the new EOS R full-frame mirrorless DSLR and quartet of lenses to compete with the likes of Nikon and Sony in what has quickly become a very heated camera market.
On the heels of Nikon's announcement featuring the full-frame mirrorless Z6 and Z7, Canon has fired back with a compact shooter of its own.
The EOS R is the first full-frame mirrorless for Canon, and launched alongside four lenses and several lens adapters.
Unlike Nikon, who introduced a more entry-level model as well as a higher end, Canon opted for a single camera that appears somewhere in the middle. It sports a 30.3 megapixel sensor, situated between the Nikon Z6's 24.5 and the Z7's 45.7.
It has an ISO range of 100-40,000 and is capable of 8 frames per second of continuous shooting. Sony's A7 III is capable of 10 frames per second while Nikon's Z6 can handle 12 frames per second.
The EOS R is capable of 4K30 video, and full 1080p at 60 frames per second. For storage, Canon is relying on a single UHS-II SD card slot.
On the rear is a 3.15-inch fully articulated touch LCD screen and has a 3.69 million pixel Quad VGA OLED EVF.
Canon has four lenses available at launch, including a 28-70mm f/2, a 50mm f/1.2, a 35mm f/1.8 macro, and a 24-105mm f/4. There are also different adapters available as well which make older lenses compatible such as the EF lens line.
Other important specs include the IFIC 8 image processor, dual-pixel autofocus with built-in eye-tracking, 5655 total autofocus points, and EV -6 low light focus capabilities.
All three of the major camera producers have entered the full-frame mirrorless DSLR market.
Preorders for the EOS R Mirrorless Camera System, however, start earlier at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Sept. 12 at Adorama and B&H Photo. In addition to the camera body and kit, both retailers will also be taking preorders for four RF lenses, EF-mount super telephoto lenses and accessories.
Stay tuned for AppleInsider's full review once the Canon EOS R is available.
On the heels of Nikon's announcement featuring the full-frame mirrorless Z6 and Z7, Canon has fired back with a compact shooter of its own.
The EOS R is the first full-frame mirrorless for Canon, and launched alongside four lenses and several lens adapters.
Unlike Nikon, who introduced a more entry-level model as well as a higher end, Canon opted for a single camera that appears somewhere in the middle. It sports a 30.3 megapixel sensor, situated between the Nikon Z6's 24.5 and the Z7's 45.7.
It has an ISO range of 100-40,000 and is capable of 8 frames per second of continuous shooting. Sony's A7 III is capable of 10 frames per second while Nikon's Z6 can handle 12 frames per second.
The EOS R is capable of 4K30 video, and full 1080p at 60 frames per second. For storage, Canon is relying on a single UHS-II SD card slot.
On the rear is a 3.15-inch fully articulated touch LCD screen and has a 3.69 million pixel Quad VGA OLED EVF.
Canon has four lenses available at launch, including a 28-70mm f/2, a 50mm f/1.2, a 35mm f/1.8 macro, and a 24-105mm f/4. There are also different adapters available as well which make older lenses compatible such as the EF lens line.
Other important specs include the IFIC 8 image processor, dual-pixel autofocus with built-in eye-tracking, 5655 total autofocus points, and EV -6 low light focus capabilities.
All three of the major camera producers have entered the full-frame mirrorless DSLR market.
Pricing and availability
Canon's latest lineup will be available in October, running $2,299 for the body only. Bundling the 25-105mm f/4 lens brings it to $3,399.Preorders for the EOS R Mirrorless Camera System, however, start earlier at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Sept. 12 at Adorama and B&H Photo. In addition to the camera body and kit, both retailers will also be taking preorders for four RF lenses, EF-mount super telephoto lenses and accessories.
Stay tuned for AppleInsider's full review once the Canon EOS R is available.
Comments
So no the lenses for the EOS R would have a mount size far bigger than that of a 4/3's.
the truth is that these FF mirrorless cameras are going to kill 4/3. They are not that much bigger, but have far higher image quality. It will take some time, but it will happen. Both Sony and Canon’s APS-C mirrorless offerings are pretty small and light and have themselves eaten into the 4/3 market. They also offer higher quality IQ. What they don’t have as yet, is large native lens lineups. But they’ll get there.
UHD 4K Video Recording and Canon Log Gamma
Integrated Canon Log also allows users to capture flat images with an improved dynamic range of 800%, or 12 stops. This function makes it easier to match cameras in post-production as well as provides the most latitude and potential for color grading. For monitoring, a View Assist function is available, which emulates a graded look for more accurate viewing on the camera's LCD.
Audio can be recorded using the on-board stereo microphone or an optional external mic can also be used via the 3.5mm mic jack.
The good thing is both Canon and Nikon have jumped into this market. Which should hopefully bring about a whole slew of new products as they try to outdo each other. Competition is good.
I just wish Canon had enabled 4K 60fps and even 1080p 120 FPS, though I think that’s less important, though both Nikon and Sony offer that in their mirrorless.
A number of lens adapters have always been available for Nikon and Canons cameras. I've seen a number of Canon Video cameras with Nikon lenses over the last few years.
there is a BIG difference in image quality. In fact, when 4/3 first came out, the advertising for it said (maybe not exactly):
the best compromise in size, weight and image quality. They knew from the start that it couldn’t compet on IQ, and that was before FF cameras came out. APS-C very much dies beat 4/3 in IQ. There’s no question about that. Bigger sensors always beat smaller sensors, whether you like it or not.
That said, I do enjoy my grandfather's Nikon F.
I briefly got excited when I saw "eye-tracking". What they actually mean is it searches the view out the lens for eyes to help optimize focus when shooting portraits.
I was hoping they were bringing back the focus system from the EOS-3, where the camera monitored the photographer's eye to determine where in the frame it should focus. Basically it gave you the ability to pick the autofocus points by just looking at them while framing your shot. That system was incredible.