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May 2019
(81%)
203 Reviews
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5049 Reviews
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The editors liked
Fully Articulating Monitor
10Bit output via the HDMI
Excellent image quality
A lot of 5D Mark IV parts in a $2
300 body
Terrific ergonomics & menus
Easy to customize (especially with the control ring)
Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Vari-angle display flexibility
External 10-bit video recording with C-log
STUNNIN
Excellent design
Terrific dynamic range
Excellent color reproduction
Highly customizable
Good touch menu implementation
Proven 30MP full-frame sensor
Vari-angle touch LCD
Big
Sharp EVF
8fps continuous capture
Big shooting buffer
Broad lens compatibility via adapter
Unique native lenses
Very good overall image quality
Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance
Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance
Sharp native lenses
Great performance with adapted optics
Compact design
Fully articulating LCD
Compact
Comfortable body
Great EVF
Dual Pixel AF with 5
655 autofocus points
Killer launch lenses
Supports existing Canon EF and EF-S lenses
Fully articulating screen
Great control customisation
655 AF positions
Familiar design with the robust build quality
Customisable
Easy-to-remember controls
Impressive touchscreen
Great image quality
Lots of the little things
Ergonomics are nice
Battery life
The lenses are what will make this system
Well-built
Sturdy design
Amazing image quality
Excellent dynamic range
General and social photography
Casual video shooters and those looking for either a backup body for their full-frame Canon glass or are looking at building up a collection of new RF lenses
Wide choice of adapters for Canon DSLR lenses
Accurate Dual Pixel autofocus
Fully articulating touchscreen
Bulletproof body and big grip
The editors didn't like
1.7x crop factor when shooting 4K
Poor rolling shutter performance
Heavily cropped 4K video (Almost Micro FourThirds)
No 1080p 120fps slow motion
Less dynamic range than Sony & Nikon
Missing dual card slots
Lacks IBIS
EyeAF & AF-C need improvement
Multi-function bar is a fun idea
But doesn't quite work
Lacks internal stabilization
Rolling shutter in 4K
Major 4K crop
Video controls counterintuitive
PRICE
$2
200
INFO
usa.canon.com
M-Fn bar tricky to use effectively
Uncomfortable rear dial
Omits focus joystick
No in-body stabilization system
Inconsistent metering
Single memory card slot
No PC sync socket
4K video is heavily cropped
Sensor performance lags behind competition
No In-Body Image Stabilization
Sluggish burst speed with C-AF
Mediocre battery life
No 4Kp60
1.7x 4K crop
Ergonomics could be better
Lacks in-body image stabilisation
Is 30.3MP enough?
Cropped 4K video
Single SD card slot
Disappointing battery life
No EF-M lens support
No in-body image stabilisation
Shoots cropped videos
Features only a single SD card slot
Product photos by Raj Rout
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Needs a joy stick
Dual card slots would be really nice
I personally wanted an updated version of the 5Ds's sensor
Not very portable
Those looking to shoot sports or fast-moving subjects
Those needing the absolute best image quality for either landscape or video work
Abstract: The Canon EOS R is a camera we've all been waiting to see for several years now. It's a full frame mirrorless camera with a 30.3MP sensor, 4K video capture, and an all-new lens mount. So how does this new camera and system handle the hype and anticipation...
Familiar design with the robust build quality, Customisable, easy-to-remember controls, Impressive touchscreen, Great image quality
No in-body image stabilisation, Shoots cropped videos, Features only a single SD card slot, Product photos by Raj Rout, ShareTweet, Facebook Comments
It's worth noting that the Canon EOS R is a first-gen offering considering it's the Japanese brand's very first mirrorless camera. Yet, the company has ensured that the shooter ticks the most right boxes, be it a good sensor, robust design with customisab...
Published: 2019-03-20, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Although we've not directly compared the two Canon 30MP full-frame CMOS sensors side-by-side in this review, it's not surprising that the results for the EOS R are very close to that of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Both appear to use a similar sensor, with s...
Excellent design, terrific dynamic range, excellent color reproduction, highly customizable, good touch menu implementation
Lacks internal stabilization, rolling shutter in 4K, major 4K crop, video controls counterintuitive, PRICE: $2,200, INFO: usa.canon.com
To answer the question above, Canon hasn't thrown a knockout blow, but that's partially because they've aimed the EOS R at that midway point between enthusiast and pro. Let's call it a body blow.It's a highly capable stills camera, but filmmakers are goin...
Despite its billing as a full-frame camera for the masses, the affordable Canon EOS RP can be a very able performer when used to its full potential. It's a good example of a conundrum photographers often face when shopping for a new camera: “Do I devote m...
Abstract: The Canon EOS R is the first camera of a completely new generation of Canon cameras. The body is smaller and lighter than that of the SLR models, and it has a new mount that corresponds to the EF mount, with of course a short distance from the mount to th...
Published: 2019-02-20, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: AppleInsider has spent the last month testing out Canon's first full-frame mirrorless EOS R shooter to see how it stacks up in an ever-growing mirrorless market.Canon EOS RCanon EOS R displayCanon EOS R top controlsCanon EOS R media slotCanon EOS R iOS ap...
Published: 2019-02-14, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Canon EOS RP is the most affordable new full frame camera to date, whether DSLR or mirrorless. Sure, there's often bargains to be had on older models, like Sony's frequently discounted A7 II, but in terms of newly-released full-framers, the RP achieve...
Published: 2019-01-30, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: The The second half of 2018 will be remembered as a momentous time for the camera world because Canon and Nikon, two of the most storied companies in the industry, finally got serious about mirrorless cameras. They both launched new full-frame mirrorless...
M-Fn bar tricky to use effectively, Uncomfortable rear dial, Omits focus joystick, No in-body stabilization system, Inconsistent metering, Single memory card slot, No PC sync socket, 4K video is heavily cropped
Canon's first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, offers strong image quality and autofocus, but is held back by its ergonomics and video system...
