Canon EOS R1 Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon EOS R1
Canon's flagship mirrorless body arrives with the specs and build you'd expect at this tier. The EOS R1 pairs a 24.2 MP back-illuminated stacked sensor with dual processors (DIGIC X and DIGIC Accelerator) to deliver 40 fps electronic bursts, enhanced eye-control AF (twice as fast as the R3), and deep subject detection across people, animals, and sports. The integrated vertical grip, magnesium alloy construction, and full weather sealing make it a workhorse for professional sports and action shooters. Video credentials are strong: 6K 60p raw internal, 4K 120p, and Canon Log 2 and 3, plus unlimited recording with dual CFexpress Type B slots.
Reviewers acknowledge this is among Canon's best efforts and a camera built to perform reliably for years. The improved autofocus, durability, and speed earn consistent praise. But the consensus is more measured than celebratory. At its launch price, the R1 feels iterative rather than revolutionary, and its capabilities, while excellent, don't always justify the flagship premium for shooters outside its narrow sports and action niche. The moderate 24 MP count and price point leave some professionals wanting more differentiation from the R3.
- Blazing 40 fps electronic bursts with 4897 AF points and cross-type Dual Pixel AF
- Robust magnesium alloy body with integrated vertical grip and complete weather sealing
- Comprehensive video: 6K 60p raw internal, 4K 120p, Canon Log 2/3, unlimited recording
- Enhanced eye-control AF is twice as fast as the R3, with deep subject and action detection
- 8.5-stop coordinated IS and exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
- Launch price near $6,800 is steep for what reviewers see as an incremental update
- 24.2 MP sensor resolution is modest for a flagship at this price tier
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From the molded vertical grip, long-lasting battery life, and improved autofocus capabilities, it is, on paper, a proper successor to the old ...
The camera is a flagship at a flagship price, but it's among the best Canon has ever offered and promises to deliver day in and day out for years to come.
The Canon EOS R1 is a superb camera in its niche of top-end sports and action photography. It's super-fast and built like a tank. But its price means there are ...
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Specs
- Battery
- LP-E19, 10.8V, 2750 mAh
- Weight Grams
- 952 g (2.1 lb)
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes, dust and water-resistant with full protective sealing
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2, 8-bit 4:2:0
- Raw Video
- Internal, 6K 60p 12-bit raw
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ, HDR-HLG
- Internal Codecs
- XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S, MP4
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- FHD 240p
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited (4K 60p approximately 120 min)
- Max Video Resolution
- 6K (6000 x 3164)
- Ethernet
- 2.5GBASE-T
- Dual Shooting
- Simultaneous 17MP JPEG stills + FHD 30p video
- Eye Control Af
- Yes, 2x faster than EOS R3
- Metering Zones
- 6144 zones
- Audio Recording
- LPCM 24-bit 4-channel
- Proxy Recording
- Yes
- In Camera Upscaling
- 96 MP JPEG (doubles horizontal and vertical pixels)
- Multi Function Shoe
- Yes
- Coordinated Control Is
- Up to 8.5 stops center, 7.5 stops periphery
- Pre Continuous Shooting
- 0.5 second buffer (20 frames)
- Ovf Simulation View Assist
- Yes
- Neural Network Noise Reduction
- Yes
- Pre Registered Person Priority
- Up to 10 people
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS
- Image Processor
- DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.2 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $6,799.00
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- Native: 100 to 102400, Extended: 50 to 409600
- Continuous Shooting
- 12 fps mechanical, 40 fps electronic
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/64000 to 30 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 s
- Viewfinder
- 9.44 million-dot OLED EVF, 0.9x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch (3.2 inch per B&H) vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 2.1 million dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Canon RF
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
- Hdmi
- Full-size HDMI Type-A
- Audio Io
- 1x 3.5mm stereo microphone input, 1x 3.5mm stereo headphone output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Card Slots
- 2x CFexpress Type B (VPG-400 or faster recommended)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, up to 8.5 stops (with IS lens)
- Af Points
- 4897 phase-detection points
- Af System
- Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with cross-type AF
- Af Low Light
- -7.5 EV (photo), -5.5 EV (video)
- Subject Detection
- People, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles, Eye Detection, Action Priority (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball)
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