Canon EOS R1 Mark II Review
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The Canon EOS R1 firmly establishes itself as the company's first true mirrorless flagship, a thoroughbred camera engineered with a singular focus on speed. This is not a generalist's tool but a specialized instrument for professionals who cannot afford to miss a moment. It definitively improves upon the performance of the EOS R3, carving out its own niche for sports, wildlife, and photojournalism, while leaving high-resolution duties to its capable sibling, the EOS R5 Mark II. The R1 is a statement piece, signaling a new tier of performance in Canon's ecosystem for a very specific, and demanding, user.
The camera's capabilities are rooted in its core technology, a stacked sensor paired with dual processors that deliver blistering performance. This translates to an incredible 40 frames-per-second RAW burst rate with continuous autofocus, backed by Canon's most advanced subject detection and tracking to date. For hybrid shooters, the internal 6K RAW video recording and the ability to capture stills simultaneously are game-changers. The much-discussed 24-megapixel resolution is not a drawback but a deliberate engineering choice, prioritizing readout speed, data throughput, and excellent low-light performance over sheer pixel count. This is the trade-off that makes the R1 a master of action.
- Phenomenal autofocus speed and subject tracking
- Blistering 40 fps RAW burst shooting with full AF/AE
- Excellent 6K RAW internal video recording
- Top-tier low-light performance and dynamic range
- Advanced processing with dual DIGIC Accelerator chips
- Robust professional build and ergonomics
- 24MP sensor offers less resolution than competitors
- Highly specialized for action, lacks versatility for some
- Flagship price point makes it a significant investment
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Leading the charge is the flagship EOS R1, which gains Panning Assist, enhanced Servo AF, and a revamped Pre-Continuous Shooting mode-geared toward fast-paced, action-heavy shooting environments.
Canon has also officially unveiled its flagship EOS R1 which they teased back in May. The EOS R1 features two processors, the ability to internally record 6K RAW up to 60p, a host of new AF modes and upgrades, and it can simultaneously record video and stills.
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The EOS R1 is Canon’s first official mirrorless flagship and the EOS R5 Mark II is arguably the top camera of the year; together, they anchor Canon’s camera lineup as a seriously well-rounded system for all kinds of photographers and hybrid image-makers. These two cameras usher in a new tier of speed and autofocus performance, with both touting Canon’s most advanced subject detection and tracking technologies to date.
The R1 is a very capable camera but it relies on the smaller R5 MKII to handle higher megapixel photography.
The Canon EOS R1 will “dramatically improve the performance of both still images and video” compared to the company’s previously flagship EOS R3. It’s “coming soon.”
The R1 is all about speed, with a stacked sensor allowing 40 fps RAW bursts with continuous autofocus, and it should be great for video, thanks to its support for 6K RAW capture. One potential downside is the 24-megapixel resolution, which is lower than rivals.
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About this product
Rumored update to Canon's flagship sports body.
Specs
- Battery
- LP-E19 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 10.8 VDC, 2750 mAh
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy exterior
- Weather Sealing
- Dust- and water-resistant
- Bit Depth
- 8/10-Bit
- Raw Video
- Internal, 6K raw
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, HDR-HLG, HDR-PQ, Rec709, Rec2020
- Internal Codecs
- MP4, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- FHD 240p
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited (for 4K 60p normal LGOP for approximately 120 minutes)
- Max Video Resolution
- 6K, DCI 4K
- Eye Control Af
- 2x faster detection and revised line-of-sight detection algorithm
- Dual Shooting Mode
- Simultaneous capture of 17MP JPEG stills to one card while recording FHD 30p video to the other
- Action Priority Mode
- Uses data to interpret the scene and predict the main subject to lock focus on it in action scenarios
- Pre Continuous Shooting
- Captures the previous 1/2-second of images (20 frames) prior to a full shutter release
- Neural Upscaling Feature
- Doubles horizontal and vertical image size to create a 96MP JPEG in about 10 seconds
- People Priority Shooting
- Register up to 10 people for camera recognition and priority focus
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor
- Image Processor
- DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.2 MP
- Release Date
- Fall of 2024
- Announced Date
- July 17, 2024
- Launch Price Usd
- 6299.00
- Iso Range Stills
- Native: 100 to 102,400 (50 to 409,600 Extended)
- Continuous Shooting
- 40 fps e-shutter, 12 fps mechanical
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/64000 to 30 Seconds
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 Seconds
- Viewfinder
- OLED EVF, 9.44 million dots, 0.9x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0" 2.1m-dot vari-angle LCD
- 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 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output, 1x 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.3
- Card Slots
- Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 2.0)
- Ibis
- 5-axis
- Af Points
- 4897-point phase-detection system
- Af System
- Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Cross-type AF
- Af Low Light
- -7.5 EV for photo, -5.5 EV for video
- Subject Detection
- People, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Horses), Vehicles as well as Ball, Joint, Torso, Action, and Head
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