Canon RE-1
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Our editorial take on the Canon RE-1
Canon appears to be preparing a high-end mirrorless camera called the RE-1, a retro-styled tribute to the legendary AE-1 film camera. Aimed squarely at professionals and serious hybrid shooters, it packs a 24.2MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor, dual DIGIC processors, and an integrated vertical grip in a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body weighing 952 grams. The spec sheet is ambitious, headlined by internal 6K 60p raw recording in 12-bit, 4K at 120p, and 1080p up to 240fps, all with no recording time limits. Dual CFexpress Type B slots, 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and proxy recording to separate cards signal a video-first design with serious workflow considerations baked in.
On the stills side, the RE-1 offers 40fps electronic burst shooting, a 9.44-million-dot EVF, 5-axis IBIS rated to 8.5 stops, and Canon's Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with expanded subject detection (including action sports priority modes). Extras like in-camera upscaling to 96MP via deep learning, pre-continuous shooting, and eye-control AF twice as fast as the EOS R3 show Canon leaning into computational imaging and speed. At a launch price of $6,799, it slots just above the R5 Mark II and positions itself as a versatile workhorse for creators who need serious video capability without stepping up to Cinema EOS.
- Internal 6K 60p raw and 4K 120p with no recording limits
- Fast 40fps electronic shooting with advanced subject detection
- Integrated vertical grip and robust magnesium alloy build with weather sealing
- Dual CFexpress Type B slots, 2.5G Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E for pro workflows
- 8.5-stop IBIS and improved eye-control AF
- 952-gram body with integrated grip may be bulky for travel or gimbal work
- 24.2MP resolution lags behind competitors at this price tier
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About this product
Canon might be working on a retro camera tribute to the iconic Canon AE-1, possibly named Canon RE-1.
Specs
- Battery
- LP-E19, 10.8V, 2750 mAh
- Weight Grams
- 952 g (2.1 lb)
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes, magnesium alloy body with dust and water resistance
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2, 8-bit 4:2:2, 12-bit raw
- Raw Video
- Internal, 6K 60p raw 12-bit
- Log Profiles
- Canon Log 2, Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ, HDR-HLG
- Internal Codecs
- XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S, H.264
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080p 240p
- Max Recording Time
- No limit
- Max Video Resolution
- 6K (6000 x 3164)
- Ethernet
- 2.5GBASE-T wired LAN
- Eye Control Af
- 2x faster detection vs EOS R3
- Audio Recording
- LPCM 24-bit 4-channel
- Proxy Recording
- Yes, separate formats to dual cards
- Movie Digital Is
- Electronic stabilization for video
- Dual Shooting Mode
- Simultaneous 17MP JPEG stills + FHD 30p video
- In Camera Upscaling
- 24MP to 96MP using deep learning
- Multi Function Shoe
- Yes, with power pins
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 6144 zones
- Pre Continuous Shooting
- 20 frames at 0.5 seconds
- Integrated Vertical Grip
- Yes
- Ovf Simulation View Assist
- Yes
- Neural Network Noise Reduction
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Sensor Type
- BSI Stacked CMOS
- Image Processor
- DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.2 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $6799.00
- Iso Range Video
- Native: 100 to 102400, Extended: 50 to 409600
- 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
- 9.44m-dot OLED EVF, 0.9x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 2.1m-dot
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Canon RF
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (charging, tethering, data transfer)
- Hdmi
- Full-size HDMI Type-A (4:2:2 10-bit, up to DCI 4K 60p)
- Audio Io
- 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS stereo mic input, 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS stereo headphone output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
- Card Slots
- 2x CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 2.0)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, up to 8.5 stops (with coordinated IS)
- Af Points
- 4897 phase-detection points
- Af System
- Dual Pixel Intelligent AF (cross-type phase detection)
- Af Low Light
- -7.5 EV (photo), -5.5 EV (video)
- Subject Detection
- People (Eye Detection), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles, Action Priority (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball)
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