Canon EOS R8 Review (exemplary entry-grade option, DPReview)

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Here is a Canon EOS R8 review.

Canon EOS R 8 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 4K60p 10-Bit Internal Video, Canon Log 3
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 40 fps Electronic Shutter
  • Movie Digital IS
  • Vertical Movie Mode
  • Microphone Input, Headphone Output
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

The folks at DPReview posted their full Canon EOS R8 review. They gave it a Silver Award and a rating of 87%. Form their conclusion:

While the EOS R8 is hardly the highest-performing camera we’ve seen from Canon lately, it is an exemplary entry-grade option. It gives camera buyers most of the performance of the higher end EOS R6 II, but in a simplified package, rendering it straightforward enough for those trying a modern full-frame camera for the first time. The small shape and light weight make it easy to handle, and convenient to pack for a trip with its kit lens in tow.

[…] The biggest problem that the Canon EOS R8 runs into time and time again is its weak battery life. Although from a features and image quality perspective the R8 is highly competitive, the battery life is worst-in-class. On paper and in our experience, this is the camera’s Achilles heel, with anything intensive destroying battery life. With competing cameras like the Sony a7C or Nikon Z5 you’ll get up to double the number of images on a single charge. In an age where we have DSLR-like battery life from high-performance mirrorless cameras, the EOS R8 feels like the bad kind of throwback. If you pick up an EOS R8, spend the money for a spare battery – or a USB-C PD battery pack.

Read the review at DPReview…

Canon EOS R8:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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The Canon EOS R1 Might Have A New Kind Of EVF

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A new rumor surfaced, and it is about the Canon EOS R1. Nothing to write home about, though, and no reason to take it without a massive amount of salt.

Besides suggesting the EOS R1 will launch in 2024 (yes, now it is 2024), the source of the rumor suggests the Electronic View Finder of the EOS R1 might have these specifications:

  • 7.x million dots
  • 0.7 inch OLED
  • 60 – 240hz refresh rate
  • Variable refresh rate possible
  • 4000nit brightness
  • Blackout free

All good and nice, and maybe also some educated speculation. As I told many times before, rumor sites know nothing, they just speculate. The only ones who leak serious stuff are a handful of Japanese sites.

Forget rumors, enjoy life and snap pictures.

[via camera insider]

Canon EOS R7 Review (DPReview, 87% score, Silver Award)

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DPReview is still alive and kicking, despite greedy Amazon’s efforts to throw it away. And they just posted a Canon EOS R7 review.

EOS R7 at at glance ($1,399):

  • 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 4K60 10-Bit Video, HDR-PQ & C-Log 3
  • 30 fps E. Shutter, 15 fps Mech. Shutter
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 1.6m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

DPReview posted a Canon EOS R7 review, and while it is not exhaustive like previous reviews, it sill delivers a lot of useful information. The gave the EOS R7 an 87% overall score and a Silver Award. From DPReview’s conclusion:

What we likeWhat we don’t
– Good APS-C image quality with attractive out-of-camera JPEGs
– 15 fps mechanical shutter with AF Deep buffer for burst shooting
– Reliable AF tracking during stills photography
– Subject-specific AF tracking modes
– Highly-detailed 4K video 10-bit video capture in C-Log or as out-of-camera HDR footage
– Effective in-body image stabilization for slow-motion stills and handheld video
– Solid build quality and handling with weather-sealing
– Familiar design for former DSLR users
– Twin card slots Decent battery life		– Lack of RF-S lenses at the moment
– AF joystick awkwardly recessed within rear command dial
– Rolling shutter effect in 4K footage
– AF tracking during video tends to drift in low light
– 2.36M-dot EVF is a bit underwhelming for the price
Read the review at DPReview…

Canon EOS R7 world wide:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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What’s Inside A Canon Lens? Here Is A Full RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Teardown

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That’s a truly interesting video we are featuring here today. The teardown of the recently released Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens.

RF 28mm f/2.8 STM at a glance ($299):

  • Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
  • Classic Wide-Angle Prime
  • Gear-Type STM AF Motor
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • AF/MF Control Switch
  • Full-Time Manual Focus Capability
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Gordon Laing got the unique chance by Canon itself to tear down their recently released RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens. Says Mr. Laing:

Find out what’s inside one of Canon’s latest lenses in this teardown! In a rare behind the scenes opportunity, Canon invited me to film the disassembly of a brand new lens and explain what’s behind each of the major parts. If you’re interested in how lenses work and modern optical design, you’ll enjoy this video even if you own a different system! Filmed in 4k with a pair of Canon EOS R6 II bodies, fitted with RF 70-200 f4L and RF 100mm f2.8L Macro lenses.

And here is the teardown video.Enjoy.

Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

We featured other lens and camera teardowns in the past, they are listed here.

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Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS Sample Pictures Gallery (DPReview)

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It appears DPReview is still alive and kicking, despite some recent news. Just a matter of time, I guess.

At a glance:

  • Full-Frame Lens
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Focus Control Ring
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • 7-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compact and Lightweight Design

DPReview posted a set of Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS sample pictures, all taken with a Canon EOS R7 and EOS R8. The images can be downloaded for your pixel peeping pleasure. The RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS seems to be a rather interesting little lens.

Canon EOS R8 Dynamic Range Graphs Published (same same as R6 II, R5, R3)

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Specialised site Photons To Photos posted their Canon EOS R8 dynamic range test results.

EOS R8 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 4K60p 10-Bit Internal Video, Canon Log 3
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 40 fps Electronic Shutter
  • Movie Digital IS
  • Vertical Movie Mode
  • Microphone Input, Headphone Output
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

As you can see in the image on top, the dynamic range of the Canon EOS R8 is very close to the DR of its more expensive siblings, the EOS R6 II, EOS R5, and the current top of the line EOS R3. That’s a sound result for the EOS R8.

All Canon EOS R8 coverage is listed here.

The Canon EOS R8 is in stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon.

Canon EOS R8 world-wide preorder:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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