Image Quality Comparison: Canon EOS R vs EOS 5D4 vs EOS 6D2 vs Sony a7III vs Sony a7RIII

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Tony & Chelsea Northrup compared the image quality of the new Canon EOS R with its siblings, the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II, and with the Sony a7 III and Sony a7R III.

The Canon EOS R definitely has a better image quality than the Sony a7 III in most conditions, with noticeably sharper images, even at high ISOs. However, the dynamic range of the EOS R has issues in shape of heavy banding when recovering shadows. This issue did not surface on the EOS 5D Mark IV (which one more times shows the EOS R does not have the same sensor as the 5D4). Dynamic range of the EOS R sensor is better than the Canon 6D Mark II.

Pre-orders for the Canon EOS R are live. Shipping is expected to start in October 2018.

Pre-order in the USA, Canon EOS R: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Pre-order in the USA, Canon RF mount lenses: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Canon EOS R world-wide pre-order links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, 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

Canon RF mount lenses world-wide pre-order links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, 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

Deal of the Day: VELLO ShutterBoss II Timer Remote Switch for Canon – $29.95

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VELLO ShutterBoss II Timer Remote Switch for Canon at a glance:

  • Wired Remote Controller
  • Power Off and Reset Options
  • Set Timer Delays & Intervals
  • Set Number of Shots/Unlimited Shooting
  • 4-Line Backlit LED Display
  • Take Photos without Camera Shake
  • Great for Time-Lapse Recording
  • Powered by Two AAA Batteries

Only for today (9/17/18) B&H Photo has the VELLO ShutterBoss II Timer Remote Switch for Canon on sale at $29.95. Compare at $49.95. Two version are on offer:

More selected and exclusive deals…

Canon USA Joins Netflix’s New Post Technology Alliance

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Press release:

Canon U.S.A. Joins Netflix’s New Post Technology Alliance

Four Cinema EOS Cameras Selected as Netflix Post Technology Alliance Products

MELVILLE, N.Y., September 15, 2018 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the company will be joining Netflix’s brand-new Post Technology Alliance, which brings together industry leaders committed to working closely with Netflix to innovate production workflows and support creatives globally.

As a part of the Post Technology Alliance program, products to receive the Post Technology Alliance designation logo – a mark of quality, service, and support. The logo signals that a product meets Netflix technical and delivery specifications and will continue to do so in the future.

Four Canon Cinema EOS cameras have been selected for the program, including Canon’s first full frame cinema camera, the EOS C700 FF, along with the EOS C700, EOS C300 Mark II, and EOS C500. These cameras have been chosen by the filmmakers behind many Netflix Originals, including the Academy Award-winning documentary Icarus, feature film Our Souls at Night, and Emmy-nominated series Grace and Frankie. Other Netflix Originals shot on Canon include Afflicted, Abstract: The Art of Design, Chelsea, Hot Girls Wanted, Strong Island, The Confession Tapes, The Mars Generation, and The Ritual, with more currently in production.

“Netflix’s Post Technology Alliance program aligns perfectly with Canon’s steadfast commitment to providing state-of-the-art, high-quality products and service and support programs,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We are delighted to continue working closely with Netflix to support filmmakers and their dedication to storytelling and creativity.”

“At Netflix, empowering our creative partners is incredibly important, and the Post Technology Alliance will build a more seamless experience from production through post-production,” said Chris Fetner, director of post partnerships & integrations at Netflix. “Products that bear the logo are committed to better interoperability and faster innovation cycles, which will allow artists to focus their energy on what matters most—the storytelling.”

With the shared goal of supporting filmmakers through the Post Technology Alliance, Canon and Netflix will continue to serve the evolving needs of the production and post-production community.

For more information about these cameras, visit pro.usa.canon.com.

Interview With Canon Engineers About the Canon EOS R

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Dave Etchells of Imaging Resource had the chance to talk to Canon engineers about the brand new Canon EOS R.

Some excerpts:

Does the Canon EOS R really have 5,655 AF points?

[…]what’s being referred to are the number of AF point positions you can choose from, when in single-point mode and using the rear-panel arrow keys. When you press one of the arrow keys, the box showing the single AF “point” moves a small step in the chosen direction. Adding up the number of steps in each direction, you’d likely come up with the claimed 5,655 points.

Does AF coverage change with EF-mount lenses?

Since EF-mount lenses used via the adapter are so much further from the sensor surface, it seems likely that they wouldn’t be able to support as large an AF area as native RF-mount ones. I asked, and it turns out this is true. It will vary some based on the specific lens design, but some EF-mount lenses won’t have quite as wide AF coverage as the native ones. Native RF-mount coverage is 100% vertically and 88% horizontally, but some EF-mount lenses will only have 80% horizontal coverage (again, depending on the specific lens design).

How does EOS R autofocus compare to cameras like the 5D Mark IV?

[…]relative AF performance depended on the subject; that the EOS R would win sometimes and the 5D IV or 1D X II other times. They didn’t elaborate on what subjects they thought each would be best at, but I thought it was significant that it wasn’t all one way, and that the EOS R in fact would win some AF matchups, even against some of Canon’s top SLRs.

The entire interview can be read at Imaging Resource.

Pre-orders for the Canon EOS R are live. Shipping is expected to start in October 2018.

Pre-order in the USA, Canon EOS R: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Pre-order in the USA, Canon RF mount lenses: B&H Photo | Adorama | Canon USA | Amazon

Canon EOS R world-wide pre-order links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, 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

Canon RF mount lenses world-wide pre-order links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, 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

Unreleased Canon Cameras Leaked Through Certification Authorities (FF & APS-C MILCs and PowerShots)

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Nokishita updated the list of yet unreleased Canon cameras that have leaked through certification authorities. Other, already leaked gear is updated with the sensor resolution. All new information is in italics. We are pretty confident the Canon EOS M5 Mark II is listed.

The new items are K435, EC808, and EC812. Canon is going to announce no just the EOS M5 Mark II, EOS 7D Mark III and EOS 90D in 2019 but possibly two more mirrorless cameras and a DSLRs.

K433 most likely is the second full frame mirrorless camera we expect Canon to announce.

  • K433 (this is the next full frame mirrorless camera)
    • Mirror-less camera
    • Full size
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Maximum image size of test machine: 6240 x 4160
    • Probably will be released within 1 year
  • K435
    • Single-lens reflex camera
    • APS-C
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Battery level indication is displayed in 4 levels (same as 9000 D etc.)
    • Maximum image size of test machine: 6000 × 4000
    • Probably released in 2019
  • K436 (may be the Canon EOS 80D replacement)
    • Single-lens reflex camera
    • APS-C
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Battery level indication is displayed in 4 levels (same as 9000 D etc.)
    • Maximum image size of test machine: 6000 × 4000
    • Probably released in 2019
  • K437 (likely to be the EOS 7D Mark III)
    • Single-lens reflex camera
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Battery level indicator is displayed in six levels (same as 5D Mark IV etc.)
    • Maximum image size of test machine: 6960 × 4640
    • Probably released in 2019 or later
  • EC804 (upcoming PowerShot model, likely PowerShot G7X III)
    • Compact digital camera
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Powershot G series
  • EC 805
    • Compact digital camera
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
  • EC808
    • Compact digital camera
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Powershot G series
  • EC 811 (we think this is the EOS M5 Mark II)
    • Mirror-less camera
    • APS-C
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Maximum image size of test machine: 6000 × 4000
    • Probably released in 2019
  • EC 812 
    • Mirror-less camera
    • APS-C
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Maximum image size of test machine: 6000 × 4000
    • Probably released in 2019 or later