The Original Canon EOS R Appears To Have Been Discontinued

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It was the first of the EOS R lineup, now its time seems to be done. The original Canon EOS R.

At a glance:

  • 30.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • UHD 4K30 Video; C-Log & 10-Bit HDMI Out
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 5655 AF Points
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.15″ 2.1m-Dot Swivel Touchscreen LCD
  • Expanded ISO 50-102400, 8 fps Shooting
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, SD UHS-II Card Slot
  • Multi-Function Bar, Dual Pixel RAW

Reports have it that the Canon EOS R has reached end of life. It’s still available, for instance at B&H Photo, but it has been discontinued. Service should be guaranteed until 2029, though.

Canon EOS R: [shoplist 52287]

[via asobinet.com]

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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: [shoplist 69416]

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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: [shoplist 71312]

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

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Solid Savings On Rokinon Cine Lenses At Adorama

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If you are looking for some specialized Cinema lenses, look no further. Adorama has solid discounts on a bunch of these lenses.

  • Rokinon XEEN 135mm T2.2 Pro Cine Lens for Canon EF – on sale at $1,795
  • Rokinon XEEN 16mm T2.6 Pro Cine Lens for Canon EF – on sale at $1,795 (reg. $1,995)
  • Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DSX High-Speed Lens for Canon EF – on sale at $379.95 (reg. $599)
  • Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine DSX High-Speed Lens for Canon EF – on sale at $449.95 (reg. $749)
  • Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine DSX High-Speed Lens for Canon EF – on sale at $299.95 (reg. $449)
  • Rokinon 135mm T2.2 DSX Cine Lens for Canon EF – on sale at $449 (reg. $699)
  • Rokinon 14mm T3.1 Cine DSX Lens for Canon RF – on sale at $299 (reg. $499)

All discounted Rokinon lenses are listed here.

Canon Firmware Update For EOS R5 C (version 1.0.41)

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Canon released firmware update 1.0.41 for the Canon EOS R5 C.

A lot comes with this firmware update:

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following enhancements:
1. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S, CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN8x15 IAS S/E1,:
- Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
- Displaying T number.
- Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
- Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus(CN8x15 IAS S/E1 only)
- Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide]. 
2. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM:
- Adds a menu to switch lens functions. (Focus Ring, Control Ring, Lens Optical Image Stabilization)
3. Adds EF lenses compatible with EF-EOS R 0.71x Mount Adapter.
CN-E14mm T3.1 L F
CN-E20mm T1.5 L F
CN-E24mm T1.5 L F
CN-E35mm T1.5 L F
CN-E50mm T1.3 L F
CN-E85mm T1.3 L F
CN-E135mm T2.2 L F
EF14mm f/2.8L II USM
EF24mm f/1.4L II USM
EF35mm f/1.4L II USM
EF50mm f/1.2L USM
EF85mm f/1.2L II USM
EF135mm f/2L　USM
4. Enables left/right switching with one touch when using Magnify. (When recording 8K RAW with VR lens attached.)
5. Enables magnify during 8K MP4 recording. (Not available when HDMI 4K is output.)
6. Improves switching time between Video/Photo mode. 
7. Adds Power Saving Mode.
8. Enhances Clear Scan resolution.
9. Adds Digital-Teleconverter function. (1.5x /2x /2.5x /3x)
10. Enables to change WFM size.
11. Enables to change Vector scope gain by touch.
12. Enables to change WFM/Vector scope opacity.
13. Improves AF performance.
- Enables tracking frame to change variably depending on subject.
- Enables to detect heads facing sideways or backwards, or in situations such as when wearing a helmet.
- Enables to select Face via control ring/dial. 
14. Adds [Subject Selection] assignable function via control ring/dial.
15. Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] to the Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
16. Adds [CMT 709] in Proxy Rec Color Conversion.
17. Adds [CMT 709] in View Assist.
18. Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture settings.
19. Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.

Download Canon EOS R5 C firmware 1.0.41 here.

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.