Canon EOS R To Get New Functionality Trough Firmware Update a Few Months After Release?

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We are not sure what to think about this rumor. A massive firmware update that brings new functionality a few months after the Canon EOS R has been releases isn’t very much Canon like. It’s something we are used to see from Fuji.

Canon Rumors suggests that a Canon EOS R firmware update might bring the following functionality:

  • Eye detect AF in continuous shooting. The EOS R launches with the ability to do this in one shot.
  • Additional touch bar functionality added.
  • Continuous shooting in silent shutter mode. The EOS R only allows this feature in single shot at launch.
  • A “few tweaks” to video functionality. The 4K crop will not be changed, nor will the maximum frame rate in 4K.

Some bug fixes will also be addressed.

More Canon EOS R information, hands-on reviews, first impressions, videos etc we collected so far are listed here.

Pre-orders for the Canon EOS R will start September 12, 2018, you can get notified by B&H Photo or Adorama when they are available. For pre-order notification at B&H for all new Canon gear announced today see here.

If you’re based in UK you can already pre-order the EOS R:

Canon Hong Kong teaser video for tomorrow’s big Canon EOS R announcement

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Thanks Philip for the hint

Canon Hong Kong posted a 12sec teaser video for tomorrow’s announcement.

On September 5th, 2018, Canon will announce a lot of new gear, most notably their first full frame mirrorless system, the Canon EOS R, which already has leaked with all the bells and whistles. More information about the upcoming Canon gear can be read here and here and here.

Canon set to announce a new flash, the Canon Speedlite EL-100

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Nokishita reports that Canon will announce a new flash, the Canon Speedlite EL-100.

Size of the Canon Speedlite EL-100 64.6 x 91.7 x 71 mm, and the weight is 190g. This is a very small and light SpeedLite. Maybe for Canon’s new EOS R system? Size and weight make the Speedlite EL-100 similar to the Speedlite 270EX II. The name is bit weird for a Canon Speedlite.

September 5th, 2018 is the day – save the date. Canon will announce a lot of new gear, most notably their first full frame mirrorless system, the Canon EOS R, which already has leaked with all the bells and whistles. More information about the upcoming Canon gear can be seen here and here and here.

More details about the four upcoming RF lenses for Canon EOS R

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Nokishita posted some more details about the four upcoming lenses for the Canon EOS R. Launching their new EOS R system with such an amazing lens offering from the beginning is for sure a winning move by Canon.

The revolutionary Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L alone makes a difference. Nikon and Sony, you’re both done. This is Canon determined to dominate the mirrorless market.

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RF 28-70mm F/2L USM

Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM

  • Lens composition: 13 groups 19 sheets
  • Minimum shooting distance: 39 cm
  • Filter diameter: 95 mm
  • Size: φ103.8 × 139.8 mm
  • Weight: 1430 g
RF 50mm F/1.2L USM

Canon RF 50mm F/1.2L USM

  • Lens construction: 9 groups of 15
  • Shortest shooting distance: 40 cm
  • Filter diameter: 77 mm
  • Size: φ 89.8 x 108.0 mm
  • Weight: 950 g
RF 35mm F/1.8 Macro IS STM

Canon RF 35mm F/1.8 Macro IS STM

  • Lens construction: 9 groups 9 pieces
  • Shortest shooting distance: 17 cm
  • Filter diameter: 52 mm
  • Size: φ74.4 × 62.8 mm
  • Weight: 305 g
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RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM

Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM

  • Lens construction: 14 groups 18 pieces
  • Shortest shooting distance: 45 cm
  • Filter diameter: 77 mm
  • Size: φ83.5 × 107.3 mm
  • Weight: 700 g

More Canon EOS R specifications and product brochure leaked

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More about the upcoming Canon EOS R leaked at Nokishita (machine translated). And with every leaks you can see what a cool camera the Canon EOS R is. Kudos Canon!

  • Number of effective pixels: 30.3 million pixels (Total number of pixels: 31.7 million pixels)
  • Image type: JPEG, RAW (14 bit), C-RAW
  • Dual pixel RAW support
  • EVF: organic EL, 0.71 times
  • AF point (when cross key is selected): Maximum 5,655 points
  • Distance measurement range: EV – 6 to 18 (23 ° C at room temperature · ISO 100 with F1.2 lens)
  • ISO sensitivity: 100 to 40000 (extended ISO: 50, 51200, 102400)
  • Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, valve
  • Continuous shooting performance: Up to 8 frames per second (at servo AF: up to 5 frames / sec)
  • Video: 4K30p, full HD 60p, HD 120p
  • Rear liquid crystal: 3.15 type 2.1 million dots touch panel
  • Recording medium: SD / SDHC / SDXC card
  • Battery: LP-E6N / LP-E6
  • Can charge inside the camera using the USB power adapter PD – E1 (only when using LP – E 6N)
  • Size: 135.8 x 98.3 x 84.4 mm
  • Weight: 660 g (including battery / memory card) · 580 g (body only)

The Canon EOS R product brochure also leaked. See it below or download it here.

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