Canon Reveals More Bits About The EOS R3 (and starts a microsite)

Canon Eos R3 Sensor

Canon started a microsite for the upcoming Canon EOS R3, along with an update for the camera specs. Canon already announced the EOS R3 but it was a development announcement.

New bit about the Canon EOS R3 coming directly from Canon. We now know more about the specifications of the EOS R3. Here is what we learned today from Canon:

  • Autofocus working down to -7.0 EV
  • Image stabilisation in lens + In Body Image Stabilisation deliver up to 8 EV
  • Head and eye detection have been improved
  • Autofocus detects eye, head and body
  • Autofous recognizes and tracks cars and motorcycles
  • Enhanced tracking for portrait and sports photography
  • CFExpress and SD cards
  • 4K Log 3 and 4K oversampling
  • RAW video internal recording
  • Video autofocus follows people, eyes, animals, and motorsports
  • Magnesium alloy body with weather sealing comparable to EOS-1D X series
  • 5Ghz WiFi
  • LP-E19 battery
  • New accessories for communication and power
  • File transfer supported via LAN and wireless

It’s still unknown what the image sensor resolution will be. So far 45MP have been rumored but I wouldn’t bet on it. All our Canon EOS R3 coverage is listed here. There has been some discussion about who makes the imaging sensor of the EOS R3. You can get notified when the Canon EOS R3 will be available for preorder.

Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV already posted a video with their impression about the newly revealed EOS R3 specifications.

[via Nokishita]

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L vs EF 85mm f/1.2L Comparison Review

Canon RF 85mm F/1.2L Review

How much better are Canon’s RF mount lenses compared to their EF mount siblings? Find out in this video review about the RF 85mm f/1.2L and its EF counterpart.

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L at a glance:

  • F-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • lue Spectrum Refractive Optics Element
  • One UD Element, One Aspherical Element
  • Air Sphere Coating
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Christopher Frost posted his Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L vs EF 85mm f/1.2L comparison review. He calls the RF 85mm f/1.2L “monstrously awesome”, and we agree.

There is another review by C. Frost about this lens. More Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L review stuff is listed here. All reviews praise this outstanding lens.

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L:

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

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Here Are Two More Leaked Canon EOS R3 Images

Canon Eos R3 Sensor

New Canon EOS R3 images leaked over the web. Here they are.

The Canon EOS R3 has been announced, bit it was a development announcement. We know a few things about the EOS R3 and it’s all listed here.

  • Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
  • Eye Control AF, Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Subject Tracking with Deep Learning
  • Continuous Shooting Up to 30 fps
  • Integrated Vertical Grip
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

There are also some rumored specifications:

  • 45MP image sensor with pixel-shift
  • Quad-Pixel Autofocus
  • 60 fps with full Quad-Pixel Auto-focus
  • 20 fps mechanical shutter
  • 30 fps electronic shutter
  • New white balance system
  • 8K / 30p RAW shooting

There has been some discussion about who makes the imaging sensor of the EOS R3. You can get notified when the Canon EOS R3 will be available for preorder. Images came via Nokishita.

Canon EOS R3

More about the EOS R3 after the break.

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Canon EOS R5 Review – How Does It Hold Up After 8 Months Of Use?

Canon Eos R5 Review 8k Video Firmware Updste

Here is a new Canon EOS R5 review. A review that looks at the EOS R5 after eight months of use.

Posted on YouTube by Samuel Elkins, the 12 minutes review below summarizes the reviewer’s impression after eight months of use. I do not know how you feel but I prefer these kind if reviews to overspecialized pixel peeping reviews in a lab setting. Your mileage may vary.

More Canon EOS R5 review stuff is listed here (many reviews), for EOS R6 review stuff see here. The EOS R5 is highly regarded as a stills camera. In particular, the EOS R5 autofocus system seems to be huge leap forwards. The official Canon EOS R5 user guide and manual are available for download: EOS R5, and for the EOS R6 too.

Canon EOS R5:

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

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Canon EOS R3 Price Less Than $6000, In Any Case Less than Sony Alpha 1

Canon Eos R3 Price

A new rumor surfaced, and it’s about the Canon EOS R3 price. Is it reliable?

Latest has it that the Canon EOS R3 price will be below that of the Sony ALPHA 1 ($6,498), maybe even less than $6,000. In other words: the rumor going has it that the Canon EOS R3 might cost $5,999 at launch. Not sure what to think here. The whole rumor sounds a bit like wishful thinking.

However, The Canon EOS R3 development announcement is behind us. We know it’s coming, we know it has a BSI stacked imaging sensor. What else do we know? Here are some rumored specifications (take it with a grain of salt):

  • 45MP image sensor
  • 60 fps full pixel quad-core auto-focus
  • 20 fps mechanical shutter
  • 30 fps electronic shutter
  • New white balance system
  • 8K / 30p RAW shooting

All Canon EOS R3 coverage is listed here, with some rather interesting bits like an interview with a Canon exes and some interesting thoughts about who makes the EOS R3 sensor.

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon EOS R5 User Guide And Setup Tutorial (video)

Canon EOS R5 User Guide Manual

Here is a Canon EOS R5 user guide and a setup tutorial for new EOS R5 owners. It’s a video and it covers everything you want to know.

Jared Polin explains all Canon EOS R5 buttons, functions, settings, and whatnot. A comprehensive Canon EOS R5 user guide in video. Enjoy.

More Canon EOS R5 review stuff is listed here (many reviews), for EOS R6 review stuff see here. The EOS R5 is highly regarded as a stills camera. In particular, the EOS R5 autofocus system seems to be huge leap forwards. The official Canon EOS R5 user guide and manual are available for download: EOS R5, and for the EOS R6 too.

Canon EOS R5:

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

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