- FULL-FRAME CMOS SENSOR & DIGIC 8 30.3 MP IMAGE PROCESSOR: Ensures crisp photos and high-resolution videos; enables optimum performance, image processing, and video functionality
- DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF: Features an impressive 5,655 manually selectable AF points** and delivers sharp focus in up to 0.05*** seconds so you can capture, focus, and maintain action shots with ease
- RF MOUNT COMPATIBLE: The EOS R camera is designed to work effortlessly with RF lenses; it maintains compatibility with EF and EF-S lenses through the use of one of three optional mount adapters*
- HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: With speeds of up to 12fps, this camera can capture the most dynamic movements of athletes, animals, or other moving subjects
- BUILT-IN EVF: The EOS R includes an electronic viewfinder with 3.69 Million Dots, Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD and Dot-matrix LCD Panel to take your photographs to the next level
- SUPERB CONTROL: The EOS R camera features a flexible priority mode, which allows shutter speed and ISO sensitivity to be set automatically, giving you the freedom to change aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity without having to change modes
- SILENT ELECTRONIC SHUTTER: Features a selectable silent mode—perfect for shooting in environments where silence is necessary
- COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT: Take Canon’s professional-quality EOS R digital camera anywhere you need to thanks to its lightweight and compact design
- IMPRESSIVE DURABILITY: A lightweight magnesium alloy chassis ensures durability while protecting the Canon camera from electromagnetic radiation and heat
Natalicio Brito –
Péssima experiência! A câmera veio enrolando em plástico bolha, como se usada. Além disso, não mandaram o adaptador (q faz parte do kit). Já solicitei devolução
M Shaw –
It took some getting used to the redesigned controls and the entirely new to me, a mirrorless system. I’m coming from a 6d perspective.
Looking into an viewfinder is strange at first. You don’t get that crystal clear optical view of the environment’s light. Instead, you get this virtual reality view interpreted through a tiny magnified screen where you can see the subtle flickering of electrons on the screen. I can’t say it’s my favorite thing. I like the optical view better, but this is simply the drawback of ALL mirrorless cameras until they come up with some kind of way to get light directly to your eye through the lens, and I can’t imagine how that could be done. Although I bet someone will eventually figure it out. What is GOOD about the electronic view finder though, is the fact you are seeing a live representation of what the image will look like, so nailing exposure is no longer a problem like it was in a traditional viewfinder. I’m no longer having to chimp my screen and readjust my exposure. I simply look and turn my control ring to bring the exposure up or down in real time. VERY nice benefit. To me this is an even trade for not having an optical viewfinder. I loose a little bit of information as it happens in action, as the viewfinder refreshes the screen can jump and delay sometimes, so it does take a tiny bit away but not much when you get used to it.
The LCD screen on the back is nice and clear, brighter than the image in the viewfinder, and a pure representation of what you’re going to see. I like the back screen quite a bit. The tilt the touch the sensitivity are all very good.
The feel of the camera is excellent and just feels like a military-grade shooter in the hand. The trimmed-down shape and the added buttons, the dials…all have a very precise and solid feel to them that gives me a feeling of confidence this rig will put up with some serious use. I will say however that the fold-out LCD, when folded out does not give me that same confident and strong feeling, as I feel like if the camera fell off a table with the screen swung open I can see it possibly getting snapped off if it landed the right way. The back of the LCD screen housing feels slightly hollow when tapped with a finger, revealing a less than 5-star ruggedness that the rest of the camera has. I don’t think this is so much a flaw with this particular camera as it is probably inherent of all fold-out screens. A solution is to simply keep it folded into the back of the camera where it’s secure and out of the way.
I haven’t yet actually uploaded any images that I’ve shot but I can tell from the camera already that the colors from this thing are absolutely outstanding and beautifully captured of what my eye actually sees. This is the first thing that popped out to me when snapping images of my daughter with a sky blue shirt on. The images have a “dreamy” feel to them, Canon delivers yet again on their expert color capture. Side note: I’m shooting with the older EF 24-105 4L here.
Autofocus:
This is a big one and one I initially was back and forth with. It took me some serious playing around with the settings and practicing with the various modes of autofocus this thing has to feel confident with this part of the camera. The advanced servo tracking works very well to capture portraits of my kids jumping and playing around. The eye tracker works very well in well-lit scenes and when within about 15 or 20 ft maximum. Don’t expect to track an Eagle eye soaring overhead your house..lol. The entire AF system on this is a huge step up from my 6D. I find the frame per second burst rate somewhat slow but very decent at 5 fps while in tracking servo. It does seem to slow down closer to 3 or 4 frames per second at times though when in full-screen tracking mode. If you set the servo to a fixed AF zone then it will fire all 8fps like a machinegun no problem, just not in full-screen AF. I particularly like the wide horizontal AF zone mode, as it picks up and tracks subjects very quickly. I’m capturing shots with this camera my 6d would simply snooze through while I attempt a lock and recompose, missing shots in the process.
The low light performance seems to be a step up from my 6d from what I can tell so far. I’m getting very useable and vivid shots at 6400iso. You will lose some detail at that iso but for portraits …soft is ok for me. I have yet to really feel the need to use a flash even inside shooting my kids in ambient light. I couldn’t do that with my 6d and feel like I could nail shots. With this, I can. I feel another level of confidence in capturing my kid’s birthday parties this year. Combine this with the fact you can customize all of these new buttons, a control ring [if you purchased it or an RF lens] just makes me feel I have truly leveled up with this camera. It allows me to be that much faster and able to respond and capture what’s going on around me.
I recommend this camera for the price but I would say, know what you’re compromising and what you’re gaining with this camera. If you shoot specifically wild life action or NFL football as a niche I would say the 5 fps in servo mode would be a bit slow for you. The 5DMkiv may be your better choice here. For everyone else, go with the R and save some money.
Red Helmet Reviews –
When I finally got a chance to upgrade my camera, the canon EOS R was the perfect choice. I am extremely happy with the size, weight, and performance of the camera, and the quality of the images and videos that it produces.
It does take some getting used to and was a little confusing to figure out how to switch between photo and video mode because it is not obvious or intuitive but once you get used to it becomes second nature.
So far, I have use this camera for product photography, a wedding, and also for landscape photos, and I have had no issues with it whatsoever. This is simply the best camera out there for intermediate or professional photographers, and you simply will not get a better camera for the price.
I also purchased the canon 85mm, 16mm, and the adapter with the ND filters. Even with all the amazing cameras out there that are more expensive than this one I am perfectly happy with its performance and I do not see that I will be upgrading from this camera anytime soon.
Sebastien Dupuis –
Love my EOS R, i upgraded from my canon 60d. Best decision to help with my photography game and a great intro into the full frame mirrorless world!!
Scott Thomas –
I upgraded from a crop sensor camera, so while I expected the EOS R to be small, I was surprised to find that it was about the same size and weight as my crop sensor camera. Still, that is smaller and lighter than most full-frame DSLRs.
I have had the camera about two weeks and have shot a few hundred frames. Coming from another brand, I am finding the amazing amount of button customization a bit overwhelming. Still, it is getting sorted, and I’m able to use the camera for most things without any difficulties. Once in a while I try something new, and have to go back to the menus or the manual to figure out how to make the change. I’m sure that once the frequently used items are on a button, that will all work out.
The picture quality, as expected, is great! The colors are lovely, and the photos are sharp!
I have taken some flash portraits, which initially didn’t work. When Exposure Simulation (which lets you see on the screen or in the electronic viewfinder – EVF) is on, the screen attempts to show the scene with the current settings. Since your settings will be anticipating the use of the flash, the screen shows all black. That’s bad enough, but then the autofocus mechanism can’t work, as it sees everything as dark. Turning off the Exposure Simulation solved the problem and the flash photos came out great!
All that to say that a new user should be aware (1) the sheer number and variation of customization possibilities can be intimidating – just do your homework, find recommendations online, and don’t be afraid to experiment; and (2) there are some surprises if you’re not used to an electronic viewfinder – such as inability to focus when using Exposure Simulation with flash. As I understand it from research, the Exposure Simulation and flash issue is common among other mirrorless cameras as well. Once you know about it, all is well.
Again, don’t be afraid to experiment! Do your homework, try things, and try more things. Also get a second battery. Enjoy! It’s a very nice camera!
Alexander Campbell –
I like the light weight and controls easy access. The pictures quality are great . I do wish they included a manual as reference because I am not very computer savvy. I am taking the camera to Europe next year and hopefully get brilliant shots .
Mike Champagne –
This is the best. I have owned several DSLR cameras in my day, and switching to digital mirrorless was the best thing I have ever done for my photography. This camera is smooth and fast with everything it does. Very compact and light. I can’t say enough good things.
I highly recommend this product for anyone thinking of moving up in digital photography from a DSLR.
Marc Andre Rousseau –
Takes amazing pictures. I love this Camera. I usually get buyer’s remorse but not this time. The software can be a bit wacky and you might need to fiddle with it a bit but the camera is such a pleasure to work with.