The EOS R1 — Be ONE with Mastery
The new mirrorless full-frame flagship of the EOS R System — surpasses the imagination for professionals who need absolute precision, speed and reliable operability out in the field of action photography. Blaze your way through with up to 40 fps continuous shooting on the EOS R1, the flagship of the full-frame mirrorless R-series, which features Dual Pixel Intelligent AF that keeps your subject focused no matter the situation. With the In-camera Upscaling and Neural Network Noise Reduction feature, you can get clean images with a resolution of approximately 96MP even when shooting at ISO102,400.
Record breathtaking videos with the high detail 6K 60p RAW or videos up to 5x slower for that slow-mo cinematic effect with the 4K 120p.
Powerful Image Processing System
High speed and sensitivity that lets you capture every critical action with
outstanding clarity. The advanced DIGIC X image processor, DIGIC Accelerator and new full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor from the Accelerated Capture system,
which combines with Deep Learning technology to enable In-camera Upscaling and Neural Network Noise Reduction.
Deep Learning Technology
The EOS R1 leverages on Deep Learning with complex neural networks and advanced algorithms. Together with the Accelerated Capture System and the new Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, this results in groundbreaking improvements in AF recognition and speed, noise reduction, in-camera upscaling, and more accurate auto exposure and white balance.
Key specifications
- 24.2MP Stacked CMOS Dual Pixel sensor
- 100% AF coverage with cross-type sensors
- Up to 40fps blackout-free shooting (JPEG+Raw)
- Pre-capture for photo and video (1/2 sec. for photos, 3 or 5 sec for video)
- Eye-controlled AF with improved eye detection
- AI-trained Autofocus and post-shot processing modes
- 6K/60p internal Raw video capture
- DCI-4K capture up to 120fps
- Canon C-Log2 gamma profile
- Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet connectivity
Sensor
Designed with speed in mind, the new full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor in the EOS R1 offers 24.2 effective megapixels and up to ISO 102,400. The new stacked architecture enables ultrafast data processing speeds which photographers require when documenting fast action in the field.
In addition to the faster speed, the R1’s sensor also includes 100% AF coverage with cross-type sensors. This is accomplished by rotating every other line of the sensor’s dual-pixel PDAF pixels 90º to create PDAF zones sensitive to horizontal lines as well as vertical. Cross-type autofocus works in photo mode only and does not work under certain conditions, such as flickering light sources.
New Digic accelerator
The EOS R1 uses Canon’s Digic X processor along with a new Digic Accelerator co-processor. Canon claims this co-processor is the key to the camera’s improved autofocus features, particularly those using AI features derived from machine learning.
The result is that the camera can do more than identify a subject; in certain situations, it can identify a subject, such as a person, and determine what type of action that person is performing, such as a basketball player driving to the basket with the ball. This allows the camera to prioritize and maintain focus on the most important subject in a scene.
Blackout-Free Shooting and High-Speed EVF Display
Frame, track and compose your shots without losing sight of fast-moving subjects. The EOS R1’s high-speed readout and image processing, coupled with a blackout-free Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) enables you to capture every key moment with no interruption.
The EOS R1 EVF refreshes at up to 120 FPS to display smooth subject movement with no time lag. The new sensor delivers up to 40fps blackout-free continuous shooting in 14-bit mode.
High-Speed Continous Shooting – 40FPS
Nail every action as it unfolds. The advancement in electronic shutter sees a max. speed of 40 FPS*1. Toggle through various intermediate shooting speed settings for even more shooting flexibility. In any shutter mode, the advanced EOS iTR AF X ensures focus is always spot on, allowing you to concentrate on your composition.
Minimal Rolling Shutter Distortion
Along with the high shooting speed, the new CMOS sensor and highspeed image processing system enables the EOS R1 to capture images with minimal rolling shutter distortion, on par with the EOS-1D X Mark III mechanical shutter.
Silent Shutter
More discretion where required. Shoot silently even at 40 FPS burst shooting to reduce unwanted noise when photographing wildlife or indoor performances where any sound can be distracting.
Wider Choice of Shooting Speeds
Select from a range of shooting speeds* for greater flexibility based on photography needs.
Autofocus – Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with Cross Type AF
A first for Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the EOS R1 features a Cross-type AF tracking of up to 100% of the sensor area*1. This improves AF reliability and stability, especially on subjects affected by patterns and obstructions such as horizontal lines.
The newly developed compact optics and line-of-sight sensor in the EOS R1 consist an approx. 307,000 pixels that accurately detect your eye movements. The high pixel count allows you to shift focus intuitively between multiple fast-moving subjects*2 accurately without
having to look away from the EVF or manually select the focus zones.
Eye Controlled AF
The EOS R1 receives an updated version of the eye-controlled AF system found on the EOS R3. (Which is a modernized version of the system found on some of Canon’s EOS film cameras from the 1990s and 2000s). With eye-controlled focus, the camera moves a focus target around the viewfinder by following your eye. Once this target is close to your intended subject, initiating autofocus will trigger the camera to lock onto the most likely subject and continue tracking it.
Eye-controlled autofocus has been a polarizing feature on previous EOS models because it hasn’t worked well for all users, but Canon hopes to change that. On the R1 (and R5 II), the system has a wider field of view to better track your eye, which results in an expanded viewfinder area and larger eye cup. Additionally, new compact optics and a revised line-of-sight detection algorithm mean your eye can be approximately twice as far away from the EVF and still work. The updated system also includes eyeglass detection, which should improve performance for glasses wearers.
Action Priority AF Mode
Another important new feature is Action Priority AF mode. This mode uses machine learning technology to analyze a scene and attempt to predict the most important subject(s) based on the context of the scene. For example, when shooting basketball, the AF system will generally attempt to stick with the player with the ball, even if that person crosses paths with similar-looking players. If the player passes the ball, the system will know to re-prioritize AF on the player who receives it.
Action Priority AF mode is currently trained on football (soccer), basketball and volleyball. A Canon representative hinted that additional sports might be added in the future.
Pre-continous shooting mode
At half-press of the shutter button, the EOS R1 buffers up to 20 frames before a full press, ensuring you capture crucial moments even after a late capture. Together with Action Priority AF and Register People Priority, havea peace of mind capturing fast subjects with lesser chance of missing shots. All image formats such as RAW/C-RAW/HEIF/JPEG can be selected for precontinuous shooting.
Register People Priority
Detect specific people for tracking by registering their faces in advance for constant tracking performance. With Deep Learning, store up to 100 faces*1 in the EOS R1 and select the specific individuals to prioritise tracking automatically.
Powerful Image Stabilisation
EOS R1 comes with a built-in 5-axis In-body Image Stabilizer. Every lens1 you own will benefit from improved low-light capablities, steadier video recording, and sharper photos. Combined with the lens’s Optical Image Stabilizer, you can get up to 8.52 stops of image stabilisation, ideal for low-light handheld shooting, super-telephoto and long exposure photography,
Shutter Durability
With the EOS R1’s exceptional shutter mechanism, which can withstand up to 500,000 cycles, you can shoot those rapid-fire photos with confidence.
You can adjust for the shutter curtain to close when turning off the camera, keeping dust out. It can also be left open if you want to power up the camera quietly.
Dual Card Slots
With dual card slots that accommodate two CFexpress Type B cards*, the EOS R1 doubles your memory capacity.
The slots can be used for simultaneous backup, primary and proxy video recordings, and for separate recording of video and photos.
*Supports up to 2TB size
Strong & Durable – Magnesium Alloy Chassis
Pro-oriented build quality and high reliability. The EOS R1’s robust chassis is highly impact resistant and offers outstanding electromagnetic shielding properties. The rigid and lightweight design also provides efficient heat dissipation during long shoots by transferring heat generated internally outwards to the magnesium body.
Dust and Water Resistance – Weather Sealing
The EOS R1 uses sealing materials for connecting parts. In addition to that, silicone boots around buttons and o-rings around dials, levels, and other moving parts further enhance the dust- and drip-resistance. The sealing materials are checked with 3D scans and X-rays to ensure the camera is properly protected.
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6E Support – A first in the EOS R series, the EOS R1 comes with standard 5 GHz/2.4 GHz support for a range of fast file transfer speeds to devices, PCs, FTP or the new Content Transfer Professional app. You can also easily connect to the Canon Camera Connect app via Bluetooth Low Energy (2.4 GHz).
Bluetooth Low Energy (2.4GHz) – Register up to 25 devices with the EOS R1 for even greater usability and convenience. Capture scenes remotely through the Canon Connect app on your smartphone*1, or pair it with the BR-E1 wireless remote controller for both continuous and dual shooting.
Image.canon App – Elevate your workflow through the cloud. Your content can be uploaded
and downloaded from your computer offsite, and is automatically sorted between photo and video files — photos are uploaded to Adobe Lightroom or Google Photos, while videos are uploaded to Frame.io. Edit and collaborate seamlessly on the go in real time.
Source:
Canon Malaysia – Mirrorless (EOS R) – EOS R1 (Body) – Canon Malaysia
DPreview – https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-r1-initial-review
