Canon's new full-frame mirrorless camera is expected to be the most powerful and capable model. The company announced today a few details about its forthcoming EOS R3, a new mirrorless camera that will be placed between the EOS R5 & 1D X Mark III.
Although details are not as clear as you would expect with such news, they do provide some insight. This is a sign that the EOS R3 has been tested in real life by photographers.
The R3 was designed to be used by professional photographers. The R3's body features a vertical grip for shooting and Canon claims that the overall quality of its build and weatherproofing is comparable to its 1D series. This camera is a reliable choice for photojournalists who work in conflict areas.
The R3 features an articulated touch screen, unlike previous gripped models. The R3 also features dual joysticks to control focus, the touch sensitive AF-ON control in the EOS-1D X Mark III and a toggle switch that allows you to quickly change between capture and still modes. This is a significant improvement over the R5’s cumbersome two-stage switch to change between movie and still recording.
We only know a little bit about the video capabilities. Canon promises internal Raw recording, as well as compressed 4K from an oversampled source for better effective resolution. The Canon Log 3 profile is included for video pros comfortable with color correction work. The image sensor is stabilized and offers up to eight stops of correction with select lenses, good news for handheld video as well as imaging.
The inside contains a full frame image sensor. This is the first Canon product to use stacked BSI technology. The fully electronic shutter allows for 30fps photo captures without any skew. Only the second camera with this feature, it is fast enough to read out and sync with a flash. The first was the Sony a1, which we released earlier this year.
Here is the autofocus system for EOS R5 continued. Canon's Dual Pixel CMSOS AF system leverages the intelligent face, eye and subject recognition. The R5 can now identify faces and human heads better, while the R5 has the ability to track motorcycles and cars better. This is good news for motorsports photographers. Canon's mirrorless system for autofocus is among the most advanced available. It should continue to improve with faster sensor reading.
A new electronic viewfinder is included. Canon is using it to resurrect an ancient, nearly forgotten feature from its 35mm film days—Eye Control AF. The camera's focus point will move along with the photographer's eye. We're eager to see how well it works—the Canon EOS ELAN 7ne film SLR, from 2004, promises to do the same thing. I happen to own an ELAN 7ne, but I was never able to get it to work with my eyeglasses. We'll just have to see how much Canon has been able to improve the tech in the interim.
The body is built tough with the expected magnesium alloy chassis and dual memory card slots—one for high-end CFExpress media and the other for more affordable SDXC cards. The LP-E19 lithium battery is the power source, which powers the EOS-1D X III. The LP-E19 battery supports 5GHz wireless networks and has an Ethernet port. Canon also included digital contacts in the hotshoe, which means that digital microphones will be available and accessories of the next generation along with the camera.
The R3 will be revealed more later. Canon has no doubts that it is working hard to ensure the R3 camera is available for sports professionals covering the Tokyo Olympics. This summer's Olympics are on time. Pricing and an expected date for on-sale are not yet known.
Super Telephoto Lenses Now Available
The number of RF lenses is also growing. While two new lenses designs are certain to become Olympic favorites, they are not new ones. Canon has taken the optical formulas in its EF 400mm F2.8, EF 600mm F4, and put them into made-for-mirrorless cases. In late 2018, both EF versions received a refresh.
The result is a big lens that's just a bit longer than the SLR version. If you already own either lens, there's no reason to upgrade, but you can lighten your load by a few grams versus using the EF editions and a lens adapter together by opting for the native RF lenses.
They are both compatible with teleconverters and include 5.5-stop optical stability. They're priced the same as the EF versions—$11,999 for the RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM and $12,999 for the RF 600mm F4 L IS USM—and will go on sale in July.
The Brand New Macro
Canon has also introduced a macro lens to the EOS R system. It features a unique optical design that makes it different from macros on any other camera system.
Although the 100mm focal length seems to be standard, the RF100mm is closer than most macros. The maximum magnification rating of the lens is 1.4:1. This feat is impressive for a lens capable of focusing to infinity.
The IS system also features optical stabilization which is a bonus for handheld use at short focusing distances. For up to 8 stops of correction, the IS system can be used in combination with cameras that have in-body systems. You can enjoy five stops of correction if you have an EOS R, RP or other models that do not include IBIS.
Most intriguing is the lens's Spherical Aberration (SA) control ring. At its default, neutral position the SA ring draws images as you'd expect—with sharp details and soft, blurred backgrounds.
Increasing the amount of SA hardens backgrounds, netting the soap bubble bokeh effect that's drawn manual focus photographers to boutique brands like Meyer Optik Görlitz(Opens in a new window). The soft focus effect is achieved by dialing the SA down. We're eager to try it out for ourselves—it's a creative tool that you simply can't get with other camera systems.
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