Canon EOS R1 & Canon EOS R5 Mark II announcement coming July 17

[amorse]

Any word on if the 16-bit photos rumored in the R1 will make it to the R5?

 

[Gogo7]

There is still time to hope that the R1 won\'t be 24mp. But the window is closing...

That’s what I’m wishing too ! If it is , that’s an immediate pass for me . I don’t need another 24mp camera

 

[Canon Rumors]

That’s what I’m wishing too ! If it is , that’s an immediate pass for me . I don’t need another 24mp camera

Cool, that bumps us up the preorder list, thank you for your service.

 

[sanj]

Would be odd not to have 8K50/60 - my R5C has had it for years.

Why all the new cooling features then?

Yes, but R5c has a fan. Huge difference.

 

[David - Sydney]

The cooling vents and added cooling option are a great idea, and make me wonder about using the cooling option for astrophotography use. Maybe it would make some great photos for those that don't have a dedicated astrophotography setup.

Running the cooling grip should reduce the body temperature compared to ambient if it is a peltier but I am guessing that it is just a fan. The specs generally say that operating temperature is 0-40C whereas you want the sensor to be lower.
A dew heater would be needed for the lens though

I wonder if they have added any code for sensor shifting to assist in astrophotography?

That would be nice for shorter exposures!

 

[David - Sydney]

Yes, but R5c has a fan. Huge difference.

But wouldn’t the passive cooling plus the cooling grip be equivalent?

 

[john1970]

Cool, that bumps us up the preorder list, thank you for your service.

Classic reply

 

[john1970]

But wouldn’t the passive cooling plus the cooling grip be equivalent?

It will probably be equivalent or very close, but without technical specifications from Canon and third party testing one cannot make a definitive conclusion. We will know more on both cameras in less than two weeks time.

 

[neuroanatomist]

I’ll probably (but not definitely) place a preorder. Then I’ll give careful consideration to what the R1 offers over my R3.

 

[amorse]

I’ll probably (but not definitely) place a preorder. Then I’ll give careful consideration to what the R1 offers over my R3.

I want to see the full specification list before I preorder anything, at minimum. The R5ii is going to be better than what I'm using - this much I am very confident in, but if I can get away with an R5 on heavy discount instead, I probably will.

 

[PerKr]

Is R1 compete to Sony A9 iii?

I sometimes think even Sony don't know what segment the A9 is in vs their A1 and the competition.

 

[john1970]

Last month, we reported that the Canon EOS R1 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II would be announced during the third week of July. We were asked not to post the exact date at that time, but it appears the exact date of July 17, 2024 is making its way around the web and has

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Just curious if we should expect any lens announcements at the same time of the R5 Mk2 and R1 announcements. It would be odd for Canon to only announce two cameras. So far this year the only Canon RF lens announced is the RF 35 mm f1.4 L lens.

 

[tcphoto]

If the R1 is to be released in the fourth quarter, will Canon supply the R1 or R3 to photographers in Paris for the Olympic Games? If so, it's a hell of a learning curve for those with access.

 

[john1970]

If the R1 is to be released in the fourth quarter, will Canon supply the R1 or R3 to photographers in Paris for the Olympic Games? If so, it's a hell of a learning curve for those with access.

The Canon R1 has already been spotted at a few professional sporting events and I expect Canon to supply R1 to photographers for the Olympic Games. I suspect the R1 and R3 layout to be very similar so the learning curve is not too steep.

 

[BuffaloBird]

That’s what I’m wishing too ! If it is , that’s an immediate pass for me . I don’t need another 24mp camera

Same.

 

[neuroanatomist]

That’s what I’m wishing too ! If it is , that’s an immediate pass for me . I don’t need another 24mp camera

I have three already, what's one more?

Seriously, though...I would not own both the R3 and the R1, if I get the R1 I would sell the R3. The R8 is great for travel, and my M6 is a full-spectrum conversion.

 

[wafflelad]

Would be odd not to have 8K50/60 - my R5C has had it for years.

Why all the new cooling features then?

I'm wondering if the 8k/60 caveat is that it can only do it with the cooling grip and/or external power.

 

[ethermine]

I’ll probably (but not definitely) place a preorder. Then I’ll give careful consideration to what the R1 offers over my R3.

With each new gear release, I find myself contemplating similar questions. As a former professional photographer, I often asked myself, "What does this new gear offer that my current setup lacks, and will these new/improved features significantly enhance my workflow?" The last part is crucial for me - if I am not struggling with my current gear setup and it is capable of producing satisfactory content, then upgrading would merely be indulging my desire to own the latest equipment. From a practical business perspective, regardless of having the budget for it, it is simply unnecessary.

 

[ISO800]

Are you guys still doing a story on what's going on at Canon?

 

[JonS]

but if I can get away with an R5 on heavy discount instead

indeed...R5 in UK was £3149 on July 3....today is £3799. I did not buy in anticipation of a 'clearance sale' on the 17th (or soon after). Time will tell....