Canon teases Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS R50 announcement happening this week

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#182
Chaitanya said:
Top plate has been redesigned along with welcome internal changes(USB port being 10Gbps from mere 480Mbps). Buffer is massive for camera in its class. Sure missing 8 way controller is a let down but not at all a deal breaker(unlike R50 which has UHS-I SD slot).
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The top plate hasn't been redesigned, the main piece is the same, with cutouts being shaped differently. The entire rear of the camera is exactly identical as well.
 
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#183
I was curious too see what the M50 replacement would look like. Nothing to see here for me. Had there been a 22mm or some other EF-M lens replacements offered, I might have considered it. But as it stands, my M50 and 22mm f/2 still work perfectly well for my compact needs. But it's nice that there are so many R bodies to choose from now. The more options, the merrier.

As a small side note, does anyone else find the bevel on the mount of RF-S lens ugly? I would take a slightly wider but flush barrel over the ugly slanted one any day.
 
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#184
nunataks said:
The R8 is literally just the RP with a new name lmao Canon is so lazy. They couldn't even add a joystick or control wheel.
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Do you mean the look of it? Who on earth cares about that?: they are releasing a mini-R6II at a massive discount, less a number of features (including handling and body elements) that a bunch of people (myself being one) would not have used in the R6II anyway. I'd love (for eg) IBIS, but the specs are highly appealing at the price (and size and weight) point. I think it'll sell like hotcakes.
 
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#185
Longtermer said:
Do you mean the look of it? Who on earth cares about that?: they are releasing a mini-R6II at a massive discount, less a number of features (including handling and body elements) that a bunch of people (myself being one) would not have used in the R6II anyway. I'd love (for eg) IBIS, but the specs are highly appealing at the price (and size and weight) point. I think it'll sell like hotcakes.
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I care because the RP is not a very great body to begin with (it’s 5 years old now). Canon being lazy means that same design without a wheel or joystick (even the r10 has a joystick and costs less).
 
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#187
nunataks said:
I care because the RP is not a very great body to begin with (it’s 5 years old now). Canon being lazy means that same design without a wheel or joystick (even the r10 has a joystick and costs less).
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Sure - and we all have different priorities. But this has the R6II sensor, CPU, AF and most in-camera processing and video modes, for about 2/3 the price of the R6II. There are always going to be compromises, and IBIS is probably the biggest from my point of view - but not redesigning an 'adequate' but uninspiring body design is certainly not the worst I can think of. It's not lazy, it's just reflective of the price point and the need to differentiate from its higher status sibling.
 
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And they have been released!
AUD1300 R50 +18-45mm
AUD1700 R50 + RF 18-45mm & 55-210mm
AUD550 RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
AUD600 RF-S 55-210mm F5.7-7.1 IS STM
  • Compact Design That Weighs 0.37kg
  • 24.2MP APS-C Sensor
  • Automatic Shooting Modes (Creative Assist, Bracket, and Advanced A+)
  • Compatible with RF-S and RF Lenses
  • 4K 30p and Full HD 120p Video
  • 15 Frames Per Second Continuous Shooting
  • Auto Level Mode for Straight Horizons
  • Vertical Video for Social Media Sharing

No local pricing for R8 yetbut offering RF50/1.8 for AUD100 extra
24.2 Megapixels of High-Quality Imaging
Fast Shooting Speeds of up to 40 Frames per Second
Full Width 4K 60p Video Capability
Uncropped Video with Rich Blurring of Full Frame
Full HD 1080p Slow Motion Video
RAW Bursts of up to 30 Frames per Second
Advanced Low-Light Performance
Electronic Shutter with No Shutter Noise
 
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neuroanatomist said:
Low cost, but also light and small. I’m interested in it for the last two, especially compared to my R3. Most of my use will be on a tripod, so I’m not bothered by the low end EVF or cramped ergonomics.

However, an important consideration for me will be the availability of a good quality L-bracket (RRS, Kirk). RRS made one for the RP, I hope they will for the R8. I inquired with them about it. They were forthcoming when I inquired about a plate for the R3.
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I am guessing that the footprint of the R8 is identical to the RP and that the grip extension will fit both cameras . I read somewhere an interview with the design team of the RP and a lot of thought and work had gone onto that design. It feels so good in the hand (with grip) I think it would be a shame to change it.
 
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