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GEAR CANON EOS R7 AND R10

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CANON’S BUDGET DUO

Smaller APS-C sensors mean the latest EOS mirrorless cameras are more compact – and affordable

WORDS AND PHOTOS ADAM DUCKWORTH

C anon chose to debut its first cropped-sensor mirrorless cameras on the same day, to sizeable fanfare about high specs and low prices for its first compact cameras utilising the latest RF mount. The pro-level EOS R7 and prosumer EOS R10 definitely undercut the flagship full-frame range, costing £1349/$1499 and £900/$979 respectively. The 32.5-megapixel EOS R7 was trumpeted as suiting wildlife and sports shooters who need the added reach of a cropped sensor, as well as high-speed stills and video with advanced tracking autofocus, while the 24.2-megapixel R10 is a general all-rounder. Both have impressive spec, as they record video in 4K/60p or

4K/30p which is downsampled from 7K and 6K respectively. This can be output at HDR PQ 4:2:2 10-bit in- camera, or via HDMI from the R10. The EOS R7 includes an additional 4K/60p crop mode, to extend the reach even further. Neither camera is hindered by the 30-minute clip limit of some of the older EOS R models, and can shoot 4K/60p for up to an hour with no overheating. The R7 also offers Canon Log 3 and Cinema Gamut for increased flexibility in grading. So far, so good; enough to make cost- conscious filmmakers reach for the credit card, perhaps. While all this spec promises a lot, on further investigation it’s what Canon didn’t include that’s more of an issue for video shooters. Because

“Both can shoot 4K/60p for up to an hour with no overheating”

at such a low price point, something has to give. EOS R7: The pro choice? For a camera aimed at professionals, the R7 does deliver a lot – especially for shooters who want to use it for stills as well as video. For photos, it blasts through frames at 30fps using the electronic shutter or 15fps with the mechanical version. The EOS R7 offers a maximum of 1/8000sec mechanical shutter speed

SIBLING RIVALRY From the front, the EOS R7 isn’t much bigger than the R10 – but it is much more effective

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