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Canon EOS R1 Bristling with the latest tech, does Canon’s flagship mirrorless model set the standard for the others to follow? We find out
time with the Canon EOS R1, I’m beginning to doubt that assumption. This isn’t just any camera. The EOS R1 is a marvel of engineering, purpose-built for professional sports and news photographers. Within minutes, I found myself capturing shots I’d never managed before. My newfound success wasn’t thanks to a sudden surge in skill, but the camera’s impressive capabilities. Canon introduced the EOS R1 last July alongside the EOS R5 Mark II, positioning it as its flagship camera. It combines the company’s most advanced imaging technology with a design that’s as sturdy as it is sophisticated. The body feels nearly indestructible, and while it’s undeniably hefty – especially when paired with the RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM (1430g) or the RF 100- 500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM (1530g) – the ergonomics ensure it remains comfortable in hand. At its core is a 24.2-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor. While this may not seem impressive compared to higher-res options, the speed is what sets the R1 apart. Paired with the Digic X image processor and a Digic Accelerator, it delivers up to 40 Raw frames-per-second using the electronic shutter. This isn’t just about quantity; each frame benefits from autoexposure and focus tracking, ensuring fast-moving subjects are both sharp and well lit. Adding to its appeal is a pre-shooting
TESTED BY ROGER PAYNE
IT’S A COMMON belief that putting a professional camera in the hands of an unskilled photographer won’t necessarily result in better pictures. I’ve always subscribed to this notion – just as putting me in a sports car wouldn’t turn me into Lewis Hamilton. But after spending some SPECS › Price £6999 body only › Sensor 36x24mm back-side illuminated CMOS › R esolution 24.2 megapixels › Imaging engine Digic Accelerator and Digic X › Sensitivity ISO 100-102,400 (extendable to ISO 50 and 409,600) › Metering TTL 6144 zone – evaluative, spot, partial and centre-weighted options › Exposure modes PASM, Flexible Priority AE › Exposure compensation +/-3 stops in 1/3 EV steps › Image stabiliser 8.5 stops (centre), 7.5 stops (peripheral) depending on lens used › Shutter speed range 30secs to 1/8000sec, plus B (mechanical), 30secs to 1/64,000sec (electronic) › Shooting speed Up to 12fps (mechanical shutter), up to 40fps (electronic shutter) › Autofocus modes One Shot, Servo, manual › Viewfinder 0.64in OLED with 9.44m dots › Rear LCD 3.2in vari-angle touchscreen with 2.1m dots › Movie recording 6K/60p, DCI 4K/60p, 4K/120p, DCI 2K/240p, Full HD/240p › Connectivity Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, HDMI Type A, Ethernet, 2x stereo mini jacks for mic in and headphones, remote control, PC sync terminal › Power LP-E19 battery › Dimensions (wxhxd) 157.6x149.5x87.3mm › Weight 1115g (with battery and memory card) › Contact canon.co.uk
“This isn’t just any camera. The EOS R1 is a marvel of engineering, purpose-built for professional sports and news photographers” considered impossible. Canon has refined its Eye Control AF – first introduced in the R3 – making feature that records up to 20 frames before the shutter is fully pressed. For those who need larger images, the R1 offers in-camera upscaling, producing 96-megapixel files through interpolation. While this only works on JPEG or HEIF images recorded at the Large setting, it’s a convenient option that eliminates the need for computer-based upscaling. The autofocus system on the R1 is revolutionary and, for me, it was the key to capturing images I’d previously
SLOTS OF POTENTIAL The Canon EOS R1 is equipped with dual memory card slots, both compatible with CFexpress Type B cards
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