We've received a bit of information about Canon's upcoming and highly anticipated first attempt at a full frame mirrorless camera. We have been unable to confirm this information with known sources, but we figured we'd share it anyway.
We're told that marketing material for the camera is currently being produced by various Canon subsidiaries around the globe.
A couple of people have claimed to have seen the camera and have given some description of it.
It looks like a bulkier EOS M50. It's taller, wider and thicker, though the mount is still an unknown.
The camera model number begins with “R”. We're not sure what that “R” would be in reference too, but apparently it's not a codename.
Currently, all signs are pointing to an official announcement after Photokina, but Canon may surprise with a development announcement for the show, which begins September 26, 2018.
Take this information with a big grain of salt until we can upgrade the [CR1] rating.
It stands for 50 MP 20FPS 15 stop dynamic range with a universal shutter for about 2000 dollars.
It’s a secret code.
really right 28 MP sensor, really right compact body, really right functionality, really right new lens mount parameters and lenses, really right affordable price. :cool:
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Looking forward to the end of all this guessing.
Looking forward to native EF mount and small EF-R lenses with Dixie-cup rear caps.
Canon is usually logical, but their logic often seems to take them places different than where others think they should be going.
Jack
It's an interesting thought. It would certainly keep the lens sizes down. But I'd be a little nervous about damaging exposed rear elements while mounting the lens.
Even so, my 80D looks even better so going a bit thicker with the modern design of the M50 is going the right direction for me.
A bigger battery might do it too. Come to think of it, a bigger battery might wipe out some of the size reduction value from a short flange mount, so maybe an LP-E6N battery along with the EF mount.