As expected, Canon made a development announcement of the Canon EOS R1 flagship model. Finally!
No further details are available yet, as development announcements are usually lightweight on the dirty details. We expect to hear more as time goes on, especially about the R1’s sensor and AF system.
Press Release:
TOKYO, May 15, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with an RF mount and is aiming for a 2024 release.
The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability and high reliability sought in a flagship model. This camera will dramatically improve* the performance of both still images and video and meet the high requirements of professionals on the frontlines of a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting, and video production.
This camera employs the newly developed image processor DIGIC Accelerator in addition to the pre-existing processor DIGIC X. The new image processing system, composed of these processors and a new CMOS sensor, enables large volume of data to be processed at high speeds and delivers never-before-seen advancements in Auto Focus (AF) and other functions.
By combining the new image processing system and deep learning technology to an advanced degree, Canon has achieved high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition. For example, subject tracking accuracy has been improved so that in team sporting events where multiple subjects intersect, the target subject can continually be tracked even if another player passes directly in front of them. In addition, the AF “Action Priority” function recognizes subject movement by rapidly analyzing the subject’s status. In moments during a sports game when it is difficult to predict what will happen next, this function automatically determines the player performing a certain action, such as shooting a ball, as the main subject and instantly shifts the AF frame, thereby helping to capture decisive moments of gameplay.
The combination of the new image processing system and deep learning technology will help to improve image quality. Canon implements the image noise reduction function, which has been previously developed and improved as part of the software for PCs, as a camera function to further improve image quality and contribute to user creativity.
Canon is working on field tests for this camera, and will support capturing definitive and impactful moments at international sporting events to be held in the future.
Going forward, Canon will continue to expand the EOS R SYSTEM lineup of fascinating cameras and RF lenses, thereby continuing to meet the demands of a wide range of users and contribute to the development of photography and video culture.
* In comparison to EOS R3 (released in November 2021)
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1DX3 Development Announcement: https://www.usa.canon.com/newsroom/2019/20191024-development
R3 Development Announcement: https://global.canon/en/news/2021/20210414.html
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For 1 series cameras, Canon almost always did the courtesy of a development announcement so professionals could prepare, and be forewarned of upcoming expenditures.
Also, since this is the first 1 series camera, many professionals still on the fence and still using the 1DX series will now have a camera that they will consider moving over to, which, will carry a significant expenditure.
Topaz AID denoise is a good algorithm for batch processing of images (eg startrails) so maybe the co-processor will be used to enable no buffer limit jpegs/HEIF
Otherwise not much detail except for the photo :-(
The fastest speed should be (virtually) unlimited raw as well vs Z9 in jpeg
There is no way Canon marketing would skip the opportunity to point out a more powerful processor if they have the chance, especially in their all important new flagship product. If they did then the marketing head should be fired.
It would be particularly aggregious since 1DX III from 4 years ago introduced and uses the Digic X as well.