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Canon Rumors · Sep 5, 2018

MELVILLE, N.Y., September 5, 2018 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the next revolution in the company’s long history of innovative and award-winning camera systems, the EOS R system featuring the newly designed RF mount. Recognizing the need to advance optical design, the Company sought to create a versatile and powerful new system that supports all current EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lensesi, and also provides the optical advancements and engineering flexibility to build upon for years to come.

When Canon set forth to develop a new interchangeable lens camera system, they focused on three core optical principles: high-image quality, high-specification performance, and compact design. Recognizing that optics is the foundation for any camera system, the RF mount was conceived to open new doors in optical design. Canon’s new RF mount features the same size diameter as the EF mount (54mm) and shorter back focus distance. This allows for lenses...

Canon Rumors · Sep 5, 2018

Here are a bunch of videos about the EOS R and RF lens ecosystem. Full press release and specifications will be coming shortly.

Canon Rumors · Sep 5, 2018

julius071 · Sep 4, 2018

Found this video on Youtube with the title "wet crow ... Canon EOS R Test"

KenRockwell · Sep 4, 2018

What will be the “pro”FF mirrorless specs?

- Same 30MP sensor minus AA filter?
- Different sensor? Higher res vs lower res / higher speed for sports (or two different bodies specializing in each)
- Faster continuous AF?
- Dual DIGIC processors?
-IBIS?
-dual card slots?
-Uncropped 4K video?
-1080 120p?
-Rear scroll wheel & joystick?
-better battery life?

Adelino · Sep 4, 2018

Turns out to be the confusion and drama of teen hormones.

Canon Rumors · Sep 4, 2018

*Updated: We’re now told that the announcement will happen sometime between 3:00 AM ET and 4:30 AM ET. Whenever it is, we’ll be up for it.
We’re told to expect the Canon EOS R announcement sometime between 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM Eastern Time on September 5, 2018. This would be a midnight announcement for the folks on the west coast of North America.
We’re also told that the preorders for all Canon EOS R products will not begin until later NEXT week. We’re unsure if you’ll be able to preorder the EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III and EF 600mm f/4L IS III tonight or not.
Probable announcement times around the globe:

Los Angeles, USA 12:00 – 1:30 AM
Toronto, Canada 3:00 – 4:30 AM
London, England 8:00 – 9:30 AM
New Delhi, India 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Hong Kong 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Sydney, Australia 5:00 – 6:30 PM

As with everything related to the Canon EOS R, not even the announcement timing is normal. So expect to be up late if you’re on this side of the pond and hope...

Canon Rumors · Sep 4, 2018

Keith over at Northlight Images, always a voice of reason has written an opinion piece about Canon’s new RF mount and how it might affect Canon going forward. He also addressed EOS M and the EF-M mount.
From Northlight Images:
We’re all doomed – or not
Already I’m seeing articles and comments about Canon’s move to the RF mount that are not even wrong in their level of their cluelessness about optics and the camera market(s) around the world.
The sky is not falling – perhaps some context and history will help. In a few years all will be well, but probably better ;-)
Canon lens mounts – A brief history
Canon changes lens mounts and systems – some people are left behind, some move on. With the new RF mount, there are many questions as to what it means for different categories of Canon camera user. This note aims to show a bit of historical context for the change – noting that past changes didn’t have the echo chamber of the internet to contend with…
I’ll mention some of the...

Don Haines · Sep 4, 2018

Apparently, not only is Canon the number one choice of wildlife photographers, it is the number one choice of wildlife....

https://petapixel.com/2018/09/04/lioness-steals-photographers-canon-dslr-and-gives-it-to-her-cubs/

Canon Rumors · Sep 4, 2018

On September 5, 2018, Canon will announce the long rumoured Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM, Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III and EF Canon 600mm f/4L IS III lenses alongside the new Canon EOS R system.
Below are when these lenses are currently scheduled to ship:

Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM

September 21, 2018

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III

Late December 2018

EF Canon 600mm f/4L IS III

Late December 2018

We have not seen any mentions on pricing for these lenses yet, but we obviously don’t have long to wait.

Canon Rumors · Sep 4, 2018

Canon Hong Kong has released a teaser for the September 5 announcements. The spotlights in the video look like lenses, but we could be wrong.
Canon will be announcing a lot of new gear on September 5, including the following.

Canon EOS R body
Canon EOS R w/24-105mm f/4L IS USM kit
Canon BG-E22
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM

Thanks Gui

canonmike · Sep 3, 2018

I have to wonder how the R line of FF cameras will impact the existent M line, especially the market for used ones. Think I will follow M50 body and lenses on Ebay for the next several days and see if any kind of pattern develops on new listings. Of course, we still don't know when the new cameras will start shipping yet. That may be the important influence here.

bob118 · Sep 3, 2018

Just a few shots I took a couple of weeks ago in Neets Bay Alaska, There is a fish hatchery in Neets Bay and next to it is a stream that feeds some of the Salmon upstream. Well as we all know Bears are pretty smart as to where to find dinner and just to chill out

LSXPhotog · Sep 3, 2018

I got really bored and still think this is all an elaborate hoax...but after spending time in Photoshop, the scales are spot-on and I really believe this is at least a real camera now.

The EOS R most closely resembles the 77D in terms of both size and weight. I own a 77D and have been surprised by the grip being so comfortable, but I can't help but think the camera feels cramped. When I ended up throwing these images into PS, I realized a VERY important ergonomic design similarity with the 5D Mark IV...look at the location of the grip/shutter in relation to the lens mount and viewfinder - it's nearly identical to the 5D while the 77D, which is similar in sized, is much tighter. This should contribute to a much better feel in the hands. The grip is DEEPER than the 5D, 77D, and the A7III. The size of the top information LCD is roughly the same height as the current 5D's screen, but 1/3 the width.

Look at the A7III and the EOS R distance from the lens mount to the grip. A major complaint I had with the A7 series was that my knuckles always hit the lens. The ergonomic layout of this camera looks to be very comfortable to shoot. I look forward to getting one in my hands to try out. Hopefully this is just the entry level model, because I would really like to add a dual-card full-frame mirrorless into bag. (yes, I want dual cards if it's going to replace my 5D4.

Enjoy!

Cameras sized by the hotshoe to be accurate.

Canon Rumors · Sep 3, 2018

Richard over at Canon News has written an opinion piece about the new Canon RF mount and what it means for the Canon ecosystem. He feels, as others do, that the EOS M system and EF-M mount are surrounded with some uncertainty.
From Canon News:
Canon this September 5th is releasing the RF mount for full frame mirrorless. This mount by all reports is 54mm in diameter for the inner throat diameter and 20mm in depth. While this mount by itself sounds good, it has long term negative ramifications on the EOS system over time, that has us surprised they are doing this unless there are tectonic shifts in direction throughout Canon’s lineup.
The problem with this new mount, is not what you can do with it, but what you can’t do with it. Canon in 2012 created a new mount for APS-C mirrorless called the EF-M mount. It has a 46mm throat diameter and a 18mm registration distance. Because of the difference in between the two mount registration distances (the distance between the...

Canon Rumors · Sep 3, 2018

Canon Rumors reader InsungFilms did up a good comparison showing the size differences between the RF lenses when mounted to the Canon EOS R body.
The RF 28-70mm f/2L USM is obviously the biggest of the bunch, but we’re also surprised at the size of the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM, it looks like an impressive chunk of glass.
Also included for reference is an EOS DSLR and the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS.

RF mount lens comparison // click for larger

Canon Rumors · Sep 3, 2018

Previous we saw an unidentified Speedlite come up for certification, it was called the “ds401221“. Nokishita has now received information that the new Speedlite will be the EL-100.
Canon Speedlite EL-100 Specifications:

Size: 64.6mm (2.54 inches) x 91.7mm (3.61 inches) x 71mm (2.79 inches)
Weight: 190g (0.41lbs) (without battery)
Shipping: Late October 2018

dhr90 · Sep 3, 2018

Currently have a Tokina 12-24mm F4 X-Pro II ultra wide zoom. While it suits my needs very well for the range, it suffers a lot from distortion and softness away from the centre. I don't use it a lot (last use was November 2017) but I'm thinking of upgrading it to something with better performance.
I would be looking to spend no more than £700 which is part funded by selling the Tokina. But I'm struggling to find options that are both good and within my budget.
Have a 24mm pancake and 24-105L which I like, but aren't wide enough when I want to go really wide.
Prefer a zoom, but open to prime. Must have AF.
Will be used on 7D mkII.
Don't mind going for 3rd party manufacturer, so long as it is an upgrade and reliable/consistent.
I would like ot try some more night shooting, so F2.8 would appeal to me.

Have seen Tamron 15-30mm but read AF can be a bit temperamental, but the loss of 3mm while it doesn't sound like much, does make the field of view a lot narrower on the wide end.
Tokina have one or two lenses, but they are very heavy and I have always felt the clutch AF-MF mechanism moves where the focus is set slightly, at least, I have less confidence in it than my other lenses with a simple switch.

Any ideas? Thank you

Ozarker · Sep 3, 2018

Tonight I did a comparison between 8 different wide angle lenses. The only adjustment I made was for white balance and size. There are no distortion corrections. All lenses were focused manually, so we can expect some margin of error there. The unexpected disappointment was the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 and it's flair. All the Takumars had a hood. Nothing else had a hood except the two modern Canon L lenses. For colors? They all looked the same to me. Some had some CA. As expected, my Canon L glass gave the best results... but it should. There was a little flair with the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II at 28mm, but that is due to the way the light on the wall is right at the edge of the frame. The take away from this is that most all lenses are sharp in the center at f/8. Not a surprise. Also, without interference from bright sunlight, they all do well color and flair wise. I would imagine a hood on the Vivitar would take care of the problem. Keep in mind that these are 30 second exposures at night, so don't get too excited about the vintage lens results looking so good against the modern Canon lenses. Daylight reveals much higher variation. Much higher. I will conduct the same test in harsh sunlight in a few days. I predict drastically different results. I'll make sure every lens is has a hood for that test. If you are not using hoods, I recommend that you do. Full resolution photos are found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/135571631@N08/?

JRPhotos · Sep 2, 2018

Hi,

I shoot with the 5DMK IV. What are the advantages of mirrorless?

Smaller Body? Better resolution? Sharper images? I've read specs but just don't understand the hype. I'm genuinely wanting to know.

Does the new R replace the 5D line or is it along the lines of a 6D?

Canon Rumors · Sep 2, 2018

It looks like the Canon EOS R in photographers hands and is being used around the world. Below we have an image of what looks to be the Canon EOS R with the BG-E22 battery grip.

The full specifications for the Canon EOS R have leaked out ahead of this week’s launch via an official Canon PDF.

wanner · Sep 2, 2018

I was thinking about selling my EF-S lenses ahead of the release of the R. But if I understand it correctly the EF-S lenses will work on the R body? Thinking of keeping some of them instead if that's the case..

Teknon · Sep 2, 2018

I just read the specs and didn't notice any reference to in body image stabilisation. Did I miss it?

Richard-CN · Sep 2, 2018

Here are the full specifications for the upcoming Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera taken from an official Canon PDF that was posted by Nokishita.
You can download and view the original Canon PDF here.
Canon EOS R Specifications Summary: (Google translated)

Number of effective pixels: 30.3 million pixels (Total number of pixels: 31.7 million pixels)
Image type: JPEG, RAW (14 bit), C-RAW
Dual pixel RAW support
EVF: organic EL, 0.71 times
AF point: Maximum 5,655 points
Distance measurement range: EV – 6 to 18 (23 ° C at room temperature · ISO 100 with F1.2 lens)
ISO sensitivity: 100 to 40000 (extended ISO: 50, 51200, 102400)
Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb
Continuous shooting performance: Up to 8 frames per second (at servo AF: up to 5 frames / sec)
Video: 4K 30p, FullHD 60p, HD 120p
Rear liquid crystal display: 3.15 type 2.1 million dots touch panel
Recording medium: SD / SDHC / SDXC...

Canon Rumors · Sep 1, 2018

The specifications for the four RF lenses launching next week with the Canon EOS R have leaked.
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM

Lens composition: 13 groups 19 elements
Minimum focus distance: 39cm (15.35 inches)
Filter diameter: 95mm
Size: 103.8mm (4.08 inches) × 139.8mm (5.5 inches)
Weight: 1430g (3.15lbs)

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Lens construction: 9 groups of 15 elements
Minimum focus distance: 40cm (15.74 inches)
Filter diameter: 77mm
Size: 89.8mm (3.53 inches) x 108.0mm (4.25 inches)
Weight: 950g (2.09lbs)

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro

Lens construction: 9 groups 9 elements
Minimum focus distance: 17cm (6.69 inches)
Filter diameter: 52mm
Size: 74.4mm (2.92 inches) × 62.8mm (2.47 inches)
Weight: 305g (0.67lbs)

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Lens construction: 14 groups 18 elements
Minimum focus distance: 45cm (17.71 inches)
Filter diameter: 77mm
Size: 83.5mm (3.28 inches) × 107.3mm (4.22 inches)
Weight: 700g (1.54lbs)...

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