Here is the Canon EOS R announcement live

[Timedog]

So why aren't we seeing Canon is doomed yet?

Jack

Because the price is reasonable

 

[ahsanford]

So the 11-24 is blessed with a sweet solution to NDs.

Jack

Sweet solution for CPL you mean. ND already had a rear slot-in filter, didn't it?

- A

 

[miketcool]

So the 11-24 is blessed with a sweet solution to NDs.

Jack

I used the drop in filter slot on the mount just fine.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Because the price is reasonable

I'd say so. I passed on the 6D2 and might reconsider on this one.

Jack

 

[Jack Douglas]

Sweet solution for CPL you mean. ND already had a rear slot-in filter, didn't it?

- A

Yes but not cheap and isn't this much more friendly?

Jack

 

[ahsanford]

EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM

Having a focus delimiter implies good things for max magnification, no?

- A

 

[Timedog]

I'd say so. I passed on the 6D2 and might reconsider on this one.

Jack

Same. I bought a 6D instead because of the decreased dynamic range on the mark II, but will probably sell my 6D soon.

 

[ahsanford]

Yes but not cheap and isn't this much more friendly?

Jack

Sure, but you still need to expose the mount to get a filter in there. But if it's good enough for a supertele, I'm sure we can trust it.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

File under '@#$% I knew it and I'm bummed about that'

https://twitter.com/x/status/1037237283177431040

- A

 

[fentiger]

if you use grad filters i think you will still need front filtering

 

[ahsanford]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1037255326121086976

- A

 

[vjlex]

Sub-$2500 is a really good price. Hard to resist. It's put me in quite a hard spot at the moment. I love my 5D4, but I've wanted a tilty flippy for so long (macro, landscape), and I really don't need more than 2 bodies (a main and a backup). At this point, what are the advantages of the 5D4 over the R? It's a slow-burn, but I'm becoming enticed by the R.

 

[J9canon]

Can you put a RF lens on the ND mount? If not, the EF lenses might have some advantages. Also, is the 35mm lead screw STM?

 

[ahsanford]

Sub-$2500 is a really good price. Hard to resist. It's put me in quite a hard spot at the moment. I love my 5D4, but I've wanted a tilty flippy for so long (macro, landscape), and I really don't need more than 2 bodies (a main and a backup). At this point, what are the advantages of the 5D4 over the R? It's a slow-burn, but I'm becoming enticed by the R.

A more comfortable grip
OVF doesn't burn battery like an EVF
Native mounting of EF lenses -- no need to buy an adaptor or new RF lenses
Faster burst (with proper AF working)
Larger buffer
Two cards
Proper control wheel and buttons around the thumb grip

(someone keep typing -- I'm sure I've forgotten stuff)

- A

 

[Jack Douglas]

Sub-$2500 is a really good price. Hard to resist. It's put me in quite a hard spot at the moment. I love my 5D4, but I've wanted a tilty flippy for so long (macro, landscape), and I really don't need more than 2 bodies (a main and a backup). At this point, what are the advantages of the 5D4 over the R? It's a slow-burn, but I'm becoming enticed by the R.

You're not alone and for me skipping the 6D2 after selling my 6D it's looking like a great value (I also wanted the flip screen).

Jack

 

[fullstop]

Sweet solution for CPL you mean. ND already had a rear slot-in filter, didn't it?

- A

yes. But you cannot operate/turn a VARIABLE ND filter in it.
Those adapters are truly "elegant" ... and "useful".

 

[fullstop]

No more need for a 6D III.
And once they bring the higher-end mirrorfree model, no more need for a 5D V.

'SLAPPER DOOM!

 

[Mark D5 TEAM II]

The RF 24-105/4 L IS USM has Nano USM, not Ring USM like the EF version.

 

[ahsanford]

Limited in higher fps pursuits though it may be, the EOS R appears to be a mirrorless 5D4 + a tilty-flippy + a silent shutter + Eye AF for $2400 (body plus vanilla adaptor).

I'll say it. EOS R is going to cut into 5D4 sales. Never thought I'd see Canon undercut a flagship product so aggressively like this. Canon must be making a mint on those lenses once they draw folks in to justify this.

Good on them, and good for us. This camera is going to sell very well.

OK gnight Zzzzz

- A

 

[Jack Douglas]

No more need for a 6D III.
And once they bring the higher-end mirrorfree model, no more need for a 5D V.

'SLAPPER DOOM!

Tonight's mirror-less honeymoon won't last. It's not all roses. Down the road though is a different story.

Jack