Canon to announce the EOS R100 and RF 28mm f/2.8 STM

[Canon Rumors]

We thought that the Canon EOS R100 was coming later in Q4, but it looks like we’re going to see it much sooner. We expect a lot of similarities with the EOS R50 as far as the hardware inside the camera, but a lot of features omitted from the final design. Could this camera omit

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[Loswr]

I'm suspect the "Off-camera shoe cord OC-E4A: $180" is an error (translation or otherwise). Seems very unlikely both in terms of cost and as a product to launch alongside this camera. I'm the R100 will not have an EVF (M6II/vlogging form factor) and I think this is a $180 external EVF for the hotshoe, which makes sense in terms of both price and launch strategy. I suppose the R100 could lack a popup flash and this could be a small/cheap flash like the 90EX. Or maybe even something new, an off-camera constant light source for video powered via the multifunction shoe. Time will tell, maybe Canon thinks there's a need for an off-camera cord despite the fact that there's not even an available flash for the new multifunction shoe, since they have delayed shipping the EL-5 until the end of June.

 

[Maximilian]

Seems to be an interesting entry offer to get people into the Canon R system.
While not yet interested in the body, the lens could be cool, if it's really an FF pancake and with not too much electronic correction.

 

[Maximilian]

... the R100 will not have an EVF (M6II/vlogging form factor) and I think this is a $180 external EVF for the hotshoe, which makes sense in terms of both price and launch strategy...

Same thought here.
If it's really getting into the M6 II footsteps, it might even become interesting for me as a to-go small unit.

 

[kmrahe]

...the lens could be cool, if it's really an FF pancake and with not too much electronic correction.

That would also support my suspicion that Canon is going to try to push RF APS-C users into buying FF lenses in lieu of providing a significant number of RF-S lenses, especially primes.

 

[John Wilde]

If true, it will probably be a vlogging camera like the Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon Z30.

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[reefroamer]

An R100 at this price point will fit nicely in the entry market position being left vacant by the discontinuance of the M line, which was very successful for Canon. Most buyers of an R100 will be coming from smartphones and likely won’t be bothered by the lack of a viewfinder. My guess is that it will be a big win for Canon.

 

[koenkooi]

I wonder if this model will also lack the ultrasonic sensor cleaning, like the R50.

 

[Mistral75]

Concerning the "Off-camera shoe cord OC-E4A: $180"

• It's not a translation error: in the original post (from the guy who used to run Nokishita Camera) the Japanese text オフカメラシューコード is the phonetic equivalent of off-camera shoe cord ("Ofukamerashūkōdo"). Clearly the Japanese guy had access to an US product listing and translated it literally.
• The off-camera shoe cord OC-E3 was introduced along with the EOS-1D Mark III and the Speedlite 580EX II flash. It has been discontinued.
• $180 is a bit outrageous: IIRC OC-E3 was introduced slightly below $100.
• What the "A" stands for in OC-E4A remains open to discussion.

 

[koenkooi]

Concerning the "Off-camera shoe cord OC-E4A: $180"

• It's not a translation error: in the original post (from the guy who used to run Nokishita Camera) the Japanese text オフカメラシューコード is the phonetic equivalent of off-camera shoe cord ("Ofukamerashūkōdo"). Clearly the Japanese guy had access to an US product listing and translated it literally.
• The off-camera shoe cord OC-E3 was introduced along with the EOS-1D Mark III and the Speedlite 580EX II flash. It has been discontinued.
• $180 is a bit outrageous: IIRC OC-E3 was introduced slightly below $100.
• What the "A" stands for in OC-E4A remains open to discussion.

If it's indeed the successor to the OC-E3, I bet it will extend the extra pins as well, so the elusive EL-5 will work with it.

 

[Zeissyman]

If Canon releases a FF RF 28mm f/2.8, to me that seems like the 28mm f/1.4 L that is rumoured is further out than the 24mm L and 35mm L.

Doesn't surprise to be honest, as far as I can recall historically only Nikon & Leica have offered fast 28mm lenses.

 

[SHAMwow]

I'm surprised to see Canon hit the lower end so heavy lately. Didn't think we'd see that addressed in the mirrorless system.

 

[Chaitanya]

If it's indeed the successor to the OC-E3, I bet it will extend the extra pins as well, so the elusive EL-5 will work with it.

So maybe both delayed EL-5 and this off shoe cord will be released at same time allowing users to select between RT trigger or cable depending on their need. At that price though would be waiting for cheap 3rd party alternatives to pop up or just spend on RT trigger(even if it fails at short distances).

 

[Loswr]

An R100 at this price point will fit nicely in the entry market position being left vacant by the discontinuance of the M line, which was very successful for Canon. Most buyers of an R100 will be coming from smartphones and likely won’t be bothered by the lack of a viewfinder. My guess is that it will be a big win for Canon.

Agreed. There was a recent report that the M50 II was discontinued by Canon Japan, and that was the last 'current' M camera. Given the popularity of the M line, having an imminent replacement makes sense, and the R100 is a likely candidate.

 

[Loswr]

Concerning the "Off-camera shoe cord OC-E4A: $180"

• It's not a translation error: in the original post (from the guy who used to run Nokishita Camera) the Japanese text オフカメラシューコード is the phonetic equivalent of off-camera shoe cord ("Ofukamerashūkōdo"). Clearly the Japanese guy had access to an US product listing and translated it literally.
• The off-camera shoe cord OC-E3 was introduced along with the EOS-1D Mark III and the Speedlite 580EX II flash. It has been discontinued.
• $180 is a bit outrageous: IIRC OC-E3 was introduced slightly below $100.
• What the "A" stands for in OC-E4A remains open to discussion.

Thanks!

Introducing an off-camera flash cord with a high end body and a high end flash makes sense. Introducing an off-camera flash cord (for which there is no available native flash) with an entry-level body and lens, to me makes no sense.

I suppose it could be completely unrelated, i.e. Canon will 'announce' the R100 and RF 28/2.8, and just release the OC-E4A with no mention or fanfare at the same time.

Outrageous pricing from Canon would not be a surprise.

 

[Loswr]

So maybe both delayed EL-5 and this off shoe cord will be released at same time allowing users to select between RT trigger or cable depending on their need. At that price though would be waiting for cheap 3rd party alternatives to pop up or just spend on RT trigger(even if it fails at short distances).

The ST-E10 is only $120, compared to $180. For me, the radio triggering works fine at short distances (e.g. with the ST-E10 on the R3 and a 600EX-RT on a flash bracket mounted to the camera or on a lens foot.

 

[Bonich]

If Canon releases a FF RF 28mm f/2.8, to me that seems like the 28mm f/1.4 L that is rumoured is further out than the 24mm L and 35mm L.

Doesn't surprise to be honest, as far as I can recall historically only Nikon & Leica have offered fast 28mm lenses.

Take the Zeiss Otus 28 1.4

 

[unfocused]

Something that I don’t think has been suggested yet is if this is indeed an off-camera cord, could it also be used with the new microphones that are powered through the hotshoe? I could see a cord attached to the camera that could extend to a small off camera boom.

 

[Chaitanya]

The ST-E10 is only $120, compared to $180. For me, the radio triggering works fine at short distances (e.g. with the ST-E10 on the R3 and a 600EX-RT on a flash bracket mounted to the camera or on a lens foot.

I tried few 3rd party radio triggers(Pocket wizard and Godox(apparently X2 might be better in that aspect but havent tried it)) and for short distances it would fail quite often, so these days I rely on built in optical trigger of my body(in case of multiple lights) or just use a off shoe cable for single light. Those radio triggers were very useful while shooting some shy wildlife(foxes and owls) from a distance at night.

 

[John Wilde]

I'm surprised to see Canon hit the lower end so heavy lately. Didn't think we'd see that addressed in the mirrorless system.

In their financial documents, Canon said that they wanted to "expand our user base" and "sell 2.9 million units this year".