I could see video people buying into EF lenses still. The biggest advantage of the adapter is the ability to use ND.
Canon EOS RP body price confirmed at $1299 USD, and we’re very happy about it
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True about the 35. I think that 24-105 kit is a REALLY compelling price, especially since the reviews for that lens are strong. The faster Canon can get out an 50/85 to match that 35, the more likely they are to hook new users in.
The adapters with the drop-in filters are really cool. Such a simple little add on that Canon is great about finding in their products.
I think one of the big drivers in the differences is the R has a newer processor. But there are probably some architectural changes to the sensor itself as well.
I would like to see: a) some reviews/shots of the R w/the ND adapter and the 11-24mm f4L lens, and b) some video footage with an STM lens.
Again, absolutely not with Sony, the A-mount of Canon EF was never supported to this level even in the DSLRs, DPAF has been working flawlessly with EF glass ever since it came out (I actually prefer it on the 6D Mark II with a Sigma 50/1.4 ART, maybe not as quick, but it is more consistent than with the mirror)
And it has only gotten more advanced since then.
If you buy the afromentioned EF lenses (and many many more) cheap enough, and feel like ok I will replace them with RF glass that are being discounted, then you can resell them with basically no loss at all. Financially much smarter than paying the full retail prices for RF lenses.
Not to mention the filter adapters, those only work with EF lenses that are still the standard for video production.
I'm actually shock Canon is price this aggressively with the adapter and grip. They will sell alot for people to get into EOS R system and lenses.
I'm contemplating giving this a jump for a travel cam and timelapse. I'll definitely review it for the ND with the Samyang 14mm 2.8 since the ND needed for that lens is a PITA to carry around.
Nice, very aggressive move on their part. Good way to get the masses into RF.
I just wonder what will happen to the price of the original R...whether there will be some downward pressure...one can hope?
I just wonder what will happen to the price of the original R...whether there will be some downward pressure...one can hope?
Yeah, though that makes sense based off the battery (1000mAh instead of 1800+mAh).
EOS R was rated
Approx. 370 shots (at 23°C)9
Approx. 350 (at 0°C)
A7III
Approx. 610 shots (Viewfinder)
approx. 710 shots (LCD monitor)
Nice one Canon. The competition continues.
It will be interesting to see whether Canon adds the Eye Detect Auto Focus in Servo and Continuos mode.
Canon lets get this on
It will be interesting to see whether Canon adds the Eye Detect Auto Focus in Servo and Continuos mode.
Canon lets get this on
won't lie, that price is tempting... but Canon has been pretty consistent in curbing features (many that are just software!) to tier their offerrings and maximize their profit. Wondering what might be curbed here. The 5FPS for example.. in what mode? the R had very different FPS speeds depending on mode.
It seems to me that reviews demonstrated that the R battery lasted far longer than the CIPA rating. I would expect the same with the RP. Lasting more than 250 shots seems like a pretty safe bet to me...
While I get your broader point (which has merit), the answer to your specific question about FPS has been reported as 5 FPS max, 4 FPS in servo AF mode.
to the R you mean? it's there on the RPNice one Canon. The competition continues.
It will be interesting to see whether Canon adds the Eye Detect Auto Focus in Servo and Continuos mode.
Canon lets get this on
Regarding the 6DII it is safe to say that the pricing and the timing (mirrorless already being firmly present) and not utilizing available resources (seeing what the 1DXII sensor has in terms of capabilities shows that Canon is not actually behind in technology but they know what to put in which model) that lead to the hate. And it may have been justified to some extent if we see how much it cost back then and how much it is now, not to mention the RP being the same formula, but in a more modern form at an attractive price (and with 4k video), that might make its value go down further.
Maybe it is already time to sell mine despite getting it for a low price (and stack up on LP-E17 batteries as we are probably back to old Sony levels of runtime, anyone knows a good source for them?)
Yeah, from what i gather, it is there in the RP, but the firmware update to the R does not have the functionality.
One would expect like for like in functional performance.
yeah there is quite a few things on the RP that aren't there on the R.
focus stacking, intervalometer, eye AF in servo, etc.
Canon, Canon, tut tut. Ah well.
Variety is the spice of life. They have basically used 6DII as the base template to build the RP on.
While Canon doesn't like to share roadmaps of its products, it does cause consumers to make uninformed decisions. For me, I passed on the original R because it was just too much like my existing 5D III & IV which are workhorses for my event photography and portrait businesses. That said, I am a bit of a gear junkie and decided to spend some money elsewhere and now have a Fuji X-T3, 18-55 f2.8, 50-140 f2.8, and the 100-400. I really like the Fuji gear and am pretty sure a second body is in order soon.
However had I known a less expensive option to move to a Canon mirrorless was coming, I likely would have waited. Sigh.
I still am waiting for a 1 DX Mark II mirrorless option though which is what I really wanted and needed.
However had I known a less expensive option to move to a Canon mirrorless was coming, I likely would have waited. Sigh.
I still am waiting for a 1 DX Mark II mirrorless option though which is what I really wanted and needed.