Canon EOS RP body price confirmed at $1299 USD, and we’re very happy about it

[Canon Rumors Guy]

We have finally confirmed that the Canon EOS RP body is going to cost $1299 when it launches tonight and will come in 3 kits in the USA.
Canon EOS RP USA kits available at launch:

Canon EOS RP Body w/EG-E1 Extension Grip & Canon Mount Adapter $1299
Canon EOS RP w/EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EG-E1 Extension Grip & Canon Mount Adapter $1699
Canon EOS RP w/RF 24-105mm f/4L IS, EG-E1 Extension Grip & Canon Mount Adapter $2199

We’re not sure if the EG-E1 extension grip and included Canon Mount Adapter will be a limited time preorder deal or not. However, if you have an interest in the EOS RP, get ready to preorder it tonight to take advantage of this amazing aggressive pricing...

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[nadroj]

WOW. I must say, I am impressed.

I wish they would have announced a kit with the rumored RF 24-240 rather than the adapted EF 24-105 STM, but at this pricing I really have no complaints. I would pick the RF 24-105 anyway.

 

[padam]

Even without the final specs or impressions, that looks like a very good price.

 

[angrykarl]

Any chances of lowering MSRP of the original R?

 

[bokehmon22]

Pretty impressive price. Good job Canon

Articulating LCD, FF sensor, DPAF, and light lenses. Should be a good vlogger or someone to get into FF mirrorless.

 

[rrcphoto]

this thing is going to have the cheapest sensor Canon can make into it. and in reality for $1299 it's hard to blame them

 

[nadroj]

Any chances of lowering MSRP of the original R?

It went on sale for $200 off today, so that's a good start

EDIT: That's only the kit with the 24-105, sorry.

 

[CanonFanBoy]

Unfortunately, I can't pre-order, but the price will be right next Christmas too, I think. My main reasons for ordering will be to have a smaller camera on which to use my M42 screw mount lenses with and then as a backup to my fantastic 5D Mark III. The crop factor on the micro 4/3 cameras is just too brutal. However, my tiny wife loves the Olympus for her use... so can't sell it off.

I can imagine that there will come a moment that the adapter for EF will be bundled in as an incentive later on.

 

[mb66energy]

Another happy Canon user looking forward to that camera. Hopefully it is 1299 EUR in Germany and ... wishful thinking ... they have a "naked" body offer for e.g. 1150 EUR or so - I . WANT . TO . USE . THE . CONTROL RING ADAPTER!

 

[1Zach1]

My vote mattered!

I am very very interested. Can’t wait to see the new glass coming out as well, the 15-35 really interests me.

 

[JimmyJames]

Is the 24-105 f4 in the $2199 kit is the RF version?

 

[memoriaphoto]

This thing is going to sell like craaaazy...and the needed migration to RF is guaranteed.

Smart move Canon!

 

[CaMeRa QuEsT]

The 24-105/4 deal sounds great, and will sound ever greater during holiday season when it'll be $300 cheaper and with a free Pixma PRO-100 plus a 50 sheet ream of 13x19" photo paper thrown in for good measure. Just keeping my fingers crossed that 4K means this will have similar DR to a 5DIV/R instead of a 6DII.

 

[james75]

Wow!!! Well there you go. That is some aggressive pricing. I still want to wait for early reviews, but this may be the camera I pick up down the road to start my journey with mirrorless. Good job Canon. Hope it's a success.

 

[delta0]

I’m going to hold until the 24-70 RF comes out. I will get the lens if the price is competitive or a used EF ii which will have a price hit by the release of a new version.

 

[Tom W]

Wow! Good deal. Will draw many into the R format, possibly including myself!

 

[preppyak]

Is the 24-105 f4 in the $2199 kit is the RF version?

Yeah, and it aligns with the new instant savings price.

 

[slclick]

I just sold off my M5 kit and this is tempting but I'll be patient and see what the next year offers. I'm not sure if I am looking for a replacement to the 5D3 or an addition, but for those who are interested, it's a killer deal.

 

[Hector1970]

It will be interesting if they capture new sales with this. There will be Canon users moving to their first full frame and first mirrorless. There are a lot of expensive lens here or coming for it. The RP in particular needs cheap lens. It will go straight to no 1 in full frame sales.

 

[neuroanatomist]

I’m officially tempted.