Here’s the Canon EOS RP and EG-E1 extension grip

[nostrovia]

Already on Amazon lol https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Hous...=UTF8&qid=1550066602&sr=8-5&keywords=Canon+RP

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-24-1...550066673&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Canon+RP+grip

Also indicates that it has focus bracketing. Is that a first for Canon SLR/Mirrorless, or have I missed it on previous models?

 

[ethanz]

Already on Amazon lol https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Hous...=UTF8&qid=1550066602&sr=8-5&keywords=Canon+RP

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-24-1...550066673&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Canon+RP+grip

Those images look real, it could be legit. Maybe someone in the UK pulled the trigger too soon.

 

[amorse]

Also indicates that it has focus bracketing. Is that a first for Canon SLR/Mirrorless, or have I missed it on previous models?

I saw that too - I'd love this feature. I have no idea if it's been offered previously by Canon, but if it has, I've certainly been missing out!

 

[unfocused]

You are probably right.

Yeah, I think so. It is called an "extension grip." All the others are called "battery grip." There is a certain amount of absurdity in the idea that one buys a mirrorless camera because it is compact and then shells out extra money to make it bigger. Now all we need is a "Canon SC-1" – a specially designed sound card that will make it louder.

 

[jdavidse]

Shouldn't take long for a 3rd party version of that thing to come out. Was hoping it would fit 2 batteries.

Is the battery door on the bottom of the RP? Because that thing doesn't look like it would let you change the battery.

The icon printed on the top looks like an SD card or battery.

Buy one with arca Swiss dovetailing like RRS

 

[preppyak]

To me and I hope I am wrong...I think this is just a grip with no added electrical features....no dual batteries nada...it's just a grip extension for people with big hands

Yep, Sony makes the exact same thing: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1333267-REG/sony_gp_ex1m_gp_x1em_grip_extension.html

Seems silly though for these companies not to just get the ergonomics right in the first place

 

[rrcphoto]

Yep, Sony makes the exact same thing: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1333267-REG/sony_gp_ex1m_gp_x1em_grip_extension.html

Seems silly though for these companies not to just get the ergonomics right in the first place

God that grip is ugly AF.

also a bit retarded, you can't stand the camera up when it's attached.

 

[james75]

Already on Amazon lol https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Hous...=UTF8&qid=1550066602&sr=8-5&keywords=Canon+RP

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-24-1...550066673&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Canon+RP+grip

So, it looks like it will probably come in at about $1,599 US then? Not the super aggressive pricing some had hoped at $1,299 - $1,399. That's about where I expected it.

 

[tmroper]

Yep, Sony makes the exact same thing: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1333267-REG/sony_gp_ex1m_gp_x1em_grip_extension.html

Seems silly though for these companies not to just get the ergonomics right in the first place

Maybe it's like shoes: different people need different sizes.

 

[sadat]

So, it looks like it will probably come in at about $1,599 US then? Not the super aggressive pricing some had hoped at $1,299 - $1,399. That's about where I expected it.

That is with a 20% VAT.

 

[Joules]

So, it looks like it will probably come in at about $1,599 US then? Not the super aggressive pricing some had hoped at $1,299 - $1,399. That's about where I expected it.

Keep in mind that the european prices are not just based on currency exchange. As mentioned, they include 19% taxes and even then the US prices are usually lower for a number of reasons.

For example, on the respective Amazon pages (de, co.uk, com) the R sells for

US: 2299$
Germany: 2249€
UK: 2149 (Price of Body and Adapter set with the adpater cost subtracted)

 

[james75]

That is with a 20% VAT.

Oh. I forgot about that. Thanks. So I guess it could come in at those lower prices then.

 

[Pape]

would be fun if they would make some kind of poor mans backup copy grip ,usb cable from camera to grip and button for little finger to press same time with shooting button to enable earmarking . camera would keep earmarked pic on buffer untill its copyed to grip too .

 

[LesC]

The Amazon links don't seem to work now - perhaps someone jumped the gun?

I wonder if the the battery door is removed to fit the grip which has it's own battery door therefore enabling a larger/longer battery to be used? Probably just wishful thinking on my part. But a good idea perhaps!

 

[magarity]

there's the sd card symbol on the bottom but there are no electrical contacts anywhere...

Maybe it's for an NFC SD card?

 

[knight427]

Yeah, I think so. It is called an "extension grip." All the others are called "battery grip." There is a certain amount of absurdity in the idea that one buys a mirrorless camera because it is compact and then shells out extra money to make it bigger. Now all we need is a "Canon SC-1" – a specially designed sound card that will make it louder.

Or add a mirror!

 

[Del Paso]

Could'n it be that this grip is designed to accomodate a new high-capacity battery with different dimensions?

 

[knight427]

Could'n it be that this grip is designed to accomodate a new high-capacity battery with different dimensions?

I was wondering if has just a non-replaceable battery to be charged via USB + wall adapter. Seems like the USB charging port would have been noticed by now though.

 

[Adelino]

Also indicates that it has focus bracketing. Is that a first for Canon SLR/Mirrorless, or have I missed it on previous models?

Maybe Canon considers focus bracketing an amateur feature since highly skilled enthusiasts and pros control that for themselves.

 

[Adelino]

Could'n it be that this grip is designed to accomodate a new high-capacity battery with different dimensions?

An idea for the future but not now.