R1 Dev is announced.

[PGSanta]

https://www.usa.canon.com/cameras/dev-announce

 

[amorse]

They really went all out on sharing the fine details on the camera’s features and capabilities, didn’t they

 

[PGSanta]

BUT AI!!! ;-)

 

[Michael Clark]

"Canon is working on field tests for this camera, and will support capturing definitive and impactful moments at international sporting events to be held in the future."

In other words, Canon's selected field testers will have it at the 2024 Summer Games, but not anyone else.

 

[PGSanta]

Apparently Adorama has posted some specs on the R1...

Canon R1 Features​

• High-speed autofocus and exposure enhanced by AI recognition
• Moving object trajectory prediction, high success rate smart object lock focus tracking
• 30MP full-frame stacked dual-gain sensor
• Purely electronic rolling shutter faster than any mechanical rolling shutter
• 1/1,250 sec flash sync time (<0.8 microsecond read time)
• Added 1:3 lossy compression CRAW (compared to lossless compression)
• Unlimited 40fps (1:2 CRAW) / 60fps (1:3 CRAW) continuous shooting
• Up to 120fps full-featured continuous shooting
• Supports 240fps burst continuous shooting mode, 1 second pre-shooting
• Enhanced dynamic range, better than EOS R3 and EOS R5

https://www.adorama.com/car1.html#main-product-tabs

 

[JohnC]

Wow