Just Posted: Canon EOS R Review
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-R.aspx
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-R.aspx
Maybe he is saying that fast action sports needs more fps than the R can deliver, even if the AF is fast and accurate.His comments about the AF performance are a little puzzling. Early on he writes: "To test AI Servo action-tracking AF performance, I photographed, among other things, a cross country meet using the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens via a Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. The results were excellent ..."
Then a throwaway line in the middle: "Fast action sports photography is not this camera's forte."
Finally in the closing stages: "The EOS R's AF system, very fast and extremely accurate, leaves me wanting nothing."
His comments about the AF performance are a little puzzling. Early on he writes: "To test AI Servo action-tracking AF performance, I photographed, among other things, a cross country meet using the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens via a Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. The results were excellent ..."
Then a throwaway line in the middle: "Fast action sports photography is not this camera's forte."
Finally in the closing stages: "The EOS R's AF system, very fast and extremely accurate, leaves me wanting nothing."
cross country isn't a terribly fast action sport
Thanks for the link. I wonder if Canon will keep the touch bar around or if they'll ditch it. From all accounts, it seems to be one of the least popular aspects of the R.Just Posted: Canon EOS R Review
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-R.aspx
I wish Brian went into a bit more detail about the AF with the extender (other than that it works up to f/11 now). I'm very curious as to performance with the 1.4x and 2x extenders with lenses like 100-400LII.His comments about the AF performance are a little puzzling. Early on he writes: "To test AI Servo action-tracking AF performance, I photographed, among other things, a cross country meet using the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens via a Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. The results were excellent ..."
Then a throwaway line in the middle: "Fast action sports photography is not this camera's forte."
Finally in the closing stages: "The EOS R's AF system, very fast and extremely accurate, leaves me wanting nothing."
Thanks for the link. I wonder if Canon will keep the touch bar around or if they'll ditch it. From all accounts, it seems to be one of the least popular aspects of the R.
I tried it then disabled it. My right thumb rides on the corner when holding the camera with my large hand. I can comfortably hold the camera without touching it, but my thumb eventually creeps over it and I do not have sensitive fingers to feel it happen. I thought it would work to change ISO, but it was very difficult to set, I keep overshooting and going back and forth. Its too sensitive for me. I also had difficulty with the touch and drag of the af point, but practice would definitely make it work. I just tap the AF point.Thanks for the link. I wonder if Canon will keep the touch bar around or if they'll ditch it. From all accounts, it seems to be one of the least popular aspects of the R.
AF was superb with low light soccer last night. 95-98% hit rate and I used release priority and 5 fps. Sure, it’s a bit different than the 14 fps I’m used to, but I had way more sharp shots, waaaay more, and with same lens, adapted...
Any fpscomparing it with the 1dx2 at what fps?
While the overall review is in-depth and concise. I'm not sure I entirely agree with the "appears to be a bargain statement" and the wrap-up sentiment that says the EOS R is meant to target a broad market even though it a lacks few "advanced features." Both of these statements taken in isolation might be true, except the FF MILC market has grown considerably in Canon's absence and some competitors are at the trailing end of their current release cycles preparing their new products.
I do think a Canon EOS R flagship is around the corner and I still feel waiting for a second gen product (Even from Canon) is worthwhile, especially if you are already shooting Canon.