There are currently 3 EOS R system cameras coming in the second half of 2022 [CR2]

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For me, APS-C means more pixels on subject for a given focal length. I hike around a lot so if I can get the same amount of pixels on wildlife with a 100-400 on an APS-C as Ican with a 600F4 on a FF then I will always favour the smaller setup.

Macro is similar. I favour my 60mm/APS-C combo over my 100mm/FF camera. I shoot macro exclusively handheld in the wild and the heavier kit really makes my arms ache and as a result less steady. That is also one reason I don’t use my MPE-65 handheld for too long, it is a heavy beast especially extended.
 
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From my understanding, all existing Canon EF-S (APSC) lenses should work perfectly with the EF-R adapter on any R-mount crop sensor Canon bodies. That would include ultra wide angle lenses like the EF-S 10-18. I believe these EF-S lenses would fill the entire smaller APSC sensor without cropping (as happens on the full-frame R bodies). Thus, buyers of crop sensor R bodies would have plenty of crop lens choices from the get-go. Canon might develop native R mount crop lenses if they saw the demand, but users could adapt all the existing EF-S lenses to meet immediate needs. And that might be all there is to it.
 
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From my understanding, all existing Canon EF-S (APSC) lenses should work perfectly with the EF-R adapter on any R-mount crop sensor Canon bodies. That would include ultra wide angle lenses like the EF-S 10-18. I believe these EF-S lenses would fill the entire smaller APSC sensor without cropping (as happens on the full-frame R bodies). Thus, buyers of crop sensor R bodies would have plenty of crop lens choices from the get-go. Canon might develop native R mount crop lenses if they saw the demand, but users could adapt all the existing EF-S lenses to meet immediate needs. And that might be all there is to it.
This is true. I used my Canon EF-S 10-18 and Sigma 18-35 on my R and R5 all the time; the camera intelligently auto-switches to the 1.6 crop mode in photo and video mode so the entire sensor was covered. And those focal lengths were really helpful shooting wide with the R's 4K crop.
 
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I can see Canon having photographers mount EF-S lenses with an adapter, and if any of those that doesn't have a FF equivalent becomes popular, repackage it / make a new version for RF.

This time we don't need a pseudo-different mount to prevent a -S lens from being put onto a regular RF mount, as the camera will crop down automatically. So I see no need to create a distinct RF-S mount, even if they do decide to create a crop RF lens.
 
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If its an ultra compact camera like the Sigma FP, I may be interested. Maybe fullframe or APS-C. As long as its offering good quality images, I would be very interested in this for travel/hiking :) EVF may be added on an acessory port, like on the Sigma FP. Which would be an interesting camera for travel, if there where some tiny pancake lenses for that fullframe sensor. Like a 50mm 1,8 pancake or a 35mm 1,8 or a 16mm f2,8 like canon offers.

If we see how tiny they can build lenses for the FF RF cameras (50mm 1,8 or the tiny 16mm f2,8) it would be very interesting to see, how small they can build lenses for an APS-C camera with the RF mount =)
I don't think having an add-on EVF is a very elegant solution. For one thing, it's pretty small and quite likely to get lost. For another, it will be expensive - the EVF-DC2 for the M series cameras costs a crazy £250. It's a lot cheaper to build it into the camera in the first place, and infinitely more convenient. Perhaps if Canon are aiming for a low price *and* a tiny compact camera, they might consider a pop-up EVF - but these are generally very low magnification and not of much use (low magnification makes it hard to see details).
 
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This time we don't need a pseudo-different mount to prevent a -S lens from being put onto a regular RF mount, as the camera will crop down automatically. So I see no need to create a distinct RF-S mount, even if they do decide to create a crop RF lens.
The cheaper wide lenses already available are the first APS-c lenses. Listen to me here - they don't quite cover a FF image sensor properly, and rely heavily on in-camera correction profiles at their wide angles (think 24-240, 16mm 2.8). But pop that on an APSC and you are using the center of those image circles only. They are small, lightweight and less expensive. But, unlike EF-s, they also work great on FF thanks to the computational power of the bodies now offered and provided lens corrections. We've seen patents for more that appear to use the same concept, One mount, one lens type, covering both APS-c and and FF sensors and ensuring you can upgrade to FF and use your current glass.

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I don't think having an add-on EVF is a very elegant solution. For one thing, it's pretty small and quite likely to get lost. For another, it will be expensive - the EVF-DC2 for the M series cameras costs a crazy £250. It's a lot cheaper to build it into the camera in the first place, and infinitely more convenient. Perhaps if Canon are aiming for a low price *and* a tiny compact camera, they might consider a pop-up EVF - but these are generally very low magnification and not of much use (low magnification makes it hard to see details).
An add on EVF may not be elegant, but it will allow the camera without an EVF to be sold at that lower price point that Canon may be aiming for, while also giving those who want an EVF the chance to buy the lowest cost R camera. I briefly owned the M6 II and bought the add-on EVF and it worked great for me. I bought the add-on EVF used, so it cost me less than $250. If they offer the low cost R camera without an EVF at all - than that would be a camera I would never buy - even for 50 bucks. There's no way I can hold the camera at arm's length and take the shot along with the fact that you can't see the screen in many lighting conditions. So no EVF means no buy. Add-on EVF means potential buy.
 
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I want an RP2 or RX, new budget entry, WITH FAN,
proper HDMI,
full ULTRA 4k will do, can live without 8k,
NO recording time limit, or if there IS one, 2 hours max would be fine
24-30MP
lp-e6 battery (not the horrendous lp-e17)

I don't want it at $999 and stuff missing, I wouldn't mind paying $1500 and everyone happy with it.
 
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The cheaper wide lenses already available are the first APS-c lenses. Listen to me here - they don't quite cover a FF image sensor properly, and rely heavily on in-camera correction profiles at their wide angles (think 24-240, 16mm 2.8). But pop that on an APSC and you are using the center of those image circles only. They are small, lightweight and less expensive. But, unlike EF-s, they also work great on FF thanks to the computational power of the bodies now offered and provided lens corrections. We've seen patents for more that appear to use the same concept, One mount, one lens type, covering both APS-c and and FF sensors and ensuring you can upgrade to FF and use your current glass.

-Brian
I agree that the R system does not need specific RF-S lenses (with the possible exception of a wide angle entry), but the 24-240 is not designed for the focal lengths that a crop user will want, nor is it at the price point for entry level crop buyers. The 16mm will translate to a usable crop lens, but so far they don't have any other lenses that really fit both FF and crop focal lengths. But if Canon puts out a entry level crop camera, then all they really need is an R lens that is something like 18-55mm. That zoom range can be used by both FF and crop users, and there you have the R crop kit lens. Then, if they put out an inexpensive 70-200mm (similar build and price to the RF 24-105 non-L) they will have another lens that can easily be used for both FF and crop. Crop users who are into wildlife will be looking at the telephotos anyway, so no need to put out any lenses meant primarily for crop cameras.
 
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I don't think having an add-on EVF is a very elegant solution. For one thing, it's pretty small and quite likely to get lost. For another, it will be expensive - the EVF-DC2 for the M series cameras costs a crazy £250. It's a lot cheaper to build it into the camera in the first place, and infinitely more convenient. Perhaps if Canon are aiming for a low price *and* a tiny compact camera, they might consider a pop-up EVF - but these are generally very low magnification and not of much use (low magnification makes it hard to see details).
I have had an M6 with EVF-DC2 since 2017, and the M6II since 2019. I've never even come close to losing the EVF, which I rarely use, but always have with me, just in case. I agree that $250 (or pounds) is a lot to pay for it. I got mine bundled in a deal when I bought my M6, and it cost me $49. If Canon offered the EVF discounted in bundles with a tiny R camera, that would be a great idea. What I really love about the detachable EVF for the M6 and M6II is that it allows me to use the camera without an EVF most of the time. I only use it with longer lenses. The M6 and M6II are so wonderfully light and compact that I carry them with me far more than my R. A friend recently moved from his Nikon D800 to a Sony A7C just because of the size.
 
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bbasiaga

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How small could they get a crop sensor RF mount body? Say in comparison to the M5 or M6 MK II…
for round numbers, say a half inch taller and wider to account for the increased diameter of the RF mount vs. EF-m mount. That's assuming the screen, EVF, battery, etc stay the same as the comparison body.

Brian
 
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bbasiaga

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I agree that the R system does not need specific RF-S lenses (with the possible exception of a wide angle entry), but the 24-240 is not designed for the focal lengths that a crop user will want, nor is it at the price point for entry level crop buyers. The 16mm will translate to a usable crop lens, but so far they don't have any other lenses that really fit both FF and crop focal lengths. But if Canon puts out a entry level crop camera, then all they really need is an R lens that is something like 18-55mm. That zoom range can be used by both FF and crop users, and there you have the R crop kit lens. Then, if they put out an inexpensive 70-200mm (similar build and price to the RF 24-105 non-L) they will have another lens that can easily be used for both FF and crop. Crop users who are into wildlife will be looking at the telephotos anyway, so no need to put out any lenses meant primarily for crop cameras.
agreed, the 24-240 is not a typical analog range when used on a crop body, but it is an example of how the lenses will be designed to be compatible with both. THere were a bunch of patents for 18-xx or xxx zooms over the past few years. We'll see one or more of them.

Brian
 
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My guess, R7 at 36mpx newly developed crop sensor with Digic 11 and IBIS, mechanical shutter, essentially a R5 or R6 but cropped, maybe 8k, 14fps mechanical. Priced $2200-2500. This would not be an entry or mid level crop camera, it would be a companion to R3 for wildlife/other long reach uses.

R successor R8 or R9 probably 20-24mpx so as to not blow out R6 on the hierarchy and R6ii will have a 34mpx sensor for 8k. Have EVF, Digic X, IBIS, no mechanical shutter, limited to 10-12fps priced around $1699.

RPii or R100 or RKiss $999 using R6 sensor with Digic X, no IBIS, no EVF, no mechanical shutter, small battery and no raw on video (lack hdmi perhaps), limited 4k, limited to 5-8fps
 
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I'd love a small camera for underwater photography work. If that means ditching the viewfinder and APS-C, so be it. Of course, with APS-C you also need the right lenses (60ish macro for me).
You can always adapt the EF-s lenses which include the 60mm macro. It may not be a tiny package but it would be cheap(ish).
There is no doubt that my Ikelite R5 setup can't get in very close to the action especially when using an 8" dome!
 
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And where you where did you come up with the idea that there might not be other R APS-C cameras in the future...and no APS-C glass?? Oh, you just made that up and then made deductions from a made up conclusion. I see you are new here. Off to a good start!
Now it there will be many full frame bodies:

Previously: 1DX, 5D4, 5DS, 6D (total of 4)
Now: R-entry, R-better, R6, R5, R3, R1 (total of 6)

I'd assume that more market segmentation in full frame implies less room for crop sensors.
 
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