Three new segments of EOS R cameras coming in 2025

[pzyber]

retro film camera plz

Modern RF film camera plz

It could look modern or retro but take RF lenses. A low res sensor that matches the res of the EVF that gets out of the way when taking a shot. That way the film can get exposed. And it could have modern AF etc.

That would be a dream film camera come true.

 

[roby17269]

I do not wish for more than 50 mpx. But others do, and they may get it...

I am one of those. The R1 and R5 II do not interest me because I already have a R5 and I am not willing to accept less resolution than that.
I much prefer my 80mp digital back but it is only viable for some of my use cases.
So if there will be a high res R5 with the latest AF goodies, I will be sorely tempted (= my wallet will suffer )

If you do not wsh for more than 50mp, rejoice! you have plenty of options in the RF lineup

 

[Quarkcharmed]

would 100mp be good for astro photography? I'm building a setup this coming year and trying to decide on a camera...

It'll depend on its read noise and efficiency of its passive cooling, not on MP count. Such a high MP camera wouldn't be made for speed, so it'll probably have relatively slow readout, and therefore, hopefully, lower read noise than the R5II.
Generally the more MP - the better for landscape/astro, if other specs aren't compromised. But 100Mp sounds like an overkill for FF because of diffraction. Still it'd be great to have.

On the other hand, it's been almost 10 years since Canon released their high MP monster, so want to believe, but I don't believe this rumour (sorry Craig and Richard . Currently I'm thinking of getting a GFX wide angle landscape and keeping my R5 for long reach and action. Another option is A7RV if it gets a big discount.

 

[twoheadedboy]

Hopefully IBIS will continue to be improved, because 100 MP will be a pain (comparatively) to shoot handheld, particularly if noise performance is roughly 2x worse than a 45 MP sensor. And would be thrilled if there were 0.5x and 0.25x raw modes when I don't need 100 MP and don't want to carry a 2nd body.

 

[EverydayPhotographer]

Agree

If Canon wants to sell APS-C cameras, they need an actual lineup of APS-C lenses to go with them.

Do they, though? The EOS M series was arguably one of the best selling lineups in Canon history, and they had, what, like half a dozen dedicated EF-M lenses for it? One of the biggest advantages for Canon's super lightweight RF lens lineup is that they can be used on both the APS-C and full frame cameras, providing a viable and functional pathway to body upgrades down the road. I agree that the RF-S lenses are largely uninspiring. The same could be said for the EF-M lenses. And quite frankly, the EF-S lens lineup didn't exactly thrill either. But look at how many Rebels got sold over the years as well - including in multi-lens kits with a full frame tele zoom. Honestly, I think we've got what from a consumer standpoint seems to be a pretty solid RF-S lineup - four lenses already from super wide angle to moderate telephoto. We're arguably missing a small prime or two, but remember that when the EF-M lineup hit the chopping block, the two primes were the first to be discontinued. From there, I think Canon can see that its history shows that consumers serious enough to want additional lens options probably also want body options as well, and won't be as offended by the interchangeability.

For my part, that's pretty important. I have both the RP (soon to be replaced with an R6mkII) and an R10. The R10 came with the RF-S 18-45. Even if I didn't absolutely dislike that lens, it would probably still spend the majority of its time on the shelf in favor of carrying a fast prime that I can use on either body. Since I typically use that one for telephoto shots, 90% of the time I am shooting with the 100-400 on it, and the shorter focal lengths are covered by the RP. An as a travel kit, the RP with a zoom (I plan to buy the 28-70 f/2.8 with the R6), the R10 with the 16mm f/2.8, and the 100-400 is a fantastic travel kit that covers me on just about anything I can throw at it.

 

[EricN]

Modern RF film camera plz

It could look modern or retro but take RF lenses. A low res sensor that matches the res of the EVF that gets out of the way when taking a shot. That way the film can get exposed. And it could have modern AF etc.

That would be a dream film camera come true.

Could the sensor could move as fast as the shutter? If not, a rangefinder style design is another possibility.

 

[YuengLinger]

If Canon wants to sell APS-C cameras, they need an actual lineup of APS-C lenses to go with them.

I disagree.

 

[Bear122959]

As a wildlife photographer, I wish for a full fledged APS-C camera.
Everything like the R5 but with at least 30+ MP (why not 40 as fuji), so ergonomics the same.
It will sell like hot cakes

I second that!!

 

[Bear122959]

I do not wish for more than 50 mpx. But others do, and they may get it...

I do not understand why \'as a wildlife photographer\' anyone wishes for APSC. For me, the only reason to get APSC would be size and weight.

And "reach". I love my R7 with the 200-800. I'm not interested in full frame cameras for the animals I photograph!

 

[Loswr]

If Canon wants to sell APS-C cameras, they need an actual lineup of APS-C lenses to go with them.

Sure, because Canon isn’t already selling far more APS-C cameras than FF cameras.

It would be better for people to think before posting, but evidently some people don’t mind looking foolish.

 

[Bear122959]

Im not looking for another camera, my point was that many find crop sensor cameras such as the R7 to be excellent for wildlife photography due to its 60% longer reach. Coupled with a much better lens such as the RF 100-500 is a better choice in my opinion than an R6ii with a 200-800. Your statement that it can only be for size or lighter weight wasnt true. The weight difference between an R7 and and R6ii is insignificant.

I would have no problem with Canon making the R7 ii larger than the R7. It would be much easier to grip. The last thing I want with a long lens is a tiny body!

 

[amorse]

I actually believe the rumour about the high megapixel camera, but only because I want one and just bout an R5 mark ii instead.

 

[sanj]

Here's what you need to do. Get yourself a Xiaomi 12T Pro smartphone, which has a 200 MP camera with 0.64 µm pixels. Put it behind this $90 20-40X phone camera zoom lens:

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Now what you have is a 960mm lens with a 200 MP sensor. That's like having a 3000mm lens on your R7. That's REACH! Don't be bothered by all those naysayers talking about needing larger sensors for better image quality. You'll have way, way more reach than any of those fools using their pathetic APS-C cameras and thinking they have 'reach'.

 

[EricN]

It would be better for people to think before posting, but evidently some people don’t mind looking foolish.

That would be asking for too much

 

[HMC11]

That would be asking for too much

I don't mind foolish questions, as it is partly how we learn. What irks is when we don't learn from them.

 

[SnowMiku]

The new video focused APS-C could be close to a viewfinder-less R7, but with a more modern focus system and maybe 24MP with a faster sensor.

 

[koenkooi]

For me, I’d like a full sized high-res body for macro and wildlife and a small body without an EVF hump for family stuff and travel. My current R5II+R8 combination works very well for that and any replacements need to be much better in those areas to get considered.

I don’t have a strong preference for crop vs FF for the small body, Sigma provides the lenses I’d like for crop. Still, the R8+28mm will be very hard to beat when it comes to size, price and performance!

 

[EDGERIDER]

Things are super quiet at the moment. The next big thing around here will be the shipping of the EOS R1, which should be happening some time in November. Canon is starting in-store demos with a lot of official retailers in the coming weeks, be sure to check out your local store to see if

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the lineup makes no sense to me…
Can we just get a proper pro dslr with real benefit ? I don’t care about 100mpx because in a 24x36 pixels are going to be ridiculously slow and small, and I already have a 56x43mm 80mpx digital back on my Hasselblad who do that just right .

What would be useful is a simple lens lineup with central leaf shutters up to 1/2000s like a 15 fisheye, a 24mm, a 50mm , a 100mm, a 200mm, or a R1 body with a R5 MKII sensor that have a flash sync up to 1/2000s.


Not all professional shoot soccer, and girafes… I don’t care about ISO 1040000, and ultra fast sequence… at a certains point if you need 24mpx at 60fps with motion blur, just buy a 8k video camera and don’t call yourself a photographer… if you need more than 8 fps to shoot action, just do another job, because I’ve been shooting action sport with flash for 25 years and never needed 20fps, but I need the highest sync speed with the flash … even 1/500s makes a HUGE difference, let alone 1/1000 or 1/2000s.

Or let’s be crazy : if you want to go all the way up Canon, just sell us a 4,5x6 medium format with your autofocus.

If Fuji can do it why can’t you?

 

[LDS]

would 100mp be good for astro photography? I'm building a setup this coming year and trying to decide on a camera...

If you instruments can resolve that much yes. Anyway, but for "panoramic" images with wideangles, on telescopes I think dedicated cameras are better. Noise can become an issue.

The all depends on how you publish them - if you have to downscale them a lot, you lose the advantage, but some noise reduction.

 

[LDS]

Things are super quiet at the moment. The next big thing around here will be the shipping of the EOS R1, which should be happening some time in November. Canon is starting in-store demos with a lot of official retailers in the coming weeks, be sure to check out your local store to see if

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High megapixel cameras are a niche market, surely, and there are already cameras in that market - FujiFilm, Hasselblad, PhaseOne, in a different camera format, and somewhat larger sensors. If Canon can make inroads in such market with a 35mm camera . depends on what the camera will be capable of. Canon knows how welll the 5DS sold.